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 Rice Cookers in Japan (2026)
Top picks for every budget
Top 7 Aquariums to Celebrate Sea Day in Japan
Celebrate Sea Day without going to the ocean
Peter: The Bar
With herbs and flowers sourced from across the country, Peter: The Bar turns its cocktail menu into a sensory tour of Japan
International Summer Schools in Japan for 2026
Key dates and fun options for your little ones
The Best Japanese Cookbooks
Metropolis' Editorial Team reviews the best new cookbooks for gourmands and oenophiles
Protected: AI Marketing for International Companies in Tokyo: CWorks Intelligence
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Why Did America Choose to Bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Peter at The Peninsula Tokyo: French Technique, Japanese Soul
A seven-course tasting menu on the 24th floor pairs French technique with ingredients pulled from Hokkaido to Kyushu
Metropolis Summer Issue 2026
See what's inside and where to pick up a copy
Emergency Evacuation Backpack List
Be prepared if disaster strikes
How to Prepare for a Typhoon in Tokyo
How to stay safe when the big storms hit
Bug Catching in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide to the Culture, Gear and Best Spots
A beginner’s guide to bug catching culture in Japan
English-Speaking Vet in Tokyo: PetLife
Why expats choose PetLife for pet care
Spend a Day at BOTANICAL POOL CLUB, Japan’s Bali-Esque Pool Resort
BOTANICAL POOL CLUB's summer day pass includes pools, saunas and a poolside BBQ, just in time for summer
A Guide to Purple Shampoo and Toner in Japan
How to keep blonde hair cool-toned in Japan
Uber Just Added “Professional Drifting” to Its App in Tokyo
Tokyo Drift IRL
What It’s Really Like to Work as a Hostess in Tokyo’s Kabukicho
Life behind the neon
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