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The Sacrifice Needed to Live Between Cultural Worlds 

The Sacrifice Needed to Live Between Cultural Worlds 

Liane Wakabayashi’s new memoir ‘The Wagamama Bride’
Based in Japan: Kurume Kasuri

Based in Japan: Kurume Kasuri

Saving an ancient textile treasure

Tokyo Music Scene: Newest Japan Releases this May

Tokyo Music Scene: Newest Japan Releases this May

The latest tracks of Tokyo’s hottest sound creators — all rounded up
Seven Japanese Books About Mental Health and Wellbeing

Seven Japanese Books About Mental Health and Wellbeing

For Mental Health Awareness Month
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Living

What is Forest Bathing in Japan?

What is Forest Bathing in Japan?

Physical and mental wellbeing through forest therapy

What’s Happening in Tokyo in October?

What’s Happening in Tokyo in October?

Metropolis’ top well-being events this October.
Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: October 2024

Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: October 2024

Editors’ picks for your city views, afternoon teas and shopping hauls
How Drag Queen Labianna Is Changing Sex Ed in Japan

How Drag Queen Labianna Is Changing Sex Ed in Japan

Blending drag and sexual education

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Dining

Shun Gate: The Perfect Seasons of Japan

Shun Gate: The Perfect Seasons of Japan

Take a journey into Japanese food culture
Eyeballs in the Blood Pond

Eyeballs in the Blood Pond

Spooky servings of gnocchi in tomato sauce
Vampire Cafe

Vampire Cafe

Dark dishes to sink your fangs into
The Arboretum

The Arboretum

Teatime treats by the tracks
Pumpkin Almond Smoothie

Pumpkin Almond Smoothie

Sip on some healthy seasonal goodness
Mellow Brown Coffee

Mellow Brown Coffee

The cafe’s waffle pancakes give the best of both worlds
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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