Life in Japan

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

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

This Japanese Walking Trend Boosts Fitness in Half the Time - Metropolis Japan

This Japanese Walking Trend Boosts Fitness in Half the Time

Backed by science and TikTok hype, Interval Walking Training is transforming everyday walks in Tokyo

What’s the Difference Between Soju and Shochu? And Sake? - Metropolis Japan

What’s the Difference Between Soju and Shochu? And Sake?

Differences, similarities, and why these East Asian spirits are trending

Why Japanese Homes Don’t Have Ovens  - Metropolis Japan

Why Japanese Homes Don’t Have Ovens 

And how to survive without one

Japan Drugstore Guide: Mosquito Bite Anti-Itch Products - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Mosquito Bite Anti-Itch Products

No more scratching with these Japanese mosquito bite anti-itch products

Japan Drugstore Guide: Period Pain Relief and Women’s Health - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Period Pain Relief and Women’s Health

We've got your back with these menstrual and feminine care products available in Japanese pharmacies

Do Japanese People Understand Sarcasm? - Metropolis Japan

Do Japanese People Understand Sarcasm?

Can humor cross cultural boundaries?

How To Get The Artist Visa in Japan: What It Is and How to Qualify - Metropolis Japan

How To Get The Artist Visa in Japan: What It Is and How to Qualify

For creatives dreaming of living and working in Japan

Will There Be a Giant Natural Disaster in Japan This July?  - Metropolis Japan

Will There Be a Giant Natural Disaster in Japan This July? 

Viral Manga-Prophet Says Yes— A Tsunami Prediction

How to Invest in Japan - Metropolis Japan

How to Invest in Japan

A simple guide to getting started with investing and the key tax-advantaged products available

Japan Drugstore Guide: Pain Medication - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Pain Medication

Japan’s best over the counter pain medication recommendations

Why Japanese People Don’t Say “I Love You” - Metropolis Japan

Why Japanese People Don’t Say “I Love You”

Unpacking the quiet ways love gets expressed in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Collagen Products in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Collagen Products in Japan

Collagen staples for beauty and health in Japan

Is Same Sex Marriage Legal in Japan? - Metropolis Japan

Is Same Sex Marriage Legal in Japan?

The courts say it’s unconstitutional, but same-sex couples still can’t legally marry in Japan

Tokyo Earthquake Simulator: The Thrilling Way Japan Teaches Disaster Preparedness - Metropolis Japan

Tokyo Earthquake Simulator: The Thrilling Way Japan Teaches Disaster Preparedness

Tokyo’s Free Disaster Prep Center teaches lifesaving skills for free

Viral Beauty Products in Japan That Actually Live Up to the Hype - Metropolis Japan

Viral Beauty Products in Japan That Actually Live Up to the Hype

From lightweight sunscreens to anti-aging holy grails

Getting Divorced in Japan: Under Japanese Law - Metropolis Japan

Getting Divorced in Japan: Under Japanese Law

Japanese law: everyday legal issues explained

How Does Japan’s Credit System Work? - Metropolis Japan

How Does Japan’s Credit System Work?

A simple guide to building a credit record and an overview of some of the credit and debit cards available

Japanese Citrus Fruit Guide: More Than Yuzu - Metropolis Japan

Japanese Citrus Fruit Guide: More Than Yuzu

You Know Yuzu—But What About Jabara, Kabosu, or Hassaku?

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Travel Sickness Medicines in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Travel Sickness Medicines in Japan

Recommended guide to drugstore picks in Japan

English-Speaking Pediatric Services in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

English-Speaking Pediatric Services in Tokyo

A comprehensive guide to English-Speaking pediatric clinics in Tokyo

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Sleeping Aids in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Sleeping Aids in Japan

Top products for a better night’s sleep in Japan

Where to Study in Tokyo? Top Study Hubs With Inspiring Architecture - Metropolis Japan

Where to Study in Tokyo? Top Study Hubs With Inspiring Architecture

Modern and chic public libraries across the city

How to Open a Bank Account as a Foreign Resident in Japan - Metropolis Japan

How to Open a Bank Account as a Foreign Resident in Japan

A simple guide to the key types of banks, documents required and application process

English Facebook Groups in Tokyo: Tips for Residents and Tourists - Metropolis Japan

English Facebook Groups in Tokyo: Tips for Residents and Tourists

English Facebook groups for finding free stuff, making friends, volunteering, and more

Mastering Train Etiquette in Japan: A Quiet Ride Through Culture - Metropolis Japan

Mastering Train Etiquette in Japan: A Quiet Ride Through Culture

Your realistic guide to navigating Japan’s trains like a local