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The Best Sunrise Spots Around Tokyo: Where To Watch Hatsuhinode 2025

By Anna Carne

Japanese Foods To Eat This Winter When You're Sick

By Mimana Kiel

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The Best Events and Things To Do on New Year's Eve in Tokyo | Countdown to 2025

Where to ring in 2025: Tokyo's best New Year's Eve celebrations

By Weekender Editor

Azabudai Hills Christmas Market

Tokyo Christmas Markets To Visit This Winter

By Mimana Kiel

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Japan in January: The Best Things To Do and Places To Visit

By Eugenie Shin

Events

Muuuse: Music Museum

Art
UNTIL Dec 27

Jens Fänge Solo Exhibition: "Parlour"

Museums & Exhibitions
UNTIL Dec 28

Wall_Alternative 1st Anniversary: 'The Book'

Art
UNTIL Dec 28

Flows ft. Nujabes Metaphorical Ensemble and more

Enjoy an Elegant Moment With an Award-Winning Dessert in Miyazaki

Food & Drinks
UNTIL Dec 29

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New Years Eve Countdown at WWW feat. Yousuke Yukimatsu, ralph, more

Nightlife
Dec 31

Joya no Kane ceremony

Joya no Kane (New Year's Eve Bell) at Ikegami Honmonji

Community
Dec 31

Joya no Kane (New Year's Eve Bell) at Jindaiji Temple

Community
Dec 31

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Juan Bowl & Tea Tokyo Opening

Food & Drinks
UNTIL Dec 31

Rossi's New Holiday Lunchtime Menu

Food & Drinks
UNTIL Dec 31

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The Peninsula Tokyo New Year's Eve Dinner and Countdown Party 2024/2025

Seasons & Holidays
Dec 31

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Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills Dinner and New Year's Eve Countdown Party 2024/2025

Seasons & Holidays
Dec 31

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Upcoming New Year's Eve Events in Tokyo

By Anna Carne

How Japan Turned Christmas Into a Romantic Affair for Some — and a Lonely Night for Others

By Wakaba Oto

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Savoy Hommage: An Inventive, Award-Winning Bar for Cocktail Lovers

By Alina Joan Ito

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Busho by Okuyuki: A Luxury Tour of Japan, Shrouded in Mystery

By Callie Beusman

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Tokyo Illuminations: A Sparkling Guide to the City's Winter Lights

By Anna Carne

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A Surprise Christmas Guest: Bear Found Under Kotatsu Blanket in a Japanese Home

By Eugenie Shin

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The Seven Great Onsen Resorts in Gunma: Your Ultimate Winter Hot Springs Escape

By Ynes Sarah Filleul

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Take a Spiritual Retreat at Fuji Speedway Hotel

By Alina Joan Ito

Food & Drink

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McDonald’s Japan Announces Neon Genesis Evangelion Toy Collaboration

By Samantha Low

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Where To Eat in Tokyo on New Year’s Day When Everything Is Closed

By Eugenie Shin

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Japanese Vending Machines Debut the World’s First Authentic Ramen in a Can

By Eugenie Shin

Annual Mister Donut Pokemon Lucky Bags Are Now Open for Reservation

By Aya Sato

Travel

Uozu

Spring Delights in Uozu City

By Melissa Boyce-Hurd

okutama

Beautiful Natural Spots in Tokyo: Explore Okutama and Beyond

By Eugenie Shin

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What To Know About Drug Use — Prescription and Otherwise — When Traveling in Japan

By Wakaba Oto

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Discover the Secrets of Himeji: Unique Experiences in the Castle Town

By Eugenie Shin

Entertainment

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The Hatch Pick Five Albums To Add to Your Playlist

By Kim Kahan

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Your January 2025 Horoscope

By Alina Joan Ito

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McDonald’s Japan Announces Neon Genesis Evangelion Toy Collaboration

By Samantha Low

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Japanese Vending Machines Debut the World’s First Authentic Ramen in a Can

By Eugenie Shin

Japan Life

Gackt Suggests Japan Could Benefit from National Isolation

By Matthew Hernon

Police Arrest Suspect Over Kitakyushu McDonald's Stabbings | News Roundup

By Matthew Hernon

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Mount Fuji To Double Toll Fees Next Year To Address Overcrowding

By Eugenie Shin

George Glass To Become US Ambassador to Japan

By Wakaba Oto

Art & Culture

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Juunihitoe Tokyo: A Kimono Rental Experience With Centuries of History

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Samurai Gun Assassins: When Bullets Bested Blades

By Cezary Jan Strusiewicz

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An Insight Into the Non-Stop, Colorful World of Artist Midori Kawano

By Kim Kahan

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Jirai Kei Fashion: Sweet, Spiked and Unapologetically Emotional

By Weekender Editor

Health & Beauty

Beauty Tourism in Tokyo: Visit Stylish Salons and Hidden Gems Like a Local

By Weekender Editor

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

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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Savoy Hommage: An Inventive, Award-Winning Bar for Cocktail Lovers

By Alina Joan Ito

okuyuki busho

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Busho by Okuyuki: A Luxury Tour of Japan, Shrouded in Mystery

By Callie Beusman

gunma onsen

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The Seven Great Onsen Resorts in Gunma: Your Ultimate Winter Hot Springs Escape

By Ynes Sarah Filleul

fuji speedway hotel

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Take a Spiritual Retreat at Fuji Speedway Hotel

By Alina Joan Ito

Uozu

Spring Delights in Uozu City

By Melissa Boyce-Hurd

okutama

Beautiful Natural Spots in Tokyo: Explore Okutama and Beyond

By Eugenie Shin

Beauty Tourism in Tokyo: Visit Stylish Salons and Hidden Gems Like a Local

By Weekender Editor

juunihitoe tokyo

Juunihitoe Tokyo: A Kimono Rental Experience With Centuries of History

By Aya Sato

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

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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