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Arden Kreuzer

San Diego-born, Tokyo-based Arden is a writer and editor with a master’s in International Relations from Waseda University. With a background in sociology, East Asian history and journalism, she brings a thoughtful, cross-cultural lens to her work. As a senior editor at Metropolis Magazine, Arden works across print, digital and social media platforms, covering everything from cultural deep-dives to international affairs. Rain or shine, she can often be found on a terrace in one of Tokyo’s shitamachi neighborhoods, observing the everyday details that make the city so compelling.
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Japanese Sunscreen - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Japanese Sunscreen

 From sunscreen to aftercare, here are the best products for summer in Japan 

Does It Feel Weird To Be Naked in an Onsen? - Metropolis Japan

Does It Feel Weird To Be Naked in an Onsen?

What the Japanese bathhouse can teach us about body image

The Metropolis Agony Aunts - Metropolis Japan

The Metropolis Agony Aunts

Being Foreign in Tokyo: Our totally unqualified opinions to guide you through it.

Traditional Japanese Performing Arts - Metropolis Japan

Traditional Japanese Performing Arts

A guide to the major styles of Japanese Performing Arts

Where to Swim, Surf and Splash Near Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Where to Swim, Surf and Splash Near Tokyo

Editor's pick of the best summer escapes around Tokyo

Are Trains in Tokyo Safe for Women? A List of Women-Only Cars in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Are Trains in Tokyo Safe for Women? A List of Women-Only Cars in Tokyo

How to ride public transport safely and report an incident

10 Japanese Horror Movies That’ll Make You Switch the “Big Light” On - Metropolis Japan

10 Japanese Horror Movies That’ll Make You Switch the “Big Light” On

Eerie films to haunt your nights this spooky season

Japan Now Allows Joint Custody After Divorce—Here’s What Actually Changed - Metropolis Japan

Japan Now Allows Joint Custody After Divorce—Here’s What Actually Changed

A landmark revision to Japan's Civil Code took effect April 1, 2026, ending a sole-custody system that had been in place for over a century

Tokyo Sumo Tournament 2026: The Complete Guide - Metropolis Japan

Tokyo Sumo Tournament 2026: The Complete Guide

Sumo returns to Tokyo from May 10–26, 2026, with newly promoted yokozuna Hoshoryu headlining the tournament

Sumo Tournament Tickets Go on Sale April 4—Here’s How to Get Them - Metropolis Japan

Sumo Tournament Tickets Go on Sale April 4—Here’s How to Get Them

Tickets for Tokyo's May Grand Sumo Tournament go on sale April 4, 2026, and they will sell out fast

Japanese Color Theory: How Japan Sees Color Differently - Metropolis Japan

Japanese Color Theory: How Japan Sees Color Differently

What a thousand years of Japanese color tradition can teach us about the way we see

Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo: 6 Editor’s Picks for 2026 - Metropolis Japan

Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo: 6 Editor’s Picks for 2026

We've curated 6 standout selections that truly capture the essence of Tokyo's omakase scene