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The Guardian - Tokyo's red alert

Justin McCurry takes an audio tour of Tokyo's Kabukicho red light district.

The Independent - Boho in Tokyo

Danielle Demetriou discovers that time is running out for a district of hip shops and smoky pubs in the Japanese capital.

The Independent - City slicker: What's new in Tokyo

Kate Graham reports that Italian food is all the rage and they love a jazz club. What else is new in Japan's capital?

The Telegraph - Sushi Perfection

Charles Starmer-Smith learns to make sushi in Tokyo

The Telegraph - The Sumo Way

Charles Starmer-Smith spends a day with sumo wrestlers in Tokyo

The Telegraph - The Last Samurai

Charles Starmer-Smith learns some samurai moves from Uma Thurman and Lucy Liu's sword master from Kill Bill

The Telegraph - Going Japanese

Teresa Machan says says goodbye to the geishas and hello to Kitty, manga and a robot called PaPeRo.

The Independent - Japan: Wow & Zen

Danielle Demetriou finds life and modern art are at one on the island of Naoshima, Japan. From crazy polka-dot pumpkins to a space-age shrine, she explores this weird wonderland.

The Guardian - Change of Art

Benji Lanyado new guide to Tokyo art scene points the way to cutting edge art in Tokyo.

The Independent - Japan Shopping: Discover what's in store

Rhiannon Batten from designer clothes to electronic gadgets, Rhiannon is spoilt for choice

The Times - Island Hopping Mad in Japan

Waldermar Januszczak island hops his way around Japan

The Times - Tokyo's Secret Master Chef

Matt Rudd discovers Aronia de Takazawa tucked away in a Tokyo back street that was missed by the Michelin inspectors

The Guardian - Land of the Rising Fun

Ben Anderson explores Tokyo for its bright ideas and fantastic fun.