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Tokyo’s International Conference on Open Access to Culture Returns With “Moving Together: A Culture of Mutuality”

Tokyo’s International Conference on Open Access to Culture Returns With “Moving Together: A Culture of Mutuality”

Oct 28, 2026 at 10:00am ~ Nov 01, 2026 at 7:00pm

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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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“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

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

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Living

Exploring Japan’s Unusual Volcanoes

Exploring Japan’s Unusual Volcanoes

These six volcanoes show a stranger side of Japan’s geology
The 2011 Tohoku Earthquake: Memories of What Was Lost

The 2011 Tohoku Earthquake: Memories of What Was Lost

A childhood memory traces what the 2011 earthquake and tsunami took
Where to Buy Pokémon Cards in Tokyo

Where to Buy Pokémon Cards in Tokyo

The best shops in the city, with map links to find them

The Akiya Dream: Life Beyond the Front Door

The Akiya Dream: Life Beyond the Front Door

Can foreign akiya (vacant home) owners become neighbors, not just visitors?
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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

Exploring Japan’s Unusual Volcanoes

Exploring Japan’s Unusual Volcanoes

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

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

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

A month-by-month look at temperatures, rainfall, daily outfits, and the events worth planning around
Fashionably Fukuoka

Fashionably Fukuoka

A shopaholic’s guide to the city
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Dining

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
Bali Campur Cafe

Bali Campur Cafe

A Warm Corner of Indonesia in Tokyo
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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

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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