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Shinbashi Tamakiya’s Modern Take on Edo’s Traditional Delicacy: Tsukudani

Shinbashi Tamakiya’s Modern Take on Edo’s Traditional Delicacy: Tsukudani

How a centuries-old Japanese staple is making waves with unexpected pairings
Ambitious Development Project Set to Transform Tsukiji, Tokyo

Ambitious Development Project Set to Transform Tsukiji, Tokyo

Plans include a 50,000-seat stadium, green spaces and cultural hubs to reshape Tsukiji’s future
Forging Bonds: The Samurai Armor Restoration

Forging Bonds: The Samurai Armor Restoration

The appearance and restoration of samurai armor in Malta
Kura Sushi Brings the World to the Table With 70 International Dishes at Osaka-Kansai Expo

Kura Sushi Brings the World to the Table With 70 International Dishes at Osaka-Kansai Expo

A World of Flavors: Kura Sushi’s International-Inspired Menu
LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: Epic

LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: Epic

Featured artist of December 2024
Matcha Samurai: Tradition Meets Humor 

Matcha Samurai: Tradition Meets Humor 

Setting the record straight on Japanese culture
Kura Sushi’s New Gift System

Kura Sushi’s New Gift System

High-quality sushi with a side of entertainment

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The Rise of Multicultural Japanese Literature

The Rise of Multicultural Japanese Literature

Real, imagined, or hiding this whole time?
“Am I Hideous?”

“Am I Hideous?”

The xx’s Oliver Sim on his solo debut, living with HIV and taking things less seriously
J-WAVE Inspire TOKYO 2022

J-WAVE Inspire TOKYO 2022

Tokyo’s best new inner-city music festival and market
TOKYO LOVEHOTELS

TOKYO LOVEHOTELS

Introducing LoveHo Selects
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Living

Mastering Train Etiquette in Japan: A Quiet Ride Through Culture

Mastering Train Etiquette in Japan: A Quiet Ride Through Culture

Your realistic guide to navigating Japan’s trains like a local
The Viral Jam with the Self-Closing Lid Just Got a Glow-Up

The Viral Jam with the Self-Closing Lid Just Got a Glow-Up

AOHATA 55 Celebrates 55 Sweet Years with New Flavors, Fresh Looks, and On-the-Go Jams
Being Chinese in Japan

Being Chinese in Japan

Interviews with Chinese residents in Tokyo 
Samurai Tour of Tokyo

Samurai Tour of Tokyo

Take a Tour of Tokyo’s Legendary Warriors
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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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Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2009 PEPY (Protect the…
Wallpaper* City Guide Osaka

Wallpaper* City Guide Osaka

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2009 After producing guides…
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Dining

BISTRO MARX Parfait

BISTRO MARX Parfait

Four luxurious desserts to enjoy while overlooking the Ginza strip
Sushi Bar Sea Dragon

Sushi Bar Sea Dragon

Sugamo eatery combines traditional sushi with the atmosphere of a neighborhood bar
Autumn at Andaz Tokyo

Autumn at Andaz Tokyo

Seasonal offerings in a lavish environment
Raw Deals

Raw Deals

10 Tokyo restaurants with great sushi for around ¥5,000
Insider’s Guide to Eating In and Dining Out

Insider’s Guide to Eating In and Dining Out

Our September guide to Tokyo’s best new restaurants and cafes
Gonpachi Sushi Beer Garden

Gonpachi Sushi Beer Garden

Izakaya fare with rooftop garden ambience
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