14 Sports: Muay Thai The martial art that has ruled the octagon in many fighting tournaments is on rise in Japan. We take a look the roots and history of this fascinating and sometimes brutal sport. By Manami Okazaki
18 Travel: Nara Known throughout Japan for its rich history, the Nara prefecture is by far one of the most interesting locales in all of Japan. By Stephen Mansfield
24 Dining: Curry Is King Curry might be simple comfort food for some, but in Japan the dish has become something of a ritualized art. By James Souilliere
36 Voice: Takashi Sugimoto Pushing the boundaries of Japanese design, Takashi Sugimoto has firmly established himself as a leader in the nation’s style movement. By Carol Hui
56 Weekend: Bikes In Japan There is little not to love about sexy individual riding a similarly sexy vehicle. In Japan, striking pose on your hog has become integral part of the culture. We’ll explore the beginnings of Japan’s love affair with motorcycles. By Manami Okazaki
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59 Fitness Special Tipness is Japan’s top sport when it comes to exercising, find out more about the future working out in this feature.
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04 Calendar: What’s on when near you
08 Trends A new section where we expose the latest fashions and products you need.
30 Japanology: Sado A brief look into the ancient art of the Japanese tea ceremony which is alive and well in Japan.
34 Sport: Amateur Sports From hardcore jogging to cycling your way around the city, amateur sports are back on the rise!
46 Film: Ben Olah runs his critical eye over the latest releases to hit the silver screen
