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.
Bar Zazzle - Metropolis Japan

Bar Zazzle

The Bubble Era lives on—warts and all—at this Nishi-Azabu bar

Higankaku - Metropolis Japan

Higankaku

Taste is of the essence when choosing Chinese in Ginza

Jeremy, Japan and the Giant Monsters - Metropolis Japan

Jeremy, Japan and the Giant Monsters

A true story.

Alistair Douglas - Metropolis Japan

Alistair Douglas

An Australian fish seller makes a name for himself in Tsukiji

El Coyote - Metropolis Japan

El Coyote

Get a taste of the Old West in old Yokohama

Pretty in Pink - Metropolis Japan

Pretty in Pink

As Tokyoites get pumped up for hanami season, Metropolis offers tips, trivia, history—and wigs

Tharros - Metropolis Japan

Tharros

Enjoy authentic southern Italian food on the cheap in Shibuya

Kawagoe - Metropolis Japan

Kawagoe

Indulge your sweet tooth while strolling the streets of old Japan

Going Native - Metropolis Japan

Going Native

Tokyo's thriving Ainu community keeps traditional culture alive

Hazelburn - Metropolis Japan

Hazelburn

Find a corner of Scotland in the heart of Shinjuku

The Hot Lists - Metropolis Japan

The Hot Lists

Drink deep at Tokyo’s top wine bars and restaurants

Tokyo 2050 - Metropolis Japan

Tokyo 2050

Futuristic super-hub or graying has-been: what's next for our favorite metropolis?

Dai-Chan - Metropolis Japan

Dai-Chan

Head out on the Tozai line to a classic neighborhood yakitori joint

Fukuoka - Metropolis Japan

Fukuoka

Take a stroll through Japan's most architecturally forward-thinking city

An Addict’s Guide to Pachinko - Metropolis Japan

An Addict’s Guide to Pachinko

The ins and outs of Japan's favorite pastime

Calcifer’s Grill - Metropolis Japan

Calcifer’s Grill

Let the chef take the reins at this Italian retreat in Ginza

Fangumu - Metropolis Japan

Fangumu

Enjoy yakiniku without the grease in Yurakucho

Edosada - Metropolis Japan

Edosada

It’s 100 years and counting for this Asakusa kamameshi eatery

Meet Markets - Metropolis Japan

Meet Markets

From nightclubs to dance lessons to, um, wax museums, locals offer their tips on where to find a date in Tokyo

Istanbul - Metropolis Japan

Istanbul

Enjoy quality Turkish food at this citywide chain

Screen Dreams - Metropolis Japan

Screen Dreams

A digital-age literary form has become a publishing powerhouse

New Brews - Metropolis Japan

New Brews

Sake makers celebrate the start of 2009 with ginjo

Red Star Rising - Metropolis Japan

Red Star Rising

With global Capitalism on the ropes, local Communism is on the rise

Aquavit - Metropolis Japan

Aquavit

Chef Marcus Samuelsson introduces Scandinavian haute cuisine to Tokyo