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Widow of Japan's 'Don Juan' Acquitted of His Murder | News Roundup

By Matthew Hernon

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Sony Takes Top Spot at The Game Awards with Astro Bot

By Ben Cooke

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The Best Things To Do in Tokyo This Month: December 2024

Looking for something to do for the holidays? We've got you covered

By Weekender Editor

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JR East Unveils Its 10-Year Plan for Suica That Includes No-Touch Ticket Barriers

By Anna Carne

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Yuka Kouri: Shogun's Rising Star

By Matthew Hernon

Events

Natural Wine Night at Bills Ginza

Food & Drinks
Dec 14

The Blue Ball Kiki

Theater | Dance | Performance
Dec 15

Prince of Tennis x Tokyo Tower Collaboration

Anime & Manga
UNTIL Dec 15

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Emo Night XMAS

Community
Dec 15

Terroir Shiojiri at The Jade Room + Garden Terrace

Food & Drinks
UNTIL Dec 15

Madpia #3

Medecins-du-Monde-Charity-Concert

Médecins du Monde Charity Concert

Gundam SEED FREEDOM × Tower Records Cafe

Anime & Manga
UNTIL Dec 20

Christmas Around the World

Christmas - Around the World with Chelsea Renee, Ahmed Zou and Bie Yuting

Jujutsu Kaisen x Skytree Exhibit

Anime & Manga
UNTIL Dec 22

Shit Show 2024

Shit Show 2024

Museums & Exhibitions
UNTIL Dec 22

Keyakizaka Illumination 2024

Community
UNTIL Dec 25

Latest

Hide — X Japan's Legendary Lead Guitarist | Spotlight

By Matthew Hernon

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Crazy Japanese Christmas Gifts You Never Knew You Needed

By Anna Carne

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Kagawa on the Shore: The Prefecture That Inspired Murakami

By Alina Joan Ito

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Hokuto: A Cultural and Artistic Haven in the Mountains

By Kim Kahan

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Japan's Three Most Scenic Places: Nihon Sankei

By Ynes Sarah Filleul

The Making of a Japanese: A Moving, Heartfelt Exploration of Japanese Identity

By Alina Joan Ito

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Escape to Tama: Tokyo’s Hidden Culinary Haven

By Ynes Sarah Filleul

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Osaka Street Painted Yellow To Prevent Prostitution

By Matthew Hernon

Food & Drink

Family Mart Just Dropped an All-Vegan Menu

By Samantha Low

A Day Trip Itinerary in Yamanashi Prefecture

By Mimana Kiel

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Noge: A Guide to the Golden Gai of Yokohama

By Kim Kay

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All About Okonomiyaki and Where To Try It in Tokyo

By Anna Carne

Travel

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Amami Oshima: An Island Getaway in Japan Like No Other

By Callie Beusman

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Mt. Usu Hiking Adventure: Explore an Abandoned Town & Volcano in Hokkaido

By Christian Dakin

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5 Reasons To Visit Komatsu

By Aya Sato

6 Enchanting Alternative Onsen Towns To Visit This Winter (That Aren't Ginzan Onsen)

By Alina Joan Ito

Entertainment

Hide — X Japan's Legendary Lead Guitarist | Spotlight

By Matthew Hernon

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Crazy Japanese Christmas Gifts You Never Knew You Needed

By Anna Carne

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Sony Takes Top Spot at The Game Awards with Astro Bot

By Ben Cooke

The Making of a Japanese: A Moving, Heartfelt Exploration of Japanese Identity

By Alina Joan Ito

Japan Life

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Four Arrested in Tokyo After Forced Suicide of Coworker on Train Tracks

By Matthew Hernon

'Ban Sex Toys': CEO Shooter Suspect Luigi Mangione's Bizarre Post About Japan's Birthrate

By Matthew Hernon

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Student Cyclist Knocks Into and Kills 85-Year-Old Man

By Anna Carne

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Anime & Manga Events Happening in Tokyo This Month: December 2024

By Christian Dakin

Art & Culture

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Sanrio Collaborates with Zoff for Kawaii Glasses Collection

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The Evolution of Christmas in Japan

By Anna Carne

English Movies With Strangely Long Japanese Titles

By Aya Sato

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Tokyo Odaiba Triennale 2025: Everything We Know So Far

By Eugenie Shin

Health & Beauty

Beauty Brands of Japan: Kyoto

By Mimana Kiel

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Ginkgo Nuts: Japan's Secret Superfood

By Eugenie Shin

Tamagotchi Lip Balm: Let Your Digital Pets Keep You Moisturized

By Samantha Low

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Japanese Beauty Brands Inspired by Sleep

By Mimana Kiel

The Bucket List

The Bucket List

By Weekender Editor

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Japan's Three Most Scenic Places: Nihon Sankei

By Ynes Sarah Filleul

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Kagawa on the Shore: The Prefecture That Inspired Murakami

By Alina Joan Ito

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Hokuto: A Cultural and Artistic Haven in the Mountains

By Kim Kahan

Video

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Muscle Girls Bar Creates a Welcoming Space for Fitness Fans

These girls definitely take their protein

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Manga Artist Linnea Kataja Finds Her Place in Japan

By Samantha Low

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Rock Around the Clock: The Stories of Tokyo's Rockabillies

By Zoria Petkoska

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Photographer Herbie Yamaguchi Has a Message for You: Stay Punk!

By Zoria Petkoska

TW Collabs

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Escape to Tama: Tokyo’s Hidden Culinary Haven

By Ynes Sarah Filleul

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Amami Oshima: An Island Getaway in Japan Like No Other

By Callie Beusman

mt usu hokkaido

Mt. Usu Hiking Adventure: Explore an Abandoned Town & Volcano in Hokkaido

By Christian Dakin

Natadera temple

5 Reasons To Visit Komatsu

By Aya Sato

Renew Body and Soul With a Sumptuous Soak

By Lisa Wallin

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A Premium Temple Stay with Fine Wine, in Honor of 'The Drops of God’

By Melissa Boyce-Hurd

Navigating the Japanese Media Landscape: A Guide to Major PR Agencies

By Aya Sato

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Why Cremia Softcream Is One of Japan’s Must-Try Desserts

By Eugenie Shin

Community

TW Social: What We Got Up To in October and November 2024

By David Schneider

Introducing Tokyo Weekender Vol. 5, 2024

By Weekender Editor

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Omar Nok’s Incredible Journey From Egypt to Japan

By Laila Amer

TW Social: What We Got Up To in August and September 2024

By David Schneider

Introducing Tokyo Weekender Vol. 4

By Weekender Editor

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A Guide to Tokyo’s Geisha Districts

By Maria Superata

TW Social: What We Got Up To in June and July 2024

By David Schneider

TW Social: What We Got Up To in March and April 2024

By David Schneider

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Kimono Mom: The Geisha Turned Mother Turned YouTuber

By Lyn Tsuchiya

Amane Sakaguchi Talks Traditions and Hopes for Female Shamisen Players in Japan

By Zoria Petkoska

TW BOOK CLUB

What We’re Reading This Month

TW Creatives

Submit your creative works

TW Social

What We Got Up To in the past few months

TW Impact

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From Trash to Treasure: Redesigning Japan’s Waste

By Victoria Bennett

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Transformational Travel: Visit Kamikatsu, Japan’s First Zero-waste Town

By Linda Ding

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Minato Ward Chairperson Yuki Kumiko Shatters Stereotypes

By Nupur Singh

Visit Japan: Tips for LGBTQ Travelers

By Alina Joan Ito