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Shop, Stroll and Snack at Aichi’s First Full-Scale Outlet Mall - Metropolis Japan

Shop, Stroll and Snack at Aichi’s First Full-Scale Outlet Mall

Discover 180 outlet stores, food stalls, and green space at Mitsui Outlet Park Okazaki

Violet AfterMOON Tea in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Violet AfterMOON Tea in Tokyo

Celebrate early summer with Violet AfterMOON Tea at The Moon in Roppongi Hills

Michelin-Starred Imperial Treasure Arrives in Ginza, Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Michelin-Starred Imperial Treasure Arrives in Ginza, Tokyo

A refined dining experience that blends Michelin-starred Chinese cuisine with Japanese ingredients and aesthetics

Best Room Fans in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Best Room Fans in Japan

Top Picks for Every Need, From Small Spaces to Quiet Options

Luxury Glamping at THEATER 1 Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Luxury Glamping at THEATER 1 Tokyo

Escape the city with open-air hot tubs, a fire pit, and a private theater just 90 minutes from Shinjuku

The International Hokusai Club Brings Edo-Era Art to a Global Stage - Metropolis Japan

The International Hokusai Club Brings Edo-Era Art to a Global Stage

How a new cultural initiative is spotlighting Hokusai’s legacy and launching global exhibitions to share his impact

Ishigaki Island Travel Guide: Beaches, Food and Hidden Gems in Okinawa - Metropolis Japan

Ishigaki Island Travel Guide: Beaches, Food and Hidden Gems in Okinawa

From purple sweet potatoes to wild horse sightings, here's how to make the most of Okinawa’s tropical escape

A Beginner’s Guide to Cycling in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

A Beginner’s Guide to Cycling in Tokyo

From buying and registering a bike to key rules of the road

Chiran, Kagoshima Travel Guide - Metropolis Japan

Chiran, Kagoshima Travel Guide

Home to Kyoto-style gardens and the Peace Museum for kamikaze, Chiran offers a healthy dose of history and culture. Stephen Mansfield takes a walk.

BEATCITY JAPAN 2025: Japan’s Premier Beatboxing Event Evolves with a World-First Karaoke Room - Metropolis Japan

BEATCITY JAPAN 2025: Japan’s Premier Beatboxing Event Evolves with a World-First Karaoke Room

Get ready for an electrifying year of battles, performances—and now, the world’s first beatbox karaoke room!

Mediterranean Comfort with an Aussie Twist: bills Launches New Spring/Summer 2025 Menu in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Mediterranean Comfort with an Aussie Twist: bills Launches New Spring/Summer 2025 Menu in Japan

Fresh produce, bright flavors, and wine-ready plates define the newest seasonal lineup at bills Japan

Onomichi Travel Guide: Discover This Historic Port City - Metropolis Japan

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 temples, and a surprising number of cats and cat lovers. Stephen Mansfield goes exploring.