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History of Anpan

History of Anpan

The story of Japan’s beloved baked treat
Tokyo Trends: Tokyo Fall Fashion 2024

Tokyo Trends: Tokyo Fall Fashion 2024

Here’s what to wear in Tokyo this season
Fresh Ink: A Fantastical Adventure from Medieval Japan–Takaoka’s Travels

Fresh Ink: A Fantastical Adventure from Medieval Japan–Takaoka’s Travels

Dreams, desires and delusional thoughts on a journey far west
Japanese Music Scene: Artists To Watch This August

Japanese Music Scene: Artists To Watch This August

This month sees some hot collabs like Dua Lipa and Creepy Nuts
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Living

Spring Performances in Tokyo

Spring Performances in Tokyo

Opera, kabuki, rakugo and film festivals to mark your calendar this season
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto: A Timeless Blend of Heritage and Luxury

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto: A Timeless Blend of Heritage and Luxury

Debuting in Kyoto’s historic Gion district in spring 2026
English-Speaking Pet Hotels in Tokyo

English-Speaking Pet Hotels in Tokyo

A comprehensive guide to pet hotels and pet-sitting services
Visiting Punch the Monkey’s Hometown: Ichikawa

Visiting Punch the Monkey’s Hometown: Ichikawa

Greater Tokyo’s unexpected spotlight, courtesy of one baby monkey.
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Community

(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
Left Behind Parents in Japan:

Left Behind Parents in Japan:

Parents challenge Japan’s dismal child abduction laws
February Community News

February Community News

February community news

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Travel

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
The Konyoku Experience

The Konyoku Experience

Dipping into the diminishing culture of mixed-gender bathing
TRUNK (HOTEL)

TRUNK (HOTEL)

A new boutique hotel mixes social contribution with Shibuya cool
Nikko Travel Guide: Temples, Waterfalls, and Onsen Escapes from Tokyo

Nikko Travel Guide: Temples, Waterfalls, and Onsen Escapes from Tokyo

“Nikko is Nippon,” as they say
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Dining

apéro.’s New Online Shop

apéro.’s New Online Shop

Welcome to the best place to buy your daily dose of French organic wine
Ryoya Takashima’s Peaceful Cuisine

Ryoya Takashima’s Peaceful Cuisine

The wisdom of saying no
Food for the Soul

Food for the Soul

5 local restaurants that will warm your body & heart in no time in Tokyo
Behind the Counter

Behind the Counter

Introducing Tokyo’s most charismatic chefs

Italian Cuisine Week 2021

Italian Cuisine Week 2021

Celebrating the rich history and versatility of Italian food and culture
The ARMANI / RISTORANTE Autumn Menu

The ARMANI / RISTORANTE Autumn Menu

Traditional Italian comfort food with technical flair
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