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.
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