Kim Kahan is a local journalist based in Tokyo, Japan. She writes for Tokyo Weekender Magazine and her work has also been featured in The Japan Times and Resident Advisor. Kim covers a wide range of topics including Japanese culture, music, food, and events, providing insights into the vibrant and ever-changing city of Tokyo.
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Kim Kahan's focus is on local entertainment, travel, and lifestyle topics in Tokyo, Japan. She frequently covers unique aspects of Japanese culture including music, food, and seasonal traditions. Her articles often feature interviews with local figures or provide guides to cultural practices.
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The slow-moving, rhythmic dance of Awa Odori is one of the defining features of many local Japanese festivals. Here’s our 101 for Awa Odori.
Welcome back to Tokyo Weekender’s “ Alternatives to… ” series, in which we provide alternative options for some of the tourist spots in Japan that have gained a reputation for drawing huge crowds. This edition covers Kamakura, a picturesque seaside town close to Tokyo that’s wonderful to visit, but tends to get incredibly busy on the weekends.
By: Kim Kahan
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Tokyo has woken up, and now has its own vegan bakery scene. Here are some of the best spots to try in the city.
The genre of Japanese rap is buzzing with energy from all sides. Here are our picks of three exciting new artists who are shaking things up.
By: Kim Kahan
The once-notorious neighborhood of Koganecho — famous as the setting of Kurosawa’s High and Low — has been re-envisioned as an arts district.
If you are coming to Japan and want to make sure your chopstick manners are ready, check out our guide on proper Japanese chopstick etiquette.
Nakano Broadway is Tokyo’s battered, oddball department store. A subcultural haven, the complex is an institution for the underrated area of Nakano, reachable from one side by strolling up the rather grandly named Sun Mall. It can be quite daunting if you don’t know where to start.
As Hokkaido wine gains international popularity and renown, the northern island is becoming a hot spot for terroir tourism
By: Kim Kahan
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