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Based in Japan: Kimono Stylist Kara Harris

Based in Japan: Kimono Stylist Kara Harris

Harris’ journey to both preserve and push the boundaries of an age-old tradition
Forging Bonds: The Samurai Armor Restoration

Forging Bonds: The Samurai Armor Restoration

The appearance and restoration of samurai armor in Malta
LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: Epic

LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: Epic

Featured artist of December 2024
Fresh Ink: Saho Terao

Fresh Ink: Saho Terao

The English-language debut of “Tenshi Nikki” (“Angel Diaries”)
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Living

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Thrifting in Shimokitazawa

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Thrifting in Shimokitazawa

Where to start your secondhand journey in Tokyo’s thrift city
Anime Pop-up Events in Tokyo 2026

Anime Pop-up Events in Tokyo 2026

The best ephemeral anime events around Tokyo this season
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Lip Products in 2026

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Lip Products in 2026

Our J-beauty and K-beauty picks from Japanese drugstores
Japan’s Gachapon and the Capsule Toy Craze

Japan’s Gachapon and the Capsule Toy Craze

From nostalgic miniatures to working gadgets, these are the gachapon lighting up social media right now
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Community

October Community News

October Community News

Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery “Rhythm in Monochrome,” a new…
Vanakkam Thamizhagam: Tamil Culture Festival

Vanakkam Thamizhagam: Tamil Culture Festival

Tamil traditional sports, food and culture festival
Ultimate Showdown

Ultimate Showdown

The UFC returns Sept. 23, featuring the revenge match Shogun vs Saint Preux
September Community News

September Community News

Around the neighborhood this September
Tokyo Humanities Project

Tokyo Humanities Project

Bringing the creative together
Scratch Workshop

Scratch Workshop

Mirai Summer Camp: Tinkering and Coding for the Future
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Travel

Musing Over Mie

Musing Over Mie

Metropolis experiences the beauty and style of Mie Prefecture
Art and Relaxation in Kobe

Art and Relaxation in Kobe

A day in laid-back and cultural Kobe
TICKET LOTTERY: Tourism EXPO Japan

TICKET LOTTERY: Tourism EXPO Japan

Win free tickets to one of the world’s largest travel fairs
Kyoto’s Coffee Scene

Kyoto’s Coffee Scene

How third wave coffee is changing the tides in Kyoto
Shonan’s Hidden Beaches

Shonan’s Hidden Beaches

How to do a beach trip right this Umi no Hi weekend
Your Irish Pub in Kyoto

Your Irish Pub in Kyoto

Taking the sentiment “where everybody knows your name” to the next level
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Dining

The Journey of Akatsuki Brewery

The Journey of Akatsuki Brewery

The organic beer brewery helping to revitalize the Tohoku region
Sake Market: Become a True Sake Sommelier

Sake Market: Become a True Sake Sommelier

Indulge in an unlimited selection of sake
Australian Restaurants in Tokyo

Australian Restaurants in Tokyo

The best places to get your Australian food fix in Tokyo
Akatsuki Brewery

Akatsuki Brewery

Akatsuki Brewery makes beer based on the concept of “friendly…
Caffeine-free Chocolate

Caffeine-free Chocolate

Enjoy this caffeine-free, sugar-free chocolate substitute
Romancing Odawara

Romancing Odawara

Deep tourism at Enoura Observatory and French restaurant MECIMO
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