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The Art of Japanese Plating

The Art of Japanese Plating

A highly codified process that makes food look as good as it tastes
The Best Japanese Indie Films You’ve Never Seen 

The Best Japanese Indie Films You’ve Never Seen 

A selection of Japanese films that redefine independent cinema
Samurai Tour of Tokyo

Samurai Tour of Tokyo

Take a Tour of Tokyo’s Legendary Warriors
Pop-up Stores in Tokyo February 2025

Pop-up Stores in Tokyo February 2025

Valentines, exhibits and themed cafes
Lobster Ramen in Tokyo: Ebimaru Ramen

Lobster Ramen in Tokyo: Ebimaru Ramen

Highbrow French meets Japan’s working-class superstar
How to Win at Arcade Machines in Japan: Tips, Tricks and Strategies

How to Win at Arcade Machines in Japan: Tips, Tricks and Strategies

Master the art of Japanese arcades with insider tips for claw machines
LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: chiapas

LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: chiapas

Featured artist of January 2024

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope December 6 – December 13

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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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newneu. synapse. presents Michael Bibi

Feb 06, 2026 at 11:00pm ~ Feb 07, 2026 at 4:30am

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Ramza: Whispering Jewels

Ramza: Whispering Jewels

Nagoya-based DJ crosses cultures and genres on his latest album
Pajaumi at COTTON CLUB

Pajaumi at COTTON CLUB

Tokyo-based multinational artists redefine the Japanese band
Koenji Love

Koenji Love

The artistic Tokyo town honoring its countercultural past by embracing newcomers
Three New Japanese Films From The Tokyo International Film Festival To Watch 

Three New Japanese Films From The Tokyo International Film Festival To Watch 

New movies to add to your watchlist

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Living

Tokyo in Bloom

Tokyo in Bloom

Best Parks for Seasonal Flowers in and Around Tokyo 2025
Jasmine Thai Terrace Akasaka: A Tranquil Thai Dining Escape in Tokyo

Jasmine Thai Terrace Akasaka: A Tranquil Thai Dining Escape in Tokyo

Savor authentic Thai cuisine, officially recognized by the Thai government
Tokyo Train Guide: Shinjuku Line

Tokyo Train Guide: Shinjuku Line

Straight across the city
F1 Tokyo Fan Festival 2025

F1 Tokyo Fan Festival 2025

Formula 1 Roars Into the Capital
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High Art

High Art

Since its opening five years ago, a reclusive sect’s stunning museum has attracted wide international acclaim. Tama Miyake travels to the mountaintop.
Camp Drake

Camp Drake

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2010 Name: Camp Drake…
Yokosuka

Yokosuka

Japan’s naval past and present converge in Kanagawa
Spring Pottery Festival

Spring Pottery Festival

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2010 If you’ve grown…
Hotel Kotei

Hotel Kotei

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2010 Name: Hotel Kotei…
Hanoi

Hanoi

The Vietnamese capital is a hotbed of culture—if you can dodge the traffic
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Dining

Knowing Your Sake and Shochu

Knowing Your Sake and Shochu

Become an expert at the Japan Sake and Shochu Information Center
Suship

Suship

A floating world of fine dining
The SG Club

The SG Club

Inspired by the first trans-Pacific samurai
Kagurazaka Shamisen Bar Ajisen

Kagurazaka Shamisen Bar Ajisen

Shamisen, haiku and taiko to go with your bento
Insider’s Guide to Eating In and Dining Out

Insider’s Guide to Eating In and Dining Out

Our November guide to Tokyo’s best new eats
Tokyo Veg City

Tokyo Veg City

Keeping true to your diet in a tricky environment
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