Living
Things To Do in Tokyo at Christmas and New Year 2026-2027
Live the holidays to the fullest with Metropolis' recommendations
Best Tokyo New Year’s Eve Countdown Events, Parties and Temples 2026–2027
Where to spend New Year’s Eve in Tokyo
Wild Roots: A Tour of Japan’s Forests
A guide to Japan’s forests, from Hokkaido’s taiga to Okinawa’s jungle, with ancient beech, sacred cedar and rare wildlife
6 National Parks in Japan Worth Building a Trip Around
From drift ice walks to offshore bear watching, these six national parks offer some of Japan’s most memorable outdoor experiences
Tokyo Weather in November: What to Do, Wear & What’s Happening
Temperatures, layering tips and the autumn events filling the calendar this month
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Menopause Relief in Japan
Over-the-counter remedies for menopause symptoms at Japanese drugstores—and when to see a gynecologist
Halloween in Tokyo 2026
Our roundup of spooky events to fill your calendar
Thanksgiving in Tokyo 2026 at Bistro Vino
Nov 21 – Nov 29, 2026
Exploring Japan’s Unusual Volcanoes
These six volcanoes show a stranger side of Japan’s geology
Things To Do in Tokyo in November 2026
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this November
The 2011 Tohoku Earthquake: A Short Story “The Earth After”
A childhood memory traces what the 2011 earthquake and tsunami took
Tokyo Illumination Guide for Winter 2026 – 2027
Where to catch the best illuminations in the capital this winter
Where to Buy Pokémon Cards in Tokyo
The best shops in the city, with map links to find them
The Akiya Dream: Life Beyond the Front Door
Can foreign akiya (vacant home) owners become neighbors, not just visitors?
The Agri-Girls Project
Can Aesthetic Farming Fix Japan's Labor Shortage?
Meet the Rescue Dogs Teaching Tokyo a Lesson in Self-Love
A Tokyo veterinarian is turning the real-life stories of Japan’s rescue dogs into illustrated affirmation cards
English-Friendly Aesthetic Clinics in Tokyo
Where to get Botox, fillers, HIFU and skin boosters in Tokyo, with doctors who consult in English
Things To Do in Tokyo in October 2026
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this October
Where To Pick Autumn Fruit in Japan
Japan’s orchards open to visitors each autumn for fruit picking
Haunted Escape Rooms in Tokyo
A Halloween outing that mixes puzzles with suspense
Halloween Afternoon Tea in Tokyo 2026
Celebrate Halloween with Tokyo's sweetest treats
Tokyo’s Best Observation Decks
Where to see the city from above, from free government towers to open-air rooftops