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Trans Youth in Japan: A Documentary Highlighting Their Struggles and Triumphs - Metropolis Japan

Trans Youth in Japan: A Documentary Highlighting Their Struggles and Triumphs

Personal experiences of trans folks in Japan

Based in Japan: How Mateusz Urbanowicz Preserves Tokyo’s Spirit Through Watercolor - Metropolis Japan

Based in Japan: How Mateusz Urbanowicz Preserves Tokyo’s Spirit Through Watercolor

The beauty of the built environment

Tokyo Earthquake Simulator: The Thrilling Way Japan Teaches Disaster Preparedness - Metropolis Japan

Tokyo Earthquake Simulator: The Thrilling Way Japan Teaches Disaster Preparedness

Tokyo’s Free Disaster Prep Center teaches lifesaving skills for free

Funeral Support Services in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Funeral Support Services in Japan

Bilingual compassion, care and peace of mind

Viral Beauty Products in Japan That Actually Live Up to the Hype - Metropolis Japan

Viral Beauty Products in Japan That Actually Live Up to the Hype

From lightweight sunscreens to anti-aging holy grails

Getting Divorced in Japan: Under Japanese Law - Metropolis Japan

Getting Divorced in Japan: Under Japanese Law

Japanese law: everyday legal issues explained

Toranomon Hills Glass Rock - Metropolis Japan

Toranomon Hills Glass Rock

The Final Chapter in a Landmark Redevelopment

Kura Sushi’s Giant Expo Store Opens April 13—Here’s What to Expect - Metropolis Japan

Kura Sushi’s Giant Expo Store Opens April 13—Here’s What to Expect

A 135-meter conveyor belt, sustainable design and sushi with a global twist

Strings Omotesando Launches Cherry & Rose Vintage Afternoon Tea - Metropolis Japan

Strings Omotesando Launches Cherry & Rose Vintage Afternoon Tea

A Retro-Pop Afternoon Delight

How Does Japan’s Credit System Work? - Metropolis Japan

How Does Japan’s Credit System Work?

A simple guide to building a credit record and an overview of some of the credit and debit cards available

Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo April 2025 - Metropolis Japan

Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo April 2025

From sakura-inspired tea sets to manga-themed merch, here’s what’s worth checking out before it’s gone

TWO ROOMS Reopens April 2nd, 2025 - Metropolis Japan

TWO ROOMS Reopens April 2nd, 2025

A bold new era of entertainment dining in Tokyo begins

9 Best Craft Beer Bars in Tokyo for Curious Drinkers - Metropolis Japan

9 Best Craft Beer Bars in Tokyo for Curious Drinkers

Where to find serious brews, experimental taps, and relaxed vibes across the city

Japanese Citrus Fruit Guide: More Than Yuzu - Metropolis Japan

Japanese Citrus Fruit Guide: More Than Yuzu

You Know Yuzu—But What About Jabara, Kabosu, or Hassaku?

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Travel Sickness Medicines in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Travel Sickness Medicines in Japan

Recommended guide to drugstore picks in Japan

Discover Kyoto’s Family-Friendly Stay at The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji - Metropolis Japan

Discover Kyoto’s Family-Friendly Stay at The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji

A Kyoto hotel that makes traveling with kids easier (and more fun!)

Tour Roppongi’s Architecture and History - Metropolis Japan

Tour Roppongi’s Architecture and History

The art of getting lost

Jasmine Thai Terrace Akasaka: A Tranquil Thai Dining Escape in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Jasmine Thai Terrace Akasaka: A Tranquil Thai Dining Escape in Tokyo

Savor authentic Thai cuisine, officially recognized by the Thai government

Tokyo Train Guide: Shinjuku Line - Metropolis Japan

Tokyo Train Guide: Shinjuku Line

Straight across the city

F1 Tokyo Fan Festival 2025 - Metropolis Japan

F1 Tokyo Fan Festival 2025

Formula 1 Roars Into the Capital

Experience Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the JA Company of the Year Trade Fair - Metropolis Japan

Experience Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the JA Company of the Year Trade Fair

Engage with the future of entrepreneurship

Best Air Purifiers in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Best Air Purifiers in Japan

Recommendations for allergies, quality air and quality sleep

Pop-up Stores in Tokyo March 2025 - Metropolis Japan

Pop-up Stores in Tokyo March 2025

Fashion, anime and themed cafes

English-Speaking Pediatric Services in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

English-Speaking Pediatric Services in Tokyo

A comprehensive guide to English-Speaking pediatric clinics in Tokyo

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Sleeping Aids in Japan - Metropolis Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Sleeping Aids in Japan

Top products for a better night’s sleep in Japan

Where to Study in Tokyo? Top Study Hubs With Inspiring Architecture - Metropolis Japan

Where to Study in Tokyo? Top Study Hubs With Inspiring Architecture

Modern and chic public libraries across the city

How to Open a Bank Account as a Foreign Resident in Japan - Metropolis Japan

How to Open a Bank Account as a Foreign Resident in Japan

A simple guide to the key types of banks, documents required and application process

English Facebook Groups in Tokyo: Tips for Residents and Tourists - Metropolis Japan

English Facebook Groups in Tokyo: Tips for Residents and Tourists

English Facebook groups for finding free stuff, making friends, volunteering, and more

Mastering Train Etiquette in Japan: A Quiet Ride Through Culture - Metropolis Japan

Mastering Train Etiquette in Japan: A Quiet Ride Through Culture

Your realistic guide to navigating Japan’s trains like a local

The Viral Jam with the Self-Closing Lid Just Got a Glow-Up - Metropolis Japan

The Viral Jam with the Self-Closing Lid Just Got a Glow-Up

AOHATA 55 Celebrates 55 Sweet Years with New Flavors, Fresh Looks, and On-the-Go Jams

Immersive Fort Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Immersive Fort Tokyo

Redefining theme park entertainment

Samurai Tour of Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Samurai Tour of Tokyo

Take a Tour of Tokyo’s Legendary Warriors

How to Win at Arcade Machines in Japan: Tips, Tricks and Strategies - Metropolis Japan

How to Win at Arcade Machines in Japan: Tips, Tricks and Strategies

Master the art of Japanese arcades with insider tips for claw machines

Cherry Blossom in Okinawa - Metropolis Japan

Cherry Blossom in Okinawa

The Ryuku Islands go pretty in pink

Buying Property in Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Buying Property in Tokyo

Expert guidance and advice for real estate investors from Hokushin Fudosan Group

Monolids Are Beautiful: A Conversation on Choice, Identity, and Change - Metropolis Japan

Monolids Are Beautiful: A Conversation on Choice, Identity, and Change

Questioning beauty standards in Japan