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The Odyssey Premieres in Japan September 2026

The Odyssey Premieres in Japan September 2026

Sep 11, 2026 at 10:00am ~ Dec 01, 2026 at 11:00pm

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Culture

All Time Best Japanese Fiction Books

All Time Best Japanese Fiction Books

From untouchable classics to the severely underrated

Behind the Myth: The Politics of Japan’s Island Creation Story

Behind the Myth: The Politics of Japan’s Island Creation Story

The eighth-century tale of the islands’ divine birth reveals five pragmatic political motives
Tsukimi: Japan’s “Forgotten” Moon Celebration

Tsukimi: Japan’s “Forgotten” Moon Celebration

From agricultural ritual to Heian court culture to a McDonald’s burger
When Is Tokyo Fashion Week?

When Is Tokyo Fashion Week?

What to expect from Japan’s biggest fashion event
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Living

Top 11 Tokyo Autumn Foliage Spots 2026

Top 11 Tokyo Autumn Foliage Spots 2026

Quiet and lesser-known spots in and around Tokyo
A Guide to Solo Hiking in Japan

A Guide to Solo Hiking in Japan

Three hiking regions to join Japan’s hiking community
The Fukushima Diamond Route

The Fukushima Diamond Route

A cut above the rest
Silver Week 2026 in Japan: Dates, Crowds, and What to Do in Tokyo

Silver Week 2026 in Japan: Dates, Crowds, and What to Do in Tokyo

Japan’s first full five-day Silver Week, with crowd forecasts and the best ways to spend it in Tokyo
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Community

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
Paid Clinical Trials in Tokyo for International Residents and Visitors

Paid Clinical Trials in Tokyo for International Residents and Visitors

Inside Tokyo’s paid clinical research program for foreigners—compensation, eligibility and what the experience is actually like
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
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Travel

Japan’s Autumn Foliage Guide 2026

Japan’s Autumn Foliage Guide 2026

Japan autumn leaves schedule 2026, plus where to go, what to wear and how to plan a trip.
A Guide to Solo Hiking in Japan

A Guide to Solo Hiking in Japan

Three hiking regions to join Japan’s hiking community
Kyoto’s Hidden Palaces

Kyoto’s Hidden Palaces

Escape the tourist mobs at former imperial villas
The Fukushima Diamond Route

The Fukushima Diamond Route

A cut above the rest
Hiking Mount Fuji

Hiking Mount Fuji

It’s not all about getting to the top
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

TaiKouRou Tokyo: The Jumbo Gyoza Legend That’s Taking Over Your Feed

TaiKouRou Tokyo: The Jumbo Gyoza Legend That’s Taking Over Your Feed

This 75-year-old restaurant near Tokyo Station serves a dumpling three times the size of a standard gyoza
The World’s First: Japan’s Viral Cold-Water Instant Noodles

The World’s First: Japan’s Viral Cold-Water Instant Noodles

Inside the Hiyashi cup noodle craze
Heavenly Island Lifestyle Daikanyama

Heavenly Island Lifestyle Daikanyama

Heavenly Island Lifestyle brings wagyu loco moco and mai tais to Daikanyama, with surfboards, steel guitar, and a rooftop terrace for lingering.
Dachibin

Dachibin

Dachibin serves goya champuru, beni-imo tempura, and Orion draft beer in Koenji.
Den Kushi Flori

Den Kushi Flori

Den Kushi Flori pairs Zaiyu Hasegawa’s playful precision with Hiroyasu Kawate’s French technique.
Japan’s Top 6 Premium Wagyu Beef

Japan’s Top 6 Premium Wagyu Beef

A guide to wagyu, Japan’s premium beef, from the rarest cuts to everyday luxury
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Literature

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
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
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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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