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HANDS ON TOKYO: LIVES TOKYO 2026

HANDS ON TOKYO: LIVES TOKYO 2026

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Book Review: Strange Pictures by Uketsu

Book Review: Strange Pictures by Uketsu

a clever and unsettling puzzle disguised as a novel
Book Review: Tokyo These Days by Taiyo Matsumoto

Book Review: Tokyo These Days by Taiyo Matsumoto

a quiet meditation on creativity, relevance and persistence
What’s Up With Bad Sex in Murakami?

What’s Up With Bad Sex in Murakami?

Pleasure and prose in ‘Killing Commendatore’ and other novels
The Top 10 Japanese Movies Of All Time 

The Top 10 Japanese Movies Of All Time 

How would you rank your favorite Japanese cinema?

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Living

Tokyo Summer Festivals & Fireworks Guide 2026

Tokyo Summer Festivals & Fireworks Guide 2026

Here’s the complete guide to Tokyo’s summer festivals and fireworks in 2026.
Tokyo Disneyland Ticket Price Increase: What’s Changing This October

Tokyo Disneyland Ticket Price Increase: What’s Changing This October

Peak-day admission will increase to a record ¥12,400 and ending the last free Fast Pass
What Is Reibobyo? Japan’s Air-Conditioning Sickness, Explained

What Is Reibobyo? Japan’s Air-Conditioning Sickness, Explained

That fatigue from stepping out of Tokyo’s summer heat into a blast of office AC has a name, it’s not just in your head
Confessions of a Hostess Boyfriend

Confessions of a Hostess Boyfriend

Overcoming jealousy and finding true love
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Community

The Soul Lounge Beach Party & BBQ

The Soul Lounge Beach Party & BBQ

Cold Drinks, BBQ and Live Performances
Metropolis Summer Issue 2025

Metropolis Summer Issue 2025

See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy

Funeral Support Services in Japan

Funeral Support Services in Japan

Bilingual compassion, care and peace of mind
Getting Divorced in Japan: Under Japanese Law

Getting Divorced in Japan: Under Japanese Law

Japanese law: everyday legal issues explained
Food Fair at Saint Maur International School 2025

Food Fair at Saint Maur International School 2025

Celebrate Global Flavors and Local Connections
Metropolis and DME WORLD Present: New Lex Tokyo

Metropolis and DME WORLD Present: New Lex Tokyo

Lex Legends – The Ultimate Throwback Experience – Join us for a Night of R&B, Funk, and 90s Vibes
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Travel

New Luxury Hotel FUFU Tokyo Ginza Has a Private Onsen in Every Room

New Luxury Hotel FUFU Tokyo Ginza Has a Private Onsen in Every Room

A newly opened luxury resort in Ginza offering private onsen, garden suites and refined Japanese hospitality
Why is Hokkaido Milk, Cream and Cheese so Popular?

Why is Hokkaido Milk, Cream and Cheese so Popular?

Hokkaido dairy – the cream of the crop
A Journey Through Towada-Hachimantai National Park

A Journey Through Towada-Hachimantai National Park

Japan’s Volcanic Heartland​
Asahidake, Hokkaido

Asahidake, Hokkaido

The highest peak in the “Playground of the Gods”
Fly Direct from Tokyo to Palau, One of the Pacific’s Most Accessible Winter Getaways

Fly Direct from Tokyo to Palau, One of the Pacific’s Most Accessible Winter Getaways

Trade Tokyo’s winter chill for coral lagoons and warm island air—Palau’s new direct flight brings paradise within reach
Wildlife in Tokyo: Tokyo Safari 

Wildlife in Tokyo: Tokyo Safari 

A guide to the fluffiest wildlife you can spot in the city 
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Dining

Yoshoku: The Tokyo Food Tradition You’ve Never Heard Of—But Need to Try

Yoshoku: The Tokyo Food Tradition You’ve Never Heard Of—But Need to Try

It’s not Japanese food. It’s not Western food. It’s something Tokyo made entirely its own.
“Bougie” Spots to Eat and Drink in Tokyo

“Bougie” Spots to Eat and Drink in Tokyo

Explore the latest trends in dining at locations created by premier fashion brands

Tokyo Cafés Featured in Anime

Tokyo Cafés Featured in Anime

Tokyo Cafes to visit in real life that your favorite characters dined at
We Tried Tokyo’s Weirdest Ice Creams in One Day

We Tried Tokyo’s Weirdest Ice Creams in One Day

Fried oyster ice cream? Here’s our honest opinion

Which City Has the Most Michelin Stars? (2025 Ranking with 2026 Updates)

Which City Has the Most Michelin Stars? (2025 Ranking with 2026 Updates)

Which country and city have the most Michelin stars, and why?
Tokyo’s Best New Restaurants

Tokyo’s Best New Restaurants

From Michelin-starred newcomers to viral dining spots, these new restaurants in Tokyo are shaping the city’s food scene
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Literature

Review of “Too Big To Care: Adopt Sustainable Business Practices or Embrace Defeat” by Glen S. Wood

Review of “Too Big To Care: Adopt Sustainable Business Practices or Embrace Defeat” by Glen S. Wood

Can big business be kinder to society?
Fresh Ink: Saho Terao

Fresh Ink: Saho Terao

The English-language debut of “Tenshi Nikki” (“Angel Diaries”)
Fresh Ink: The Ramen of Thanatos – Or, Puckering Flavor

Fresh Ink: The Ramen of Thanatos – Or, Puckering Flavor

The English-language debut of philosopher Masaya Chiba
Fresh Ink: A Fantastical Adventure from Medieval Japan–Takaoka’s Travels

Fresh Ink: A Fantastical Adventure from Medieval Japan–Takaoka’s Travels

Dreams, desires and delusional thoughts on a journey far west
The True Story Behind the Hit Series Shogun: William Adams

The True Story Behind the Hit Series Shogun: William Adams

The intrepid English adventurer who inspired the hit series FX’s Shogun
Fresh Ink: The Defeat of Thought by Osamu Dazai

Fresh Ink: The Defeat of Thought by Osamu Dazai

Japan’s literary legend’s never-before translated work
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Japanese Movies

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
Forging Bonds: The Samurai Armor Restoration

Forging Bonds: The Samurai Armor Restoration

The appearance and restoration of samurai armor in Malta
Food in Japanese Film and Fiction

Food in Japanese Film and Fiction

The hidden protagonist in films and literature
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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