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Tokyo Sumo Tournament 2026: The Complete Guide - Metropolis Japan

Tokyo Sumo Tournament 2026: The Complete Guide

Sumo returns to Tokyo from May 10–26, 2026, with newly promoted yokozuna Hoshoryu headlining the tournament

Sumo Tournament Tickets Go on Sale April 4—Here’s How to Get Them - Metropolis Japan

Sumo Tournament Tickets Go on Sale April 4—Here’s How to Get Them

Tickets for Tokyo's May Grand Sumo Tournament go on sale April 4, 2026, and they will sell out fast

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ryogoku - Metropolis Japan

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ryogoku

Our favorite things to do and places to eat in Tokyo's official sumo town

Hilton’s Ultimate Island-Hopping Guide to Okinawa - Metropolis Japan

Hilton’s Ultimate Island-Hopping Guide to Okinawa

Seven unique stays. One unforgettable island chain. Explore Okinawa’s rich culture, stunning nature and coastal charm with Hilton as your guide.

Things to Do in Tokyo in April 2026 - Metropolis Japan

Things to Do in Tokyo in April 2026

Check out our handpicked list of Tokyo events in April

Dog Day Care in Tokyo: Wanchanland - Metropolis Japan

Dog Day Care in Tokyo: Wanchanland

A home-away-from-home for your pet, with an English-speaking team

Space-Saving Furniture in Japan: Optimizing Your Living Space - Metropolis Japan

Space-Saving Furniture in Japan: Optimizing Your Living Space

Eight products to make the most of your small Tokyo apartment

Inside the Restaurants at Grand Hyatt Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Inside the Restaurants at Grand Hyatt Tokyo

From superfood-fed wagyu to spring cocktails, here’s what happened when we dined our way through Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo: 6 Editor’s Picks for 2026 - Metropolis Japan

Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo: 6 Editor’s Picks for 2026

We've curated 6 standout selections that truly capture the essence of Tokyo's omakase scene

Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo

Buddies in Collaboration with Metropolis

Japan Drugstore Guide: Allergy Medicine for Hayfever in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Allergy Medicine for Hayfever in Japan

The best hay fever and allergy medicine in Japan

Yoshoku: The Tokyo Food Tradition You’ve Never Heard Of—But Need to Try - Metropolis Japan

Yoshoku: The Tokyo Food Tradition You’ve Never Heard Of—But Need to Try

It's not Japanese food. It's not Western food. It's something Tokyo made entirely its own.

Spring Performances in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Spring Performances in Tokyo

Opera, kabuki, rakugo and film festivals to mark your calendar this season

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto: A Timeless Blend of Heritage and Luxury - Metropolis Japan

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto: A Timeless Blend of Heritage and Luxury

Debuting in Kyoto’s historic Gion district in spring 2026

English-Speaking Pet Hotels in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

English-Speaking Pet Hotels in Tokyo

A comprehensive guide to pet hotels and pet-sitting services

Visiting Punch the Monkey’s Hometown: Ichikawa - Metropolis Japan

Visiting Punch the Monkey’s Hometown: Ichikawa

Greater Tokyo's unexpected spotlight, courtesy of one baby monkey.

Hanami: Best Spots to View Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo 2026 - Metropolis Japan

Hanami: Best Spots to View Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo 2026

Where to do hanami: Iconic & lesser-known sakura spots around Tokyo

9 Best Japanese Skincare Brands Locals Actually Use - Metropolis Japan

9 Best Japanese Skincare Brands Locals Actually Use

Decoding the Japanese skincare staples locals swear by

Swimming Pools in Tokyo and Yokohama - Metropolis Japan

Swimming Pools in Tokyo and Yokohama

Escape the summer heat

Tips for Celebrating Hanami in 2026 - Metropolis Japan

Tips for Celebrating Hanami in 2026

Enjoy Japan’s favorite spring ritual safely

English-Speaking Eye Clinics In Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

English-Speaking Eye Clinics In Tokyo

Practical options for checkups, treatment and follow-up care

How to Use a Sento or Onsen in Japan - Metropolis Japan

How to Use a Sento or Onsen in Japan

A beginner's guide to Japanese bathhouses

Tattoo-Friendly Sento With Saunas in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Tattoo-Friendly Sento With Saunas in Tokyo

Unwind in Tokyo’s Bathhouses and Saunas

Don’t Miss These Japanese Music Festivals Coming in 2026 - Metropolis Japan

Don’t Miss These Japanese Music Festivals Coming in 2026

From seaside stages to mountain backdrops, here’s your guide to Japan’s most anticipated music festivals of 2026