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Shintaro Sakamoto: Beyond Legacy, Beyond Trend

Shintaro Sakamoto: Beyond Legacy, Beyond Trend

“Legacy doesn’t prove what you are today. The music you make today does.”
The Fujirocker Phenomenon

The Fujirocker Phenomenon

25 years of community, ponchos and homecomings
Rhythms of the Caribbean

Rhythms of the Caribbean

Experience Caribbean music, dance and food in the heart of Tokyo
Based in Japan: Stefanie Arianne on Acting in Japan

Based in Japan: Stefanie Arianne on Acting in Japan

Pushing through barriers, doubt and discrimination to become a star
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Living

When Can Japan Have a Military Again?

When Can Japan Have a Military Again?

Breaking down what’s next for Japan’s military future
Trans Youth in Japan: A Documentary Highlighting Their Struggles and Triumphs

Trans Youth in Japan: A Documentary Highlighting Their Struggles and Triumphs

Personal experiences of trans folks in Japan
Based in Japan: How Mateusz Urbanowicz Preserves Tokyo’s Spirit Through Watercolor

Based in Japan: How Mateusz Urbanowicz Preserves Tokyo’s Spirit Through Watercolor

The beauty of the built environment
Tokyo Earthquake Simulator: The Thrilling Way Japan Teaches Disaster Preparedness

Tokyo Earthquake Simulator: The Thrilling Way Japan Teaches Disaster Preparedness

Tokyo’s Free Disaster Prep Center teaches lifesaving skills for free
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Travel

Turquoise Baths

Turquoise Baths

Warm, white sand meets an ocean of blues in a remote corner of the South Pacific

Sea world

Sea world

A grueling 25-hour boat ride ends in the idyllic island chain of Ogasawara
Train spotting

Train spotting

The Trans-Siberian Railway is an epic journey that begins right at Japan’s doorstep
In Praise of Slowness

In Praise of Slowness

Yunishigawa offers a leisurely glimpse into Japan’s illustrious past

Block party

Block party

A guide to fun on the fringe at Hong Kong’s nightlife district of Lan Kwai Fong

The Middle Way

The Middle Way

Andrew McHugh embarks on a timeless pilgrimage in Tokyo’s tranquil backyard.
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Dining

Lawry’s The Prime Rib, Akasaka

Lawry’s The Prime Rib, Akasaka

Food for cultivated carnivores
Searching for the Perfect Snack

Searching for the Perfect Snack

Japanese snack bar with minimal snacks

The Room & Ginza Music Bar

The Room & Ginza Music Bar

Soul, Jazz, and Beyond
Retro Rhythms

Retro Rhythms

The West discovers Showa Era pop music
Japanese 75 Recipe

Japanese 75 Recipe

Japanese 75 Recipe INGREDIENTS Japanese 75 Recipe PREPARATION
Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s Alluring Autumn Offerings

Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s Alluring Autumn Offerings

The restaurants of the lifestyle destination hotel embrace the fall season
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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