Tokyo Living | Metropolis Japan

Midtown Blossom 2018

An elegant celebration of the beauty of sakura flowers in Tokyo Midtown

Heart and Soul

Spring inspirations

The “High Lines” of Tokyo

A guide to the city's hidden railway parks

Is Japan Safe for Women?

Questioning the “Japan is safe” narrative on International Women’s Day

Nihonbashi Sakura Festival 2018

As the bitter winter cold subsides and the spring breeze warms the Japanese archipelago, the cherry blossom buds are waking up for this year’s sakura season.

White House Apartment Rentals

Foreign-friendly realtors

Spring into Shape

Check out our special beauty guide for putting a spring into your step for the coming season.

FREE Classes at Gold’s Gym

Want to get fit without burning a hole in your [...]

In Defense of “Omotenashi”

Why hating politeness has got the problem wrong

Starbucks Sakura Shortage

Blossoms and coffee are ephemeral

“Omotenashi”

Japanese Hospitality and Why I Find it Disturbing

Shinjuku area map from Park Hyatt Tokyo

Award winning illustrator Hiroshi Watatani and Park Hyatt Tokyo present their new attractive and easy to use Shinjuku area map for tourists

Rikejo: What’s in store for Japan’s Science Girls?

Four 'science girls' working in Tokyo discuss their careers, gender in science and the 'rikejo' phenomena.

Driving Innovation

Tokyo taxis may go driverless by 2020

S K A N D I N A V I S K

Tapping into the rich tradition of Scandinavian candles

TRUNK(KITCHEN)

TRUNK's restaurants offers exclusive chef's table dining experience

Borderline Material

Embracing the female form with Psycho Apparel

Learning Centers in Japan

A new year means resolutions and a desire for self-improvement. Our learning guide gives you the lowdown on language schools, business colleges, and kindergartens for your young ones. Start off the new year with the wherewithal to learn new skills and improve your educational experience in the Japanese capital.