Higankaku
Taste is of the essence when choosing Chinese in Ginza
Jeremy, Japan and the Giant Monsters
A true story.
Alistair Douglas
An Australian fish seller makes a name for himself in Tsukiji
El Coyote
Get a taste of the Old West in old Yokohama
Pretty in Pink
As Tokyoites get pumped up for hanami season, Metropolis offers tips, trivia, history—and wigs
Tharros
Enjoy authentic southern Italian food on the cheap in Shibuya
Kawagoe
Indulge your sweet tooth while strolling the streets of old Japan
Going Native
Tokyo's thriving Ainu community keeps traditional culture alive
Hazelburn
Find a corner of Scotland in the heart of Shinjuku
The Hot Lists
Drink deep at Tokyo’s top wine bars and restaurants
Tokyo 2050
Futuristic super-hub or graying has-been: what's next for our favorite metropolis?
Dai-Chan
Head out on the Tozai line to a classic neighborhood yakitori joint
Fukuoka
Take a stroll through Japan's most architecturally forward-thinking city
An Addict’s Guide to Pachinko
The ins and outs of Japan's favorite pastime
Calcifer’s Grill
Let the chef take the reins at this Italian retreat in Ginza
Fangumu
Enjoy yakiniku without the grease in Yurakucho
Edosada
It’s 100 years and counting for this Asakusa kamameshi eatery
Meet Markets
From nightclubs to dance lessons to, um, wax museums, locals offer their tips on where to find a date in Tokyo
Istanbul
Enjoy quality Turkish food at this citywide chain
Screen Dreams
A digital-age literary form has become a publishing powerhouse
New Brews
Sake makers celebrate the start of 2009 with ginjo
Red Star Rising
With global Capitalism on the ropes, local Communism is on the rise