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Culture

Based in Japan: Wayne Shennen on bringing New Zealand to Japan

Based in Japan: Wayne Shennen on bringing New Zealand to Japan

New Zealand wine finally trending in Tokyo
Living the Dream

Living the Dream

Sota Fukushi on his breakout international role in “THE HEAD” Season 2
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
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Living

Why Does Japan Drive on the Left?

Why Does Japan Drive on the Left?

A journey from samurai practicality to British train operations

Discover Japan’s Autumn Colors at Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort

Discover Japan’s Autumn Colors at Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort

Explore Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort this autumn with foliage, hikes, alpine views and activities
Tokyo Train Guide: Mita Line

Tokyo Train Guide: Mita Line

A central Tokyo adventure
What Slime Mold Revealed About Tokyo’s Railway System

What Slime Mold Revealed About Tokyo’s Railway System

Slime mold biology meets urban design: how a brainless organism confirmed the genius of Tokyo’s railways and may inspire future infrastructure
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Travel

Narita Sky Access Line

Narita Sky Access Line

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on July 2010 The trek out…
Hike

Hike

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2010 Where: Mt. Ougiyama…
Little Okinawa

Little Okinawa

Chinatown isn’t the only ethnic enclave in Yokohama
Guide

Guide

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2010 Boutique city guides…
Sports World

Sports World

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2010 Name: Sports World…
Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang

Laos’ second city rewards early risers
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Dining

Torikatsu Kitchen

Torikatsu Kitchen

Budget-friendly fried foods in Shibuya

OMO5 Tokyo at Otsuka

OMO5 Tokyo at Otsuka

Hoshino Resorts go for casual

Ikkon Oyama

Ikkon Oyama

Satisfy your kushiayki cravings with a difference at this friendly Itabashi eatery
Narisawa

Narisawa

Environmental edibles at top Tokyo restaurant
The Art of Subtle Dining: Dashi Hide Nishiazabu Review

The Art of Subtle Dining: Dashi Hide Nishiazabu Review

Dashi in the spotlight
Tokyo Food Tips & Trends

Tokyo Food Tips & Trends

February 2019

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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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