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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

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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
Metropolis Winter Issue 2024

Metropolis Winter Issue 2024

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Japanese Makeup Trends 2022

Japanese Makeup Trends 2022

From trending colors to achieving the most flawless base
Fresh Ink: The First English Translations of These Japanese Literature Giants

Fresh Ink: The First English Translations of These Japanese Literature Giants

A compilation of translated works
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases August 2022

Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases August 2022

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Glad to be Human

Glad to be Human

Musician and activist Tom Robinson’s return to Japan
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Samurai Tour of Tokyo

Samurai Tour of Tokyo

Take a Tour of Tokyo’s Legendary Warriors
How to Win at Arcade Machines in Japan: Tips, Tricks and Strategies

How to Win at Arcade Machines in Japan: Tips, Tricks and Strategies

Master the art of Japanese arcades with insider tips for claw machines
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The Ryuku Islands go pretty in pink
Buying Property in Tokyo

Buying Property in Tokyo

Expert guidance and advice for real estate investors from Hokushin Fudosan Group
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Narita Airline Connection Service

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International Motel Hokuriku

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Dandong

The Chinese border city offers a tantalizing glimpse of the Hermit Kingdom
Inatori Quarantine Hospital

Inatori Quarantine Hospital

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Niijima

Niijima

Surf, sun, sand… Tokyo? Enjoy a beach holiday without (technically) leaving the city
Vietnam

Vietnam

The south-east Asian country is becoming a beach paradise to die for
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Nourishing Noodles

Nourishing Noodles

Tokyo’s two takes on a fast food favorite, yakisoba
Mikkeller Tokyo

Mikkeller Tokyo

Fresh beer in the fresh air at a Danish craft bar
Your Irish Pub in Kyoto

Your Irish Pub in Kyoto

Taking the sentiment “where everybody knows your name” to the next level
Roppongi Hills Restaurant Refresh

Roppongi Hills Restaurant Refresh

New food fare comes to the complex in celebration of its 15th anniversary
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Tonari no Okusan

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TRUNK (KUSHI)

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