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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’

An Interview with Morgan Simpson from black midi

An Interview with Morgan Simpson from black midi

black midi’s much-anticipated return to Tokyo after the European tour with Dos Monos 
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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
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
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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…
Niijima

Niijima

Surf, sun, sand… Tokyo? Enjoy a beach holiday without (technically) leaving the city
Vietnam

Vietnam

The south-east Asian country is becoming a beach paradise to die for
Exploring Izu’s Interior

Exploring Izu’s Interior

Head inland, and the peninsula is full of surprises
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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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