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Articles on the best places in Japan. Travel tips and advice for tourists as well as long-time residents visiting or living in any of Japan's cities. Hidden gems that are a must-see during your trip.
Akiya Furniture: Keep, Sell, or Toss? Your Guide
Out and About June 10th, 2025

Akiya Furniture: Keep, Sell, or Toss? Your Guide

Dive into traditional and unique akiya furniture that you may see in your akiya home.
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Tammy Dang
Tammy Dang Staff Writer
English Meditation Tokyo: Best Classes for 2026
Out and About, Life in Japan January 31st, 2025

English Meditation Tokyo: Best Classes for 2026

What we're all searching for—inner calm. Here's a list that might help.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer
Our Top Tokyo Wine Bar Picks in 2026
Out and About January 31st, 2025

Our Top Tokyo Wine Bar Picks in 2026

Word-of-mouth referrals are often the best way to navigate the Tokyo wine bar scene. Another trusty method is through GuruNavi or Tabelog, Japan's Yelp-styled review sites for eateries and drinkeries nationwide. But to start you off in your hunt for the best wine bar in Tokyo, we’ve gathered our favorites for you to look over. 
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Gregg Maxwell Parker
Gregg Maxwell Parker Food & Travel Journalist