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.
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
Aquavit
Chef Marcus Samuelsson introduces Scandinavian haute cuisine to Tokyo
Flavors of the year
Metropolis staffers pick their favorite new restaurants of 2008
Spirited Away
In her newly translated memoir, Sakie Yokota recounts a mother's ultimate nightmare
Tsunahachi
The main branch of a popular tempura chain gets everything right
Year of the beer
Celebrating the highlights of 2008—plus a few brew-fueled countdown parties
Turning Japanese
Get your new year off to a crafty start by learning a traditional hobby
Nakae
Sample horseflesh in all its forms at this old-style Minowa eatery
Last call for Kabukicho
As the iconic Koma Theater goes under the wrecking ball, is this the end of Tokyo’s notorious red-light district?
Ehon no Kuni no Alice
Enjoy a winter wonderland in this new fantasy haven
Mother Esta
Eat healthy and hearty at a relaxing bistro by the water
Annus Scandalous
A year’s worth of food safety scandals has upset Japan’s applecart
Tatsukichi
Enjoy kushiage without the grease at this Shinjuku skewer specialist
The Giving Season
Picking presents is easy with our can't miss gift guide.
Odd Jobs
Foreigners are finding creative ways to make a living in Tokyo
Ebisusan
An eatery with heart, literally
Hot Water
Tokyo’s onsen are open and ready for business