Archive
Four Seasonings
Giving seasonings a new meaning
Ramen Nation
The art of slurping Japanese noodles
Sidewalk Circus
The bustling walkways of Tokyo are no place for cyclists—or are they?
A Matter of Trust
Japan’s new State Secrets Protection law
Clean Cause
Recycling soap
The Best of Kyoto Awaits
Exploring Japan’s ancient city just got a whole lot easier
Scene Around Town
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2014
Apr 2, 2014
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2014 Spring is here [...]
Kanji Korner
Learn these secret characters
Ask Metropolis Anything vol. 3
What are nail art trends for the season?
Watanabe Beauty
A trio of experienced professionals offer three different salon treatments—all in one stylish Harajuku shop
April 4, 2014
Skyrocketing bike accidents in two prefectures, falling crime rates in another and more
Mar 31, 2014
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on March 2014 First day of [...]
Honto?
Language mistakes Japanese women find cute
Mar 28, 2014
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on March 2014 View from Nakameguro [...]
Forget-Me-Nots
Gentleman automaton offers flowers to the ladies in Kagurazaka
March 28, 2014
Stolen loot float to the surface and other oddities
Crazy Eights
What you need to know about the upcoming tax hike
March 20, 2014
Anne Frank books sent to Japan, drugs stopped at border and more
Purple Hearts
A former Navy SEAL brings his tale of survival full circle
Wear App
Network to get the most out of your wardrobe
Pillow Fight Club
The first rule is...
Andrew Woolner
Artistic director of the Yokohama Theatre Group
Ask Metropolis Anything vol.2
Your questions answered
Statshot
What Japanese office workers hate to hear from rookies
A Yen For Blogging
Tofugu founder offers practical advice for bloggers in Japan
When In Japan…
Following the Golden Rule would save expats a lot of heartache
Ask Metropolis Anything vol.1
First edition of our new advice column
Mar 14, 2014
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on March 2014 World Kidney Day [...]
Nuclear Friction
We ask people on the streets of Tokyo about atomic energy
Mar 13, 2014
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on March 2014 Stop in the [...]
March 14, 2014
Flower giving robots, accurate dosimeters and other advancements
March 12, 2014
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on March 2014 A Typical Saturday [...]
March 11, 2014
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on March 2014 A breeze at [...]