LOVEHO SELECTS June 2023
Three Tokyo Creatives to Know | June 2023
Three Tokyo Creatives to Know | June 2023
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Enter the absurdity of Kappa Land in this new English translation
Metropolis’ picks for the best events to head to this month
Heartlands: Coastal strolls, wooden houses and monjayaki
A rare peak into a site of historic beauty in Niigata
Kick off summer in style with Tokyo’s newest urban beach party
One of the most anticipated Japanese novels of 2021
Launching the Japan Grande Classico Music Festival
The English-langauge debut of two of Kanoko Okamoto’s never-before translated works
The 60-year evolution of Tokyo: From gritty student activism to a glowing metropolis
An interview with NPO Chairman Roland Thompson
Enjoy this caffeine-free, sugar-free chocolate substitute
Find out about the best medicines for menstruation, available in Japanese pharmacies
Introducing Yokohama
Once a pirate haunt, the port town of Onomichi in the Inland Sea still houses an intriguing array of temples, and a surprising number of cats and cat lovers. Stephen Mansfield goes exploring.
Ocean breezes, smiling faces, exotic markets, and a laid-back pace. Catherine Pawasarat finds Japanese-style relaxation on the shores of the Noto Peninsula
John McGee plumbs the depths and scales the heights of Tohoku’s grandest national park.
Home to Kyoto-style gardens and the Peace Museum for kamikaze, Chiran offers a healthy dose of history and culture. Stephen Mansfield takes a walk.
A bar with an open menu
Natural alternatives to protein bars and Pocari Sweat
Cool, tangy, nutrient-packed soba
California-style in Shinjuku
How to battle summer fatigue and humidity
Bite-size satisfaction in Shinbashi