Archives

The archive below is arranged by format, by topic, and by the wider contexts that frame this Tokyo library—yours to browse.

By Format

  • Monograph
    Long reads that follow every thread of curiosity.
  • Essay
    Reflective pieces blending thought, research, and observation.
  • Thinkpiece
    Conceptual explorations and arguments.
  • Neighbourhood Guide
    Structured itineraries and routes through the city.
  • Criticism
    Engagement with books, films, and cultural works.
  • Editorial
    Updates, framing notes, and editorial direction.
  • Profile
    Portraits of individuals, collectives, or spaces.
  • Travelogue
    First-person journeys and dispatches from the road.

By Topic

  • Affect
    Emotional resonances of place and experience.
  • Architecture
    Buildings, structures, and spatial design.
  • Commerce
    Business, economy, and urban consumption.
  • Design
    Graphic, product, and industrial design.
  • Environment
    Climate, ecology, and natural systems.
  • Gastronomy
    Food, drink, and culinary culture.
  • Mobility
    Transport, transit, and movement through the city.
  • The Arts
    Visual arts, photography, performance and music.
  • Urbanism
    The form, fabric, and planning of the city.
  • Wellbeing
    Health, lifestyle, and mindful practice.

By Scope

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