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An Interview with Japanese-American Filmmaker Miki Dezaki

An Interview with Japanese-American Filmmaker Miki Dezaki

Exploring historical revisionism, racism, and the Comfort Women issue in his documentary ‘Shusenjo’
LOVEHO SELECTS February 2023

LOVEHO SELECTS February 2023

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Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases January 2023

Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases January 2023

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
How Kyoto Breaks Your Heart 

How Kyoto Breaks Your Heart 

Florentyna Leow’s gustatory sketch of love and heartbreak in Kyoto
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Living

Tokyo Train Guide: Toei Oedo Line

Tokyo Train Guide: Toei Oedo Line

A huge underground adventure
Is Communication the Way Out of “Xenophobia” in Japan?

Is Communication the Way Out of “Xenophobia” in Japan?

How the lack of communication creates false beliefs about foreigners’ intentions

How “Sex Toy” Brand TENGA Is Changing Sex Talk in Japan

How “Sex Toy” Brand TENGA Is Changing Sex Talk in Japan

This iconic “pleasure item” is pushing the conversation forward and normalizing masturbation
What’s the Difference Between Soju and Shochu? And Sake?

What’s the Difference Between Soju and Shochu? And Sake?

Differences, similarities, and why these East Asian spirits are trending
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Three Camel Lodge

Three Camel Lodge

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 Luxurious accommodation is…
Palau

Palau

Heaven in the Pacific… weather permitting
Kawasaki Fish Market

Kawasaki Fish Market

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on September 2009 A nice sense…
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
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Dining

Gonpachi Sushi Beer Garden

Gonpachi Sushi Beer Garden

Izakaya fare with rooftop garden ambience
Don Gaucho

Don Gaucho

Generous Argentinian BBQ samplers at reasonable prices

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
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