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There is a dark underside to Japan, one that is not shown in cute Ghibli films and sparkling recreations of Lost in Translation. In contrast to its many technological advancements, as a…
By Kim Kahan
A single, a double, a twin – it’s in the common hotel jargon to equate the bed with the room as a whole. However, if you’re not on a quick overnight business…
By Weekender Editor
In contrast to many Indo-European (including Romance, Slavic and Germanic) languages, Japanese has no grammatical gender in its nouns or adjective agreement. Moreover, the Japanese honorifics such as -san and -sama are gender-neutral,…
By Kat Joplin
Japan’s succinct literary gems are known for packing a wealth of meaning in just 17 syllables and for their intrinsic ties to the seasons. Consider it a poetic capsule that contains the…
By Zoria Petkoska
Choosing the right accommodation can make or break your trip and affect the experiences Tokyo has to offer. This guide can apply to other big Japanese cities, though we researched and wrote…
By Lisandra Moor
The production team behind Tokyo Weekender is proud to share its latest special project, Made in Japan. In this second edition – you can see the first edition here – we dive into the…
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the completion of Kisho Kurokawa’s Nakagin Capsule Tower — and the beginning of its dismantling. Instead of standing tall as a Metabolist symbol in the heart…
By Lisa Knight
Japanese summer arrives after the wetness of the rainy season. Accompanied by a haze of humidity, the sweltering temperatures only rise throughout July and August. Japan makes the most of the hot weather,…
Tokyo Weekender and More Than Music collaborate in a monthly interview series with the diverse musical performers on the Tokyo music scene. For this interview, we caught up with QPLO. Don’t miss out on their MTM…
By Lyn Tsuchiya
Whether you’re dipping your toes into Japanese fiction and you want to start small, or you’re looking for new-to-you writers, short story collections are a great way to explore without making too…
By Lisa Wallin
Catch the last few days of the hydrangea season at the Wonderful Nature Village, or if you want to hide from the heat and enjoy art, here are some art exhibitions to…
Reports by the Mainichi Shimbun and Nikkei daily on Monday revealed that the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) is preparing a joint custody proposal for divorced couples with children in Japan. It sounds like great news at last…
By Matthew Hernon
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