Learning the art of stealth
Our best new recommendations from Tokyo’s literary scene
Japan’s new disaster agency urges households to stock up. Here’s what that means
Live the holidays to the fullest with Metropolis’ recommendations
Comforting tales of self-discovery, second chances, and quiet joy
Where to spend New Year’s Eve in Tokyo
A creature of fallout and postwar memory
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Learning the art of stealth
Our best new recommendations from Tokyo’s literary scene
Comforting tales of self-discovery, second chances, and quiet joy
A creature of fallout and postwar memory
Japan’s new disaster agency urges households to stock up. Here’s what that means
Live the holidays to the fullest with Metropolis’ recommendations
Where to spend New Year’s Eve in Tokyo
A guide to Japan’s forests, from Hokkaido’s taiga to Okinawa’s jungle, with ancient beech, sacred cedar and rare wildlife
Japan’s new disaster agency urges households to stock up. Here’s what that means
A Tokyo veterinarian is turning the real-life stories of Japan’s rescue dogs into illustrated affirmation cards
From September through December, anime events take over spots across Tokyo
A government-run service that helps international residents with everything from bank accounts to daycare
The case that broke the Japanese legal system
See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy
A guide to Japan’s forests, from Hokkaido’s taiga to Okinawa’s jungle, with ancient beech, sacred cedar and rare wildlife
From drift ice walks to offshore bear watching, these six national parks offer some of Japan’s most memorable outdoor experiences
These six volcanoes show a stranger side of Japan’s geology
Where to see the city from above, from free government towers to open-air rooftops
Inside the island landscape that inspired Princess Mononoke
Japan’s remote southern islands have quietly produced some of the world’s rarest wildlife
Nov 21 – Nov 29, 2026
Where to book a festive meal this season—from skyline hotels to cozy brasseries
From food festivals to pop up cafes
Metropolis’ hunt for the fall favorite drink
A Story of Light Turns Children’s Art Into Food, Cocktails and Light Displays
A warm, reggae-filled patio serving blackened jerk chicken and buttery cornbread worth seeking out
Our best new recommendations from Tokyo’s literary scene
Comforting tales of self-discovery, second chances, and quiet joy
The best picks to add to your reading list
From untouchable classics to the severely underrated
Metropolis’ Editorial Team reviews the best new cookbooks for gourmands and oenophiles
a clever and unsettling puzzle disguised as a novel
A creature of fallout and postwar memory
The Japanese remake of a Chinese hit series premieres July 22, and it’s already trending
Fifteen minutes to shape a nation
