Living
Who’s Who in the J-Vlogging Scene
6 Japan-based YouTubers to follow this fall
Enter the Pod
Metropolis' top podcast recommendations for fall
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Sakurashinmachi
Heartlands: Beyond pop-culture fame, this suburban neighborhood is a symbol of Japan’s postwar idealism
Teaching Diversity
How a passive education system fueled one of the biggest English teaching markets in the world
Commerce Beats Community at Miyashita Park
New retail complex in Shibuya displaces Tokyo’s homeless population
Appetite for Change
Single mothers confront Japan's hidden realities
The Controversy of Japan’s ‘Baby Hatch’
Is it ethical to anonymously give away a child?
Ethical Watchmaker August Berg Enters Japan
Scandanavian designs channel 'timefulness' and sustainability
Practice the Art of Shodo at Norihito Calligraphy School
Tailored calligraphy lessons in Omotesando
Hidden Retail: 5 Thrift Stores in Tokyo
Elevate your thrifting game at these lesser known gems
Elusive Autos
New full-service bilingual auto services provider in Meguro
EXPAT EXPO TOKYO 2020
A business-focused event for international residents
Coronavirus in Japan: September Update
Travel guidelines, financial aid and other useful resources
Metropolis Autumn Issue 2020
Introducing our Autumn Issue and where to pick up a copy
9 Art Events in Tokyo From September to November
Fill your calendars with these must-see exhibits in the capital
Support Metropolis
Help Japan's no. 1 English magazine through the COVID-19 crisis
Conquer the Supermarket Game
A comprehensive guide to shopping smarter in Tokyo
Fresh, Affordable Beauty at StrawberryNet
Discounts on over 30,000 beauty products from the world’s top brands
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Senzoku
Heartlands: A silent space for city strolls and sunsets
Community-Minded Design
POJ Studio spotlights artisanship through female entrepreneurship
Skill Up With TUJ Continuing Education
Program offers discounted remote education options for spring 2021
What We’re Watching This Summer
Staff picks from fashion YouTuber to outlandish animation and Netflix dramas