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Event Events In Tokyo This Week

Japan–France Contemporary Les Couleurs 2026 Art Exhibition

Japan–France Contemporary Les Couleurs 2026 Art Exhibition

Jul 20, 2026 at 11:00am ~ Jul 26, 2026 at 7:00pm

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Culture

Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases in May 2024

Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases in May 2024

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Featured Artists for June 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Featured Artists for June 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Check out this month’s featured Tokyo creatives!
Tokyo Trends: Kitten Heels

Tokyo Trends: Kitten Heels

Tokyo’s beloved little heel

Indelible Bonds: The Revival of Japanese “Tribal” Tattoos

Indelible Bonds: The Revival of Japanese “Tribal” Tattoos

The recent revival of Japanese tribal tattoos spreads awareness of the plight of its Indigenous people
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Living

Teshima: Not Just Another Island

Teshima: Not Just Another Island

From overgrowth to island icon, a restored 1943 residence becomes a beacon for community revival
The Fukushima Diamond Route

The Fukushima Diamond Route

A cut above the rest
AMRITARA Cosmetics Crafts Organic Skincare with Japanese Botanicals

AMRITARA Cosmetics Crafts Organic Skincare with Japanese Botanicals

Founder Sayuri Katsuta on building skincare guided by nature and science
Tokyo Vegan Burger Guide 2026

Tokyo Vegan Burger Guide 2026

The best vegetarian and vegan burgers in Tokyo
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Community

Washi Candle Garden

Washi Candle Garden

Tokyo Midtown illuminates in remembrance of 2011 Tohoku Earthquake
Providing Support to Refugees in Japan

Providing Support to Refugees in Japan

The Japan Association for Refugees assists and empowers
Tokyo 2020

Tokyo 2020

A look at the five new events
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
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Travel

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
Small-Island Treasures

Small-Island Treasures

Five things that make Okinawa outshine the rest
Hashima

Hashima

Haikyo adventures on “Battleship Island”
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Dining

Nippi Cafe Ginza

Nippi Cafe Ginza

Tokyo’s first collagen cafe arrives in Ginza
Michelin Guide 2021 Takeout Deals in Tokyo

Michelin Guide 2021 Takeout Deals in Tokyo

Enjoy food from the best in the comfort of home
Kanda: Crafting Community

Kanda: Crafting Community

DevilCraft co-founder Mike Grant explains why this neighborhood is the go-to for craft beer in the capital
Gakugeidaigaku: Global Dining

Gakugeidaigaku: Global Dining

Neo-izakayas, famous dessert joints and international eateries abound in Nakameguro’s lesser known neighbor
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

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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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