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Yamanashi: The Wine Country of Japan

Yamanashi: The Wine Country of Japan

From Western tradition to local production
Nikka Whisky: Japan and Scotland’s Love Story

Nikka Whisky: Japan and Scotland’s Love Story

Masataka and Rita Taketsuru
The Ultimate Japanese BBQ Guide: Grilling Tips, Recipes and Must-Try Foods

The Ultimate Japanese BBQ Guide: Grilling Tips, Recipes and Must-Try Foods

Crispy on the outside
“Magical Girl” Fashion Trend in Japan

“Magical Girl” Fashion Trend in Japan

How Japan’s Kawaii Anime Aesthetic Sparked 2025’s Latest Microtrend
Book Review: The Summer House by Masashi Matsuie

Book Review: The Summer House by Masashi Matsuie

A quietly compelling meditation on architecture and desire
Japan Drugstore Guide: Insect Repellent in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Insect Repellent in Japan

Best Japanese insect repellents recommended by pharmacists in Japan

Do Japanese People Understand Sarcasm?

Do Japanese People Understand Sarcasm?

Can humor cross cultural boundaries?

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope March 21 – March 28

Horoscope

See what the stars have in store for you this week. World-renowned astrologer Cathryn Moe discusses love, money, luck and all else in this weekly series.

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XG Tokyo concert: The Core

XG Tokyo concert: The Core

Apr 10, 2026 at 6:00pm ~ Apr 12, 2026 at 5:30pm

Read The Latest Issue Read The Latest Issue Spring 2026

Spring 2026

Read our latest print magazine online and browse all the locations across Tokyo and the Kanto Region where you can pick up a copy for yourself.

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Culture

Fresh Ink: Debut English Translations of Chuya Nakahara’s Japanese Literature

Fresh Ink: Debut English Translations of Chuya Nakahara’s Japanese Literature

The English-language debut of a Japanese modernist master
Traditional Japanese Yokai and Modern-Day Pokemon 

Traditional Japanese Yokai and Modern-Day Pokemon 

Beyond the monsters with Adam Kabat’s The River Imp and the Stinky Jewel and Other Tales
LOVEHO SELECTS June 2023

LOVEHO SELECTS June 2023

Three Tokyo Creatives to Know | June 2023
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases May 2023

Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases May 2023

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
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Living

Tokyo’s Top Haunted Spots for Ghost Hunting in Summer 2025

Tokyo’s Top Haunted Spots for Ghost Hunting in Summer 2025

11 of Tokyo’s Most Paranormal Spots
What To Do in Tokyo When it Rains

What To Do in Tokyo When it Rains

Indoor date spots, cozy escapes and creative ways to stay dry during rainy season
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Japanese Sunscreen

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Japanese Sunscreen

 From sunscreen to aftercare, here are the best products for summer in Japan 
Japan Drugstore Guide: Insect Repellent in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Insect Repellent in Japan

Best Japanese insect repellents recommended by pharmacists in Japan

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Community

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Travel

Dewa Sanzan

Dewa Sanzan

In the realm of yamabushi ascetics and ancient living Buddhas
Koganecho

Koganecho

The former red-light district now hosts a new breed of performer
Inle Lake

Inle Lake

Life moves slowly in Burma’s water world
Nishinari

Nishinari

The largest slum in Japan is attracting a new breed of visitor: backpackers
Mai Chau

Mai Chau

The Vietnamese valley is a rich mix of ethnic minorities—and butterflies
Miura Coast

Miura Coast

Take an easy, crowd-free hike on the Kanagawa shoreline

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Dining

Jimmy’s Diner

Jimmy’s Diner

Quality, comfort and nostalgia in Kokubunji
Txiki Plaka

Txiki Plaka

Basque cuisine in Shimbashi
The Royal Park Canvas Ginza 8 and Opus

The Royal Park Canvas Ginza 8 and Opus

A delicate fusion of art, culture and cuisine completes new hotel in Ginza

Tokyo Food Tips & Trends

Tokyo Food Tips & Trends

March 2019

Tableaux: Pioneers of a New American Cuisine

Tableaux: Pioneers of a New American Cuisine

The new frontier in Tokyo’s culinary scene
NAMIKI667 Spring Offerings

NAMIKI667 Spring Offerings

Seasonal spring sweets and sakura at Hyatt Centric Ginza
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