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The Samurai’s Legacy in Japanese Corporate Culture

The power of harmony and collaboration

Based in Japan: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Hotel Country Manager

The hardships of rejoining the Japanese workforce for stay-at-home-moms

Japan Now Allows Joint Custody After Divorce—Here’s What Actually Changed

A landmark revision to Japan’s Civil Code took effect April 1, 2026, ending a sole-custody system that had been in place for over a century

Being Chinese in Japan

Interviews with Chinese residents in Tokyo

Easter in Tokyo: Japan’s Cutest Treats This Year

Celebrate Easter with treats that are equally beautiful and delicious

English-Speaking Mental Health Services in Tokyo

A comprehensive guide to get the right help for you in Japan

Inside the Life of a Kabuki Actor

Kabuki actor Monnosuke on the art of becoming someone else

Your Weekly Horoscope February 27 – March 6

See what the stars have in store for you this week. World-renowned astrologer Cathryn Moe discusses love, money, luck and all else in this weekly series.

Events In Tokyo This Week

“async – immersion” Friday Night Session

Oct 02, 2026 at 7:30pm ~ Oct 02, 2026 at 10:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Autumn 2026

Read our latest print magazine online and browse all the locations across Tokyo and the Kanto Region where you can pick up a copy for yourself.

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Kiyoshi Awazu and the Reinvention of Contemporary Japanese Aesthetics

An emblematic figure of Japanese graphic design

Tokyo Trends: Spring 2025

A grunge, romantic twist on spring

Healing Japanese Fiction Books That Feel Like a Warm Hug

Comforting tales of self-discovery, second chances, and quiet joy

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai: What You Need to Know

Your gateway to exploring Japan’s hidden gems

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