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Edogawa City Fireworks Festival

Edogawa City Fireworks Festival

Aug 01, 2026 at 7:15pm ~ Aug 01, 2026 at 8:20pm

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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
LOVEHO SELECTS June 2023

LOVEHO SELECTS June 2023

Three Tokyo Creatives to Know | June 2023
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Living

Tokyo Bay Exclusive Gourmet Cruise

Tokyo Bay Exclusive Gourmet Cruise

Supported by the Takeshiba Area Management & Takeshiba Town Design
Noku Kyoto: A Central Hotel for Exploring Kyoto’s History and Culture

Noku Kyoto: A Central Hotel for Exploring Kyoto’s History and Culture

Enjoy 40% off stays in one of Kyoto’s most culturally rich neighborhoods
Neo Speed Park: Go-Kart Paradise in Chiba

Neo Speed Park: Go-Kart Paradise in Chiba

Japan’s premier karting experience
Guide to Tokyo Hiking in Autumn

Guide to Tokyo Hiking in Autumn

Our top nine trails to try this year
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Travel

International Motel Hokuriku

International Motel Hokuriku

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2010 Name: International Motel…
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…
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Dining

Swoon Your Sweetheart for Valentine’s at Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Swoon Your Sweetheart for Valentine’s at Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Perfecting passion through a curated Valentine’s menu
Christian Drouin Calvados

Christian Drouin Calvados

Celebrating the sweet flavored cider spirit
Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar

Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar

Soft ambience in Nakameguro cafe
Drinking from Lunchtime

Drinking from Lunchtime

The best way to drink the day away
Vegetarian Winter Eats in Tokyo

Vegetarian Winter Eats in Tokyo

In search of vegetarian Japanese winter fare
Insider’s Guide to Eating In and Dining Out

Insider’s Guide to Eating In and Dining Out

Our December guide to Tokyo’s best new eats
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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