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R&B Halloween Party at The Kura

R&B Halloween Party at The Kura

Oct 31, 2026 at 6:00pm ~ Oct 31, 2026 at 11:00pm

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Autumn 2026

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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
Sustainability in Edo Period Japan

Sustainability in Edo Period Japan

What the Japanese Edo period can teach us about sustainability
The Plight of an Artist

The Plight of an Artist

“One can have no smaller or greater mastery than mastery of oneself” — Leonardo da Vinci
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Living

Tokyo Train Guide: Asakusa Line

Tokyo Train Guide: Asakusa Line

A Tradition of Change: Design Tourism

Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo May 2025

Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo May 2025

From vintage clothing to Hawaiian-themed goods, here’s what’s worth checking out before it’s gone

A Beginner’s Guide to Cycling in Tokyo

A Beginner’s Guide to Cycling in Tokyo

From buying and registering a bike to key rules of the road
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Collagen Products in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Collagen Products in Japan

Collagen staples for beauty and health in Japan
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Travel

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.
A Walk in the Woods

A Walk in the Woods

Matt Button heads to Hokkaido and revels in the serenity of Daisetsuzan National Park.
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.
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Dining

Longrain

Longrain

Modern Thai cuisine via Australia
Agedashi Sobagaki Recipe

Agedashi Sobagaki Recipe

Agedashi Sobagaki INGREDIENTS Agedashi Sobagaki PREPARATION Combine water, dashi, sake,…
Gyoza IT.

Gyoza IT.

Gyoza fans take note: there is a new spot in town.
Kashiwa Bistro Ban Ban

Kashiwa Bistro Ban Ban

Lively and laid-back with hints of decadence
Those Dang Dagashiya

Those Dang Dagashiya

What, Where, and How (much candy can I fit into my face at once)?
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
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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