Society
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
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
Tokyo Talks: Yuki Nakao
Every month, Metropolis talks with a Tokyo resident about their cultural agenda
“Omotenashi”
Japanese Hospitality and Why I Find it Disturbing
Square Pegs and Round Holes?
Marriage between Japanese men and Western women
Confessions of a Hostess Boyfriend
Overcoming jealousy and finding true love
Rainbow Pride
Does "Unity in Diversity" apply to LGBT?
Yamanote and Shitamachi: Tokyo’s Historic Class Divide Explained
How the Yamanote and Shitamachi divide formed modern Japan
Channeling Rey
Actress Daisy Ridley on her epic Star Wars journey
The World of Ariana Miyamoto
The 2015 Miss Universe Japan breaks new ground
Another Side of Dwayne Johnson
The San Andreas star on the importance of family
Podcast: One-on-One: Traci Consoli
We talk to the founder of The Pink Cow.