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Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: August 2024

Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: August 2024

Fill up your summer wardrobe and enjoy themed cafés.
American Steak Dinner For Two at ANA InterContinental Tokyo

American Steak Dinner For Two at ANA InterContinental Tokyo

Dine in Japanese summer festival style
Tokyo American Club

Tokyo American Club

A community of authenticity and organically fostered diversity 
Fresh ink: Kitagawa Chiyo Conclusion

Fresh ink: Kitagawa Chiyo Conclusion

Read the moving end of the working-class fable “The Silk Sandals”
Watch Local and International Football Talent Play in Japan

Watch Local and International Football Talent Play in Japan

In this highly expected face-off, Japanese and international teams are showcasing their talents
Tokyo Trends: 90s Fashion in Tokyo

Tokyo Trends: 90s Fashion in Tokyo

Fashion serving as a driving power of social change and art liberation
Ralph’s Coffee: A Metropolitan Delight in Omotesando

Ralph’s Coffee: A Metropolitan Delight in Omotesando

Convince yourself of Ralph Lauren’s most sincere and pedestrian product: coffee.

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope July 19 – July 26

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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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FUTURE PAST @ Owl Second Floor

FUTURE PAST @ Owl Second Floor

Feb 27, 2026 at 5:00pm ~ Mar 05, 2026 at 2:00am

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Streepz Music Video Premiere

Streepz Music Video Premiere

Streepz is the music project of actress Sah-Yah and pianist…
This Monk Wears Heels

This Monk Wears Heels

Kodo Nishimura shares his fairy godmother spirit in new book
Six Japanese Artists to Watch in 2022

Six Japanese Artists to Watch in 2022

Check out some of our favorite new artists who are set to explode in 2022
The 10 Highest-Rated Movies from 2021

The 10 Highest-Rated Movies from 2021

All you can watch on Disney+, U-NEXT, hulu and Amazon Prime Video
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Living

How Drag Queen Labianna Is Changing Sex Ed in Japan

How Drag Queen Labianna Is Changing Sex Ed in Japan

Blending drag and sexual education

Discover the Craftsmanship of GLOBAL Knives

Discover the Craftsmanship of GLOBAL Knives

Metropolis Readers Get an Exclusive Gift at the Flagship Roppongi Store
How to Use a Sento or Onsen in Japan

How to Use a Sento or Onsen in Japan

A beginner’s guide to Japanese bathhouses
Novotel Nara

Novotel Nara

A newly-opened destination hotel in Japan’s ancient capital
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Travel

Time and again

Time and again

The history of Arima runs as deep as its hot springs. Stephen Mansfield soaks up the local ambience.

Riverside Retreat

Riverside Retreat

The rustic Okayama town of Takahashi offers the casual visitor a release from the world. Stephen Mansfield enjoys the time on his hands.
Tropics of Interest

Tropics of Interest

Urban escapees in search of a little anonymity are drawn to Ishigaki-jima. Simon Rowe finds out why.
Easy Streets

Easy Streets

Ocean breezes, smiling faces, exotic markets, and a laid-back pace. Catherine Pawasarat finds Japanese-style relaxation on the shores of the Noto Peninsula
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Dining

Tokyo Coffee Culture: How Expats and Kissaten Traditions Shaped Japan’s Third Wave

Tokyo Coffee Culture: How Expats and Kissaten Traditions Shaped Japan’s Third Wave

Understanding Tokyo’s love of coffee
Edo Period Food: The Origins of Tokyo Cuisine and Japan’s Street Food Culture

Edo Period Food: The Origins of Tokyo Cuisine and Japan’s Street Food Culture

Tracing the history of Tokyo’s cuisine
Kakigori – The Tip Of The (Shaved) Iceberg

Kakigori – The Tip Of The (Shaved) Iceberg

Beat the summer heat with Japan’s favorite shaved ice treat
What Do Japanese Students Eat For Lunch?

What Do Japanese Students Eat For Lunch?

Food education is regulation in Japan
Edamame & Sakura Ebi Tofu Burger Recipe

Edamame & Sakura Ebi Tofu Burger Recipe

Japanese superfood burger

Hop-Scotch Craft Beer & Whisky

Hop-Scotch Craft Beer & Whisky

A bar with an open menu
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