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Culture

“Am I Hideous?”

“Am I Hideous?”

The xx’s Oliver Sim on his solo debut, living with HIV and taking things less seriously
J-WAVE Inspire TOKYO 2022

J-WAVE Inspire TOKYO 2022

Tokyo’s best new inner-city music festival and market
TOKYO LOVEHOTELS

TOKYO LOVEHOTELS

Introducing LoveHo Selects
Squadcar release “Dayglow”

Squadcar release “Dayglow”

Introducing the new track from former Tokyo indie mainstays
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Living

Tokyo Day Trip: Enoshima Caves, Shrines and Sea Views

Tokyo Day Trip: Enoshima Caves, Shrines and Sea Views

Escape the city with a stunning Enoshima day trip
Luxury Glamping at THEATER 1 Tokyo

Luxury Glamping at THEATER 1 Tokyo

Escape the city with open-air hot tubs, a fire pit, and a private theater just 90 minutes from Shinjuku
The International Hokusai Club Brings Edo-Era Art to a Global Stage

The International Hokusai Club Brings Edo-Era Art to a Global Stage

How a new cultural initiative is spotlighting Hokusai’s legacy and launching global exhibitions to share his impact
Tokyo Train Guide: Asakusa Line

Tokyo Train Guide: Asakusa Line

A Tradition of Change: Design Tourism

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Travel

The Watered Ruins

The Watered Ruins

Soak up some royal history in Sukhothai, Thailand
Cape Tribulation

Cape Tribulation

Explore Australia’s wild side on the coast north of Cairns
Just A Castaway

Just A Castaway

Hidden messages and burnt-out Tokyoites wash up on Okinawa’s islands
Big Trouble in Middle China

Big Trouble in Middle China

Or, How We Almost Froze on One of China’s Sacred Peaks

The Scalding Pools

The Scalding Pools

Hell on earth can be found in Beppu, a must-visit for fans of Japanese onsen
Night Of The Devil Fish

Night Of The Devil Fish

The Philippine island of Malapascua is home to sand, sun—and one very strange safari
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Dining

The Oak Door Reopens

The Oak Door Reopens

Celebrating 15 years with an interior redesign and revamped menu.
TRUNK(KUSHI)

TRUNK(KUSHI)

Shibuya soul food served up in style
2018 Burger Guide

2018 Burger Guide

Metropolis gives you the lowdown on the best burger joints in Tokyo. From Donald Trump’s favorite feed to some hidden gems.
Samgeori Butcher

Samgeori Butcher

Seoul’s stylish Korean BBQ restaurant Samgeori Butcher has arrived in Shibuya.
The Imperial’s High-End Teppanyaki

The Imperial’s High-End Teppanyaki

Kamon specializes in top-quality Wagyu beef
Totoro Café & Bakery – A sweet stop in Setagaya

Totoro Café & Bakery – A sweet stop in Setagaya

Located in the quiet neighborhood of Setagaya-Daita (and not far…
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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