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.
Martin Faynot
Illustrator
Honshu’s Holy Hotels
Simon Rowe seeks serenity and a satisfying meal alongside the monks of Koya-san.
Block Party
Renowned for its legendary temples and manicured gardens, Kyoto is one of Japan's top tourist destinations. Simon Rowe steps off the beaten path and delves into the ancient city's more charming corners.
Water’s Edge
Old-world fishing villages, a cast of crusty characters, and Japan's best octopus make Seto Inland Sea the place for epicures and adventurers. Simon Rowe sets sail.
Peaks and Valleys
Stephen Mansfield ventures into the picturesque calderas of Kyushu's Aso-Kuju National Park.
Sharon Stone
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 Sharon Stone might [...]
Mitte
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 Japan’s only electronica [...]
It’s a Tasty World—Food Science, Now!
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 A new exhibition [...]
Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 For their 113th [...]
Celtic Christmas
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 Celebrating the tenth [...]