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That’s life 

That’s life 

Psych rockers De Lorians forge ahead with their latest EP
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
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Living

Why Do Japanese People Think Fish Don’t Have Feelings?

Why Do Japanese People Think Fish Don’t Have Feelings?

Exploring cultural views, science and sushi in the fish-and-feelings debate
Growing up in Japan as a Westerner With Joshua Thomson

Growing up in Japan as a Westerner With Joshua Thomson

Based in Japan: Japanese? British? Aussie? Kiwi?

How to Open an LLC in Japan as a Non-Resident or Non-Citizen

How to Open an LLC in Japan as a Non-Resident or Non-Citizen

A practical guide for non-residents and non-citizens

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Athlete’s Foot Medicine in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Athlete’s Foot Medicine in Japan

Products and tips for treatment and relief
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Nicchitsu Mine Hospital

Nicchitsu Mine Hospital

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 Name: Nicchitsu Mine…
Geibikei and Hiraizumi

Geibikei and Hiraizumi

Temples and gorges jostle for attention in Iwate Prefecture
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…
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Dining

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
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
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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