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Anime and Manga to Keep an Eye on in 2026

Anime and Manga to Keep an Eye on in 2026

From returning blockbusters to new adaptations shaping the anime landscape this year
Based in Japan: Arthell Isom on Building the First Foreign-owned Anime Studio in Japan

Based in Japan: Arthell Isom on Building the First Foreign-owned Anime Studio in Japan

Storyteller, entrepreneur and artist
Anime and the Adverse Effects of Growth

Anime and the Adverse Effects of Growth

Milking the proverbial cash cow dry
“They Ripped Up My Resignation Letter”: 1 in 5 Japanese Workers in Their 20s Turn to Resignation Agencies

“They Ripped Up My Resignation Letter”: 1 in 5 Japanese Workers in Their 20s Turn to Resignation Agencies

Young workers turn to resignation agencies for their mental health
Based in Japan: What’s Wrong with Sex Education in Japan?

Based in Japan: What’s Wrong with Sex Education in Japan?

An interview with sex ed teacher June Low
The Samurai’s Legacy in Japanese Corporate Culture

The Samurai’s Legacy in Japanese Corporate Culture

The power of harmony and collaboration
Based in Japan: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Hotel Country Manager

Based in Japan: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Hotel Country Manager

The hardships of rejoining the Japanese workforce for stay-at-home-moms

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Culture

Why CDs Are Still Big in Japan

Why CDs Are Still Big in Japan

On the country’s love for the plastic disc

Open Mic Session with Stand-Up Comedian Yurié Collins

Open Mic Session with Stand-Up Comedian Yurié Collins

Bringing sharp wit and cross-cultural insight to Japan’s comedy scene.
What Niseko Says About the Future of Travel in Japan

What Niseko Says About the Future of Travel in Japan

A weekend in Hirafu’s luxury bubble, staying at Niseko Kyo and dining at Masonry
Tokyo Cafés Featured in Anime

Tokyo Cafés Featured in Anime

Tokyo Cafes to visit in real life that your favorite characters dined at
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Living

Japan Now Allows Joint Custody After Divorce—Here’s What Actually Changed

Japan Now Allows Joint Custody After Divorce—Here’s What Actually Changed

A landmark revision to Japan’s Civil Code took effect April 1, 2026, ending a sole-custody system that had been in place for over a century
Being Chinese in Japan

Being Chinese in Japan

Interviews with Chinese residents in Tokyo 
Easter in Tokyo: Japan’s Cutest Treats This Year

Easter in Tokyo: Japan’s Cutest Treats This Year

Celebrate Easter with treats that are equally beautiful and delicious
English-Speaking Mental Health Services in Tokyo 

English-Speaking Mental Health Services in Tokyo 

A comprehensive guide to get the right help for you in Japan
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Community

Tokyo International Beauty Salon for Everyone

Tokyo International Beauty Salon for Everyone

All services- from braids to massages

Shogun Pillow Syndrome

Shogun Pillow Syndrome

Still laying people low
Embassy Nights Inaugural Event at Tokyo American Club 

Embassy Nights Inaugural Event at Tokyo American Club 

A celebration of Spanish cuisine and culture in Tokyo
Ginza Sky Walk

Ginza Sky Walk

A plan for a greener, people-centric Tokyo
Metropolis Spring Issue 2024

Metropolis Spring Issue 2024

See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy

That comfortable desk job? It’s killing you…

That comfortable desk job? It’s killing you…

Sitting is rapidly becoming the new smoking
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Travel

Minobusan Experiences: Helicopter Ride, Temple Stay, Food and More

Minobusan Experiences: Helicopter Ride, Temple Stay, Food and More

Sleep where monks once meditated, carve your own Daruma, and bike around Mt. Fuji
HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU: A Soundtrack to Your Stay in Tokyo

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU: A Soundtrack to Your Stay in Tokyo

Where music and Tokyo city views meet bold design and DJ flair
Tokyo Day Trip: Discovering Omiya, Saitama

Tokyo Day Trip: Discovering Omiya, Saitama

Holy history and miniature trees
Yamanashi: The Wine Country of Japan

Yamanashi: The Wine Country of Japan

From Western tradition to local production
Minobu Travel Guide: Food and Craft Experiences in Japan’s Temple Town

Minobu Travel Guide: Food and Craft Experiences in Japan’s Temple Town

Meet the artisans, farmers, and chefs reviving Minobu through sustainable tourism and traditional culture
Tokyo Day Trip: Kumagaya, Saitama

Tokyo Day Trip: Kumagaya, Saitama

From Sacred Temples to Explosive Festivals
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Dining

Cafe Lumiere Kakigori for A Tokyo Christmas

Cafe Lumiere Kakigori for A Tokyo Christmas

A chilly dessert for a frosty morning
Best Stollen in Tokyo for Christmas 2025

Best Stollen in Tokyo for Christmas 2025

The coziest winter dessert is back for Christmas
Christmas Afternoon Teas in Tokyo 2025

Christmas Afternoon Teas in Tokyo 2025

Experience the warmth of the holidays through artful sweets, rich savories and festive hotel lounges across Tokyo
How To Choose And Use Furoshiki

How To Choose And Use Furoshiki

Japan’s original eco bags
The Fascinating History Behind Japanese Kissaten

The Fascinating History Behind Japanese Kissaten

Plus top kissaten cafes to visit in Tokyo

Where the Wild Wines Are: Discover Tokyo’s Natural Wine Bars

Where the Wild Wines Are: Discover Tokyo’s Natural Wine Bars

A Guide to the Bars Keeping Wine Wild in the Heart of Tokyo
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Literature

Fresh Ink: Impressions of Sada Abe

Fresh Ink: Impressions of Sada Abe

The English-langauge debut of the famous crime of Sada Abe
A Guide to Zines in Tokyo

A Guide to Zines in Tokyo

A deep dive into the world of self-published print
Found in Translation

Found in Translation

Tackling Japanese literature as a couple, one line at a time
The Rise of Multicultural Japanese Literature

The Rise of Multicultural Japanese Literature

Real, imagined, or hiding this whole time?
Fresh Ink: The First English Translations of These Japanese Literature Giants

Fresh Ink: The First English Translations of These Japanese Literature Giants

A compilation of translated works
Five Translated Japanese Works to Read Autumn 2022

Five Translated Japanese Works to Read Autumn 2022

The best picks to add to your reading list

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Japanese Movies

The Tokyo International Film Festival

The Tokyo International Film Festival

The “next Hayao Miyazaki,” new Shunji Iwai, outdoor screenings and more
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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