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Tokyo Indie Film Night at Tokyo Art Tank Vol. 16

Tokyo Indie Film Night at Tokyo Art Tank Vol. 16

Aug 05, 2026 at 6:00pm ~ Aug 05, 2026 at 10:00pm

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How to Wear and Style a Summer Yukata 

How to Wear and Style a Summer Yukata 

Your guide to styling Japan’s most iconic seasonal garment
Based in Japan: Kimono Stylist Kara Harris

Based in Japan: Kimono Stylist Kara Harris

Harris’ journey to both preserve and push the boundaries of an age-old tradition
Night Photography: Capturing Tokyo’s Nocturnal Beauty

Night Photography: Capturing Tokyo’s Nocturnal Beauty

Featuring Matthieu Bühler aka @mattdreamsneon
A Guide to Trying Traditional Japanese Crafts in Japan

A Guide to Trying Traditional Japanese Crafts in Japan

From kintsugi to knife sharpening, here’s where to learn the traditional crafts still shaping Japan today
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Living

How to Wear and Style a Summer Yukata 

How to Wear and Style a Summer Yukata 

Your guide to styling Japan’s most iconic seasonal garment
Based in Japan: Kimono Stylist Kara Harris

Based in Japan: Kimono Stylist Kara Harris

Harris’ journey to both preserve and push the boundaries of an age-old tradition
Tsushima, the Real Japanese Island Behind Ghost of Tsushima

Tsushima, the Real Japanese Island Behind Ghost of Tsushima

An island where the winds of history still whisper through the mountains, the seas and the swords.
Japan Tourist Rules & Fines 2026: What To Know

Japan Tourist Rules & Fines 2026: What To Know

Japan’s tourism crackdown comes with real fines. Here’s what to know before visiting
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Community

International Summer Schools in Japan for 2026

International Summer Schools in Japan for 2026

Key dates and fun options for your little ones

Metropolis Summer Issue 2026

Metropolis Summer Issue 2026

See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy
Japan vs. Brazil World Cup 2026: Samurai Blue Through to Round of 32 After Sweden Thriller

Japan vs. Brazil World Cup 2026: Samurai Blue Through to Round of 32 After Sweden Thriller

Daizen Maeda’s second-half goal and a string of crucial saves from Zion Suzuki sent Japan through to the knockouts, where a date with Brazil awaits
Japan World Cup 2026 Guide: Schedule, Players & Where to Watch in Tokyo

Japan World Cup 2026 Guide: Schedule, Players & Where to Watch in Tokyo

The Samurai Blue are back for their eighth consecutive World Cup—here’s how to follow every match from Tokyo
What Japan’s 4-0 Win Over Tunisia Means for Its World Cup Knockout Path

What Japan’s 4-0 Win Over Tunisia Means for Its World Cup Knockout Path

Ayase Ueda scored twice as Japan dismantled Tunisia in the World Cup’s 1,000th match, leaving the Samurai Blue on the brink of the knockout stage
Yellow Roses and Wagyu: Inside Japan’s Father’s Day

Yellow Roses and Wagyu: Inside Japan’s Father’s Day

Celebrating Chichi no Hi in Japan
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Travel

Tsushima, the Real Japanese Island Behind Ghost of Tsushima

Tsushima, the Real Japanese Island Behind Ghost of Tsushima

An island where the winds of history still whisper through the mountains, the seas and the swords.
Japan Tourist Rules & Fines 2026: What To Know

Japan Tourist Rules & Fines 2026: What To Know

Japan’s tourism crackdown comes with real fines. Here’s what to know before visiting
Japan’s Weirdest Islands

Japan’s Weirdest Islands

Head out beyond Japan’s big four
to explore the strange, the scary and the sublime.
Sleep Now, Summit Later: The New Overnight Bus From Tokyo to Mt. Fuji

Sleep Now, Summit Later: The New Overnight Bus From Tokyo to Mt. Fuji

How to hack the hike and beat the daily hiker limit
Izu Islands: Tokyo’s Secret Volcanic Archipelago

Izu Islands: Tokyo’s Secret Volcanic Archipelago

The far side of Tokyo: nine inhabited volcanic islands stretch south into the Pacific, and all of them are part of the world’s largest city.
Kanazawa Travel Guide: A Taste of Old Japan

Kanazawa Travel Guide: A Taste of Old Japan

Kyoto’s charms without the hordes of tourists
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Dining

The Ultimate Japanese BBQ Guide: Grilling Tips, Recipes and Must-Try Foods

The Ultimate Japanese BBQ Guide: Grilling Tips, Recipes and Must-Try Foods

Crispy on the outside
A Fijian Restaurant in Okinawa

A Fijian Restaurant in Okinawa

Airando Fiji Restaurant & Cafe (Kouri Island, Okinawa)
Knowing Your Sake and Shochu

Knowing Your Sake and Shochu

Become an expert at the Japan Sake and Shochu Information Center
Escape Tokyo with Trader Vic’s Summer Island Lunch

Escape Tokyo with Trader Vic’s Summer Island Lunch

Inside Hotel New Otani, Trader Vic’s brings together globally inspired flavors
Why Are Ramen and Top Tokyo Restaurants Losing Their Michelin Stars?

Why Are Ramen and Top Tokyo Restaurants Losing Their Michelin Stars?

The fallen stars of the Tokyo Michelin Guide
Peter: The Bar

Peter: The Bar

With herbs and flowers sourced from across the country, Peter: The Bar turns its cocktail menu into a sensory tour of Japan
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Literature

The Best Japanese Cookbooks

The Best Japanese Cookbooks

Metropolis’ Editorial Team reviews the best new cookbooks for gourmands and oenophiles
Book Review: Strange Pictures by Uketsu

Book Review: Strange Pictures by Uketsu

a clever and unsettling puzzle disguised as a novel
Book Review: Tokyo These Days by Taiyo Matsumoto

Book Review: Tokyo These Days by Taiyo Matsumoto

a quiet meditation on creativity, relevance and persistence
What’s Up With Bad Sex in Murakami?

What’s Up With Bad Sex in Murakami?

Pleasure and prose in ‘Killing Commendatore’ and other novels
Book Review: Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa

Book Review: Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa

a sharp and uncompromising voice in modern Japanese fiction
Book Review: The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami

Book Review: The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami

A quiet return to memory, longing and surreal boundaries
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Japanese Movies

Tokyo Middle 30: The J-Drama That Feels Like Your Own Tokyo Story

Tokyo Middle 30: The J-Drama That Feels Like Your Own Tokyo Story

The Japanese remake of a Chinese hit series premieres July 22, and it’s already trending
The Asadora Effect

The Asadora Effect

Fifteen minutes to shape a nation
7 Japanese Romance Movies That’ll Break Your Heart (in a Good Way)

7 Japanese Romance Movies That’ll Break Your Heart (in a Good Way)

So you can sob while practicing your Japanese listening skills
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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