The Tokyo kakigori shop that shifts with the seasons
The ancient capital meets Thai hospitality
Keeping your skin happy this autumn in Tokyo
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Find something a little different for your loved ones
Suisho Higuchi reflects on ikebana in the modern world
Would you try blue cheese and port kaikigori?
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
The veteran’s latest successfully unfurls on the world stage
Tokyo hip-hop’s ambassador to the weird
A previously-untranslated short story by Kafu Nagai
Metropolis’ picks for the best events to head to this month
Heartlands: Coastal strolls, wooden houses and monjayaki
A reminder that doing what you love is guaranteed to make you happy
Explore Tokyo through its roots
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Swap the tourist trail for the open road
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Temples and gorges jostle for attention in Iwate Prefecture
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Heaven in the Pacific… weather permitting
Discover the new TORAYA CAFE AN STAND at the renovated former Sony building
Kissa American’s sandwiches are a thick cut above
Two of Tokyo’s ethical animal cafes
The popular salad restaurant chain mixes convenience with fresh ingredients
Our August guide to Tokyo’s best new places
Embracing traditional Japanese culture through performance, cuisine and history
