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Ramza: Whispering Jewels

Ramza: Whispering Jewels

Nagoya-based DJ crosses cultures and genres on his latest album
Pajaumi at COTTON CLUB

Pajaumi at COTTON CLUB

Tokyo-based multinational artists redefine the Japanese band
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

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Living

Why Do Japanese People Think Fish Don’t Have Feelings?

Why Do Japanese People Think Fish Don’t Have Feelings?

Exploring cultural views, science and sushi in the fish-and-feelings debate
Growing up in Japan as a Westerner With Joshua Thomson

Growing up in Japan as a Westerner With Joshua Thomson

Based in Japan: Japanese? British? Aussie? Kiwi?

How to Open an LLC in Japan as a Non-Resident or Non-Citizen

How to Open an LLC in Japan as a Non-Resident or Non-Citizen

A practical guide for non-residents and non-citizens

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
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Travel

Okunoshima

Okunoshima

From Poison Gas Island to paradise
Iriomote Island

Iriomote Island

Go trekking through forest primeval – without leaving Japan
The Old Kiso Road

The Old Kiso Road

Tread in the footsteps of Edo-era travelers, and sleep where they slept
Welcome To Japitzerland

Welcome To Japitzerland

Europe’s crossroads of cultures makes room for one more
Spanish Sojourn

Spanish Sojourn

One train pass is all you need to experience three classic cities
Kyoto Nightlife

Kyoto Nightlife

After a day of temples and gardens, nothing’s better than a cold one
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Dining

Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse

Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse

The chef of “a million stars” has just opened two chocolateries in Tokyo
Gonpachi NORI-TEMAKI

Gonpachi NORI-TEMAKI

Quick, casual and delicious sushi wraps
Door to Dining

Door to Dining

Japanese food is in demand, but are businesses able to cater to tourists and non-Japanese speakers?
TRUNK(BAR) Cocktails

TRUNK(BAR) Cocktails

Whimsical, conceptual and undeniably delicious
2018 Beer Special

2018 Beer Special

Showcasing the best of the capital’s bars from craft beers with pizza and hip lounges to the more traditional Irish set-up
Ufuku’s Unagi

Ufuku’s Unagi

Enjoy a colorful assortment of skewers at this eel speciality restaurant
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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