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Love Hotels in Japan: From Edo-Era Eroticism to Modern Retreats

Love Hotels in Japan: From Edo-Era Eroticism to Modern Retreats

The storied past and present-day role of Japan’s love hotels

English-Speaking Vets in Tokyo

English-Speaking Vets in Tokyo

A comprehensive guide for pet owners

Japanese High School Students Are Waiting for Their First Kiss

Japanese High School Students Are Waiting for Their First Kiss

Youth intimacy declines in Japan as self-pleasure rises

Where to Eat Authentic Chinese Cuisine in Tokyo: No More “Chuuka”

Where to Eat Authentic Chinese Cuisine in Tokyo: No More “Chuuka”

Tokyo is full of regional Chinese food waiting to be tried.

Pop-up Stores in Tokyo January

Pop-up Stores in Tokyo January

Illuminations, exhibitions and more

Based in Japan: Back to the World of XTRA

Based in Japan: Back to the World of XTRA

Growing stardom as a Tokyo content creator and artist

Historical Eats: Savor the Flavors of the Edo Era in Tokyo

Historical Eats: Savor the Flavors of the Edo Era in Tokyo

Historic delicacies from soba and unagi to monkfish and more

Your Weekly Horoscope November 1 – November 8

Horoscope

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

Chiikawa☆Starry SKYTREE and the Secret Island

Chiikawa☆Starry SKYTREE and the Secret Island

Jul 10, 2026 at 10:00am ~ Oct 31, 2026 at 9:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Summer 2026

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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Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2022

Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2022

The best LGBTQ-friendly events to check out to celebrate the return of Tokyo Rainbow Pride

Why Does No One Know Tanaka Kinuyo?

Why Does No One Know Tanaka Kinuyo?

Uncovering the biggest secret in Japan’s film history

Introducing Tokyo Vitamin

Introducing Tokyo Vitamin

A fluid community for solid reasons

What is Japanese Literature?

What is Japanese Literature?

Studying Rip It Up by Kou Machida (Translated by Daniel Joseph)

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Living

Fumiaki Miura and Tokyo Philharmonic Set to Perform Alexey Shor at InClassica 2025 in Dubai

Fumiaki Miura and Tokyo Philharmonic Set to Perform Alexey Shor at InClassica 2025 in Dubai

‘A Unity Of Nations’ April 13, 2025

Mr Yabatan’s Journey From Norway to Japanese Comedy Stardom

Mr Yabatan’s Journey From Norway to Japanese Comedy Stardom

How a Norwegian content creator became a beloved face in Japan’s comedy scene

Journey Into Rural Japan: Minobu and Matsukawa

Journey Into Rural Japan: Minobu and Matsukawa

Discover Minobu and Matsukawa—two regions offering authentic culinary and cultural experiences

The Irresistible Oris X Disney’s The Muppets Watches

The Irresistible Oris X Disney’s The Muppets Watches

A tribute to iconic characters

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Dining

Kobe Gyoza: Raku

Kobe Gyoza: Raku

Bite-size satisfaction in Shinbashi

Japanese Souffle Cheesecake Recipe

Japanese Souffle Cheesecake Recipe

The fluffiest cheesecake comes from Japan

Fratelli Paradiso

Fratelli Paradiso

Authentic, simple Italian and a killer wine list

Tokyo Pizza and Beer Roundup

Tokyo Pizza and Beer Roundup

Because it’s hard to have one without the other

Carthago

Carthago

Fantastic Mediterranean food to share with friends

Shiso & Myoga Tartar

Shiso & Myoga Tartar

A new kind of tartar sauce

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Literature

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Japanese Movies

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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

The Power of the Dog

The Tragedy of Macbeth

Drive My Car

Silk Road

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