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Dispatches.

43 IN THE ARCHIVE · ISSUE N° 001 · SPRING 2026

Guides, reviews, and interviews for Japan enthusiasts.

Kyoto food districts for visitors with dietary restrictions

GUIDE

Kyoto food districts for visitors with dietary restrictions

3 APR 2026

Yokohama photography walk — Tokyo's underrated alternative

GUIDE

Yokohama photography walk — Tokyo's underrated alternative

3 APR 2026

Best streetwear shops in Harajuku — a collector's walking guide

LIST

Best streetwear shops in Harajuku — a collector's walking guide

2 APR 2026

JDM culture in Japan beyond Nagoya — a multi-city enthusiast's guide

GUIDE

JDM culture in Japan beyond Nagoya — a multi-city enthusiast's guide

2 APR 2026

Watch collecting in Tokyo — a buyer's orientation to the market

GUIDE

Watch collecting in Tokyo — a buyer's orientation to the market

2 APR 2026

A history weekend in Nara — temples, deer, and Japan's ancient capital

GUIDE

A history weekend in Nara — temples, deer, and Japan's ancient capital

26 MAR 2026

Best ukiyo-e experiences in Kyoto — a one-day itinerary

ITINERARY

Best ukiyo-e experiences in Kyoto — a one-day itinerary

19 MAR 2026

Photography etiquette in Japan — what every visitor should know

GUIDE

Photography etiquette in Japan — what every visitor should know

19 MAR 2026

Japanese swords as craft — a museum guide to blade heritage in Japan

GUIDE

Japanese swords as craft — a museum guide to blade heritage in Japan

12 MAR 2026

Tokyo camera shops for film photographers — Map Camera, Lemon-sha, and more

GUIDE

Tokyo camera shops for film photographers — Map Camera, Lemon-sha, and more

12 MAR 2026

Retro arcade preservation in Japan — where to find the last working cabinets

GUIDE

Retro arcade preservation in Japan — where to find the last working cabinets

5 MAR 2026

First-timer's guide to photographing Kyoto's temples

GUIDE

First-timer's guide to photographing Kyoto's temples

26 FEB 2026