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Haikyo, and the Urban Explorers of Japan - Metropolis Japan

Haikyo, and the Urban Explorers of Japan

Chasing the past

Ski, Reflect and Reconnect: A Winter Temple Retreat at Kakurinbo - Metropolis Japan

Ski, Reflect and Reconnect: A Winter Temple Retreat at Kakurinbo

Recharge your body and mind after a ski trip with a serene temple stay in Minobu

Inside vs. Outside: Japan’s Unwritten Rule of Space - Metropolis Japan

Inside vs. Outside: Japan’s Unwritten Rule of Space

Why uchi and soto still shape how people connect, communicate, and move through everyday life in Japan

Thanksgiving in Tokyo 2025 at Bistro Vino - Metropolis Japan

Thanksgiving in Tokyo 2025 at Bistro Vino

Nov 24 – Nov 30, 2025

Allen-sama: Japan’s “FlopTok” Meme Icon? (Japanese Internet Culture) - Metropolis Japan

Allen-sama: Japan’s “FlopTok” Meme Icon? (Japanese Internet Culture)

Grant citizenship of Floptropica to this diva!

8 Lesser-Known Ski Spots Close to Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

8 Lesser-Known Ski Spots Close to Tokyo

Now there’s no excuse not to hit the slopes on your winter weekends off

English-Speaking Dentists in Tokyo  - Metropolis Japan

English-Speaking Dentists in Tokyo 

Comprehensive Guide for 2025

Things To Do Near Haneda Airport: Tenkubashi & Haneda Innovation City - Metropolis Japan

Things To Do Near Haneda Airport: Tenkubashi & Haneda Innovation City

Tokyo’s newest “city” of culture, dining, nightlife, and innovation

Based in Japan: Getting Your Dream Job in Japan with Sean Elliott - Metropolis Japan

Based in Japan: Getting Your Dream Job in Japan with Sean Elliott

Moving beyond teaching English

Where to Find Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Where to Find Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Tokyo

Metropolis’ hunt for the fall favorite drink

Halloween in Tokyo 2025 - Metropolis Japan

Halloween in Tokyo 2025

Our roundup of spooky events to fill your calendar

Indoor Ski Resorts Near Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Indoor Ski Resorts Near Tokyo

Snow place like home

La Carmina’s Halloween Spots in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

La Carmina’s Halloween Spots in Tokyo

Tokyo's alt and Goth expert shares her top haunts to check out this Halloween

Recipes for Camping in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Recipes for Camping in Japan

Easy to cook, full-of-flavor recipes for camping in Japan

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

Halloween Afternoon Tea in Tokyo 2025 - Metropolis Japan

Halloween Afternoon Tea in Tokyo 2025

Celebrate Halloween with Tokyo's sweetest treats

The Ultimate Koi Appreciation Guide - Metropolis Japan

The Ultimate Koi Appreciation Guide

Where and how to admire Tokyo's prettiest swimming art

Things To Do in Tokyo in October 2025 - Metropolis Japan

Things To Do in Tokyo in October 2025

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this October

Speak Japanese With Confidence: Private Lessons With Omusubi Japanese - Metropolis Japan

Speak Japanese With Confidence: Private Lessons With Omusubi Japanese

From ordering dinner to building your career—learn Japanese for real life

Tokyo Bay Exclusive Gourmet Cruise - Metropolis Japan

Tokyo Bay Exclusive Gourmet Cruise

Supported by the Takeshiba Area Management & Takeshiba Town Design

Noku Kyoto: A Central Hotel for Exploring Kyoto’s History and Culture - Metropolis Japan

Noku Kyoto: A Central Hotel for Exploring Kyoto’s History and Culture

Enjoy 40% off stays in one of Kyoto’s most culturally rich neighborhoods

Neo Speed Park: Go-Kart Paradise in Chiba - Metropolis Japan

Neo Speed Park: Go-Kart Paradise in Chiba

Japan’s premier karting experience

Guide to Tokyo Hiking in Autumn - Metropolis Japan

Guide to Tokyo Hiking in Autumn

Our top nine trails to try this year

Escape to Zaltana Cabin in the Mountains of Nagano - Metropolis Japan

Escape to Zaltana Cabin in the Mountains of Nagano

A log cabin retreat where city life feels a world away