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Alina Joan Ito

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Alina (she/her) is Japanese-American and born on Pearl Harbor Day, which she refuses to think of as ironic. Astrology, anime and adventure enthusiast.

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Articles by Alina Joan Ito

Tokyo’s Best Summer Beer Gardens

Restaurants & Bars

A Weak Yen Helps Manufacturing – But Where Is It Headed from Here

Japanese Yen Hits ¥162: What This 39-Year Low Means for Travelers and Residents

News & Opinion

best beaches in japan for summer vacation

The 7 Best Beaches in Japan for Your Next Summer Vacation

Travel

Asuka-Fujiwara Travel Guide: Japan's Newest UNESCO World Heritage Site

Travel

7 Hot New Restaurants in Tokyo To Try This Summer

Restaurants & Bars

From Lacrosse to Tea Master: The Radical Journey of Sosho Kobori

Art & Culture

hunter x hunter scavenger hunt in shibuya

Hunter x Hunter Celebrates 100 Million Copies Sold with Massive Shibuya Scavenger Hunt

Anime & Manga

Everything Coming to Netflix Japan in July 2026

Movies & TV

Tara Town: A Whimsical, One-of-a-Kind Seaside Getaway in Southern Japan

TW Collabs

The Japanese World Cup Clean-Up Sparks a ‘Do It at Home’ Debate

Japan Life

Your July 2026 Horoscope

Entertainment

Hunter x Hunter Manga Resumes Serialization Next Week

Anime & Manga