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Japan Drugstore Guide

Japan Drugstore Guide

From painkillers to hayfever, here’s what medicine to buy in Japan at local drugstores

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Heartburn Relief Medicine in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Heartburn Relief Medicine in Japan

Your go-to guide for effective heartburn remedies in Japan

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

Your Weekly Horoscope December 20 to January 2

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

The Conference of Birds 2026 With Kensaku Tanikawa

The Conference of Birds 2026 With Kensaku Tanikawa

Oct 31, 2026 at 1:00pm ~ Nov 01, 2026 at 2:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Autumn 2026

Autumn 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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Culture

The 12 Best Anime Songs of 2021

The 12 Best Anime Songs of 2021

Totally underrated songs and the artists behind them

The Heike Story: A 13th Century Epic Turned Modern Anime Triumph

The Heike Story: A 13th Century Epic Turned Modern Anime Triumph

The director of A Silent Voice’s masterful take on historical Japanese literature

Tokyo Music Scene: New Japan Releases this November

Tokyo Music Scene: New Japan Releases this November

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan

Top 7 Japanese Books to Read This Winter

Top 7 Japanese Books to Read This Winter

From romance to AI, works of translation to Tokyo-based novels

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Living

Monolids Are Beautiful: A Conversation on Choice, Identity, and Change

Monolids Are Beautiful: A Conversation on Choice, Identity, and Change

Questioning beauty standards in Japan

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

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Community

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Dining

The Earl

The Earl

An oasis of sandwich perfection

Japanese Tsukemono

Japanese Tsukemono

More than a Condiment

Nature and Nurture in Japanese Cuisine

Nature and Nurture in Japanese Cuisine

Tips for seasonal eating

Ushitora

Ushitora

Shimokitazawa’s home for craft beer

Café Miel

Café Miel

Folksy antiques with a side of scones

Bunbougu Cafe

Bunbougu Cafe

A funky and chic stationery café

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Literature

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Japanese Movies

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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

The Jazz Loft According to W. Eugene Smith

Dune

How to Build a Girl

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