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Why is Hokkaido Milk, Cream and Cheese so Popular?

Why is Hokkaido Milk, Cream and Cheese so Popular?

Hokkaido dairy – the cream of the crop
A Journey Through Towada-Hachimantai National Park

A Journey Through Towada-Hachimantai National Park

Japan’s Volcanic Heartland​
How to Lose Weight the Japanese Way

How to Lose Weight the Japanese Way

Wa – the art of balance by Kaki Okamura
Asahidake, Hokkaido

Asahidake, Hokkaido

The highest peak in the “Playground of the Gods”
November 11 is Pocky Day in Japan

November 11 is Pocky Day in Japan

The history of Pocky Day and how to celebrate

Fly Direct from Tokyo to Palau, One of the Pacific’s Most Accessible Winter Getaways

Fly Direct from Tokyo to Palau, One of the Pacific’s Most Accessible Winter Getaways

Trade Tokyo’s winter chill for coral lagoons and warm island air—Palau’s new direct flight brings paradise within reach
Wildlife in Tokyo: Tokyo Safari 

Wildlife in Tokyo: Tokyo Safari 

A guide to the fluffiest wildlife you can spot in the city 

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope Horoscope: August 1 – 8

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Tokyo International Players Presents EVITA

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Featured Artists for April 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Featured Artists for April 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Check out this month’s featured Tokyo creatives!
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases in April 2024

Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases in April 2024

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Fresh Ink: Two Shorts By Osamu Dazai

Fresh Ink: Two Shorts By Osamu Dazai

The English-language debut of “The Ocean” and “Sweltering Heat Tale”
Shpongle’s “Last Gig” at Spotify O-East

Shpongle’s “Last Gig” at Spotify O-East

Experience the psychedelic resurgence
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Living

A Guide to Tokyo’s Art Stores

A Guide to Tokyo’s Art Stores

Rainbowholic, Tokyo’s journaling enthusiast, shares some of her favorite spots in the city
Tokyo Autumn Foliage 2025 Guide 

Tokyo Autumn Foliage 2025 Guide 

Quiet and lesser-known spots in and around Tokyo
Things To Do in Tokyo at Christmas and New Year 2025-2026

Things To Do in Tokyo at Christmas and New Year 2025-2026

Live the holidays to the fullest with Metropolis’ recommendations
Why Do 84 Percent of Women in Japan Think Cheating is Healthy?

Why Do 84 Percent of Women in Japan Think Cheating is Healthy?

Understanding infidelity in Japan
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Community

August Community News

August Community News

A look at what’s going on this month
Classroom Coding

Classroom Coding

Programming makes its way into Japanese schools
Sparring for Charity

Sparring for Charity

Executive Fight Night round six
TELL Mountain Challenge

TELL Mountain Challenge

Thrills and chills on the slopes of Hakuba
Pioneers Asia

Pioneers Asia

A global platform for startups
The African-American Youth Travel Program

The African-American Youth Travel Program

Tokyo non-profit lets U.S. kids go global
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Travel

Swimming with Dolphins

Swimming with Dolphins

Get up and close in Miyakejima
Camping on Top of the World

Camping on Top of the World

Mountain hut stays in Japan
One Perfect Day in Matsuyama

One Perfect Day in Matsuyama

Japan’s overlooked treasure on the island of Shikoku
Tomogashima

Tomogashima

Japan’s Real Castle in the Sky
Setouchi Shimanami Kaido

Setouchi Shimanami Kaido

70 kilometers of two-wheeled fun and adventure
Henn na Hotel

Henn na Hotel

The height of robot hospitality
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Dining

Asahi Beery

Asahi Beery

Japan’s new trend of “Smart Drinking”
Winter Course at ARMANI / RISTORANTE

Winter Course at ARMANI / RISTORANTE

Celebrate Italian culinary heritage with a Japanese twist this winter

Decadent Desserts and Wine at Patisserie Parola

Decadent Desserts and Wine at Patisserie Parola

Enjoy innovative sweets at a sleek bar in Hibiya OKUROJI’s newly opened patisserie
All-You-Can-Eat Tacos This Summer at TRUNK(HOTEL)

All-You-Can-Eat Tacos This Summer at TRUNK(HOTEL)

Seasonal meals, premium tequila and more at the boutique hotel
Eating to Understand Black Lives Matter

Eating to Understand Black Lives Matter

From the owners of Soul Food House and Kyle’s Good Finds
Mia Mia

Mia Mia

A shelter for the community
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