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Useful Even in Disasters: Japan's Ever-Evolving Vending Machines

Useful Even in Disasters: Japan's Ever-Evolving Vending Machines

Correspondents' Eye on Tokyo:The Tabletop Role-Playing Game Community in Tokyo

Correspondents' Eye on Tokyo:
The Tabletop Role-Playing Game Community in Tokyo

Making Tokyo Bay More Habitable for Marine Life

Making Tokyo Bay More Habitable for Marine Life

Why "Phantom Bird" Kingfishers Returned to Upscale Neighborhoods in Central Tokyo

Why "Phantom Bird" Kingfishers Returned to Upscale Neighborhoods in Central Tokyo

Ever-Changing Tokyo: A City of Night and Rain

Ever-Changing Tokyo: A City of Night and Rain

Tachikawa's GREEN SPRINGS: A Nature-Rich Place to Be

Tachikawa's GREEN SPRINGS: A Nature-Rich Place to Be

Tokyo's New "Compact City" Where People and Nature Co-exist in Harmony

Tokyo's New "Compact City" Where People and Nature Co-exist in Harmony

Youngest Artisan to Inherit "Sento" Paint Art of Mt. Fuji

Youngest Artisan to Inherit "Sento" Paint Art of Mt. Fuji

Natural Capital Initiatives are Key to Promoting ESG Investment

Natural Capital Initiatives are Key to Promoting ESG Investment

Commerce Connect Tokyo:Leveraging Diversity to Strengthen South Africa-Japan Business Ties

Commerce Connect Tokyo:
Leveraging Diversity to Strengthen South Africa-Japan Business Ties

Next Generation Talent:Temple University Students Learn the Art of Curating Their Own Tokyo Experiences

Next Generation Talent:
Temple University Students Learn the Art of Curating Their Own Tokyo Experiences

Tokyo's Satoyama Cultivate Connections with Nature

Tokyo's Satoyama Cultivate Connections with Nature

Next Generation Talent:Learning How to Overcome Cultural Barriers at Waseda University

Next Generation Talent:
Learning How to Overcome Cultural Barriers at Waseda University

Takao no Mori Nature School: Rejuvenating a Forest and a Community

Takao no Mori Nature School: Rejuvenating a Forest and a Community

Next Generation Talent:Studying Cutting-Edge Environmental Sciences at the University of Tokyo

Next Generation Talent:
Studying Cutting-Edge Environmental Sciences at the University of Tokyo

How the Climate Crisis Became Personal

How the Climate Crisis Became Personal

Parks, Green Spaces, and People: Envisioning Symbiosis in the City

Parks, Green Spaces, and People: Envisioning Symbiosis in the City

Capturing the True Face of Kabukicho through Contemporary Art

Capturing the True Face of Kabukicho through Contemporary Art

Next Generation Talent: Tokyo Denki University Graduate Student's Quest to Make the World a Brighter Place

Next Generation Talent:
Tokyo Denki University Graduate Student's Quest to Make the World a Brighter Place

The Japanese Earthquake Resistance Technologies that Support TOKYO SKYTREE

The Japanese Earthquake Resistance Technologies that Support TOKYO SKYTREE

Sustainable Urban Development through Beekeeping

Sustainable Urban Development through Beekeeping

Shinjuku's Ever-Buzzing Kabukicho: A Symbol of Tokyo's Continuous Evolution

Shinjuku's Ever-Buzzing Kabukicho: A Symbol of Tokyo's Continuous Evolution

Marunouchi Street Gallery, an Art Museum for the Entire Area

Marunouchi Street Gallery, an Art Museum for the Entire Area

Breathing New Life into the Wall Street of Tokyo

Breathing New Life into the Wall Street of Tokyo

Next Generation Talent:Tokyo Tech's GSEP Course Offers Students Flexibility in a Collaborative Environment

Next Generation Talent:
Tokyo Tech's GSEP Course Offers Students Flexibility in a Collaborative Environment

Tokyo Coffee: Beans and Brews From Around the World

Tokyo Coffee: Beans and Brews From Around the World

Next Generation Talent:Student's Love of Japanese Leads to Intercultural Creativity at Aoyama Gakuin University

Next Generation Talent:
Student's Love of Japanese Leads to Intercultural Creativity at Aoyama Gakuin University

Next Generation Talent:Developing International Mindsets at Tokyo Metropolitan University

Next Generation Talent:
Developing International Mindsets at Tokyo Metropolitan University

Next Generation Talent:Teamwork, Diversity, and Communication in Keio University's PEARL Programme

Next Generation Talent:
Teamwork, Diversity, and Communication in Keio University's PEARL Programme

Two Major Businesses in the Daimaru-Yu District: Initiatives Adapting to Internationalization

Two Major Businesses in the Daimaru-Yu District: Initiatives Adapting to Internationalization

Post-pandemic Japan: Tokyo's Job Market Opens up to International Applicants

Post-pandemic Japan: Tokyo's Job Market Opens up to International Applicants

What Makes Tokyo an Attractive Tourist Destination?

What Makes Tokyo an Attractive Tourist Destination?

BnA_WALL—an Art Hotel with a Large-scale Mural

BnA_WALL—an Art Hotel with a Large-scale Mural

Commerce Connect Tokyo:Overcoming Foreign Investment Challenges Empowered with a Supportive Community

Commerce Connect Tokyo:
Overcoming Foreign Investment Challenges Empowered with a Supportive Community

Tokyo Embassy Talk:Shimokitazawa, the Music City That Captivates Israeli Diplomat

Tokyo Embassy Talk:
Shimokitazawa, the Music City That Captivates Israeli Diplomat

Tokyo Embassy Talk:Tokyo is Not an Urban Jungle, Marvels Danish Diplomat

Tokyo Embassy Talk:
Tokyo is Not an Urban Jungle, Marvels Danish Diplomat

Why Marunouchi Has the Most People-friendly Urban Design in Tokyo

Why Marunouchi Has the Most People-friendly Urban Design in Tokyo

Tokyo: Jazz, Jazz Everywhere

Tokyo: Jazz, Jazz Everywhere

Tokyo Embassy Talk:A Moroccan Diplomat, History and Culture Lover on Comfortable Urban Life

Tokyo Embassy Talk:
A Moroccan Diplomat, History and Culture Lover on Comfortable Urban Life

Correspondents' Eye on Tokyo:It's a Pet's Life in Tokyo

Correspondents' Eye on Tokyo:
It's a Pet's Life in Tokyo

The New Park Created by Sony in Ginza Presents a Novel Way to Build Cities

The New Park Created by Sony in Ginza Presents a Novel Way to Build Cities

Nishi-Kasai: A Slice of South Asian Culture at Tokyo's Waterside

Nishi-Kasai: A Slice of South Asian Culture at Tokyo's Waterside

Correspondents' Eye on Tokyo:Australian Journalist on His New Life in the 15-Minute City of Tokyo

Correspondents' Eye on Tokyo:
Australian Journalist on His New Life in the 15-Minute City of Tokyo

Kagurazaka: French-Inspired Oasis in the Center of Tokyo

Kagurazaka: French-Inspired Oasis in the Center of Tokyo

The Front Line of the Ocean, Protecting Tokyo Against Flood Damage

The Front Line of the Ocean, Protecting Tokyo Against Flood Damage

Exploring the Tokyo-based United Nations University with Executive Officer Sabine Becker-Thierry

Exploring the Tokyo-based United Nations University with Executive Officer Sabine Becker-Thierry

teamLab Borderless to Evolve and Relocate to Azabudai Hills

teamLab Borderless to Evolve and Relocate to Azabudai Hills

City-Tech.Tokyo:These Revolutionary Upcycling Startups are Changing Minds on Food Waste and Packaging

City-Tech.Tokyo:
These Revolutionary Upcycling Startups are Changing Minds on Food Waste and Packaging

G-NETS: Malmö and Tokyo Find Common Ground on Sustainability

G-NETS: Malmö and Tokyo Find Common Ground on Sustainability

Launch of English Project to Make Tokyo the Choice of the World

Launch of English Project to Make Tokyo the Choice of the World

Tokyo Embassy Talk:Exploring Tokyo's Fusion of Traditional and Modern with the Director of the Korean Cultural Center

Tokyo Embassy Talk:
Exploring Tokyo's Fusion of Traditional and Modern with the Director of the Korean Cultural Center

Creating Jobs That Utilize the Foreign Perspective—A 40-Year Veteran's View of Tokyo

Creating Jobs That Utilize the Foreign Perspective—A 40-Year Veteran's View of Tokyo

Using the Experiences of Studying Abroad in Tokyo to Connect Nordics and Japan

Using the Experiences of Studying Abroad in Tokyo to Connect Nordics and Japan

Correspondents' Eye on Tokyo:French Photojournalist Explains His Enthusiasm for Trains, Travel and Tokyo

Correspondents' Eye on Tokyo:
French Photojournalist Explains His Enthusiasm for Trains, Travel and Tokyo

Correspondents' Eye on Tokyo:Tokyo Bird Walk—who Knew Japan's Capital Had Kingfishers, Buzzards and Terns?

Correspondents' Eye on Tokyo:
Tokyo Bird Walk—who Knew Japan's Capital Had Kingfishers, Buzzards and Terns?

Chef's Thoughts on Tokyo:From Serving Looks to Serving Food, Former Hungarian Model Shares His Country's Cuisine in Tokyo

Chef's Thoughts on Tokyo:
From Serving Looks to Serving Food, Former Hungarian Model Shares His Country's Cuisine in Tokyo

Tokyo Embassy Talk:Australian Diplomat Shares His Favorite Tokyo Art Galleries

Tokyo Embassy Talk:
Australian Diplomat Shares His Favorite Tokyo Art Galleries

Czech Author Anna Cima onWhat It Means to Look for a "Map" of Tokyo

Czech Author Anna Cima on
What It Means to Look for a "Map" of Tokyo

The Key to Unlocking Tokyo's Potential as a Global Financial City

The Key to Unlocking Tokyo's Potential as a Global Financial City

Japan's Foreign TV Personality on How Tokyo Gave Him His Dream Career

Japan's Foreign TV Personality on How Tokyo Gave Him His Dream Career

City-Tech.Tokyo:Japan Business Expert Ulrike Schaede on Building Sustainability Through City-Tech

City-Tech.Tokyo:
Japan Business Expert Ulrike Schaede on Building Sustainability Through City-Tech

Phillip Seiji Vincent on Sparking Innovation and Fostering Successful Businesses in Tokyo

Phillip Seiji Vincent on Sparking Innovation and Fostering Successful Businesses in Tokyo

Tokyo Embassy Talk: Canadian Diplomat Finds Joy and Friendship Through Music

Tokyo Embassy Talk:
Canadian Diplomat Finds Joy and Friendship Through Music

Outdoor Fitness and Community Collide to Promote Wellbeing in Tokyo

Outdoor Fitness and Community Collide to Promote Wellbeing in Tokyo

FCCJ, Asia's Regional Media Hub of Nearly 80 Years

FCCJ, Asia's Regional Media Hub of Nearly 80 Years

Kimono Sheila on the Kimono Revival and Experiencing Tokyo on Foot

Kimono Sheila on the Kimono Revival and Experiencing Tokyo on Foot

World-Famous Guitarist Marty Friedman Shares Tokyo's Influence on His Music

World-Famous Guitarist Marty Friedman Shares Tokyo's Influence on His Music

Correspondents' Eye on Tokyo :Tokyo-Based Creative Ebony Bizys Shares Her Love of Print Media in the City

Correspondents' Eye on Tokyo :
Tokyo-Based Creative Ebony Bizys Shares Her Love of Print Media in the City

Tokyo Embassy Talk:The Secretary of Qatar on Jogging Through Tokyo's Autumn Leaves

Tokyo Embassy Talk:
The Secretary of Qatar on Jogging Through Tokyo's Autumn Leaves

Shinrin-yoku: A Guide to Tokyo Forest Bathing

Shinrin-yoku: A Guide to Tokyo Forest Bathing

A Tokyo-Based Regenerative Distillery Giving New Life to "Waste" in the Form of Gin

A Tokyo-Based Regenerative Distillery Giving New Life to "Waste" in the Form of Gin

Tokyo Embassy Talk:Indonesian Diplomat Shares Love of Japanese Cuisine

Tokyo Embassy Talk:
Indonesian Diplomat Shares Love of Japanese Cuisine

Tokyo's Livability

Tokyo's Livability

Tokyo Embassy Talk:The Counsellor of Finland on the Unique Characteristics of Tokyo's Coffee Roasteries

Tokyo Embassy Talk:
The Counsellor of Finland on the Unique Characteristics of Tokyo's Coffee Roasteries

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

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

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

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

Working with diverse, multinational teams to achieve our goals and to promote growth among people and industries.

Working with diverse, multinational teams to achieve our goals and to promote growth among people and industries.

TOKYO NEO-FARMERS!, a New Coalition of Urban Farmers in Japan's Capital

TOKYO NEO-FARMERS!, a New Coalition of Urban Farmers in Japan's Capital

The Tokyo Subway: Making One of the Best Even Better

The Tokyo Subway: Making One of the Best Even Better

Crafting Beauty, One Ring at a Time

Crafting Beauty, One Ring at a Time

Touching from a Distance

Touching from a Distance

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

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

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

I want to eliminate preconceptions and create a fairer society with the power of technology

I want to eliminate preconceptions and create a fairer society with the power of technology

Going Green Faster with Renewable Energy! Office Buildings in the Age of the SDGs

Going Green Faster with Renewable Energy! Office Buildings in the Age of the SDGs

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

The Future of Cities and Architecture as Envisioned by Nagayama Yuko

The Future of Cities and Architecture as Envisioned by Nagayama Yuko

Tokyo's FY2022 Budget Proposal Packed with Dreams for the Future

Tokyo's FY2022 Budget Proposal Packed with Dreams for the Future

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Village Reborn! Advanced Urban Planning for a Hydrogen Society

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Village Reborn! Advanced Urban Planning for a Hydrogen Society

The Art and Science of Manholes

The Art and Science of Manholes

A New Environmentally Friendly Attraction for the Streets of Tokyo

A New Environmentally Friendly Attraction for the Streets of Tokyo

Bonding People Together Through Illuminations

Bonding People Together Through Illuminations

Barrier-Free Access Pushes Forward, Even for Tourism and Hotels: A Wheelchair User Discusses a Changing Tokyo

Barrier-Free Access Pushes Forward, Even for Tourism and Hotels: A Wheelchair User Discusses a Changing Tokyo

Tokyo's New Move to Become a Global Financial City Through Greening and Digitalization

Tokyo's New Move to Become a Global Financial City Through Greening and Digitalization

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

I Opened the Gateway to an Inclusive Society as a Volunteer with Disabilities at Tokyo 2020

I Opened the Gateway to an Inclusive Society as a Volunteer with Disabilities at Tokyo 2020

Accessibility in Japan

Accessibility in Japan

Next-Generation Urban Agriculture Connecting People Through Fields and Crops

Next-Generation Urban Agriculture Connecting People Through Fields and Crops

A Green Scenario for Tokyo Becoming a World-Leading "Global Financial City"

A Green Scenario for Tokyo Becoming a World-Leading "Global Financial City"

Redefining How We Work. A System for Connecting "Life" and "Work" Created by Women

Redefining How We Work. A System for Connecting "Life" and "Work" Created by Women

Is MaaS Adoption in Japan Really Lagging?

Is MaaS Adoption in Japan Really Lagging?

Are ZEBs Changing the Face of Tokyo? A New Type of Building Combines Energy Efficiency and Comfort

Are ZEBs Changing the Face of Tokyo? A New Type of Building Combines Energy Efficiency and Comfort

Toward realizing a more accessible and free international city, Tokyo: My wishes and hopes: Dr. Mohamed Omer Abdin| TMC Talks Vol.14

Toward realizing a more accessible and free international city, Tokyo: My wishes and hopes: Dr. Mohamed Omer Abdin| TMC Talks Vol.14

Repurposing Valuable Real Estate in the Sky

Repurposing Valuable Real Estate in the Sky

Barrier-Free Momentum Brought to Japan by Paralympics

Barrier-Free Momentum Brought to Japan by Paralympics

Utilizing Vertical Space to Create a New Tokyo Overflowing with Greenery

Utilizing Vertical Space to Create a New Tokyo Overflowing with Greenery

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

An Environmentally-Friendly Office Building and Its Venture into "Plastic Waste Recycling" - Tokyo Square Garden

An Environmentally-Friendly Office Building and Its Venture into "Plastic Waste Recycling" - Tokyo Square Garden

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

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

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's Path Forward in Sustainability

Tokyo's Path Forward in Sustainability

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

Safety, Nature, Resourcefulness Are Key Features of Sustainable Urban Design

Safety, Nature, Resourcefulness Are Key Features of Sustainable Urban Design

Revision for the "Global Financial City: Tokyo" Vision : Nakaso Hiroshi | TMC Talks Vol.11

Revision for the "Global Financial City: Tokyo" Vision : Nakaso Hiroshi | TMC Talks Vol.11

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

The Changing Face of Tokyo: From Edo to Today and into the Future by Kishii Takayuki | TMC Talks Vol.9

The Changing Face of Tokyo: From Edo to Today and into the Future by Kishii Takayuki | TMC Talks Vol.9

Planting Seeds for the Future

Planting Seeds for the Future

New Transport Infrastructure in Tokyo's Skies - The Future of "Flying Cars" Built by SkyDrive

New Transport Infrastructure in Tokyo's Skies - The Future of "Flying Cars" Built by SkyDrive

The Making of Future Tokyo - The Reason Why the Local Governments Work On the SDGs

The Making of Future Tokyo - The Reason Why the Local Governments Work On the SDGs

Crossing Borders from 28 Countries to Create a Sustainable World - Shizen Energy Group

Crossing Borders from 28 Countries to Create a Sustainable World - Shizen Energy Group

Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and Our Efforts | TMC Talks Vol.8

Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and Our Efforts | TMC Talks Vol.8

Achieving the Ultimate Form of Local Food Production and Consumption in Tokyo: Infarm's Vision of a Next-generation Agriculture Capable of Supporting our Urban Population

Achieving the Ultimate Form of Local Food Production and Consumption in Tokyo: Infarm's Vision of a Next-generation Agriculture Capable of Supporting our Urban Population

A Step Towards Sustainable Recovery: Tokyo Will "Re StaRT" for a Better Future

A Step Towards Sustainable Recovery: Tokyo Will "Re StaRT" for a Better Future

Zero Emission Tokyo: The Importance of Action by Cities | TMC Talks Vol.5

Zero Emission Tokyo: The Importance of Action by Cities | TMC Talks Vol.5

Inclusive Society Seen through the Paralympics and Expectation for an Inclusive Tokyo - Matheson Miki -

Inclusive Society Seen through the Paralympics and Expectation for an Inclusive Tokyo - Matheson Miki -

"Changing the Future of Cities through Wood" Part 2--Nikken Sekkei(Takuya Oba) × VUILD (Koki Akiyoshi and Tatsuya Inoue)

"Changing the Future of Cities through Wood" Part 2--Nikken Sekkei(Takuya Oba) × VUILD (Koki Akiyoshi and Tatsuya Inoue)

"Changing the Future of Cities through Wood" Part 1--Nikken Sekkei(Takuya Oba) × VUILD (Koki Akiyoshi and Tatsuya Inoue)

"Changing the Future of Cities through Wood" Part 1--Nikken Sekkei(Takuya Oba) × VUILD (Koki Akiyoshi and Tatsuya Inoue)

Sustainable Transformation in Tokyo | TMC Talks Vol.4

Sustainable Transformation in Tokyo | TMC Talks Vol.4

"Future Tokyo: Tokyo's Long-Term Strategy" and the Tokyo Bay eSG Project | TMC Talks Vol.3

"Future Tokyo: Tokyo's Long-Term Strategy" and the Tokyo Bay eSG Project | TMC Talks Vol.3

The Allure of Tokyo Nightscape - Lighting Designer Akari-Lisa Ishii, I.C.O.N. Principal (Part 2)

The Allure of Tokyo Nightscape - Lighting Designer Akari-Lisa Ishii, I.C.O.N. Principal (Part 2)

The Allure of Tokyo Nightscape - Lighting Designer Akari-Lisa Ishii, I.C.O.N. Principal (Part 1)

The Allure of Tokyo Nightscape - Lighting Designer Akari-Lisa Ishii, I.C.O.N. Principal (Part 1)

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

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

Solutions to Urban Problems of Tokyo That Will Impact the Future of Our Planet

Solutions to Urban Problems of Tokyo That Will Impact the Future of Our Planet

WOTA's Challenge: Safeguarding Urban Self-sufficiency and Environment with an Autonomous, Decentralized Water Upcycling System

WOTA's Challenge: Safeguarding Urban Self-sufficiency and Environment with an Autonomous, Decentralized Water Upcycling System

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

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

Japanese Signage | TOKYO Signs Vol.2

Japanese Signage | TOKYO Signs Vol.2

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

The Moment of Truth for Urban Mobility Decarbonization Is Upon Us

The Moment of Truth for Urban Mobility Decarbonization Is Upon Us

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

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

New York and Tokyo: Global Cities as Essential Hubs for Our Collective Future

New York and Tokyo: Global Cities as Essential Hubs for Our Collective Future

Will COVID-19 Change Tokyo's "Rush Hour Hell"? - Turning Point for Urban Transportation

Will COVID-19 Change Tokyo's "Rush Hour Hell"? - Turning Point for Urban Transportation