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Fresh Meat 14: Japan’s Recurring Charity Drag Show Returns for One Final Night

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How Kyoto Breaks Your Heart 

How Kyoto Breaks Your Heart 

Florentyna Leow’s gustatory sketch of love and heartbreak in Kyoto
Hayao Miyazaki’s New Film “How Do You Live?”

Hayao Miyazaki’s New Film “How Do You Live?”

The anime giant’s final film – release date July 14
The Most Highly Anticipated Anime of 2023

The Most Highly Anticipated Anime of 2023

Our handpicked list of top anime to watch out for in 2023

Fresh Ink: Dream Tales

Fresh Ink: Dream Tales

The English-language debut of Junichiro Tanizaki’s masterpiece ‘Dream Tales’

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Living

English‑Speaking ENT Doctors in Tokyo

English‑Speaking ENT Doctors in Tokyo

Ear, nose, throat (ENT) and translation problems gone
Are Japanese Men Afraid of Independent Women?

Are Japanese Men Afraid of Independent Women?

How have the advancements in women`s rights impacted work, dating and family expectations?
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Diarrhea Medicine in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Diarrhea Medicine in Japan

Soothing Japanese OTC remedies for tummy troubles
English‑Speaking Babysitters and Housekeeping in Tokyo

English‑Speaking Babysitters and Housekeeping in Tokyo

Trusted care and help around the home for families in Tokyo
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Travel

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:…
International Motel Hokuriku

International Motel Hokuriku

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 Name: International Motel…
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Dining

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
Insider’s Guide to Eating In and Dining Out

Insider’s Guide to Eating In and Dining Out

Our August guide to Tokyo’s best new places
Suigian

Suigian

Embracing traditional Japanese culture through performance, cuisine and history
Women Behind the Counter

Women Behind the Counter

Female sushi chefs rebel against stereotypes in the industry
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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