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Is Tap Water in Japan Safe to Drink?

Is Tap Water in Japan Safe to Drink?

All you need to know about tap water safety and hydration in Japan
Does Japan Allow Dual Citizenship?

Does Japan Allow Dual Citizenship?

Short answer, no, but most people have dual citizenship
The Top 10 Japanese Movies Of All Time 

The Top 10 Japanese Movies Of All Time 

How would you rank your favorite Japanese cinema?

A Complete Guide to Yoshoku Dining in Tokyo

A Complete Guide to Yoshoku Dining in Tokyo

From omurice to tonkastu and everything in between
Teshima: Not Just Another Island

Teshima: Not Just Another Island

From overgrowth to island icon, a restored 1943 residence becomes a beacon for community revival
Awaji Island: Japan’s Hidden Culinary and Cultural Getaway

Awaji Island: Japan’s Hidden Culinary and Cultural Getaway

How food, pop culture and slow living coexist on Japan’s quietly changing island
The Fukushima Diamond Route

The Fukushima Diamond Route

A cut above the rest

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope January 2 – 9

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See what the stars have in store for you this week. World-renowned astrologer Cathryn Moe discusses love, money, luck and all else in this weekly series.

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Strawberry & Chocolate Afternoon Tea: “A Lucky Beginning”

Strawberry & Chocolate Afternoon Tea: “A Lucky Beginning”

Feb 28, 2026 at 11:30am ~ Feb 28, 2026 at 5:00pm

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Winter 2025

Read our latest print magazine online and browse all the locations across Tokyo and the Kanto Region where you can pick up a copy for yourself.

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The Ultimate Koi Appreciation Guide

The Ultimate Koi Appreciation Guide

Where and how to admire Tokyo’s prettiest swimming art
Tsukimi: Japan’s “Forgotten” Moon Celebration

Tsukimi: Japan’s “Forgotten” Moon Celebration

From agricultural ritual to Heian court culture to a McDonald’s burger
Gorpcore: History of “Outdoor Fashion” and the Japanese Brands To Know

Gorpcore: History of “Outdoor Fashion” and the Japanese Brands To Know

Why outdoor clothing is popular in Japan
What is Zakka Style?

What is Zakka Style?

A kind of curated coziness

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Living

Is Tap Water in Japan Safe to Drink?

Is Tap Water in Japan Safe to Drink?

All you need to know about tap water safety and hydration in Japan
Does Japan Allow Dual Citizenship?

Does Japan Allow Dual Citizenship?

Short answer, no, but most people have dual citizenship
Teshima: Not Just Another Island

Teshima: Not Just Another Island

From overgrowth to island icon, a restored 1943 residence becomes a beacon for community revival
The Fukushima Diamond Route

The Fukushima Diamond Route

A cut above the rest
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Community

Tokyo International Beauty Salon for Everyone

Tokyo International Beauty Salon for Everyone

All services- from braids to massages

Shogun Pillow Syndrome

Shogun Pillow Syndrome

Still laying people low
Embassy Nights Inaugural Event at Tokyo American Club 

Embassy Nights Inaugural Event at Tokyo American Club 

A celebration of Spanish cuisine and culture in Tokyo
Ginza Sky Walk

Ginza Sky Walk

A plan for a greener, people-centric Tokyo
Metropolis Spring Issue 2024

Metropolis Spring Issue 2024

See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy

That comfortable desk job? It’s killing you…

That comfortable desk job? It’s killing you…

Sitting is rapidly becoming the new smoking
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Travel

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
Tokyo Day Trip: Discovering Omiya, Saitama

Tokyo Day Trip: Discovering Omiya, Saitama

Holy history and miniature trees
Yamanashi: The Wine Country of Japan

Yamanashi: The Wine Country of Japan

From Western tradition to local production
Minobu Travel Guide: Food and Craft Experiences in Japan’s Temple Town

Minobu Travel Guide: Food and Craft Experiences in Japan’s Temple Town

Meet the artisans, farmers, and chefs reviving Minobu through sustainable tourism and traditional culture
Tokyo Day Trip: Kumagaya, Saitama

Tokyo Day Trip: Kumagaya, Saitama

From Sacred Temples to Explosive Festivals
Exploring Aso Kumamoto

Exploring Aso Kumamoto

Life on the edge of the Earth
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Dining

TY Harbor 

TY Harbor 

A perfect seaside escape serving up American classics right on the water.
Best Pizza in Tokyo 2025

Best Pizza in Tokyo 2025

Award winners and local favorites
Matsubaya Saryo / Hakobune Gallery 

Matsubaya Saryo / Hakobune Gallery 

The finest experience for the Japanese teas and sake in Japan
Where to Eat Vegan Japanese Food in Tokyo

Where to Eat Vegan Japanese Food in Tokyo

From plant-based izakaya to soba with a jazz twist, here’s where to find vegan Japanese dishes in Tokyo
Ginza’s Only Craft Beer Brewery

Ginza’s Only Craft Beer Brewery

Fresh, small-batch beer you can only drink at Orca Ginza Brewery
Salon de Thé ROND 

Salon de Thé ROND 

Architectural cafe from the beloved anime Your Name
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Literature

The Rise of Multicultural Japanese Literature

The Rise of Multicultural Japanese Literature

Real, imagined, or hiding this whole time?
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
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

Sustainability in Edo Period Japan

Sustainability in Edo Period Japan

What the Japanese Edo period can teach us about sustainability
What is Japanese Literature?

What is Japanese Literature?

Studying Rip It Up by Kou Machida (Translated by Daniel Joseph)
Rainy Spring Night

Rainy Spring Night

A previously-untranslated short story by Kafu Nagai
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Movies

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