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

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Japanese knives in Osaka — a craft and museum guide to Sakai blade heritage

GUIDE

Japanese knives in Osaka — a craft and museum guide to Sakai blade heritage

19 FEB 2026

Best Pokémon things to do in Tokyo — centers, cafes, and events

RANKING

Best Pokémon things to do in Tokyo — centers, cafes, and events

12 FEB 2026

Best luxury shopping districts in Tokyo — Ginza, Omotesando, and tax-free guide

RANKING

Best luxury shopping districts in Tokyo — Ginza, Omotesando, and tax-free guide

5 FEB 2026

Best JDM museums near Nagoya — Toyota heritage and regional car culture

RANKING

Best JDM museums near Nagoya — Toyota heritage and regional car culture

29 JAN 2026

Ukiyo-e museums and prints in Japan — where to see and appreciate woodblock art

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Ukiyo-e museums and prints in Japan — where to see and appreciate woodblock art

22 JAN 2026

Where to buy Japanese watches in Tokyo — from Seiko flagships to vintage dealers

GUIDE

Where to buy Japanese watches in Tokyo — from Seiko flagships to vintage dealers

15 JAN 2026

Best retro game stores in Osaka — a collector's walking guide

RANKING

Best retro game stores in Osaka — a collector's walking guide

8 JAN 2026

Eight JDM Destinations — Tokyo to Yokohama

DISPATCH · YOKOHAMA

Eight JDM Destinations — Tokyo to Yokohama

22 MAR 2026 · 8 MIN

A Day In Ginza — Eight Blocks, Eight Watch Shops

DISPATCH · TOKYO

A Day In Ginza — Eight Blocks, Eight Watch Shops

18 MAR 2026 · 10 MIN

Inside the Seiko Archive, With the Man Who Keeps It

CRAFT FILES · ISHIKAWA

Inside the Seiko Archive, With the Man Who Keeps It

14 MAR 2026 · 28 MIN

Word — 粋 (iki)

WORD

Word — 粋 (iki)

10 MAR 2026 · 4 MIN

Return Visit — Nakano Broadway, Three Years On

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Return Visit — Nakano Broadway, Three Years On

6 MAR 2026 · 7 MIN