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Numata Fireworks Festival

Numata Fireworks Festival

Sep 12, 2026 at 7:00pm ~ Sep 12, 2026 at 7:45pm

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Culture

toe Interview: Hirokazu Yamazaki on Their New Album

toe Interview: Hirokazu Yamazaki on Their New Album

“Creating Music is One of the Only Things You Can Control in Life”
Tokyo Trends: Five Chrome Silver Accessories to Buy in Tokyo 

Tokyo Trends: Five Chrome Silver Accessories to Buy in Tokyo 

It’s all acubi and blokette this season — here’s where to buy the look
Featured Artists for September 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Featured Artists for September 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Check out September’s featured Tokyo creatives!
History of Anpan

History of Anpan

The story of Japan’s beloved baked treat
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Living

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
Life as a Kabukicho Bunny Girl

Life as a Kabukicho Bunny Girl

Becoming a nightlife worker in Tokyo’s red-light district
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Community

May Community News

May Community News

Around the neighborhood this May
Adventure Playgrounds in Tokyo: Where Kids Can Build, Play and Explore Freely

Adventure Playgrounds in Tokyo: Where Kids Can Build, Play and Explore Freely

Where play takes on a life of its own
Accessible Tokyo Travel: A Wheelchair User’s Guide to Navigating the City

Accessible Tokyo Travel: A Wheelchair User’s Guide to Navigating the City

Tokyo barrier-free touring
Talking AI at The Nobel Prize Dialogue Tokyo 2017

Talking AI at The Nobel Prize Dialogue Tokyo 2017

Will Japan lead the AI revolution?
April Community News

April Community News

Tokyo buses are getting a redesign
Earthquake Smarts

Earthquake Smarts

Improving your chances of surviving the “big one” with WaNavi Japan
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Travel

Beyond the Dunes

Beyond the Dunes

There’s more to Tottori than its well-trodden desert
Experience Mongolia By Bike

Experience Mongolia By Bike

The Annual TIF Charity Fundraiser
Fashionably Fukuoka

Fashionably Fukuoka

A shopaholic’s guide to the city
A Non-Foodie Guide to Osaka

A Non-Foodie Guide to Osaka

Exploring Osaka beyond the cuisine
48 Hours in Hong Kong

48 Hours in Hong Kong

Urban Labyrinth
Hiking and Hot Springs in Kyoto

Hiking and Hot Springs in Kyoto

The natural splendor surrounding Japan’s ancient capital
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Dining

Indomitable Eats: A Guide to the Oldest Restaurants in Tokyo

Indomitable Eats: A Guide to the Oldest Restaurants in Tokyo

These time-tested restaurants keep bouncing back to serve some of the most interesting food in Tokyo
Ginza Steak

Ginza Steak

A luxurious all-you-can-eat wagyu beef experience

Tokyo Vegan Burger Guide 2022

Tokyo Vegan Burger Guide 2022

The best vegetarian and vegan burgers in Tokyo
Why does Japan love the changing of seasons?

Why does Japan love the changing of seasons?

The best of Japan’s seasonal dishes
Wayback Burgers Launches First Japan Store

Wayback Burgers Launches First Japan Store

Featuring vegan-friendly items and pet-friendly spaces
Top Tokyo Food Trends This Spring

Top Tokyo Food Trends This Spring

From Tibetan butter tea to Korean pastries and French classics

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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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