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Hachioji Kyoso Festa 2026

Hachioji Kyoso Festa 2026

Nov 07, 2026 at 12:00pm ~ Nov 08, 2026 at 4:00pm

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Autumn 2026

Read our latest print magazine online and browse all the locations across Tokyo and the Kanto Region where you can pick up a copy for yourself.

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Culture

Godzilla: The Kaiju That Remembers

Godzilla: The Kaiju That Remembers

A creature of fallout and postwar memory
Back in Tokyo: Epica on Metal and Titans

Back in Tokyo: Epica on Metal and Titans

Find out how one of the world’s top symphonic metal bands ended up releasing a record of Attack on Titan cover songs
“Ruby-chan! Hai! Nani ga suki?” Trend Explained: What It Means and Where It’s From

“Ruby-chan! Hai! Nani ga suki?” Trend Explained: What It Means and Where It’s From

The sugary Japanese idol song that’s got everyone asking, “Ruby-chan, what do you like?”
The Best Anime Songs of All Time

The Best Anime Songs of All Time

Certified bangers, no skips

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Living

Wild Roots: A Tour of Japan’s Forests

Wild Roots: A Tour of Japan’s Forests

A guide to Japan’s forests, from Hokkaido’s taiga to Okinawa’s jungle, with ancient beech, sacred cedar and rare wildlife
6 National Parks in Japan Worth Building a Trip Around

6 National Parks in Japan Worth Building a Trip Around

From drift ice walks to offshore bear watching, these six national parks offer some of Japan’s most memorable outdoor experiences
Tokyo Weather in November: What to Do, Wear & What’s Happening

Tokyo Weather in November: What to Do, Wear & What’s Happening

Temperatures, layering tips and the autumn events filling the calendar this month
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Menopause Relief in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Menopause Relief in Japan

Over-the-counter remedies for menopause symptoms at Japanese drugstores—and when to see a gynecologist
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Community

Meet the Rescue Dogs Teaching Tokyo a Lesson in Self-Love

Meet the Rescue Dogs Teaching Tokyo a Lesson in Self-Love

A Tokyo veterinarian is turning the real-life stories of Japan’s rescue dogs into illustrated affirmation cards
Upcoming Anime Events in Tokyo

Upcoming Anime Events in Tokyo

From September through December, anime events take over spots across Tokyo
Free Support for Foreign Residents in Tokyo: Meet the Help Desk Solving Your Biggest Headaches

Free Support for Foreign Residents in Tokyo: Meet the Help Desk Solving Your Biggest Headaches

A government-run service that helps international residents with everything from bank accounts to daycare
Why Won’t Japan Allow This Trans Woman’s Marriage? 

Why Won’t Japan Allow This Trans Woman’s Marriage? 

The case that broke the Japanese legal system
Metropolis Autumn Issue 2026

Metropolis Autumn Issue 2026

See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy

Japan Residence Permit Fees Rise From October 1, 2026: Permanent Residency Jumps to ¥200,000

Japan Residence Permit Fees Rise From October 1, 2026: Permanent Residency Jumps to ¥200,000

More about the process, eligibility rules, and paperwork
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Travel

Wild Roots: A Tour of Japan’s Forests

Wild Roots: A Tour of Japan’s Forests

A guide to Japan’s forests, from Hokkaido’s taiga to Okinawa’s jungle, with ancient beech, sacred cedar and rare wildlife
6 National Parks in Japan Worth Building a Trip Around

6 National Parks in Japan Worth Building a Trip Around

From drift ice walks to offshore bear watching, these six national parks offer some of Japan’s most memorable outdoor experiences
Exploring Japan’s Unusual Volcanoes

Exploring Japan’s Unusual Volcanoes

These six volcanoes show a stranger side of Japan’s geology
Tokyo’s Best Observation Decks

Tokyo’s Best Observation Decks

Where to see the city from above, from free government towers to open-air rooftops
The Forest That Grew From Stone

The Forest That Grew From Stone

Inside the island landscape that inspired Princess Mononoke
Endemic Species That Only Exist on Specific Japanese Islands

Endemic Species That Only Exist on Specific Japanese Islands

Japan’s remote southern islands have quietly produced some of the world’s rarest wildlife
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Dining

Thanksgiving in Tokyo 2026 at Bistro Vino

Thanksgiving in Tokyo 2026 at Bistro Vino

Nov 21 – Nov 29, 2026
Festive Christmas and Holiday Dinners in Tokyo 2026

Festive Christmas and Holiday Dinners in Tokyo 2026

Where to book a festive meal this season—from skyline hotels to cozy brasseries
Autumn Food and Culture Festivals in Tokyo

Autumn Food and Culture Festivals in Tokyo

From food festivals to pop up cafes

Where to Find Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Tokyo

Where to Find Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Tokyo

Metropolis’ hunt for the fall favorite drink

The Prince Park Tower Tokyo Christmas 2026

The Prince Park Tower Tokyo Christmas 2026

A Story of Light Turns Children’s Art Into Food, Cocktails and Light Displays
Sunny Cafe

Sunny Cafe

A warm, reggae-filled patio serving blackened jerk chicken and buttery cornbread worth seeking out
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Literature

Your Japanese Autumn Reading List 2026

Your Japanese Autumn Reading List 2026

Our best new recommendations from Tokyo’s literary scene
Five Translated Japanese Books to Read in Autumn 2026

Five Translated Japanese Books to Read in Autumn 2026

The best picks to add to your reading list

All Time Best Japanese Fiction Books

All Time Best Japanese Fiction Books

From untouchable classics to the severely underrated

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
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Japanese Movies

Godzilla: The Kaiju That Remembers

Godzilla: The Kaiju That Remembers

A creature of fallout and postwar memory
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
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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