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.
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
The Best Japanese Mystery Novels to Read
Honkaku, thrillers and crime sagas — Japan’s got it all
Best Brazilian Restaurants in Tokyo
Enjoy all the Brazilian restaurants around Tokyo with our thoughtfully comprised list of suggestions
Peruvian Restaurants in Tokyo
The best locations to enjoy Peruvian cuisine in the capital
Anime Pop-up Events in Tokyo 2026
The best ephemeral anime events around Tokyo this season
Affordable Monthly Rentals in Japan for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads
A low-cost taste of nomadic living
Things Women Cannot Do in Japan
And why those rules exist and persist
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Yoyogi-Uehara
Where laid-back elegance meets quiet cool
English-Speaking Interior Design Services in Tokyo
Design your home with ease and style