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Trans Youth in Japan: A Documentary Highlighting Their Struggles and Triumphs

Trans Youth in Japan: A Documentary Highlighting Their Struggles and Triumphs

Personal experiences of trans folks in Japan
Based in Japan: How Mateusz Urbanowicz Preserves Tokyo’s Spirit Through Watercolor

Based in Japan: How Mateusz Urbanowicz Preserves Tokyo’s Spirit Through Watercolor

The beauty of the built environment
What the Japanese Bathhouse Can Teach Us About Body Image

What the Japanese Bathhouse Can Teach Us About Body Image

Does it feel weird to be naked in a sento?
Executive Fight Night 2025

Executive Fight Night 2025

Tokyo’s executives duel for charity
International Summer Schools in Japan for 2025

International Summer Schools in Japan for 2025

Key dates and fun options for your little ones

Tokyo Earthquake Simulator: The Thrilling Way Japan Teaches Disaster Preparedness

Tokyo Earthquake Simulator: The Thrilling Way Japan Teaches Disaster Preparedness

Tokyo’s Free Disaster Prep Center teaches lifesaving skills for free
Funeral Support Services in Japan

Funeral Support Services in Japan

Bilingual compassion, care and peace of mind

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope January 24 – January 31

Horoscope

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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Too Hot to Be Cool – 2nd Anniversary | Rock for Climate

Too Hot to Be Cool – 2nd Anniversary | Rock for Climate

Apr 11, 2026 at 4:30pm ~ Apr 12, 2026 at 1:30am

Read The Latest Issue Read The Latest Issue Spring 2026

Spring 2026

Read our latest print magazine online and browse all the locations across Tokyo and the Kanto Region where you can pick up a copy for yourself.

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LOVEHO SELECTS January

LOVEHO SELECTS January

Three Tokyo Artists to Know | January 2023
Japanese Wilderness Art: Where Nature, Ritual, and Creativity Collide

Japanese Wilderness Art: Where Nature, Ritual, and Creativity Collide

Hunter and painter Aoi Nagasawa returned to her Akita roots to uncover a truer way of life—and turn it into art
Based in Japan: Kapuki Kimono

Based in Japan: Kapuki Kimono

Reiko and Mitsuaki show their dedication to reintroducing the Japanese kimono as modern fashion through innovative designs.
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases December 2022

Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases December 2022

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
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Living

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Collagen Products in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Collagen Products in Japan

Collagen staples for beauty and health in Japan
Things to Do in Tokyo in May 2025

Things to Do in Tokyo in May 2025

Our handpicked list of the best events going on this month.
Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness in Tokyo: Evacuation Tips and Access Guides

Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness in Tokyo: Evacuation Tips and Access Guides

Everything you need to know before and during a natural disaster

Unearthing the History of Tokyo Train Stations

Unearthing the History of Tokyo Train Stations

A Lucky Train Delay at Omori Station
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Community

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Travel

Danshui

Danshui

The historical town is a short ride from Taipei—and a world away
The Luxe Asian Grand Tour Box

The Luxe Asian Grand Tour Box

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 Here’s the perfect…
Honshu’s Holy Hotels

Honshu’s Holy Hotels

Simon Rowe seeks serenity and a satisfying meal alongside the monks of Koya-san.
Block Party

Block Party

Renowned for its legendary temples and manicured gardens, Kyoto is one of Japan’s top tourist destinations. Simon Rowe steps off the beaten path and delves into the ancient city’s more charming corners.

Water’s Edge

Water’s Edge

Old-world fishing villages, a cast of crusty characters, and Japan’s best octopus make Seto Inland Sea the place for epicures and adventurers. Simon Rowe sets sail.

Peaks and Valleys

Peaks and Valleys

Stephen Mansfield ventures into the picturesque calderas of Kyushu’s Aso-Kuju National Park.

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Dining

Toraya Shokudo Curry

Toraya Shokudo Curry

Flavors of India in Ogikubo
The Great Burger Stand

The Great Burger Stand

Good burgers and a sense of community in Shibuya
Trader Vic’s Tokyo: Halloween

Trader Vic’s Tokyo: Halloween

A tropical twist for Halloween
MICHALAK OMOTESANDO

MICHALAK OMOTESANDO

The patissier’s sweet creations are crossing the French border
Fall at Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Fall at Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Knock on these doors for the best treats

Septième in Nihonbashi

Septième in Nihonbashi

A culinary oasis in Nihonbashi
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