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FC Tokyo vs JEF United Chiba at the National Stadium August 21

FC Tokyo vs JEF United Chiba at the National Stadium August 21

Aug 21, 2026 at 7:30pm ~ Aug 21, 2026 at 9:30pm

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Culture

Fresh Ink: Saho Terao

Fresh Ink: Saho Terao

The English-language debut of “Tenshi Nikki” (“Angel Diaries”)
Tokyo Trends: Where To Buy Winter Coats In Tokyo 

Tokyo Trends: Where To Buy Winter Coats In Tokyo 

Leather is your go-to this season
Japandi: The Fusion of Japanese Minimalism and Scandinavian Comfort 

Japandi: The Fusion of Japanese Minimalism and Scandinavian Comfort 

How to incorporate intentionality, balance and Danish hygge into your home and life
LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: Lee He-Yi

LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: Lee He-Yi

Featured artist of November 2024
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Living

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Sasazuka

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Sasazuka

Authentic Tokyo, one meandering turn at a time
Japan Drugstore Guide: Acne Care and Pimple Patches

Japan Drugstore Guide: Acne Care and Pimple Patches

Practical treatments for breakouts found at drugstores across Japan
11 Biophilic Cafes in Chiba for a Nature-Filled Escape from Tokyo

11 Biophilic Cafes in Chiba for a Nature-Filled Escape from Tokyo

Escape to nature with these cafés near Tokyo
Ama Divers in Mie: Japan’s Legendary Sea Women Keeping Tradition Alive

Ama Divers in Mie: Japan’s Legendary Sea Women Keeping Tradition Alive

Explore the vanishing world of Japan’s ama divers in Ise-Shima, where sea women have free-dived for abalone and pearls for over a thousand years.
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Community

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
Climb For a Cause

Climb For a Cause

Join in TELL’s Tower Climb Challenge and Support World Suicide Prevention Day
Thriving at International Schools in Tokyo

Thriving at International Schools in Tokyo

Four international schools offer advice for the first day
Raising Global Citizens at International Schools in Japan

Raising Global Citizens at International Schools in Japan

A globalized education

Eyes on The Prize

Eyes on The Prize

A total of ¥10 million up for grabs
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Travel

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
Abare: Land, Fire and Violence in Noto

Abare: Land, Fire and Violence in Noto

A rugged Japanese spirit far removed from the Tokyo psyche
Mt. Fuji Long Ride

Mt. Fuji Long Ride

Bike around Japan’s most emblematic scenery
Experience Rural Kyushu

Experience Rural Kyushu

Entrepreneur and author Kuniko Fujiyama shares the island’s natural beauty
Air China

Air China

Head to China in style with the country’s national flag carrier
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Dining

A Dining Recommendation Guide to Hatagaya

A Dining Recommendation Guide to Hatagaya

“A rich and diverse dining culture expected of the inner-city in a more modest setting.”
Suigian

Suigian

Suigian begins a new project to firmly imprint traditional Japanese culture in the modern life.

Park Hyatt Tokyo Pastry Boutique

Park Hyatt Tokyo Pastry Boutique

A preview of the pastry boutique’s luxurious Christmas cakes and holiday treats
Antcicada’s Cricket Ramen in Tokyo

Antcicada’s Cricket Ramen in Tokyo

Would you try the world’s first bug-based ramen?
Mumbai Restaurant Ebisu

Mumbai Restaurant Ebisu

Set on the sixth floor of the Atre Ebisu building,…
The 41st National Sake Championship

The 41st National Sake Championship

Who is Japan’s best amateur taster?
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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