Jessie Carbutt
Originally from the UK, Jess now lives, works and writes in Japan. Compulsively curious, often found in an art gallery or lecture.
Funeral Support Services in Japan
Bilingual compassion, care and peace of mind
Book Review: Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata
A chillingly plausible future
Book Review: The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi
Your table awaits at the Chibineko Kitchen...
Book Review: The Place of Shells by Mai Ishizawa (translated by Polly Barton)
A quietly devastating and masterfully surreal debut
Toranomon Hills Glass Rock
The Final Chapter in a Landmark Redevelopment
TWO ROOMS Reopens April 2nd, 2025
A bold new era of entertainment dining in Tokyo begins
9 Best Craft Beer Bars in Tokyo for Curious Drinkers
Where to find serious brews, experimental taps, and relaxed vibes across the city
The Best Japanese Citrus Fruits: Flavor, Uses & Seasonal Picks
You Know Yuzu—But What About Jabara, Kabosu, or Hassaku?
Metropolis and DME WORLD Present: New Lex Tokyo
Lex Legends – The Ultimate Throwback Experience – Join us for a Night of R&B, Funk, and 90s Vibes
Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo
Buddies in Collaboration with Metropolis