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Pirates of Tokyo Bay: English & Japanese Improv Comedy

Pirates of Tokyo Bay: English & Japanese Improv Comedy

Oct 25, 2026 at 7:30pm ~ Oct 25, 2026 at 9:30pm

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Autumn 2026

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The Art of Japanese Plating

The Art of Japanese Plating

A highly codified process that makes food look as good as it tastes
The Best Japanese Indie Films You’ve Never Seen 

The Best Japanese Indie Films You’ve Never Seen 

A selection of Japanese films that redefine independent cinema
LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: chiapas

LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: chiapas

Featured artist of January 2024
Celebrating the Life and Career of Norman Tolman

Celebrating the Life and Career of Norman Tolman

One of the most prominent collectors of contemporary Japanese art
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Living

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

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

Being Chinese in Japan

Interviews with Chinese residents in Tokyo 
Easter in Tokyo: Japan’s Cutest Treats This Year

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 

English-Speaking Mental Health Services in Tokyo 

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

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
Making Waves

Making Waves

Four female swimmers on their love of the sport
Summer Cycling Trip is For the Dogs

Summer Cycling Trip is For the Dogs

An international couple’s unique effort to raise awareness for animal rescue
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Travel

Discovering Fukushima

Discovering Fukushima

JET teacher falls in love with the troubled prefecture
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
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Dining

Café Nado: Yokohama’s Newest Korean Dessert Spot

Café Nado: Yokohama’s Newest Korean Dessert Spot

Bringing South Korea to Yokohama

Takadanobaba Ultimate Food Guide: A Tokyo College Town

Takadanobaba Ultimate Food Guide: A Tokyo College Town

Affordable Japanese, Southeast Asian, and Western Cuisine Off the Yamanote Line

Miyashita Park

Miyashita Park

What’s new at Shibuya’s trendiest shopping and dining complex

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
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