Culture
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
What is Zakka Style?
A kind of curated coziness
Hungary Pavilion: A Calming Forest in the Middle of Expo 2025
Hungary’s pavilion stood out with folk music, food and craft at Expo 2025
Japanese Onomatopoeia
Everyday sounds and oddly specific quirky expressions
David Bowie Through the Eyes of a Japanese Photographer
Masayoshi Sukita reflects on collaborations with the icon
Traditional Japanese Tea Guide: Beyond Matcha
21 types of Japanese tea you should know
Why Was Tokyo Dubbed “Venice of the East”?
The forgotten city of water
Japanese Cookbooks
Metropolis' Editorial Team reviews the best new cookbooks for gourmands and oenophiles
Yurei: Japanese Spirits of Summer?
The real and imagined ghosts of Japan