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.
Best Summer Beer Gardens in Tokyo 2026
Cold pours, sunset views and rooftop grills
Is There Hantavirus in Japan?
A guide to history, risk, and the 2026 cruise ship outbreak
Executive Fight Night 2026
Tokyo’s executives duel for charity
Why So Many Japanese Married Couples Sleep in Separate Beds
Exploring sleep culture, relationship dynamics and how space shapes intimacy in Japan
What’s It Like To Have A Japanese Spitz?
Japan’s native comedian
English-Speaking Dog Groomers in Tokyo
A guide to English-speaking dog grooming services in Tokyo
The Most Handsome Anime Crushes of 2026
The hottest heartthrobs this year
Guide to International Schools in Japan
How to choose the right school for your child
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
Your Japanese Summer Reading List 2026
Our best new recommendations from Tokyo’s literary scene
Japanese Luxury Fruits and Where to Find Them in Tokyo
Where to buy fancy fruit and why it costs so much
Japan’s Captive Capital: Trillions Locked Up In “Dementia Money”
The growing crisis of inaccessible wealth for Japan’s economy and families
8 Art Events in Tokyo To Visit This Spring
Fill your calendar with these must-see art exhibitions
Date Night Ideas in Tokyo
Best spots for a creative Tokyo date
Anime and Manga to Keep an Eye on in 2026
From returning blockbusters to new adaptations shaping the anime landscape this year
Anime and the Adverse Effects of Growth
Milking the proverbial cash cow dry
Easter in Tokyo: Japan’s Cutest Treats This Year
Celebrate Easter with treats that are equally beautiful and delicious
English-Speaking Mental Health Services in Tokyo
A comprehensive guide to get the right help for you in Japan
So I Married a Japanese Man…and These Are the Questions I Get
Intercultural relationships come with plenty of rude assumptions.
Shibuya to Introduce ¥2,000 Littering Fines and Mandatory Trash Bins for Restaurants
Shibuya City will introduce on-the-spot littering fines
How to Live in Japan
Visas, jobs and the real way people make it work
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ryogoku
Our favorite things to do and places to eat in Tokyo's official sumo town