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Review of “Too Big To Care: Adopt Sustainable Business Practices or Embrace Defeat” by Glen S. Wood

Can big business be kinder to society?

The Art of Japanese Plating

A highly codified process that makes food look as good as it tastes

The Best Japanese Indie Films You’ve Never Seen

A selection of Japanese films that redefine independent cinema

Samurai Tour of Tokyo

Take a Tour of Tokyo’s Legendary Warriors

Pop-up Stores in Tokyo February 2025

Valentines, exhibits and themed cafes

Lobster Ramen in Tokyo: Ebimaru Ramen

Highbrow French meets Japan’s working-class superstar

How to Win at Arcade Machines in Japan: Tips, Tricks and Strategies

Master the art of Japanese arcades with insider tips for claw machines

Your Weekly Horoscope November 22 – November 29

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.

Events In Tokyo This Week

Shonan Beach Summer Series 2026 Hayama

Jul 12, 2026 at 2:00pm ~ Jul 12, 2026 at 7:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Summer 2026

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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Culture

Mondo Grosso Interview

Shinichi Osawa: One of Japan’s most renowned producers and DJs

An Interview with Dream Theater’s John Petrucci

On Japan, Download Festival and staying true to your guns

Maximum the Hormone

Maximizing the community

5 of Japan’s Up-and-Coming Artists to Have On Your Radar

From graffiti to graphics, social change to self-help

Living

Where to Study in Tokyo? Top Study Hubs With Inspiring Architecture

Modern and chic public libraries across the city

How to Open a Bank Account as a Foreign Resident in Japan

A simple guide to the key types of banks, documents required and application process

English Facebook Groups in Tokyo: Tips for Residents and Tourists

English Facebook groups for finding free stuff, making friends, volunteering, and more

Mastering Train Etiquette in Japan: A Quiet Ride Through Culture

Your realistic guide to navigating Japan’s trains like a local

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Travel

The Lost World

In search of an ancient civilization swallowed by the sea, Carlo Niederberger plunges into the waters off Yonaguni.

Nature Trails

Hakkakuso in Tateyama offers a jumping-off point for cycling, swimming, and the well-preserved charm of Japanese fishing villages. Steve Trautlein heads to the coast.