Living
Wagyu Dining at Teppanyaki Ittetsu Tokyo
Artistry and flavor at Teppanyaki Ittetsu located within the Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo
Japanese Jewelry Brand Bizoux Releases Iconic Collection
Celebrating Japanese craftsmanship and vibrant color stones with Bizoux's latest jewelry line
Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: November 2024
Pokémon as traditional Japanese crafts, anime fragrances and Hello Kitty’s birthday pop-up
Kura Sushi Flagship Store to Open at the Osaka-Kansai Expo
Where sustainability and innovation come together
Little Darling Coffee Roasters
Aoyama's trendy neighborhood coffee house
ASMR, Head Spas and the Rise of Calm Culture
How YouTuber ASMR Twix is redefining relaxation in Tokyo
Discover the Magic of Kabuki
Japan's traditional theater experience
This Japanese Grandma’s First Day of High School
Baachan's belated back to school at 85 years old
Tokyo’s “Sexy” Aquarium is Back
Japan finds new ways to talk about sex
Taste Fantasy Japanese Fruit Gummy Flavors That Don’t Exist
An overview of the latest fantasy flavors to hit Japan
“Wotagei” Virtual Night SHOWCASE
Experience the future of Japanese pop-culture in Shinjuku
Digital Detox in Tokyo
Best tech-free zones to unplug and recharge
Osaka Noh Festival 2024
A Timeless Tradition Meets Modern Innovation Ahead of EXPO 2025
The Healing Power of Doga
Find out about dog yoga and pet adoption in Tokyo
Based in Japan: Being Gay in Japan with Tokyo BTM
Translating Japan’s gay culture one bottom at a time
Shibuya Street Drinking Ban Starts Today
Day one of Dry Shibuya
What is Forest Bathing in Japan?
Physical and mental wellbeing through forest therapy
What’s Happening in Tokyo in October?
Metropolis' top well-being events this October.
Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: October 2024
Editors’ picks for your city views, afternoon teas and shopping hauls
How Drag Queen Labianna Is Changing Sex Ed in Japan
Blending drag and sexual education
Discover the Craftsmanship of GLOBAL Knives
Metropolis Readers Get an Exclusive Gift at the Flagship Roppongi Store
Novotel Nara
A newly-opened destination hotel in Japan’s ancient capital