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Violet AfterMOON Tea in Tokyo

Violet AfterMOON Tea in Tokyo

Celebrate early summer with Violet AfterMOON Tea at The Moon in Roppongi Hills
How to Invest in Japan

How to Invest in Japan

A simple guide to getting started with investing and the key tax-advantaged products available
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Tokyo Day Trip: Kawagoe’s Edo-Era Charm

Historic Streets, Sweet Shops and Edo-Era Charm
Japan Drugstore Guide: Pain Medication

Japan Drugstore Guide: Pain Medication

Japan’s best over the counter pain medication recommendations
Tokyo Day Trip: Things to Do in Yokosuka

Tokyo Day Trip: Things to Do in Yokosuka

Where U.S. Navy charm meets Japanese coastline comfort
Best Mexican Restaurants in Tokyo

Best Mexican Restaurants in Tokyo

Our favorite spots for Mexican cuisine, from authentic to unique takes
Exploring Mitsuiboshi Kaido: Japan’s Artisanal Heartlands

Exploring Mitsuiboshi Kaido: Japan’s Artisanal Heartlands

A journey through the Three Star Road, where ancient crafts, hidden villages, and modern creativity converge

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LOVEHO SELECTS January

LOVEHO SELECTS January

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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
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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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How to Invest in Japan

How to Invest in Japan

A simple guide to getting started with investing and the key tax-advantaged products available
Tokyo Day Trip: Kawagoe’s Edo-Era Charm

Tokyo Day Trip: Kawagoe’s Edo-Era Charm

Historic Streets, Sweet Shops and Edo-Era Charm
Japan Drugstore Guide: Pain Medication

Japan Drugstore Guide: Pain Medication

Japan’s best over the counter pain medication recommendations
Tokyo Day Trip: Things to Do in Yokosuka

Tokyo Day Trip: Things to Do in Yokosuka

Where U.S. Navy charm meets Japanese coastline comfort
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Kasumigaura Branch Hospital

Kasumigaura Branch Hospital

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on September 2009 Name: Kasumigaura Branch…
Garden Party

Garden Party

Find some little-known green spots in central Tokyo
One Night in Koza

One Night in Koza

The birthplace of Japanese hard rock still kicks ass
Singapore

Singapore

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 Sure, the seven-hour…
Katsuura

Katsuura

Get your sun and surf without the crowds in eastern Chiba
Narita Airline Connection Service

Narita Airline Connection Service

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 Let’s face it:…
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Dining

TREE by NAKED

TREE by NAKED

The popular installation curator brings a virtual reality restaurant to Yoyogi
Hakkoku Sushi

Hakkoku Sushi

A bold first move for Sushi Tokami breakaway chef Hiroyuki Sato
Ginza Sony Park Building Opens

Ginza Sony Park Building Opens

Discover the new TORAYA CAFE AN STAND at the renovated former Sony building
Kissa American: Giant Sandwiches in Ginza

Kissa American: Giant Sandwiches in Ginza

Kissa American’s sandwiches are a thick cut above
Scares and Hairs

Scares and Hairs

Two of Tokyo’s ethical animal cafes
CRISP SALAD WORKS Aoyama

CRISP SALAD WORKS Aoyama

The popular salad restaurant chain mixes convenience with fresh ingredients
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