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The New Rain Makers Tokyo Concert: Halloween Album Preview

The New Rain Makers Tokyo Concert: Halloween Album Preview

Oct 31, 2026 at 6:30pm ~ Oct 31, 2026 at 10:30pm

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Autumn 2026

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Culture

Wez Atlas x Nonomi

Wez Atlas x Nonomi

On performing at Shibuya Sound Riverse, Creativity and Collaboration
Ethereal Beauty in New ‘Moonlight Shadow’ Adaptation

Ethereal Beauty in New ‘Moonlight Shadow’ Adaptation

Banana Yoshimoto’s Moonlight Shadow has been adapted for the screen
Usamaru Furuya

Usamaru Furuya

One of Japan’s greatest modern mangaka sings again
Tokyo Music Scene – New Japan Releases April 2022

Tokyo Music Scene – New Japan Releases April 2022

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
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Living

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
Viral Beauty Products in Japan That Actually Live Up to the Hype

Viral Beauty Products in Japan That Actually Live Up to the Hype

From lightweight sunscreens to anti-aging holy grails

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Dining

Mr. Farmer

Mr. Farmer

Enjoy the tiny shovels at this dietary needs-friendly chain
Blinis

Blinis

Great with any topping
Wine Shokudo Kirakuni

Wine Shokudo Kirakuni

A cozy bistro in Shinjuku
Special: Burger R Us

Special: Burger R Us

Juicy, filling, homey and comforting. 16 burger joints, 16 takes on this modern classic.

Dominique Ansel’s New Bakery

Dominique Ansel’s New Bakery

Celebrated New York pastry chef opens second Tokyo shop with limited-edition items

El Pato Koenji

El Pato Koenji

American classic
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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