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Wakaba Oto

Writer and editor based between Tokyo and New York City, reporting on culture, subculture and the outdoors. She’s flown to Morocco for a first date with a stranger, worked undercover as a hostess in Tokyo’s red-light district and trekked Salkantay to Machu Picchu entirely untrained — all in the name of a good story. Find her on Instagram @wakabss or reach her at [email protected]

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Inside Japan's Most Exclusive Dating App: Tokyo Calendar Date

The Complete Guide to Japanese Colored Contacts: Types and Where to Buy

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Tokyo’s University Cafeterias: The Best-Kept Secret for Delicious Cheap Eats

Another Barricade to Block Out Mount Fuji Photo Spot Along with New Climbing Regulations

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The 10 Best Places To See Hydrangeas in Tokyo 2026