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.
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
Hilton’s Ultimate Island-Hopping Guide to Okinawa
Seven unique stays. One unforgettable island chain. Explore Okinawa’s rich culture, stunning nature and coastal charm with Hilton as your guide.
Eight Japan-Based Influencers to Have on Your Radar
From food creators and fashion figures to cultural voices shaping life in Japan today
Space-Saving Furniture in Japan: Optimizing Your Living Space
Eight products to make the most of your small Tokyo apartment
Inside the Restaurants at Grand Hyatt Tokyo
From superfood-fed wagyu to spring cocktails, here’s what happened when we dined our way through Grand Hyatt Tokyo
Yoshoku: The Tokyo Food Tradition You’ve Never Heard Of—But Need to Try
It's not Japanese food. It's not Western food. It's something Tokyo made entirely its own.
Cape Ashizuri Travel Guide: Temples, Typhoons and Ocean Views at Shikoku’s Southern Tip
Simon Rowe braves the storms and heads down to Shikoku’s “Typhoon Ginza,” Cape Ashizuri.
English-Speaking Pet Hotels in Tokyo
A comprehensive guide to pet hotels and pet-sitting services
Metropolis Spring Issue 2026 Out Now
See what's inside and where to pick up a copy
Swimming Pools in Tokyo and Yokohama
Escape the summer heat
Tips for Celebrating Hanami in 2026
Enjoy Japan’s favorite spring ritual safely
English-Speaking Eye Clinics In Tokyo
Practical options for checkups, treatment and follow-up care
The Sourdough Enthusiast’s Guide to Tokyo
Hunting for the crunchiest, nuttiest loaf in the capital
Alternatives to the Cherry Blossom Hanami
Make the most out of your springtime by ditching sakura
Celebrating Hanami with Seasonal Brunch
The Towers restaurant serves up a different approach to seasonality
Vegan Bento Hanami Essentials
Vegan bento options for a hanami picnic
A Guide to the Best Independent Cinemas in Tokyo
Find your new favorite local cinema haunt