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Correspondents' Eye on Tokyo :International Journalist Finds Inspiration in Tokyo Cafes

Correspondents' Eye on Tokyo :
International Journalist Finds Inspiration in Tokyo Cafes

Breathing New Life into Yukata with Classic Patterns, Using Novel Colors and Materials

Breathing New Life into Yukata with Classic Patterns, Using Novel Colors and Materials

Tokyo Embassy Talks:The Appeal of Tokyo, as Seen by the Ambassador of Georgia—Downtown Areas Full of Kindness

Tokyo Embassy Talks:
The Appeal of Tokyo, as Seen by the Ambassador of Georgia—Downtown Areas Full of Kindness

Communicating the Charm of Taiko Drums Through Both Monozukuri* and Kotozukuri* Ways of Making Things

Communicating the Charm of Taiko Drums Through Both Monozukuri* and Kotozukuri* Ways of Making Things

The Stage in the Sky

The Stage in the Sky

Mori Art Museum Is Blowing Up on TikTok!

Mori Art Museum Is Blowing Up on TikTok!

Kintsugi: The Art of Breathing New Life into Broken Pottery

Kintsugi: The Art of Breathing New Life into Broken Pottery

Take a Virtual Tour of Edo-Tokyo Museum!

Take a Virtual Tour of Edo-Tokyo Museum!

From Corporeal to Cerebral to Spiritual

From Corporeal to Cerebral to Spiritual

Pairing the Art of the Impaired

Pairing the Art of the Impaired

Rainbow Reel Tokyo 2022 Kicks off on July 8, Celebrating 30 Years of International LGBTQ Films in the Metropolis

Rainbow Reel Tokyo 2022 Kicks off on July 8, Celebrating 30 Years of International LGBTQ Films in the Metropolis

Crafting Beauty, One Ring at a Time

Crafting Beauty, One Ring at a Time

The Vitality of Tokyo, as Continuously Captured by Photographer Honjo Naoki

The Vitality of Tokyo, as Continuously Captured by Photographer Honjo Naoki

The Untold Story Behind Aminishiki's Ceremonial Sumo Loincloth

The Untold Story Behind Aminishiki's Ceremonial Sumo Loincloth

Tokyo, A Michelin Star-studded Capital : Behind Tokyo's Abundance of Michelin Stars

Tokyo, A Michelin Star-studded Capital : Behind Tokyo's Abundance of Michelin Stars

Taking a Stroll Through a Digital Recreation of Ueno Park!

Taking a Stroll Through a Digital Recreation of Ueno Park!

The Desire to Communicate the Value of Noren from Various Perspectives to the World

The Desire to Communicate the Value of Noren from Various Perspectives to the World

The traditional craft of Sekku dolls as interior art

The traditional craft of Sekku dolls as interior art

The City of Tokyo as Seen by VR Artist Sekiguchi Aimi

The City of Tokyo as Seen by VR Artist Sekiguchi Aimi

Perfect for Times of Disaster! A Bath Using a Single Cup of Water

Perfect for Times of Disaster! A Bath Using a Single Cup of Water

There is something attractive about Edo Komon, that can be made only by hand

There is something attractive about Edo Komon, that can be made only by hand

Made-in-Tokyo Craft Beer Rich in Character

Made-in-Tokyo Craft Beer Rich in Character

A New Way for Noren

A New Way for Noren

How Tokyo Can Become a "Circular City" as Taught by the Edo Period

How Tokyo Can Become a "Circular City" as Taught by the Edo Period

Beautiful Jewel-Like Sweets That Captivate the Eye

Beautiful Jewel-Like Sweets That Captivate the Eye

Making taiko drums from the trees of a Tokyo forest, planting the forests of the future

Making taiko drums from the trees of a Tokyo forest, planting the forests of the future

Hand towels that give a strong sense of seasonality and bring out the full glory of "Chusen" hand-dyeing.

Hand towels that give a strong sense of seasonality and bring out the full glory of "Chusen" hand-dyeing.

Connection in Contemporary Art

Connection in Contemporary Art

An alternative to mass production and consumption Creating a brand to present the next generation's consumption style that leads to happiness

"Hanashyo" passes on the heritage of the Edo Kiriko, with its colorful and delicate patterns, and makes them its own.

"Hanashyo" passes on the heritage of the Edo Kiriko, with its colorful and delicate patterns, and makes them its own.

Restrooms Evolving Beyond Cleanliness and Comfort Through DX

Restrooms Evolving Beyond Cleanliness and Comfort Through DX

Ever forward: Tokyo's dynamic arts and culture scene

Ever forward: Tokyo's dynamic arts and culture scene

Nicolai Bergmann's Cross-Cultural Communication Through Flowers

Nicolai Bergmann's Cross-Cultural Communication Through Flowers

"Made in Tokyo" Sake Glass, from Japan to the World.

"Made in Tokyo" Sake Glass, from Japan to the World.

Enjoy seaweed and the culture of Edo on your table.

Enjoy seaweed and the culture of Edo on your table.

An art piece born from a fusion of metal work and beni rouge, the skills of an artisan.

An art piece born from a fusion of metal work and beni rouge, the skills of an artisan.

Positive Recycling of Forest Resources Born out of Tokyo

Positive Recycling of Forest Resources Born out of Tokyo

Stringing Together New Traditions Through the Koto

Stringing Together New Traditions Through the Koto

The Colors and Diversity of Tokyo as Seen by the Sold-Out Painter

The Colors and Diversity of Tokyo as Seen by the Sold-Out Painter

Why was an Ordinary Japanese House Entered into the International Architecture Exhibition?

Why was an Ordinary Japanese House Entered into the International Architecture Exhibition?

Conveying the appeal of stylish "ZORI" sandals through influencers

Conveying the appeal of stylish "ZORI" sandals through influencers

Escape to Nature in the Akigawa Valley

Escape to Nature in the Akigawa Valley

"Thoughts on Early Spring, 2021," as Told by NOMURA Man, a Living National Treasure

"Thoughts on Early Spring, 2021," as Told by NOMURA Man, a Living National Treasure

Akiko Amano: Starting with a Bang

Akiko Amano: Starting with a Bang

Aiming for Art That Acknowledges Each Person's Uniqueness--TURN Art Project and the Possibilities of Individual Art -Part II-

Aiming for Art That Acknowledges Each Person's Uniqueness
--TURN Art Project and the Possibilities of Individual Art -Part II-

Utilizing Vertical Space to Create a New Tokyo Overflowing with Greenery

Utilizing Vertical Space to Create a New Tokyo Overflowing with Greenery

Aiming for Art That Acknowledges Each Person's Uniqueness--TURN Art Project and the Possibilities of Individual Art -Part I-

Aiming for Art That Acknowledges Each Person's Uniqueness
--TURN Art Project and the Possibilities of Individual Art -Part I-

I Hope for You to Feel the Power, Spiritual Essence, and "Fragrant Dignity" of the Japanese Language Through "Noh Online"

I Hope for You to Feel the Power, Spiritual Essence, and "Fragrant Dignity" of the Japanese Language Through "Noh Online"

TMU Premium College: Enriching senior life through lifetime learning: Dr. OHASHI Takaya | TMC Talks Vol.14

TMU Premium College: Enriching senior life through lifetime learning: Dr. OHASHI Takaya | TMC Talks Vol.14

Motivated by their desire for people to experience the sound of a live orchestra, they successfully held the SaLaD Music Festival in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic

Motivated by their desire for people to experience the sound of a live orchestra, they successfully held the SaLaD Music Festival in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic

Omotenashi Japan and Legacy: Mari Christine | TMC Talks Vol.13

Omotenashi Japan and Legacy: Mari Christine | TMC Talks Vol.13

Dancing in Tokyo - Message that Goes Beyond Borders, Race, and Language

Dancing in Tokyo - Message that Goes Beyond Borders, Race, and Language

Protecting Architectural Heritage

Protecting Architectural Heritage

Back to School - a Few Decades Later

Back to School - a Few Decades Later

Local Wine in Downtown Tokyo

Local Wine in Downtown Tokyo

Tokyo Contents Incubation Center - Supporting the Content Industry with Connections

Tokyo Contents Incubation Center - Supporting the Content Industry with Connections

A Look at Art Offers a Look into Yourself - Seeing Art in a Fresh Light Through the COVID-19 Pandemic

A Look at Art Offers a Look into Yourself - Seeing Art in a Fresh Light Through the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Worker-Employer relationship disrupted: a Japan perspective

The Worker-Employer relationship disrupted: a Japan perspective

Media Arts from Tokyo and their Strength in Culture - Abstract Engine Representative Saito Seiichi

Media Arts from Tokyo and their Strength in Culture - Abstract Engine Representative Saito Seiichi

Rethinking How Brands Engage Pride, Worldwide

Rethinking How Brands Engage Pride, Worldwide

Global Cities: Actors and Arenas of Influence in International Affairs : Dr. Kent E. Calder | TMC Talks Vol.12

Global Cities: Actors and Arenas of Influence in International Affairs : Dr. Kent E. Calder | TMC Talks Vol.12

Tokyo as a Leader of Team Japan : Hoshino Yoshiharu | TMC Talks Vol.10

Tokyo as a Leader of Team Japan : Hoshino Yoshiharu | TMC Talks Vol.10

Planting Seeds for the Future

Planting Seeds for the Future

Message to the World from Tokyo's Second Paralympic Games - Negi Shinji, Associate Mayor of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Village -

Message to the World from Tokyo's Second Paralympic Games - Negi Shinji, Associate Mayor of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Village -

Shooting for the Stars

Shooting for the Stars

HERALBONY's Mission: Changing Society with the Art of Artists with Disabilities (Part 2)

HERALBONY's Mission: Changing Society with the Art of Artists with Disabilities (Part 2)

Diversity in Tokyo by Ross Rowbury | TMC Talks Vol.2

Diversity in Tokyo by Ross Rowbury | TMC Talks Vol.2

The Hope of Second Sons, And a Wish for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

The Hope of Second Sons, And a Wish for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

HERALBONY's Mission: Changing Society with the Art of Artists with Disabilities (Part 1)

HERALBONY's Mission: Changing Society with the Art of Artists with Disabilities (Part 1)

Rectifying the Illegal Ivory Trade

Rectifying the Illegal Ivory Trade

A Worldly Experience for your Tongue. Japanese Cuisine at the Olympic and Paralympic village - Hiromitsu Nozaki from Waketokuyama

A Worldly Experience for your Tongue. Japanese Cuisine at the Olympic and Paralympic village - Hiromitsu Nozaki from Waketokuyama

Creative Action Instead of Design Thinking｜Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, We Work with Our Hands and Deliver the Finished Product in Experimental Ways.

Creative Action Instead of Design Thinking｜Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic, We Work with Our Hands and Deliver the Finished Product in Experimental Ways.

A Symphony of Symbols, the Harmonic Language

A Symphony of Symbols, the Harmonic Language

"Pride House," Home for the LGBTQ Community, Opens in Shinjuku, Tokyo

"Pride House," Home for the LGBTQ Community, Opens in Shinjuku, Tokyo

Swedish Rakugo Performer Takes on Judo｜Challenge for BUDO VOL.1

Swedish Rakugo Performer Takes on Judo｜Challenge for BUDO VOL.1

Now is the time: Free your mind to leave the house.｜Tokyo Festival 2020 highlights the appeal of Tokyo's diversity of values. -- Part II --

Now is the time: Free your mind to leave the house.｜Tokyo Festival 2020 highlights the appeal of Tokyo's diversity of values. -- Part II --

Keeping Up with the Kimono Time

Keeping Up with the Kimono Time

The Art of Kamon

The Art of Kamon

Culture is Essential Especially in Times of Social Exhaustion

Culture is Essential Especially in Times of Social Exhaustion

A Conversation about Tokyo with Tyler Brûlé | TOKYO Comparison Vol. 2

A Conversation about Tokyo with Tyler Brûlé | TOKYO Comparison Vol. 2

Journey through Time

Journey through Time

Tokyo Calling: What Japan's capital shares with London by Andy Morris

Tokyo Calling: What Japan's capital shares with London by Andy Morris

Embracing Diversity in Education: A School Offering Indian Curriculum in Tokyo | TOKYO Community Vol. 2

Embracing Diversity in Education: A School Offering Indian Curriculum in Tokyo | TOKYO Community Vol. 2

Ilan Yanizky: Connecting Worlds through Sumi-e

Ilan Yanizky: Connecting Worlds through Sumi-e

Japanese Signage | TOKYO Signs Vol.2

Japanese Signage | TOKYO Signs Vol.2

Tokyo Life of an Artist in a Hijab

Tokyo Life of an Artist in a Hijab

Placing a Mirror Between Paris and Tokyo: a conversation with Emil Pacha Valencia | TOKYO Comparison Vol. 1

Placing a Mirror Between Paris and Tokyo: a conversation with Emil Pacha Valencia | TOKYO Comparison Vol. 1

"The potential for business is high. That's why the world is looking toward Tokyo." Jerry Chi, Data Science Manager, Indeed | TOKYO Dream Vol. 1

"The potential for business is high. That's why the world is looking toward Tokyo." Jerry Chi, Data Science Manager, Indeed | TOKYO Dream Vol. 1

Academy Global on the Rise in Tokyo｜TOKYO Community Vol. 1

Academy Global on the Rise in Tokyo｜TOKYO Community Vol. 1

Want a Friendly Smile from Tokyo? Mr. Yabatan is Here to Help

Want a Friendly Smile from Tokyo? Mr. Yabatan is Here to Help

Nozoki Slope | TOKYO Signs Vol.1

Nozoki Slope | TOKYO Signs Vol.1