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ILLIT Japan Concert

ILLIT Japan Concert

Jul 23, 2026 at 5:00pm ~ Jul 26, 2026 at 7:30pm

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Culture

Fresh Ink: Musashi Miyamoto 

Fresh Ink: Musashi Miyamoto 

Miyamoto’s life by the blade
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”
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Living

Where to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Tokyo 2026

Where to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Tokyo 2026

Tokyo meets American tradition
English-Speaking Sports and Fitness Groups in Tokyo

English-Speaking Sports and Fitness Groups in Tokyo

Find community and stay healthy through these sports and fitness groups
Eat Tokyo-Grown Food in Tsukiji

Eat Tokyo-Grown Food in Tsukiji

Inside “Let’s Eat Tokyo Food,” a free culinary pop-up spotlighting ingredients from the capital
Matcha or Macho: The Performative Male

Matcha or Macho: The Performative Male

There’s so much more to him than being a meme
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Community

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
Podcast: One-on-One: Kevin Jackson

Podcast: One-on-One: Kevin Jackson

We talk to the Obic Seagulls star about American football in Japan
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Travel

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
The Little District that Could

The Little District that Could

Kotobuki’s journey from slum to tourist destination
Exploring Aya Town

Exploring Aya Town

The unspoilt gem of Kyushu
Namja Town

Namja Town

Amusement park with a difference—and alcoholic ice cream
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Dining

Takeout & Delivery in Tokyo

Takeout & Delivery in Tokyo

Enjoy your favorite food at home and support local restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic
Tokyo Restaurants: Coronavirus Support Campaign

Tokyo Restaurants: Coronavirus Support Campaign

Support for local restaurants offering take-out and delivery options

Bartizan Bread Factory

Bartizan Bread Factory

A healthy slice of Europe right here in Tokyo
Savoring Spring

Savoring Spring

Seasonal flavors and stunning restaurant views throughout Tokyo
Craft Gin at Bar Copain

Craft Gin at Bar Copain

Kamiikebukuro’s speakeasy celebrates two years
Minato Shinchi Sushi-Go-Round

Minato Shinchi Sushi-Go-Round

Discover fresh Edomae sushi from all over Japan
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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