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Roppongi Hills

Japan’s Deepest Train Station is Now Harder to Access

How a hard-to-fix foreign elevator is forcing some passengers at this Tokyo Station to take the stairs (assuming they can).
Prodcuts from the Setsugekka collection, including a grey jacket from Itto

Explore Japanese Minimalism with Setsugekka

Taking its name from a poem dedicated to the world of natural beauty, Setsugekka is a new select shop focusing on Japanese minimalism.
Heiseo Retro and Loose Socks

Loose Socks and the Rise of the “Heisei Retro” Trend

Wanna feel old? The Heisei Era just ended and it's already considered "retro". A look at loose socks and other Heisei "throwbacks".
Coming of Age ceremony

As Adult Age Lowers, Japan’s “Coming of Age” Ceremonies Rebrand

Japan's Coming of Age ceremonies are rebranding thanks to the age of adulthood changing this year from 20 to 18.
Marie Kondo

Marie Kondo: My Cleaning Method is “Tidying Up the Past”

Don't call it "cleaning": Japanese cleanliness guru Marie Kondo says her "magic" method is more than just mere "tidying up".
Bakeneko cats dance in front of an image of Odoriba Station

The Legendary Cat Yokai of Odoriba Station, Yokohama

It's not often you see a subway station dedicated to dancing cat spirits - but that's exactly what you'll find at Yokohama's Odoriba Station.
Shinkansen passing by Mt. Fuji

No Pokémon Cards on the Shinkansen?! A Game Sparks Debate

There are basic rules you should follow when riding Japan's shinkansen bullet trains. But is abstaining from Pokémon card games one of them?
Japanese lacquerware (shikki)

This Service Connects Japan’s Small Shops to the World

Japan's small shops are struggling to stay afloat. A new service lets you give them a helping hand - without even setting foot in Japan.
Old park

Park Closure and Strollers Highlight Hurdles of Raising Kids in Japan

A park in Japan will close thanks partly to one resident - and it has some up in arms about the country's hostility towards parents.

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