Metropolis
Metropolis is Japan's No. 1 English magazine, covering the nation's culture, fashion, entertainment and lifestyle for both local residents and aficionados abroad.
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
Metropolis Autumn Issue 2026
See what's inside and where to pick up a copy
Neo Speed Park: Go-Kart Paradise in Chiba
Japan’s premier karting experience
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
Onomichi Travel Guide: Discover This Historic Port City
Once a pirate haunt, the port town of Onomichi in the Inland Sea still houses an intriguing array of attractions
Silver Week 2026 in Japan: Dates, Crowds, and What to Do in Tokyo
Japan's first full five-day Silver Week, with crowd forecasts and the best ways to spend it in Tokyo
Halloween Afternoon Tea in Tokyo 2026
Celebrate Halloween with Tokyo's sweetest treats
TaiKouRou Tokyo: The Jumbo Gyoza Legend That’s Taking Over Your Feed
This 75-year-old restaurant near Tokyo Station serves a dumpling three times the size of a standard gyoza
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The World’s First: Japan’s Viral Cold-Water Instant Noodles
Inside the Hiyashi cup noodle craze
Guide to HIV Testing, Prevention and Free Clinics in Tokyo and Yokohama
What to know about the virus, warning signs, prevention, PrEP and PEP, and where to get tested for free in Japan—a complete guide for international residents and visitors
When Is Tokyo Fashion Week?
What to expect from Japan’s biggest fashion event
Endemic Species That Only Exist on Specific Japanese Islands
From the ancient Amami rabbit to the flightless Okinawa rail, Japan's remote southern islands have quietly produced some of the world's rarest wildlife
Japan Residence Permit Fees Rise From October 1, 2026: Permanent Residency Jumps to ¥200,000
More about the process, eligibility rules, and paperwork
Paid Clinical Trials in Tokyo for International Residents and Visitors
Inside Tokyo's paid clinical research program for foreigners—compensation, eligibility and what the experience is actually like
Tokyo Bear Hunting Ban Could End for the First Time in Nearly 20 Years
As bear sightings hit a national record, the capital is reconsidering a policy it hasn't touched since 2008
Things to Do in Tokyo in August 2026
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this August
What Is Reibobyo? Japan’s Air-Conditioning Sickness, Explained
That fatigue from stepping out of Tokyo's summer heat into a blast of office AC has a name, it's not just in your head
A Guide to Trying Traditional Japanese Crafts in Japan
From kintsugi to knife sharpening, here's where to learn the traditional crafts still shaping Japan today
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
Tokyo Streetwear Roundup: The Drops Everyone’s Watching This July 2026
From A$AP Rocky's Puma Suede '94 to Jordan x Tokyo Giants baseball crossover, here's what's moving in Tokyo right now
Creative Museum Tokyo: The Creative Origins of Mamoru Hosoda
Original artwork, storyboards, and immersive displays showcase the work of Mamoru Hosoda.