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R&B Halloween Party at The Kura

R&B Halloween Party at The Kura

Oct 31, 2026 at 6:00pm ~ Oct 31, 2026 at 11:00pm

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Gampeki Music Festival: “Spectrum”

Gampeki Music Festival: “Spectrum”

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

Jockstrap Interview

Jockstrap Interview

On creativity, perfectionism and their new album
Spreading Wings in Japan

Spreading Wings in Japan

An interview with Sarah Lane, guest principal of Houston Ballet
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
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Living

Japan Drugstore Guide: Period Pain Relief and Women’s Health

Japan Drugstore Guide: Period Pain Relief and Women’s Health

We’ve got your back with these menstrual and feminine care products available in Japanese pharmacies

Water-Themed Summer Events in Tokyo 2025

Water-Themed Summer Events in Tokyo 2025

Tokyo’s summer is all about water—rituals, festivals and splash-filled fun.
Minobusan Experiences: Helicopter Ride, Temple Stay, Food and More

Minobusan Experiences: Helicopter Ride, Temple Stay, Food and More

Sleep where monks once meditated, carve your own Daruma, and bike around Mt. Fuji
HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU: A Soundtrack to Your Stay in Tokyo

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU: A Soundtrack to Your Stay in Tokyo

Where music and Tokyo city views meet bold design and DJ flair
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Travel

Mob Scene

Mob Scene

At Kyoto’s Ume-yu bathhouse, the customers are young, tough… and tattooed

City of Sand

City of Sand

From crowded markets to placid mosques, Cairo’s attractions are legion
On the edge

On the edge

Hateruma Island offers a primeval slice of sand and surf
Land of calm

Land of calm

Get a glimpse of unspoiled Asia in the lush countryside of Laos
Just like heaven

Just like heaven

Nokogiri-yama in chiba is as appealing as Nikko or Kamakura, and just as accessible

Place your Bets

Place your Bets

Macau pays its respects to history while keeping a keen eye on the future
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Dining

Chronic Tacos Restaurant Review

Chronic Tacos Restaurant Review

“Fast casual” joint Chronic Tacos opens first Tokyo restaurant after sixteen years of US success. Mexican-American dining at its best.
Insider’s Guide to Eating in and Dining Out

Insider’s Guide to Eating in and Dining Out

March Food Tips & Trends
Tuck into Teppanyaki at Sasaya

Tuck into Teppanyaki at Sasaya

Spice Works expands its empire in Kamata
Sitting Down to Mark’s Table

Sitting Down to Mark’s Table

An intimate Chef’s Table experience in Ginza
Yoyogi Village’s Vinyl Speakeasy

Yoyogi Village’s Vinyl Speakeasy

Music Bar is every hipster’s perfect hideaway
TICKET LOTTERY: Kagoshima Shochu Festival

TICKET LOTTERY: Kagoshima Shochu Festival

Win a free ticket to the Kagoshima Shochu Festival! 69 booths…
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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