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Triratna Tokyo Meditation Class and Conversation in Shinjuku

Triratna Tokyo Meditation Class and Conversation in Shinjuku

Nov 14, 2026 at 9:30am ~ Nov 14, 2026 at 11:30am

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Autumn 2026

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Culture

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
Fresh Ink: Kitagawa Chiyo

Fresh Ink: Kitagawa Chiyo

Proletariat Girls’ Literature
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
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Living

Tips for Celebrating Hanami in 2026

Tips for Celebrating Hanami in 2026

Enjoy Japan’s favorite spring ritual safely
English-Speaking Eye Clinics In Tokyo

English-Speaking Eye Clinics In Tokyo

Practical options for checkups, treatment and follow-up care
Tattoo-Friendly Sento With Saunas in Tokyo

Tattoo-Friendly Sento With Saunas in Tokyo

Unwind in Tokyo’s Bathhouses and Saunas
Don’t Miss These Japanese Music Festivals Coming in 2026

Don’t Miss These Japanese Music Festivals Coming in 2026

From seaside stages to mountain backdrops, here’s your guide to Japan’s most anticipated music festivals of 2026
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Community

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
Tokyo Gaijins

Tokyo Gaijins

An international sanctuary for sports fans
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Travel

The Hidden Faces of Kyoto

The Hidden Faces of Kyoto

Mossy wonders at Otagi Nenbutsu-ji
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
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Dining

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
Kyoto to Obama

Kyoto to Obama

Cafe hopping on the Saba Kaido
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

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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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