Living
Inside Tokyo’s Live Sumo Show and Kaiseki Dinner at HIRAKUZA GINZA
An up-close introduction to sumo, ritual and seasonal dining in Ginza
Harbor Circuit: The Go-To for Go-Kart Racing in Japan
Live out your Formula One dreams at one of these premier locations
Is CBD Legal in Japan?
Rules you need to know in 2026
Why Do Birth Rates Plummet Every 60 Years During the Year of the Fire Horse?
Debunking an old, sexist myth
Where to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Tokyo 2026
Tokyo meets American tradition
English-Speaking Sports and Fitness Groups in Tokyo
Find community and stay healthy through these sports and fitness groups
Eat Tokyo-Grown Food in Tsukiji
Inside “Let’s Eat Tokyo Food,” a free culinary pop-up spotlighting ingredients from the capital
Matcha or Macho: The Performative Male
There's so much more to him than being a meme
Masabumi Hosono: The Japanese Man Who Survived the Titanic
Honor, survival and the moral cost of taking the last lifeboat seat
Things To Do in Tokyo in January
A rundown of the best events in Tokyo this January
English-Speaking Clinics in Tokyo 2026
The ultimate guide to healthcare
Best English-Speaking Gyms in Tokyo 2026
Metropolis Fitness Special details the best gyms and skin clinics
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
Stress-free beauty and wellness services for everyone
Japanese New Year Traditions
What makes the holidays in Japan special?
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' guide to love hotels for those who want to forgo obligation chocolate for a little more romance this Valentine's Day
Inside Tokyo’s CBD and Cannabinoid Dispensary, CHILLAXY Shinjuku
How legality, education and a carefully curated lineup define a new kind of lifestyle shop in Shinjuku
Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort, Okinawa
Unwind in Sesoko Island’s only luxury resort
Millennial and Gen Z Work Culture in Japan
How Japan’s Younger Generations Are Redefining Work
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Mukojima
Where time lingers on the banks of the Sumida River
English-Speaking Physiotherapy and Chiropractic Services in Tokyo
A useful guide to getting support for physical recovery