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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

Discover Japan’s Autumn Colors at Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort - Metropolis Japan

Discover Japan’s Autumn Colors at Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort

Explore Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort this autumn with foliage, hikes, alpine views and activities

Tokyo Train Guide: Mita Line - Metropolis Japan

Tokyo Train Guide: Mita Line

A central Tokyo adventure

What Slime Mold Revealed About Tokyo’s Railway System - Metropolis Japan

What Slime Mold Revealed About Tokyo’s Railway System

Slime mold biology meets urban design: how a brainless organism confirmed the genius of Tokyo’s railways and may inspire future infrastructure

Beyond Vegan Cafés: How Tokyo Restaurants Are Making Traditional Cuisine Inclusive - Metropolis Japan

Beyond Vegan Cafés: How Tokyo Restaurants Are Making Traditional Cuisine Inclusive

Ningen Restaurant and Mugi no Oto

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Nishi Kasai - Metropolis Japan

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Nishi Kasai

Heartlands: The Indian enclave that was under the sea

Things to Do in Tokyo in September - Metropolis Japan

Things to Do in Tokyo in September

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this September

The UK Pavilion Expo 2025: From Inventions to Innovation - Metropolis Japan

The UK Pavilion Expo 2025: From Inventions to Innovation

Narrative-led experience, British inventions and a mascot named PIX

Inside the Nordic Pavilion at Expo 2025 - Metropolis Japan

Inside the Nordic Pavilion at Expo 2025

Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway

Why Does Japan Have So Few Trash Cans? - Metropolis Japan

Why Does Japan Have So Few Trash Cans?

A surprisingly clean mystery

Why Do Japanese People Think Fish Don’t Have Feelings? - Metropolis Japan

Why Do Japanese People Think Fish Don’t Have Feelings?

Exploring cultural views, science and sushi in the fish-and-feelings debate

Growing up in Japan as a Westerner With Joshua Thomson - Metropolis Japan

Growing up in Japan as a Westerner With Joshua Thomson

Based in Japan: Japanese? British? Aussie? Kiwi?

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

English‑Speaking ENT Doctors in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

English‑Speaking ENT Doctors in Tokyo

Ear, nose, throat (ENT) and translation problems gone

Are Japanese Men Afraid of Independent Women? - Metropolis Japan

Are Japanese Men Afraid of Independent Women?

How have the advancements in women`s rights impacted work, dating and family expectations?

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

English‑Speaking Babysitters and Housekeeping in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

English‑Speaking Babysitters and Housekeeping in Tokyo

Trusted care and help around the home for families in Tokyo

Things to Do in Tokyo in August 2025 - Metropolis Japan

Things to Do in Tokyo in August 2025

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this August

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

Tokyo Train Guide: Toei Oedo Line - Metropolis Japan

Tokyo Train Guide: Toei Oedo Line

A huge underground adventure

Is Communication the Way Out of “Xenophobia” in Japan? - Metropolis Japan

Is Communication the Way Out of “Xenophobia” in Japan?

How the lack of communication creates false beliefs about foreigners’ intentions

How “Sex Toy” Brand TENGA Is Changing Sex Talk in Japan - Metropolis Japan

How “Sex Toy” Brand TENGA Is Changing Sex Talk in Japan

This iconic “pleasure item” is pushing the conversation forward and normalizing masturbation

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