Takeshi Dylan Sadachi
(佐立武士) Born in 1997, Takeshi spent their childhood in Connecticut before attending high school in both Japan and the U.S. After studying at Waseda University and SOAS University of London, they have worked as an editor for a fashion news outlet and culture magazine. Takeshi was honored with a fully-funded scholarship from the UK government, prompting their return to SOAS University of London to research Japanese queer culture. Since coming back to Japan in late 2023, they now engage in editing and content production at Metropolis Magazine. You can find them on instagram at @takeshiordylan
Matsue: A City in the “Shade,” Full of Stories
What to know about the San’in region’s largest city
Japanese LGBTQ+ Films To Watch in 2026
Love, heartbreak and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community
An Evening at Janu Tokyo: Grill, Bar and Lounge
An editor’s review of the Janu Grill, Janu Bar and Janu Lounge.
Red Roofs of Iwami: Historic Townscapes, Preserved and Evolving
Picturesque red-roof villages of Japan—but more than just beautiful
Allen-sama: Japan’s “FlopTok” Meme Icon? (Japanese Internet Culture)
Grant citizenship of Floptropica to this diva!
Dami Lee on the Organized Chaos That is Tokyo
Is Tokyo ugly?
Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi) and His Many Lives
The Irish-Greek wanderer who became Japan’s foremost folklore chronicler
Where to Find Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Tokyo
Metropolis’ hunt for the fall favorite drink
Tsukimi: Japan’s “Forgotten” Moon Celebration
From agricultural ritual to Heian court culture to a McDonald’s burger
Gorpcore: History of “Outdoor Fashion” and the Japanese Brands To Know
Why outdoor clothing is popular in Japan