Society
Redefining Beauty in Japan with Dulmi
A body positivity revolution
Based in Japan: Norm Nakamura
On exploring new opportunities and celebrating a life of movement
Based in Japan: Madeleine Jalil-Umewaka On Perseverance
From war-torn Lebanon to Japan
Based in Japan: Niki Micklem
Hunting for the best spots to eat in the capital
Based in Japan: Paul Masse
Street performing in Japan and a life of happy accidents
Based in Japan: Designing For a Better World
Innovation meets perspective with digital nomad Christopher Dame
Based in Japan: SAMMIT
The Real Tokyo Drift
Based in Japan: Akim White Exploring Community Through Music
“You need people around you”
Based in Japan: Gaku the Great
The 22-year-old artist forging his own path
Based in Japan: Kristina Ganea
The rising trend of sourdough in the city
Based in Japan: Kaz Shiomi
A technicolor standout in the black and white world of business
Based in Japan: Grace Choy
ChoyChoy Private Kitchen Serving up Hong Kong Dishes in Tokyo
Based in Japan: Kapuki Kimono
Reiko and Mitsuaki show their dedication to reintroducing the Japanese kimono as modern fashion through innovative designs.
Based in Japan: MIYACHI
Hip-hop artist and Youtuber bridging cultures and scenes
Based in Japan: Unleashing Potential in Challenged Children
An interview with NPO Chairman Roland Thompson
Life as a Shrine Maiden: Part-Time Priestess
The miko-san in a modernizing Tokyo
Based in Japan: Joy Jarman-Walsh on Sustainable Happiness
“Good people doing great things!”
Based in Japan: Stefanie Arianne on Acting in Japan
Pushing through barriers, doubt and discrimination to become a star
Reviving the Ancient Heritage of Samurai-Silk
Based in Japan: Wanping Aw
Based in Japan: Duc Doba
Revitalizing the Japanese tech industry
Based in Japan: John Daschbach on finding a filmmaking niche
“Every creative person's path is unique…”
Never-ending JR
Moving Tokyo into the future
Based in Japan: The Trash Taste Podcast
Turning memes, arguments and garbage opinions into success
Hikikomori Confessions
Dispelling the rumors: The personal account of a former hikikomori
The Politics of “Junjapa”: What ‘Pure Japanese’ Really Means
Exploring the question of what it means to be Japanese
Why is the world obsessed with Japanese cars?
From the classics to 2021
The Miracle of Arahama Elementary School
Visiting the ruins of the Tohoku 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami, 10 years on
Are My Japanese In-Laws Racist?
Navigating cultural differences, stereotypes and generational values
Based in Japan: Darleen Yaya on Bringing Inclusion to Japan’s Makeup World
From self-taught makeup artist to Japan-based business owner
Kirsten O’Connor: “Empowering is Our Core Mission”
Up next in our Based in Japan series, FEW Japan's president discusses career strategies and female entrepreneurship
“To Nuke or Not to Nuke?”
Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The Creative Issue: Megumi Maeno
A talented young patissier taking on Tokyo
The Creative Issue: Alisha Ivelich
Spotlighting the city's 'nonnative' creative scene
Tokyo Talks: Daniela Ashford
Every month, Metropolis talks with a Tokyo resident about their cultural agenda