Life in Japan

What is Forest Bathing in Japan? - Metropolis Japan

What is Forest Bathing in Japan?

Physical and mental wellbeing through forest therapy

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Clean a Japanese Bathroom - Metropolis Japan

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Clean a Japanese Bathroom

How to clean a Japanse bath, shower and more

English-Speaking Hospitals in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

English-Speaking Hospitals in Tokyo

A Comprehensive Guide to Hospitals for Residents and Travelers in 2024

Mastering Japanese Gym Etiquette - Metropolis Japan

Mastering Japanese Gym Etiquette

Your Ultimate Guide to Fitting In

How To Clean Tatami Mats - Metropolis Japan

How To Clean Tatami Mats

A comprehensive guide to keeping your tatami mats clean and fresh

Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: August 2024 - Metropolis Japan

Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: August 2024

Fill up your summer wardrobe and enjoy themed cafés.

Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: July 2024 - Metropolis Japan

Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: July 2024

From makeup and clothing to themed cafes for fans

How to Do Your Laundry in Japan - Metropolis Japan

How to Do Your Laundry in Japan

A guide on Japanese washing machines, detergents, air drying, and more

Keys Within Reach - Metropolis Japan

Keys Within Reach

Mr. LAND's expertise in securing financing for a home in Japan

Your Path to Homeownership in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Your Path to Homeownership in Japan

First steps and expert advice from Mr.Land

Discovering Mr.LAND - Metropolis Japan

Discovering Mr.LAND

Pioneering real estate and beyond

Japan Drugstore Guide: Korean Skincare - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Korean Skincare

Keeping your skin happy this autumn in Tokyo

English Explorers Summer Camp  - Metropolis Japan

English Explorers Summer Camp 

Educational experiences for kids in the Myoko wilderness

Life Hacks for Tokyo Students - Metropolis Japan

Life Hacks for Tokyo Students

Making the most of your student status in the city

Where can I get yen? - Metropolis Japan

Where can I get yen?

7 Bank ATMs make travel in Japan easy

COVID-19 in Japan: Important Updates and Resources - Metropolis Japan

COVID-19 in Japan: Important Updates and Resources

What you need to know about the coronavirus in Japan

Visitor’s Guide: Tokyo Game Show 2022 - Metropolis Japan

Visitor’s Guide: Tokyo Game Show 2022

Back in the Game

7 Things To Know Before Starting Daycare in Japan - Metropolis Japan

7 Things To Know Before Starting Daycare in Japan

A guide to surviving daycare in Japan

“What Are Your Japan Life Hacks?” - Metropolis Japan

“What Are Your Japan Life Hacks?”

We asked some of our favorite Japan-based YouTubers & influencers for their tips and tricks

Unwrapping the Reality of Recycling in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Unwrapping the Reality of Recycling in Japan

How Japan’s relationship with recycling turned from “mottainai” to “shouganai”

Shopping Sustainably in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Shopping Sustainably in Tokyo

The Japan-based brands encouraging us to take care of our environment

Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine in Japan

Everything you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine in Japan

Where to get a Coronavirus Test in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Where to get a Coronavirus Test in Tokyo

The cheapest options and English-friendly clinics

Plan Your Future With Argentum Wealth - Metropolis Japan

Plan Your Future With Argentum Wealth

Financial advice from an international team, for international people

Conquer the Supermarket Game - Metropolis Japan

Conquer the Supermarket Game

A comprehensive guide to shopping smarter in Tokyo

Fresh, Affordable Beauty at StrawberryNet - Metropolis Japan

Fresh, Affordable Beauty at StrawberryNet

Discounts on over 30,000 beauty products from the world’s top brands

Unemployment in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Unemployment in Japan

Who's eligible for benefits and how to apply

June Lifestyle & Beauty - Metropolis Japan

June Lifestyle & Beauty

Elegant diamond jewelry, a luxurious spa and pole dancing in our monthly update

Life Line Lunch Box - Metropolis Japan

Life Line Lunch Box

Enhancing Safety in Kiroro’s Backcountry.

Is Japan Safe for Women? - Metropolis Japan

Is Japan Safe for Women?

Questioning the “Japan is safe” narrative on International Women’s Day

Starbucks Sakura Shortage - Metropolis Japan

Starbucks Sakura Shortage

Blossoms and coffee are ephemeral

Shinjuku area map from Park Hyatt Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Shinjuku area map from Park Hyatt Tokyo

Award winning illustrator Hiroshi Watatani and Park Hyatt Tokyo present their new attractive and easy to use Shinjuku area map for tourists

S K A N D I N A V I S K - Metropolis Japan

S K A N D I N A V I S K

Tapping into the rich tradition of Scandinavian candles

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

How to Start Exercising in Summer: Tokyo Swimmers Share Motivation and Tips - Metropolis Japan

How to Start Exercising in Summer: Tokyo Swimmers Share Motivation and Tips

Tips on how to start an exercise routine

Health & Clinics in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Health & Clinics in Tokyo

From cosmetic treatments to dental services to laser eye surgery, these clinics specially cater to foreign residents in Tokyo. Finding the right clinic can be a real challenge for foreign residents, especially for those without high Japanese skills.