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Is Communication the Way Out of “Xenophobia” in Japan?

Is Communication the Way Out of “Xenophobia” in Japan?

How the lack of communication creates false beliefs about foreigners’ intentions

Ukai: The Ancient Japanese Art of Cormorant Fishing

Ukai: The Ancient Japanese Art of Cormorant Fishing

Witness Japan’s 1,300-year-old spectacle of cormorant fishing in Gifu
How “Sex Toy” Brand TENGA Is Changing Sex Talk in Japan

How “Sex Toy” Brand TENGA Is Changing Sex Talk in Japan

This iconic “pleasure item” is pushing the conversation forward and normalizing masturbation
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.
The Japanese Aesthetic of Transparency: From Hokusai to Pocari Sweat

The Japanese Aesthetic of Transparency: From Hokusai to Pocari Sweat

“Toumeikan” is symbolized by water and made visible by the color blue
Punch Room Tokyo Named One of Asia’s 50 Best Bars

Punch Room Tokyo Named One of Asia’s 50 Best Bars

This intimate Ginza lounge blends London club heritage with Japanese creativity
Café Lounge Pandora at Hotel Gajoen Tokyo

Café Lounge Pandora at Hotel Gajoen Tokyo

Sip tea by Japanese gardens and a waterfall at Café Lounge Pandora in the heart of Tokyo

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope June 13 – June 20

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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.

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STELLA COLE at Blue Note Tokyo

STELLA COLE at Blue Note Tokyo

Feb 27, 2026 at 5:00pm ~ Feb 28, 2026 at 10:00pm

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MOMAT Spring Festival

MOMAT Spring Festival

A picturesque hanami experience
Featured Artists for March 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Featured Artists for March 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Check out this month’s featured Tokyo creatives!
Tokyo Music Scene: 2024 Winter Release Wrap-Up

Tokyo Music Scene: 2024 Winter Release Wrap-Up

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Fresh Ink: When You Want to but Can’t

Fresh Ink: When You Want to but Can’t

The English-language debut of Kyohei Sakaguchi’s self-help nonfiction writing
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Living

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Diarrhea Medicine in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Diarrhea Medicine in Japan

Soothing Japanese OTC remedies for tummy troubles
English‑Speaking Babysitters and Housekeeping in Tokyo

English‑Speaking Babysitters and Housekeeping in Tokyo

Trusted care and help around the home for families in Tokyo
Things to Do in Tokyo in August 2025

Things to Do in Tokyo in August 2025

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this August
English-Speaking Vet in Tokyo: PetLife

English-Speaking Vet in Tokyo: PetLife

Why expats choose PetLife for pet care
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Community

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Diaries

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Diaries

License to ride

Emergency Evacuation Backpack List

Emergency Evacuation Backpack List

Be prepared if disaster strikes
(English) Booker Prizes

(English) Booker Prizes

Where the English-reading expat goes for books

Fast Times At Skateboarding High

Fast Times At Skateboarding High

A new school rolls into town with a different bag of tricks
Volunteering in Japan

Volunteering in Japan

Lending a hand in the Big Mikan and beyond
Tokyo Parenting Groups

Tokyo Parenting Groups

Only parents understand what it’s like to be a parent
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Travel

Walking Tohoku: How Travel Can Support Japan’s Disaster Recovery

Walking Tohoku: How Travel Can Support Japan’s Disaster Recovery

One man’s 614km walk in Tohoku
Japan Through the Back Door

Japan Through the Back Door

A photo essay
Oita’s Kunisaki Peninsula

Oita’s Kunisaki Peninsula

Farm life and a trail of ancient mountain temples
Yoga Retreats in Japan: The Wellness Vacation for Beating Burnout

Yoga Retreats in Japan: The Wellness Vacation for Beating Burnout

Considering a yoga retreat next vacation?
Okinawa Longevity Cuisine

Okinawa Longevity Cuisine

A Day at Yonner Cooking School
How to Relax in Vietnam

How to Relax in Vietnam

Luxury for all
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Dining

Looking for Good Places to Brunch in Tokyo This Summer?

Looking for Good Places to Brunch in Tokyo This Summer?

From rooftop terraces to kissaten and cafes

Big Iowa Smokehouse

Big Iowa Smokehouse

The new smokehouse that’s set to be the best in Tokyo

Kappo Haze

Kappo Haze

Catch your own fish and let top chefs cook it
Craft Village Nishikoyama

Craft Village Nishikoyama

al fresco dining and urban revitalization at Meguro’s new social hub
Indonesian Coffee at Kopikalyan Japan

Indonesian Coffee at Kopikalyan Japan

Celebrating Indonesian Coffee-Culture Roots in Harajuku

An Evening of Wine Pairing with The Pig & The Lady

An Evening of Wine Pairing with The Pig & The Lady

Marrying modern Vietnamese cuisine with world-famous wines

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