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.
The Rainmaker
Author Barry Eisler has found gold on the mean streets of Tokyo with six books about Japanese-American assassin John Rain. Now the action is coming to the big screen
Catooya
Burgers are the star of the show at this Kokubunji hideaway
Spring Sipping
Four local izakaya run the gamut of style and selection
Yamate Seven Lucky Gods Walk
Follow an Edo-style path to good fortune in Meguro
Rogue
Match baguette melts with Belgian beers at this relaxed Kichijoji pub
Golden Age
Stuck in Tokyo for Golden Week? Lucky you. With everything from cosplay festivals to street fairs to beer factory tours, the city and environs offer more than a week's worth of fun. Here are our top picks.
Gomaya
Enjoy classic izakaya fare-with a twist-in Shinjuku
Kuu
Sip an abundance of off-the-menu concoctions at this Ebisu bar
Gatemo Tabum
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2009Gatemo Tabum claims to [...]
Playtime in the City
Find your inner athlete with the help of a local sports team