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Never A Dull Moment Art Exhibition

Never A Dull Moment Art Exhibition

Oct 09, 2026 at 6:30pm ~ Oct 11, 2026 at 6:00pm

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Autumn 2026

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Culture

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’

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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Living

Beyond Vegan Cafés: How Tokyo Restaurants Are Making Traditional Cuisine Inclusive

Beyond Vegan Cafés: How Tokyo Restaurants Are Making Traditional Cuisine Inclusive

Ningen Restaurant and Mugi no Oto
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Nishi Kasai

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Nishi Kasai

Heartlands: The Indian enclave that was under the sea
The UK Pavilion Expo 2025: From Inventions to Innovation

The UK Pavilion Expo 2025: From Inventions to Innovation

Narrative-led experience, British inventions and a mascot named PIX
Inside the Nordic Pavilion at Expo 2025

Inside the Nordic Pavilion at Expo 2025

Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway
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Travel

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…
Niijima

Niijima

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

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
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
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Japanese Movies

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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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