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The 5 Most Mystical Places In Kamakura

There is no shortage of beautiful, historic shrines and temples in Kamakura. So much so…

Grammy-Award Winning Guitarist Larry Carlton: “Japan is Absolutely a Special Place”

If you’ve ever heard hit songs like Joni Mitchell’s “Help Me,” Michael Jackson’s “She’s Outta…

4 Traditional Japanese Instruments That Will Make Your Heart Beat

These four instruments are not just credited with creating traditional Japanese music, but can also tell…

BUDX Tokyo: Immerse Yourself in Tokyo’s Music and Creative Scene

Shibuya, Shinjuku, Roppongi and Ginza. When the sun goes down, Tokyo lights up with neon signs…

Photo Story: Junji Takasago’s New Book Is a Powerful Reminder of the Essence of Our Planet

Working as a nature photographer for over three decades, Junji Takasago has traveled all over…

5 Tokyo-Based Photographers That Capture Every Angle of the City

It’s no secret that Japan and particularly Tokyo are a photographer’s dream. We try to…

The Goshuincho Stamp Book: Japan’s Honorable Artwork

Dipping the weasel hair into a jar, he carefully coated the bristles in jet black…

This Week in Tokyo Pop Culture: A Festival of Pirates

Welcome to a new Tokyo Weekender feature where we will be taking a look at…

“Dreaming Murakami” Film: The Surreal Experience of Translating Haruki Murakami’s Novels

Film director Nitesh Anjaan was developing a documentary on Mette Holm – the Danish translator…

2019 Setouchi Triennale: Revitalizing Japan’s Art Islands

I first laid eyes upon the art islands during the 2019 Setouchi Triennale. It was…

5 Japanese Books That Made Me Fall in Love With Japan

Before I could work and pay for my own transportation, books were the only way…

Meet Liam, Japan’s First Male AI Influencer – He’s More Real Than He Seems

Online model and influencer Liam Nikuro has amassed more than 11,000 followers on Instagram and…

The ASICS Happi Coat: Put a Japanese Twist on Your Rugby Fan Gear

ASICS has revealed an original Rugby Happi series that is set to unite Japanese culture…

Stay on Tokyo’s Cutting Edge of Cool with Men’s Fashion Store D’URBAN

Located amongst the grandeur of Tokyo Station and Tokyo Central Post Office within Marunouchi’s high-end…

Japanese Words We Can’t Translate: Hikikomori and Why It’s More Than Just Being Introverted

According to the Oxford Dictionary, there were an estimated 170,000 words in use in the…