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Why So Many Japanese Married Couples Sleep in Separate Beds

Why So Many Japanese Married Couples Sleep in Separate Beds

Exploring sleep culture, relationship dynamics and how space shapes intimacy in Japan
Matsue: A City in the “Shade,” Full of Stories 

Matsue: A City in the “Shade,” Full of Stories 

What to know about the San’in region’s largest city
English-Speaking Sports and Fitness Groups in Tokyo

English-Speaking Sports and Fitness Groups in Tokyo

Find community and stay healthy through these sports and fitness groups
Eat Tokyo-Grown Food in Tsukiji

Eat Tokyo-Grown Food in Tsukiji

Inside “Let’s Eat Tokyo Food,” a free culinary pop-up spotlighting ingredients from the capital
Hello Hanami: Best Spots to View Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo 2026

Hello Hanami: Best Spots to View Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo 2026

Where to do hanami: Iconic & lesser-known spots in Tokyo
When Is Tokyo Fashion Week 2026?

When Is Tokyo Fashion Week 2026?

What to Expect from Japan’s Biggest Fashion Event
Matcha or Macho: The Performative Male

Matcha or Macho: The Performative Male

There’s so much more to him than being a meme

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope December 12 – 19

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See what the stars have in store for you this week. World-renowned astrologer Cathryn Moe discusses love, money, luck and all else in this weekly series.

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Culture

Tsukimi: Japan’s “Forgotten” Moon Celebration

Tsukimi: Japan’s “Forgotten” Moon Celebration

From agricultural ritual to Heian court culture to a McDonald’s burger
Gorpcore: History of “Outdoor Fashion” and the Japanese Brands To Know

Gorpcore: History of “Outdoor Fashion” and the Japanese Brands To Know

Why outdoor clothing is popular in Japan
What is Zakka Style?

What is Zakka Style?

A kind of curated coziness

Hungary Pavilion: A Calming Forest in the Middle of Expo 2025

Hungary Pavilion: A Calming Forest in the Middle of Expo 2025

Hungary’s pavilion stood out with folk music, food and craft at Expo 2025
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Living

Harbor Circuit: The Go-To for Go-Kart Racing in Japan

Harbor Circuit: The Go-To for Go-Kart Racing in Japan

Live out your Formula One dreams at one of these premier locations
Is CBD Legal in Japan?

Is CBD Legal in Japan?

Rules you need to know in 2026
Tamagotchi Takes Over Roppongi Museum

Tamagotchi Takes Over Roppongi Museum

Tamagotchi turns 30 and Bandai kicks off celebrations with exhibition at Roppongi Museum
Why So Many Japanese Married Couples Sleep in Separate Beds

Why So Many Japanese Married Couples Sleep in Separate Beds

Exploring sleep culture, relationship dynamics and how space shapes intimacy in Japan
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Community

Health Supplements Under Scrutiny After Fermented Rice Fiasco

Health Supplements Under Scrutiny After Fermented Rice Fiasco

Demands for stricter food safety regulations
Explore the World of Pickleball in Nihonbashi

Explore the World of Pickleball in Nihonbashi

Discover this new sport at the latest event in Nihonbashi
Health authorities warn of spike in potentially lethal STSS cases

Health authorities warn of spike in potentially lethal STSS cases

Japan battles ‘flesh eating’ infection outbreak
EXPO 2025

EXPO 2025

Japan set to celebrate global innovations in Osaka

Tokyo International Beauty Salon for Everyone

Tokyo International Beauty Salon for Everyone

All services- from braids to massages

Shogun Pillow Syndrome

Shogun Pillow Syndrome

Still laying people low
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Travel

Amami Freediving: Descend into Japan’s Subtropical Sea

Amami Freediving: Descend into Japan’s Subtropical Sea

Experience Japan’s subtropical wilderness through the meditative depths of freediving in Amami Oshima
Where to Swim, Surf and Splash Near Tokyo

Where to Swim, Surf and Splash Near Tokyo

Editor’s pick of the best summer escapes around Tokyo
“Micro-Tourism” Trend Puts the Spotlight on Chiba

“Micro-Tourism” Trend Puts the Spotlight on Chiba

Day or Weekend Trip From Tokyo? Escape to Southern Chiba
Discover Okinawa Beneath the Surface with Hilton

Discover Okinawa Beneath the Surface with Hilton

Six unique stays. One unforgettable island. Explore Okinawa’s rich culture, stunning nature and coastal charm with Hilton as your guide.
Minobusan Experiences: Helicopter Ride, Temple Stay, Food and More

Minobusan Experiences: Helicopter Ride, Temple Stay, Food and More

Sleep where monks once meditated, carve your own Daruma, and bike around Mt. Fuji
HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU: A Soundtrack to Your Stay in Tokyo

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU: A Soundtrack to Your Stay in Tokyo

Where music and Tokyo city views meet bold design and DJ flair
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Dining

Best Pizza in Tokyo 2025

Best Pizza in Tokyo 2025

Award winners and local favorites
Matsubaya Saryo / Hakobune Gallery 

Matsubaya Saryo / Hakobune Gallery 

The finest experience for the Japanese teas and sake in Japan
Where to Eat Vegan Japanese Food in Tokyo

Where to Eat Vegan Japanese Food in Tokyo

From plant-based izakaya to soba with a jazz twist, here’s where to find vegan Japanese dishes in Tokyo
Ginza’s Only Craft Beer Brewery

Ginza’s Only Craft Beer Brewery

Fresh, small-batch beer you can only drink at Orca Ginza Brewery
Salon de Thé ROND 

Salon de Thé ROND 

Architectural cafe from the beloved anime Your Name
Which City Has the Most Michelin Stars? (2025 Ranking)

Which City Has the Most Michelin Stars? (2025 Ranking)

Which country and city have the most Michelin stars, and why?
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Literature

The Thorn Puller

The Thorn Puller

Hiromi Ito’s debut English-language novel translated by Jeffrey Angles
How Kyoto Breaks Your Heart 

How Kyoto Breaks Your Heart 

Florentyna Leow’s gustatory sketch of love and heartbreak in Kyoto
Fresh Ink: Dream Tales

Fresh Ink: Dream Tales

The English-language debut of Junichiro Tanizaki’s masterpiece ‘Dream Tales’

Fresh Ink: Impressions of Sada Abe

Fresh Ink: Impressions of Sada Abe

The English-langauge debut of the famous crime of Sada Abe
A Guide to Zines in Tokyo

A Guide to Zines in Tokyo

A deep dive into the world of self-published print
Found in Translation

Found in Translation

Tackling Japanese literature as a couple, one line at a time
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Movies

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