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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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Halloween in Tokyo 2025

Halloween in Tokyo 2025

Our roundup of spooky events to fill your calendar
Indoor Ski Resorts Near Tokyo

Indoor Ski Resorts Near Tokyo

Snow place like home
La Carmina’s Halloween Spots in Tokyo

La Carmina’s Halloween Spots in Tokyo

Tokyo’s alt and Goth expert shares her top haunts to check out this Halloween

Recipes for Camping in Japan

Recipes for Camping in Japan

Easy to cook, full-of-flavor recipes for camping in Japan
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A Kenzo Tange View of Tokyo

A Kenzo Tange View of Tokyo

Rediscover some architectural gems on your doorstep
Kashgar

Kashgar

The Chinese city still bears traces of the old Silk Road—for now
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
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Tokyo Food Tips & Trends

Tokyo Food Tips & Trends

January 2019
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
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