Life in Japan

Summer in Japan: 12 Things to Spot This Season - Metropolis Japan

Summer in Japan: 12 Things to Spot This Season

Traditions, sights and local experiences you can spot during summer in Japan.

Giving Birth in Tokyo: A Suburban Family’s Emergency Ride to the City - Metropolis Japan

Giving Birth in Tokyo: A Suburban Family’s Emergency Ride to the City

A thank you letter to the city's commuters

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Medicine for Constipation in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Medicine for Constipation in Japan

The best options in Japan for gentle, effective relief

Best Cat Food in Japan (2026) - Metropolis Japan

Best Cat Food in Japan (2026)

Best cat food in Japan, brand by brand

Best Dog Food in Japan (2026) - Metropolis Japan

Best Dog Food in Japan (2026)

Recommended brands for every pup and budget

Best Rice Cookers in Japan (2026) - Metropolis Japan

Best Rice Cookers in Japan (2026)

Top picks for every budget

International Summer Schools in Japan for 2026 - Metropolis Japan

International Summer Schools in Japan for 2026

Key dates and fun options for your little ones

Best Air Purifiers in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Best Air Purifiers in Japan

Breathe easier: top air purifiers in Japan

 Japan Drugstore Guide: Hangover Cures & Stomach Medicine    - Metropolis Japan

 Japan Drugstore Guide: Hangover Cures & Stomach Medicine   

The best options available at Japanese drugstores

Best Room Fans in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Best Room Fans in Japan

Stay cool through Tokyo's hottest months

Summer Survival Products in Japan 2026 - Metropolis Japan

Summer Survival Products in Japan 2026

It’s time to upgrade your summer strategy for staying cool and hydrated

What to Do in a Medical Emergency in Japan - Metropolis Japan

What to Do in a Medical Emergency in Japan

A guide to English-speaking hospitals and emergency care

Emergency Evacuation Backpack List - Metropolis Japan

Emergency Evacuation Backpack List

Be prepared if disaster strikes

How to Prepare for a Typhoon in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

How to Prepare for a Typhoon in Tokyo

How to stay safe when the big storms hit

Surviving Summer in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Surviving Summer in Japan

Food, Festivals, and Ways to Beat the Heat

Bug Catching in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide to the Culture, Gear and Best Spots - Metropolis Japan

Bug Catching in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide to the Culture, Gear and Best Spots

A beginner’s guide to bug catching culture in Japan

English-Speaking Vet in Tokyo: PetLife - Metropolis Japan

English-Speaking Vet in Tokyo: PetLife

Why expats choose PetLife for pet care

A Guide to Purple Shampoo and Toner in Japan - Metropolis Japan

A Guide to Purple Shampoo and Toner in Japan

How to keep blonde hair cool-toned in Japan

Your Guide to Surviving Rainy Season in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Your Guide to Surviving Rainy Season in Japan

Your complete guide to navigating the infamous tsuyu with confidence.

The 9 Best Japanese Whiskies for Gifting - Metropolis Japan

The 9 Best Japanese Whiskies for Gifting

Japanese whisky for beginners

How to Stay Cool This Summer in Japan - Metropolis Japan

How to Stay Cool This Summer in Japan

Summers in Japan are not for the faint of heart

What’s It Like To Have A Japanese Spitz? - Metropolis Japan

What’s It Like To Have A Japanese Spitz?

Japan’s native comedian

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Japanese Sunscreen - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Japanese Sunscreen

 From sunscreen to aftercare, here are the best products for summer in Japan 

English-Speaking Dog Groomers in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

English-Speaking Dog Groomers in Tokyo

A guide to English-speaking dog grooming services in Tokyo