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Never A Dull Moment Art Exhibition

Never A Dull Moment Art Exhibition

Oct 09, 2026 at 6:30pm ~ Oct 11, 2026 at 6:00pm

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Culture

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
Alivehoon

Alivehoon

The Japanese professional drift world’s first movie
Mondo Grosso Interview

Mondo Grosso Interview

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

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
Funeral Support Services in Japan

Funeral Support Services in Japan

Bilingual compassion, care and peace of mind
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Travel

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.
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

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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Japanese Movies

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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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