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Based in Japan: How Mateusz Urbanowicz Preserves Tokyo’s Spirit Through Watercolor

Based in Japan: How Mateusz Urbanowicz Preserves Tokyo’s Spirit Through Watercolor

The beauty of the built environment
Tokyo Earthquake Simulator: The Thrilling Way Japan Teaches Disaster Preparedness

Tokyo Earthquake Simulator: The Thrilling Way Japan Teaches Disaster Preparedness

Tokyo’s Free Disaster Prep Center teaches lifesaving skills for free
Funeral Support Services in Japan

Funeral Support Services in Japan

Bilingual compassion, care and peace of mind
Viral Beauty Products in Japan That Actually Live Up to the Hype

Viral Beauty Products in Japan That Actually Live Up to the Hype

From lightweight sunscreens to anti-aging holy grails

Book Review: Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata

Book Review: Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata

A chillingly plausible future
Getting Divorced in Japan: Under Japanese Law

Getting Divorced in Japan: Under Japanese Law

Japanese law: everyday legal issues explained
Book Review: The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi

Book Review: The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi

Your table awaits at the Chibineko Kitchen…

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Koenji Love

Koenji Love

The artistic Tokyo town honoring its countercultural past by embracing newcomers
Three New Japanese Films From The Tokyo International Film Festival To Watch 

Three New Japanese Films From The Tokyo International Film Festival To Watch 

New movies to add to your watchlist

Stella Donnelly Interview

Stella Donnelly Interview

Australian indie artist Stella Donnelly on her upcoming Japan tour
Live Review: Squarepusher at O-East

Live Review: Squarepusher at O-East

The jazz-electro-breakbeat polymath goes full circle at his Tokyo return
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Living

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Collagen Products in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Collagen Products in Japan

Collagen staples for beauty and health in Japan
Unearthing the History of Tokyo Train Stations

Unearthing the History of Tokyo Train Stations

A Lucky Train Delay at Omori Station
BEATCITY JAPAN 2025: Japan’s Premier Beatboxing Event Evolves with a World-First Karaoke Room

BEATCITY JAPAN 2025: Japan’s Premier Beatboxing Event Evolves with a World-First Karaoke Room

Get ready for an electrifying year of battles, performances—and now, the world’s first beatbox karaoke room!
Mediterranean Comfort with an Aussie Twist: bills Launches New Spring/Summer 2025 Menu in Japan

Mediterranean Comfort with an Aussie Twist: bills Launches New Spring/Summer 2025 Menu in Japan

Fresh produce, bright flavors, and wine-ready plates define the newest seasonal lineup at bills Japan
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Akeno Gekijo

Akeno Gekijo

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2009 Name: Akeno Gekijo…
Ladakh

Ladakh

Ancient Buddhist traditions live on in this rugged mountain area
Heiankaku

Heiankaku

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2009 Name: Heiankaku Location:…
Yamate Seven Lucky Gods Walk

Yamate Seven Lucky Gods Walk

Follow an Edo-style path to good fortune in Meguro
Hitching North

Hitching North

Tohoku and Hokkaido are just a thumb ride away
Hokutan Shimizusawa Power Plant

Hokutan Shimizusawa Power Plant

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2009 Name: Hokutan Shimizusawa…
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Dining

Your Irish Pub in Kyoto

Your Irish Pub in Kyoto

Taking the sentiment “where everybody knows your name” to the next level
Roppongi Hills Restaurant Refresh

Roppongi Hills Restaurant Refresh

New food fare comes to the complex in celebration of its 15th anniversary
Tonari no Okusan

Tonari no Okusan

Dating sim in a shochu bar
TRUNK (KUSHI)

TRUNK (KUSHI)

The local, stylish and modern izakaya

inCiderJapan

inCiderJapan

Lee Reeve – Japan’s cider man on the growing popularity of the alcoholic apple drink
Weber Park – BBQ With a View

Weber Park – BBQ With a View

Barbecue better than ever with Weber
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