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Fresh Ink: The First English Translations of These Japanese Literature Giants

Fresh Ink: The First English Translations of These Japanese Literature Giants

A compilation of translated works
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases August 2022

Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases August 2022

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Glad to be Human

Glad to be Human

Musician and activist Tom Robinson’s return to Japan
Five Translated Japanese Works to Read Autumn 2022

Five Translated Japanese Works to Read Autumn 2022

The best picks to add to your reading list

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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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Travel

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
Storm Damage

Storm Damage

Devastated by a volcanic eruption six years ago, the island of Miyakejima is back in business—sort of
Beyond the Taj Mahal

Beyond the Taj Mahal

Three cities off the beaten path reveal India’s Heart and Soul
Snowy Japan

Snowy Japan

Skiing and snowboarding conditions this year are close to perfection
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Dining

& sandwich

& sandwich

Lunch in the park? & sandwich could be your new favorite picnic spot

Our Spring Food Guide

Our Spring Food Guide

Yukari Sakamoto shares a seasonal cuisine glossary
Insider’s Guide to Eating In and Dining Out

Insider’s Guide to Eating In and Dining Out

April Food Tips & Trends
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.
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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