Paul McInnes

Former editor-in-chief of Metropolis, Paul has extensive experience in journalism with a career spanning 15 years. He has worked as a writer and contributing editor for publications such as The Japan Times, The Telegraph (UK), Time Out, Tokyo Weekender, Sportswear International and served as Japanese culture advisor to British think tank Stylus — which serves global industry CEOs. He has also worked and consulted for leading European fashion retail sites Tres Bien (Sweden) and NOUS (France) in addition to several leading recruitment companies in Tokyo. Paul holds an MA in English and an M.Phil in American Studies from the University of Glasgow.
The Master: Akaji Maro - Metropolis Japan

The Master: Akaji Maro

Metropolis interviews Japan’s most acclaimed butoh actor and director

Akram Khan: Chotto Desh Review - Metropolis Japan

Akram Khan: Chotto Desh Review

Britain’s most acclaimed contemporary dancer brings shortened version of global hit to Yokohama

Adopt — Don’t Shop - Metropolis Japan

Adopt — Don’t Shop

Why buying pets from pet shops in Japan is inhumane and how you can adopt

Is CBD the answer to chronic pain? - Metropolis Japan

Is CBD the answer to chronic pain?

CBD420’s Jonas Duclos ponders the potential of the Japanese CBD market

The Sound of Speed - Metropolis Japan

The Sound of Speed

Skateboarding: a lifestyle

inCiderJapan - Metropolis Japan

inCiderJapan

Lee Reeve - Japan’s cider man on the growing popularity of the alcoholic apple drink

This Great Stage of Fools - Metropolis Japan

This Great Stage of Fools

An anthology of Alan Booth's uncollected writings on Japan

Curry Heaven: Food of the Gods - Metropolis Japan

Curry Heaven: Food of the Gods

Best curry restaurants in Tokyo

Japan in Architecture: Genealogies of Its Transformation - Metropolis Japan

Japan in Architecture: Genealogies of Its Transformation

A new exhibit at the Mori Art Museum

Tokyo Street Style - Metropolis Japan

Tokyo Street Style

A fashionable book that's about more than just fashion

Dairakudakan – Bawdy Frog - Metropolis Japan

Dairakudakan – Bawdy Frog

Never lets up until the lights go out

Golden Week with Kids - Metropolis Japan

Golden Week with Kids

Here's how make it through a week off in Tokyo with the family

Midori no Kanshasai: Environmental Festival - Metropolis Japan

Midori no Kanshasai: Environmental Festival

Family-friendly festival in Hibiya park celebrates Japan's natural beauty

New Planet 
Photo City - Metropolis Japan

New Planet 
Photo City

William Klein and Photographers Living in the 22nd Century

Rob Judges: Tokyo 1999 - Metropolis Japan

Rob Judges: Tokyo 1999

A new exhibition at Nakameguro’s W+K+ Gallery

Interview with The Wedding Present’s David Gedge - Metropolis Japan

Interview with The Wedding Present’s David Gedge

Metropolis caught up with The Wedding Present’s David Gedge before [...]

Bill Hersey - Metropolis Japan

Bill Hersey

Bill Hersey, Tokyo socialite, passes away at 87

Paule Saviano: From Above - Metropolis Japan

Paule Saviano: From Above

The latest installment of WWII-survivor portraits comes to Gallery EF in Asakusa

Go by Kazuki Kaneshiro – review - Metropolis Japan

Go by Kazuki Kaneshiro – review

Shallow attempt at a bildungsroman

My Favorites: Toshio Hara Selects from the Permanent Collection - Metropolis Japan

My Favorites: Toshio Hara Selects from the Permanent Collection

One of Japan's most legendary collectors shares his artistic bounty

Chef’s Life - Metropolis Japan

Chef’s Life

This month Metropolis delves into the capital's kitchens

Decoration never dies, anyway - Metropolis Japan

Decoration never dies, anyway

The Teien Art Museum reopens with delightful exhibition

Pancrase Pulls No Punches - Metropolis Japan

Pancrase Pulls No Punches

MMA rises through the ranks

C.H.I. - Metropolis Japan

C.H.I.

“Chinese Cutting Edge” at Diesel Art Gallery