Life in Japan

Japan’s Gachapon and the Capsule Toy Craze - Metropolis Japan

Japan’s Gachapon and the Capsule Toy Craze

From nostalgic miniatures to working gadgets, these are the gachapon lighting up social media right now

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Lip Products in 2026 - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Lip Products in 2026

Our J-beauty and K-beauty picks from Japanese drugstores

Affordable Monthly Rentals in Japan for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads - Metropolis Japan

Affordable Monthly Rentals in Japan for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads

A low-cost taste of nomadic living

Things Women Cannot Do in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Things Women Cannot Do in Japan

And why those rules exist and persist

English-Speaking Interior Design Services in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

English-Speaking Interior Design Services in Tokyo

Design your home with ease and style

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