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Taking place at Hamarikyu Gardens—one of Tokyo’s most beautiful classical gardens—this event is a showcase of one of Japan’s unique cultural assets – the tea ceremony. This isn’t just for enthus…
With over 600,000 readers each month, Tokyo Cheapo is the site of choice for value hunters who want their yen to go further in Tokyo. To find why we started this site, check out the Tokyo Cheapo…
In the wake of WeWork’s failed IPO last month, schadenfreude fans had a lot to cheer from Adam Neumann’s fall from grace. But that misses the broader point that WeWork reflects only the most rec…
World Cup boss Alan Gilpin said it was a “difficult” but “right” decision due to safety concerns for supporters bound for Yokohama and Toyota. (Image: AFP via Getty Images)But Italy captain Serg…
Photo: Studio GhibliIn a way, Studio Ghibli movies have always streamed, haven’t they? But they’ve never actually, like, streamed streamed. On Wednesday, HBO Max announced that the upcoming…
AdvertisementBy my count, there are five basic words that will help make your trip to Japan smoother. Here goes:• Kore: “This.” Kore (pronounced “ko-ray”) is incredibly useful when ordering…
East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond. A 27-year-old university student has been arrested in Fukui, J…
East is your slice of Asian internet culture, bringing you the latest talking points from Japan, Korea, China and beyond. Tune in every morning from 4am to 8am. At this year’s Monaco Manga …
Shrine Deer. Nara, Japan. By Robert Rubsam. JPGs is a photo peek into wherever gamers might find interesting. If you’re a photographer and have images you want to share, drop us a…
A Conservative MP who faced fierce criticism after he grabbed a female environmental protester by the neck has announced he will not stand in the next election due to Brexit. Their five-yea…
