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.
Just like heaven - Metropolis Japan

Just like heaven

Nokogiri-yama in chiba is as appealing as Nikko or Kamakura, and just as accessible

Place your Bets - Metropolis Japan

Place your Bets

Macau pays its respects to history while keeping a keen eye on the future

Bring it on - Metropolis Japan

Bring it on

Peak season can’t come soon enough for hotels in southern Thailand

Rhythm City Cuba - Metropolis Japan

Rhythm City Cuba

In the island nation’s largest port, the common language is music

City of Peace - Metropolis Japan

City of Peace

Sixty years after the infamous attack, Hiroshima is a site of remembrance

Big sky country - Metropolis Japan

Big sky country

Endless vistas and mysterious shrines await in rural Mongolia

Hidden pleasures - Metropolis Japan

Hidden pleasures

Kyoto’s little-visited gardens justify a trip all their own

Another Country - Metropolis Japan

Another Country

While maintaining its cultural distinction, the Basque homeland of Bayonne offers the best of Spain and France

Stepping into the past - Metropolis Japan

Stepping into the past

Beaches, museums—and painted ladies—await visitors in Atami and Ito

Getting to the Roots of Kuala Lumpur - Metropolis Japan

Getting to the Roots of Kuala Lumpur

In quiet parks and bustling markets, Malaysia’s capital reveals its past and future

The Great Outdoors - Metropolis Japan

The Great Outdoors

Shinrin Koen in Saitama offers year-round fun for space-deprived Tokyoites

Ancient treasures - Metropolis Japan

Ancient treasures

Explore untouched 900-year-old temples in Myanmar’s Bagan region

The High Life - Metropolis Japan

The High Life

Squeeze a last bit of fun out of winter in the mountains of Nagano

The Other Side of Cape Town - Metropolis Japan

The Other Side of Cape Town

Township tours offer a vibrant glimpse of daily life in South Africa

White day - Metropolis Japan

White day

Yuzama offers beginners a chance to ski before the snow melts

City of spice - Metropolis Japan

City of spice

Take a gastronomic tour through India’s food capital

Life Cyclist - Metropolis Japan

Life Cyclist

An around-the-world biker makes a pit stop in Tokyo

FOREST IN THE CLOUDS - Metropolis Japan

FOREST IN THE CLOUDS

Rainswept trails and lush beauty await in Costa Rica's Monteverde Nature Preserve

Geisha for a Day - Metropolis Japan

Geisha for a Day

Kyoto's makeover studios offer visitors a new twist on tradition

Southern comfort - Metropolis Japan

Southern comfort

Indonesia’s most vibrant village replenishes heart, mind and soul

The Jingle Hop Has Begun… - Metropolis Japan

The Jingle Hop Has Begun…

As the countdown to the holidays continues, Metropolis offers a look at both cool and traditional options for adding a Japanese flavor to your holiday shopping

Show time - Metropolis Japan

Show time

Nagoya is a city of potential heading into Expo 2005

Waterworld - Metropolis Japan

Waterworld

Float across the watery heart of Brunei’s capital, Bandar Seri Begawan

Rock Of Ages - Metropolis Japan

Rock Of Ages

Elvis schoolmate, former Yankees shortstop, protegé of mafia don Joe Colombo—rocker Jimmy Angel’s colorful life shows no signs letting up