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Book Review: The Place of Shells by Mai Ishizawa (translated by Polly Barton)

Book Review: The Place of Shells by Mai Ishizawa (translated by Polly Barton)

A quietly devastating and masterfully surreal debut
Toranomon Hills Glass Rock

Toranomon Hills Glass Rock

The Final Chapter in a Landmark Redevelopment
Kura Sushi’s Giant Expo Store Opens April 13—Here’s What to Expect

Kura Sushi’s Giant Expo Store Opens April 13—Here’s What to Expect

A 135-meter conveyor belt, sustainable design and sushi with a global twist
Tokyo Architectural Gems You Can Eat and Drink In

Tokyo Architectural Gems You Can Eat and Drink In

Lose Yourself in Tokyo’s Cafés, Tea Houses & Beer Halls 
Strings Omotesando Launches Cherry & Rose Vintage Afternoon Tea

Strings Omotesando Launches Cherry & Rose Vintage Afternoon Tea

A Retro-Pop Afternoon Delight
apothéose: A French-Japanese Culinary Fusion in Tokyo

apothéose: A French-Japanese Culinary Fusion in Tokyo

A Michelin-starred journey through chef Kitamura’s French-Japanese fusion
How Does Japan’s Credit System Work?

How Does Japan’s Credit System Work?

A simple guide to building a credit record and an overview of some of the credit and debit cards available

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LOVEHO SELECTS November

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Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases October 2022

Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases October 2022

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
A Guide to Zines in Tokyo

A Guide to Zines in Tokyo

A deep dive into the world of self-published print
J-Wave Innovation World Festa

J-Wave Innovation World Festa

Technology meets music at this year’s festival Oct 21 – 23

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Living

Is Same Sex Marriage Legal in Japan?

Is Same Sex Marriage Legal in Japan?

The courts say it’s unconstitutional, but same-sex couples still can’t legally marry in Japan
Can Japan Embrace Multicultural Coexistence?

Can Japan Embrace Multicultural Coexistence?

Uzbek-born bar owner and politician Babakhodjaeva Orzugul is challenging exclusion in Japan—one policy, one conversation at a time
Icelandic Pub Crawl in Tama City at Tama Machi Bar 2025

Icelandic Pub Crawl in Tama City at Tama Machi Bar 2025

Join this Nordic-themed walking bar hopping event in western Tokyo with exclusive Icelandic-inspired dishes
When Can Japan Have a Military Again?

When Can Japan Have a Military Again?

Breaking down what’s next for Japan’s military future
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On the Olympic Trail

On the Olympic Trail

Discover the legacy of the 1964 Tokyo Games as the city gears up for the next one… maybe
Dining in Malaysia

Dining in Malaysia

Many cultures bring a panorama of flavor to the table
Kawagoe

Kawagoe

Indulge your sweet tooth while strolling the streets of old Japan
Fukuoka

Fukuoka

Take a stroll through Japan’s most architecturally forward-thinking city
Amabiki Village

Amabiki Village

Escape the ordinary at an outdoor sculpture exhibit in Ibaraki
Sugamo

Sugamo

The obachan version of Takeshita Dori awaits in northern Tokyo
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Dining

Book Review: The Seasonal Beauty of Japanese Cuisine

Book Review: The Seasonal Beauty of Japanese Cuisine

A guide to the four seasons of Japanese food
Japanese Summer Seasonal Ingredients

Japanese Summer Seasonal Ingredients

Summer treats to eat by the beach

Falafel Fun in Tokyo

Falafel Fun in Tokyo

Mediterranean food – a Tokyo curiosity
Beer and Wine at NoMad Grill Lounge

Beer and Wine at NoMad Grill Lounge

A summer getaway on a rooftop terrace in Tokyo
Curry Heaven: Food of the Gods

Curry Heaven: Food of the Gods

Best curry restaurants in Tokyo
Ten Out of Ten For Den

Ten Out of Ten For Den

Cheerful Kaiseki
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