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.
Half a world away
Find out why one local expat traveled from London to Tokyo—by bicycle
Spectacle in the Sand
Dubai Defies Physics, Geography and Cost in Pursuit of the Cutting Edge
We Love Tokyo
From the quirky to the cultural, explore more of Japan’s eclectic delights in 2006, because only here can you…
Mob Scene
At Kyoto’s Ume-yu bathhouse, the customers are young, tough... and tattooed
City of Sand
From crowded markets to placid mosques, Cairo’s attractions are legion
On the edge
Hateruma Island offers a primeval slice of sand and surf
Land of calm
Get a glimpse of unspoiled Asia in the lush countryside of Laos
Just like heaven
Nokogiri-yama in chiba is as appealing as Nikko or Kamakura, and just as accessible
Place your Bets
Macau pays its respects to history while keeping a keen eye on the future
Bring it on
Peak season can’t come soon enough for hotels in southern Thailand
Rhythm City Cuba
In the island nation’s largest port, the common language is music
City of Peace
Sixty years after the infamous attack, Hiroshima is a site of remembrance
Big sky country
Endless vistas and mysterious shrines await in rural Mongolia
Hidden pleasures
Kyoto’s little-visited gardens justify a trip all their own
Another Country
While maintaining its cultural distinction, the Basque homeland of Bayonne offers the best of Spain and France
Stepping into the past
Beaches, museums—and painted ladies—await visitors in Atami and Ito
Getting to the Roots of Kuala Lumpur
In quiet parks and bustling markets, Malaysia’s capital reveals its past and future
The Great Outdoors
Shinrin Koen in Saitama offers year-round fun for space-deprived Tokyoites
Ancient treasures
Explore untouched 900-year-old temples in Myanmar’s Bagan region
The High Life
Squeeze a last bit of fun out of winter in the mountains of Nagano
The Other Side of Cape Town
Township tours offer a vibrant glimpse of daily life in South Africa
White day
Yuzama offers beginners a chance to ski before the snow melts