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Rock in Japan Festival 2026

Rock in Japan Festival 2026

Sep 12, 2026 at 8:30am ~ Sep 21, 2026 at 8:15am

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Summer 2026

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Culture

Book Launch: Thomas Lockley’s Gentleman from Japan

Book Launch: Thomas Lockley’s Gentleman from Japan

Thomas Lockley follows the life of a slave-turned-elite in his latest book
Tokyo Trends: Four Shoes for Tokyo Summer 2024

Tokyo Trends: Four Shoes for Tokyo Summer 2024

The 2000s comeback continues

Featured Designers for May – LOVEHO SELECTS

Featured Designers for May – LOVEHO SELECTS

See three cherry-picked design talents in LOVEHO SELECTS
Fresh Ink: Musashi Miyamoto 

Fresh Ink: Musashi Miyamoto 

Miyamoto’s life by the blade
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Living

Guide to Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Tokyo

Guide to Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Tokyo

Everything you need to know about celebrating loved ones the Japanese way
Tokyo Marathon 2026: What Runners Should Know About Staying in Central Tokyo

Tokyo Marathon 2026: What Runners Should Know About Staying in Central Tokyo

Smart logistics, smoother race week, faster recovery
English‑Speaking Architects in Tokyo

English‑Speaking Architects in Tokyo

Your guide to Tokyo-based architects who speak your language and understand your vision
What Is Japanese Tradition? — Editor’s Letter

What Is Japanese Tradition? — Editor’s Letter

Should Japan stay “traditional”?
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Community

Questioning Careers

Questioning Careers

What to do when you’re in a job you don’t like
Goromaru on Rugby

Goromaru on Rugby

The spotlight’s on Japan’s fullback and coach Eddie Jones
Cycling Embassy of Japan

Cycling Embassy of Japan

Aussie Byron Kidd works to lift local bike culture
The African-American Youth Travel Program

The African-American Youth Travel Program

Tokyo non-profit lets U.S. kids go global
Sammu Tambo Art Project

Sammu Tambo Art Project

Rice field design grows community
TELL walks for Suicide Prevention

TELL walks for Suicide Prevention

Japan’s English lifeline raises awareness and celebrates life
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Travel

Magical Miyako

Magical Miyako

Okinawa’s beach paradise
Redeeming Ibaraki

Redeeming Ibaraki

Reasons to visit Japan’s most overlooked prefecture
Nostalgic Nakazakicho

Nostalgic Nakazakicho

Osaka’s hipster heaven
Sculpting in the Snow

Sculpting in the Snow

Winter fun at the Sapporo Yuki Matsuri
Finding old Tokyo in Yanaka

Finding old Tokyo in Yanaka

The height of Edo charm
Trekking Taketa

Trekking Taketa

Oita’s Castle Town
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Dining

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
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills’ Takeout & Delivery Service

Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills’ Takeout & Delivery Service

Satisfying menus in the comfort of your home
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