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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
Gampeki Music Festival: “Spectrum”

Gampeki Music Festival: “Spectrum”

The non-profit music festival changing Japan’s music scene

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Living

Her Body, Not Her Choice: Do Women in Japan Need Consent From Their Partner to Get an Abortion?

Her Body, Not Her Choice: Do Women in Japan Need Consent From Their Partner to Get an Abortion?

The issues and human rights violations surrounding abortion in Japan

Based in Japan: Life as a Married Gay Couple With Seigo & Bren

Based in Japan: Life as a Married Gay Couple With Seigo & Bren

A Japanese/American love story
Inside Tokyo’s Immersive Space Museum: Space Travelium TeNQ

Inside Tokyo’s Immersive Space Museum: Space Travelium TeNQ

Step into the future at Space Travelium TeNQ in Tokyo Dome City
Shop, Stroll and Snack at Aichi’s First Full-Scale Outlet Mall

Shop, Stroll and Snack at Aichi’s First Full-Scale Outlet Mall

Discover 180 outlet stores, food stalls, and green space at Mitsui Outlet Park Okazaki
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Travel

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
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
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Dining

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.
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
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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