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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

Three Tokyo Artists to Know | February 2023
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

Japan Drugstore Guide: Gentle Kampo Herbal Remedies in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Gentle Kampo Herbal Remedies in Japan

Traditional Japanese herbal medicine for everyday ailments
The Ultimate Koi Appreciation Guide

The Ultimate Koi Appreciation Guide

Where and how to admire Tokyo’s prettiest swimming art
Speak Japanese With Confidence: Private Lessons With Omusubi Japanese

Speak Japanese With Confidence: Private Lessons With Omusubi Japanese

From ordering dinner to building your career—learn Japanese for real life
Tokyo Bay Exclusive Gourmet Cruise

Tokyo Bay Exclusive Gourmet Cruise

Supported by the Takeshiba Area Management & Takeshiba Town Design
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Travel

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…
Dandong

Dandong

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

Inatori Quarantine Hospital

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 Name: Inatori Quarantine…
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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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Japanese Movies

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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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