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.
Tokyo Station Hotel: Old And New
The Tokyo Station Hotel is the centerpiece of Tokyo’s time-warp district
Beyond Vegan Cafés: How Tokyo Restaurants Are Making Traditional Cuisine Inclusive
Ningen Restaurant and Mugi no Oto
Escape the Tokyo Heat
This summer, travel up north
Why Does Japan Have So Few Trash Cans?
A surprisingly clean mystery
Japanese Onomatopoeia
Everyday sounds and oddly specific quirky expressions
Taste of Hungary in Tokyo: Az Finom
Tokyo's favorite Hungarian restaurant is in Harajuku
Why Do Japanese People Think Fish Don’t Have Feelings?
Exploring cultural views, science and sushi in the fish-and-feelings debate
How to Open an LLC in Japan as a Non-Resident or Non-Citizen
A practical guide for non-residents and non-citizens
Why Was Tokyo Dubbed “Venice of the East”?
The forgotten city of water
English‑Speaking ENT Doctors in Tokyo
Ear, nose, throat (ENT) and translation problems gone
Are Japanese Men Afraid of Independent Women?
How have the advancements in women`s rights impacted work, dating and family expectations?
English‑Speaking Babysitters and Housekeeping in Tokyo
Trusted care and help around the home for families in Tokyo
Why Japanese Homes Don’t Have Ovens
And how to survive without one
Ginza’s Only Craft Beer Brewery
Fresh, small-batch beer you can only drink at Orca Ginza Brewery
The Soul Lounge Beach Party & BBQ
Cold Drinks, BBQ and Live Performances
Metropolis Summer Issue 2025
See what's inside and where to pick up a copy
Minobusan Experiences: Helicopter Ride, Temple Stay, Food and More
Sleep where monks once meditated, carve your own Daruma, and bike around Mt. Fuji
11 Influential Japanese LGBTQ+ Novels to Read
Love, identity, and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community
Do Japanese People Understand Sarcasm?
Can humor cross cultural boundaries?
Inside Tokyo’s Immersive Space Museum: Space Travelium TeNQ
Step into the future at Space Travelium TeNQ in Tokyo Dome City
Shop, Stroll and Snack at Aichi’s First Full-Scale Outlet Mall
Discover 180 outlet stores, food stalls, and green space at Mitsui Outlet Park Okazaki
Violet AfterMOON Tea in Tokyo
Celebrate early summer with Violet AfterMOON Tea at The Moon in Roppongi Hills