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G-Shock’s First-Ever Pokémon Watch Hits Japan Shelves July 17

G-Shock’s First-Ever Pokémon Watch Hits Japan Shelves July 17

The limited-edition GA-110PKM-7A goes on sale in Japan July 17, priced at ¥33,000 and built around the franchise’s original 1996 color scheme
Creative Museum Tokyo: The Creative Origins of Mamoru Hosoda

Creative Museum Tokyo: The Creative Origins of Mamoru Hosoda

Original artwork, storyboards, and immersive displays showcase the work of Mamoru Hosoda.
“This Lifestyle Isn’t Healthy”: The Salaryman Who Quit His Job to Become a Street Musician in Japan

“This Lifestyle Isn’t Healthy”: The Salaryman Who Quit His Job to Become a Street Musician in Japan

The handpan artist who bet on himself
International Artists Coming to Japan in 2026

International Artists Coming to Japan in 2026

Major global acts to add to your calendar in Japan

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Living

Why It Always Comes Back to Being an Island

Why It Always Comes Back to Being an Island

From gara-kei to J-pop: unpacking Japan’s “Galápagos syndrome,” exceptionalism, and the truth behind the isolated-nation cliché.
Giving Birth in Tokyo: A Suburban Family’s Emergency Ride to the City

Giving Birth in Tokyo: A Suburban Family’s Emergency Ride to the City

A thank you letter to the city’s commuters
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Medicine for Constipation in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Medicine for Constipation in Japan

The best options in Japan for gentle, effective relief
Best Cat Food in Japan (2026)

Best Cat Food in Japan (2026)

Best cat food in Japan, brand by brand
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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

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
Overgrown and Forgotten: Okinawa’s Battle With Nature

Overgrown and Forgotten: Okinawa’s Battle With Nature

Structure vs. the wild
A Journey With a Gun and No Money

A Journey With a Gun and No Money

Bunsho Hattori and Ryuichi Ishikawa on surviving the Japanese wilderness alone
Cycling Japan: Fukuoka to Tokyo by Bike in One Month

Cycling Japan: Fukuoka to Tokyo by Bike in One Month

One rider’s journey from Fukuoka to Tokyo in one month
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Dining

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
Peter at The Peninsula Tokyo: French Technique, Japanese Soul

Peter at The Peninsula Tokyo: French Technique, Japanese Soul

A seven-course tasting menu on the 24th floor pairs French technique with ingredients pulled from Hokkaido to Kyushu
A Short History of Japanese Cheesecake

A Short History of Japanese Cheesecake

From ancient Olympic superfood to fuwa-fuwa fandom
Best Brunch Spots You Can’t Miss in Tokyo

Best Brunch Spots You Can’t Miss in Tokyo

Trust us, Tokyo’s brunch game is stronger than you might think

Pizza Marumo

Pizza Marumo

Inside the Ebisu pizzeria, where a 24-hour ferment and a custom wood-fired oven turn kombu and bonito into one of the world’s best pizzas
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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

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
Japanese LGBTQ+ Films To Watch in 2026

Japanese LGBTQ+ Films To Watch in 2026

Love, heartbreak and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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