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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

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November 11 is Pocky Day in Japan

November 11 is Pocky Day in Japan

The history of Pocky Day and how to celebrate

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 
A Guide to Tokyo’s Art Stores

A Guide to Tokyo’s Art Stores

Rainbowholic, Tokyo’s journaling enthusiast, shares some of her favorite spots in the city
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Hanoi

Hanoi

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

Shanghai

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2010 Shanghai Expo 2010…
Narai

Narai

Tradition meets modernity on an ancient highway in Nagano Prefecture
Seoul

Seoul

Enjoy the sights, sounds—and tastes—of the South Korean capital
Nagano Korean Elementary and Junior High School

Nagano Korean Elementary and Junior High School

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on March 2010 Name: Nagano Korean…
North Korea

North Korea

The hermit kingdom is one of the most fascinating places on Earth—assuming you can get in
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Dining

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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Food News

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Septième’s Twist on French Classics

Septième’s Twist on French Classics

ECN Hospitality brings European sophistication to Nihombashi
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