Based in Japan: Norm Nakamura
On exploring new opportunities and celebrating a life of movement
Easter in Tokyo: Japan’s Cutest Treats This Year
Celebrate Easter with treats that are equally beautiful and delicious
Parcels Tokyo March 5, 2024
Live review and photo gallery
Grand Hyatt Spring Menu 2024
A Celebration of Seasonal Delights
Metropolis Spring Issue 2024
See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy
Keys Within Reach
Mr. LAND’s expertise in securing financing for a home in Japan
Vegan Bento Hanami Essentials
Vegan bento options for a hanami picnic
Events
Universal Cool Japan 2024
Mar 01, 2024 at 10:00am
Jun 30, 2024 at 7:00pm
Pirates of Tokyo Bay: Bilingual Comedy Show
Aug 25, 2024 at 7:30pm
Aug 25, 2024 at 9:30pm
Meat festival 2024 World Selection TOKYO
Apr 26, 2024 at 12:00pm
May 06, 2024 at 9:00pm
SOMA’s Upcoming Exhibition: “SHIN SEKAI”
Apr 24, 2024 at 11:00am
May 04, 2024 at 7:00pm
Photography Exhibition by Maan Limburg: “Without Us”
Apr 12, 2024 at 7:00pm
May 12, 2024 at 10:00am
MILAMORE Pop-up
Apr 06, 2024 at 11:00am
Apr 29, 2024 at 8:00pm
Japan International Aerospace Exhibition 2024
Oct 16, 2024 at 8:00am
Oct 18, 2024 at 8:00pm
Nerd Nite
May 24, 2024 at 7:30pm
May 24, 2024 at 10:00pm
Living
Metropolis Winter Issue 2023
See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy
Your Path to Homeownership in Japan
First steps and expert advice from Mr.Land
Mogufull
Products, experiences and donating to a good cause
New Japan Pro-Wrestling and STARDOM
Pro-wrestling brings thrills and spills to Tokyo nightlife
Community
Japan, the “Normal” and Gay Marriage
Osaka court’s recent ruling on same-sex marriage points at something larger within Japanese society
What’s Happening in Tokyo This July?
Our roundup of the top events and communities to join in the capital
What’s Happening in Tokyo This June?
Our roundup of top events to join in the capital
Executive Fight Night X
Tokyo’s executives duel for charity
Based in Japan: Duc Doba
Revitalizing the Japanese tech industry
Based in Japan: John Daschbach on finding a filmmaking niche
“Every creative person’s path is unique…”
Travel
ANA InterContinental Tokyo
Swim in the garden pool with a view of the Tokyo skyline
Bellustar Tokyo
Shinjuku’s newest hotels boast style, culture and comfort
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Tsukishima-Tsukuda
Heartlands: Coastal strolls, wooden houses and monjayaki
Ninomiya Rose & Japanese Garden
A rare peak into a site of historic beauty in Niigata
The Trees of Tokyo: A Tour Through the City’s Living Legends
Explore Tokyo through its roots
Take a Slow Train to Izu
The peninsula of sun, sea, and spa
Dining
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo
A Slice of Manhattan in the Heart of Tokyo
CLUB THE PEPPER
Shibuya’s Futuristic Space Cafe
Yoshinoya
The history of the gyudon titan
Patisserie & Cafe Delimo Azabudai Hills
The East India company and Japan’s artisanal harmony
Cafe Lumiere: Tokyo’s Christmas kakigori
A chilly dessert for a frosty morning
EXTASIA at R3 Club Lounge
The latest concept from the team at R3 Club Lounge
Books
“Japan From Anime to Zen”
When and where did the tradition of hanami originate from?
Mieko Kawakami’s ‘Heaven’
One of the most anticipated Japanese novels of 2021
Fresh Ink: ‘May Morning Flowers’ and ‘A Crooked Posture’
The English-langauge debut of two of Kanoko Okamoto’s never-before translated works
“Tokyo Junkie” by Robert Whiting
The 60-year evolution of Tokyo: From gritty student activism to a glowing metropolis
‘My Pointless Struggle’ by Yohei Kitazato
The secret to success in Japan’s cut-throat business world? Being as selfish as possible
The Aftershocks of Trauma
A collection of short stories about Japan’s largest earthquake disasters
Movies
