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.
Aureole
Have a pleasant meal away from it all—in Shinjuku—at this open-air Italian bistro
On the Move
Connecting Shibuya with Ikebukuro (finally!), Tokyo’s last major subway line is ready to roll. Hop onboard the nifty new Fukutoshin line
Radio Bar
Class is the name of the game at this refined Omotesando eatery
Jero Worship
Japan can’t get enough of the first African-American enka singer
Shooting Asia
In Looking East, iconic photographer Steve McCurry portrays the continent and its people
All Dolled Up
Despite negative stereotypes and shifting demographics, Tokyo’s doll industry is booming
Maman Terrace Aoyama
Eating healthy is no sacrifice at this trendy macrobiotic eatery
Roof
Artists and foodies are all welcome at this west Tokyo café-restaurant
Madal
Enjoy Nepalese food at (nearly) Nepalese prices in Meguro
Sasashige
A new teppanyaki grill in Nishi-Azabu pleases all comers
Italiana Enoteca d’Oro
A delightful newcomer serves up authentic Italian cooking—with gusto
FUKUNOKAMI
Enjoy a spring evening of hearty hotpots on the Tokyo waterfront
My First Time
Metropolis' beer correspondent takes a ride down memory lane
Hapuna
Bring a healthy appetite to this classy hotel restaurant in Shinagawa
Darin Maki
Basketball Player, Tokyo Apache
Rainbow Kitchen
It’s full beef ahead at this Shitamachi burger joint
One Garden
An elegant new Shibuya restaurant blends the old and the (very) new
Side Door
Steaks sizzle and mermaids swim at this new Roppongi chophouse
PIN
A romantic Ginza retreat that’s easy on your wallet
CITA CITA
Head to Marunouchi for chic Asian fusion with a view to die for
Kamayaki Toriya Honpo
Relive the (recent) past at this funky Shinjuku eatery
Tokyo Rotisserie Chicken DC
Enjoy some fowl play at this newly opened Kanda eatery