Life in Japan

Ramadan in Tokyo 2026: Dates, Iftar Spots and Prayer Spaces - Metropolis Japan

Ramadan in Tokyo 2026: Dates, Iftar Spots and Prayer Spaces

How Ramadan is observed across the city

Japan Drugstore Guide: Cold and Flu Medicine  - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Cold and Flu Medicine 

Recommended cold and flu medicine in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Blister Care and Podiatry Clinics in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Blister Care and Podiatry Clinics in Tokyo

The best blister care, foot support and podiatry clinics in Japan

Where to Buy Good Deodorant in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Where to Buy Good Deodorant in Japan

Don’t sweat it, we’ve got you covered with these recommendations 

Guide to Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Guide to Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Tokyo

Everything you need to know about celebrating loved ones the Japanese way

English‑Speaking Architects in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

English‑Speaking Architects in Tokyo

Your guide to Tokyo-based architects who speak your language and understand your vision

Hay Fever in Japan: Mother Nature’s Revenge - Metropolis Japan

Hay Fever in Japan: Mother Nature’s Revenge

How a postwar decision brought upon the hay fever epidemic

English-Speaking Moving Services in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

English-Speaking Moving Services in Tokyo

Make relocating stress-free with these moving services in Tokyo

Is Tap Water in Japan Safe to Drink? - Metropolis Japan

Is Tap Water in Japan Safe to Drink?

All you need to know about tap water safety and hydration in Japan

Is CBD Legal in Japan? - Metropolis Japan

Is CBD Legal in Japan?

Rules you need to know in 2026

English-Speaking Sports and Fitness Groups in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

English-Speaking Sports and Fitness Groups in Tokyo

Find community and stay healthy through these sports and fitness groups

English-Speaking Clinics in Tokyo 2026 - Metropolis Japan

English-Speaking Clinics in Tokyo 2026

The ultimate guide to healthcare

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Eye Drops in Japan for Dry Eyes and Contacts - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Eye Drops in Japan for Dry Eyes and Contacts

Top brands recommended by pharmacists in Japan

English-Speaking Beauty Clinics in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

English-Speaking Beauty Clinics in Tokyo

Stress-free beauty and wellness services for everyone

Japanese New Year Traditions  - Metropolis Japan

Japanese New Year Traditions 

What makes the holidays in Japan special?

New Year’s Resolutions in Japan: Try New Year’s “Precedents” - Metropolis Japan

New Year’s Resolutions in Japan: Try New Year’s “Precedents”

How Japan’s “Firsts” Remind Us To Start the Year With Intention

Beginner’s Guide to Love Hotels - Metropolis Japan

Beginner’s Guide to Love Hotels

Metropolis' guide to love hotels for those who want to forgo obligation chocolate for a little more romance this Valentine's Day

English-Speaking Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Services in Tokyo  - Metropolis Japan

English-Speaking Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Services in Tokyo 

A useful guide to getting support for physical recovery

Best Futons in Japan: Top Picks From Real Reviews - Metropolis Japan

Best Futons in Japan: Top Picks From Real Reviews

The right futon for your space and sleep

Japan Drugstore Guide: Stay Calm and Beat Winter Stress with OTC Anxiety Relief - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Stay Calm and Beat Winter Stress with OTC Anxiety Relief

Your go-to guide for Japan’s best OTC anxiety and mood-boosting supplements

Giving Birth in Japan as a Foreigner - Metropolis Japan

Giving Birth in Japan as a Foreigner

Five women share their pregnancy stories 

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ojima, A Land of Rivers and Old-School Commerce - Metropolis Japan

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ojima, A Land of Rivers and Old-School Commerce

A coastal dream in the heart of eastern Tokyo

November 11 is Pocky Day in Japan - Metropolis Japan

November 11 is Pocky Day in Japan

The history of Pocky Day and how to celebrate

Wildlife in Tokyo: Tokyo Safari  - Metropolis Japan

Wildlife in Tokyo: Tokyo Safari 

A guide to the fluffiest wildlife you can spot in the city 

Foraging Wild Wasabi in Japan’s Mountain Streams - Metropolis Japan

Foraging Wild Wasabi in Japan’s Mountain Streams

Where wild wasabi grows

Japan Drugstore Guide: Vitamins and Supplements in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Vitamins and Supplements in Japan

Your guide to Japan’s best immunity-boosting supplements

TOKYO HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL 2025 with DJ SODA, Yurié Collins, Michael Jackson Tribute and More - Metropolis Japan

TOKYO HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL 2025 with DJ SODA, Yurié Collins, Michael Jackson Tribute and More

One-night-only Halloween music festival brings live performances and a ¥1,000,000 costume contest

10 International Preschools and Kindergartens in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

10 International Preschools and Kindergartens in Tokyo

Where learning begins with curiosity, creativity and care

A Guide to Solo Hiking in Japan - Metropolis Japan

A Guide to Solo Hiking in Japan

Three hiking regions to join Japan’s hiking community

English-Speaking Dentists in Tokyo  - Metropolis Japan

English-Speaking Dentists in Tokyo 

Comprehensive Guide for 2025

Japan Drugstore Guide: Gentle Kampo Herbal Remedies in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Gentle Kampo Herbal Remedies in Japan

Traditional Japanese herbal medicine for everyday ailments

Why Does Japan Drive on the Left? - Metropolis Japan

Why Does Japan Drive on the Left?

A journey from samurai practicality to British train operations

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

How to Open an LLC in Japan as a Non-Resident or Non-Citizen - Metropolis Japan

How to Open an LLC in Japan as a Non-Resident or Non-Citizen

A practical guide for non-residents and non-citizens

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Athlete’s Foot Medicine in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Athlete’s Foot Medicine in Japan

Products and tips for treatment and relief

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Diarrhea Medicine in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Diarrhea Medicine in Japan

Soothing Japanese OTC remedies for tummy troubles