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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
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Movie Review

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Movie Review

One step forward or one step back?
Tokyo Music Scene – New Releases June 2022

Tokyo Music Scene – New Releases June 2022

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
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Living

Is Same Sex Marriage Legal in Japan?

Is Same Sex Marriage Legal in Japan?

The courts say it’s unconstitutional, but same-sex couples still can’t legally marry in Japan
Can Japan Embrace Multicultural Coexistence?

Can Japan Embrace Multicultural Coexistence?

Uzbek-born bar owner and politician Babakhodjaeva Orzugul is challenging exclusion in Japan—one policy, one conversation at a time
Icelandic Pub Crawl in Tama City at Tama Machi Bar 2025

Icelandic Pub Crawl in Tama City at Tama Machi Bar 2025

Join this Nordic-themed walking bar hopping event in western Tokyo with exclusive Icelandic-inspired dishes
When Can Japan Have a Military Again?

When Can Japan Have a Military Again?

Breaking down what’s next for Japan’s military future
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Travel

The Middle Way

The Middle Way

Andrew McHugh embarks on a timeless pilgrimage in Tokyo’s tranquil backyard.
The Simple Life

The Simple Life

City slicker Matthew Reiss takes a breather along Shikoku’s Shimanto River.
The Lost World

The Lost World

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

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.
High Tea

High Tea

Cha and music have long been Nagasaki’s two great passions. Simon Rowe hops on a tram to sample the Kyushu city’s delights.
The Hill is Alive

The Hill is Alive

Grab your coats and your wallets for a tour of the best of Osaka with local boy Simon Rowe.
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Dining

Retro Rhythms

Retro Rhythms

The West discovers Showa Era pop music
Japanese 75 Recipe

Japanese 75 Recipe

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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
R Burgers and Liquor Bar

R Burgers and Liquor Bar

Burgers, booze and boards
The Tavern Yokohama

The Tavern Yokohama

Yokohama’s oldest British pub
Bistro and Sakaba TAKE

Bistro and Sakaba TAKE

An izakaya with a (slight) French twist
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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