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Oris Just Dropped a Japan-Exclusive Aquis Watch—And Only 100 Exist
A new red-and-white Aquis crafted for Japan, blending Swiss engineering with a design you won’t find anywhere else
New Luxury Hotel FUFU Tokyo Ginza Has a Private Onsen in Every Room
A newly opened luxury resort in Ginza offering private onsen, garden suites and refined Japanese hospitality
5 of Japan’s Weirdest YouTube Channels You Should be Watching
Where unhinged creativity meets strangely soothing chaos
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ojima, A Land of Rivers and Old-School Commerce
A coastal dream in the heart of eastern Tokyo
Best Tokyo Christmas Markets in 2025
The best places to catch the holiday spirit in the capital
November 11 is Pocky Day in Japan
The history of Pocky Day and how to celebrate
Fly Direct from Tokyo to Palau, One of the Pacific’s Most Accessible Winter Getaways
Trade Tokyo’s winter chill for coral lagoons and warm island air—Palau’s new direct flight brings paradise within reach
Wildlife in Tokyo: Tokyo Safari
A guide to the fluffiest wildlife you can spot in the city
A Guide to Tokyo’s Art Stores
Rainbowholic, Tokyo’s journaling enthusiast, shares some of her favorite spots in the city
Tokyo Autumn Foliage 2025 Guide
Quiet and lesser-known spots in and around Tokyo
Things To Do in Tokyo at Christmas and New Year 2025-2026
Live the holidays to the fullest with Metropolis' recommendations
Why Do 84 Percent of Women in Japan Think Cheating is Healthy?
Understanding infidelity in Japan
Foraging Wild Wasabi in Japan’s Mountain Streams
Where wild wasabi grows
Japan Drugstore Guide: Vitamins and Supplements in Japan
Your guide to Japan’s best immunity-boosting supplements
TOKYO HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL 2025 with DJ SODA, Yurié Collins, Michael Jackson Tribute and More
One-night-only Halloween music festival brings live performances and a ¥1,000,000 costume contest
10 International Preschools and Kindergartens in Tokyo
Where learning begins with curiosity, creativity and care
Things To Do in Tokyo in November 2025
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this October
Red Roofs of Iwami: Historic Townscapes, Preserved and Evolving
Picturesque red-roof villages of Japan—but more than just beautiful
Edo’s Inked Heroes: Edo Firefighters
Legends, tattoos and the art of bravery
A Guide to Solo Hiking in Japan
Three hiking regions to join Japan’s hiking community
Haikyo, and the Urban Explorers of Japan
Chasing the past
Ski, Reflect and Reconnect: A Winter Temple Retreat at Kakurinbo
Recharge your body and mind after a ski trip with a serene temple stay in Minobu
Inside vs. Outside: Japan’s Unwritten Rule of Space
Why uchi and soto still shape how people connect, communicate, and move through everyday life in Japan
Thanksgiving in Tokyo 2025 at Bistro Vino
Nov 24 – Nov 30, 2025
Allen-sama: Japan’s “FlopTok” Meme Icon? (Japanese Internet Culture)
Grant citizenship of Floptropica to this diva!
8 Lesser-Known Ski Spots Close to Tokyo
Now there’s no excuse not to hit the slopes on your winter weekends off
English-Speaking Dentists in Tokyo
Comprehensive Guide for 2025
Things To Do Near Haneda Airport: Tenkubashi & Haneda Innovation City
Tokyo’s newest “city” of culture, dining, nightlife, and innovation
Based in Japan: Getting Your Dream Job in Japan with Sean Elliott
Moving beyond teaching English
Where to Find Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Tokyo
Metropolis’ hunt for the fall favorite drink
Halloween in Tokyo 2025
Our roundup of spooky events to fill your calendar
Indoor Ski Resorts Near Tokyo
Snow place like home
La Carmina’s Halloween Spots in Tokyo
Tokyo's alt and Goth expert shares her top haunts to check out this Halloween
Recipes for Camping in Japan
Easy to cook, full-of-flavor recipes for camping in Japan