Metropolis Autumn Issue 2026
See what's inside and where to pick up a copy
Our Metropolis Autumn 2026 Issue is out now and the theme is Earth!
This autumn, Metropolis turns its gaze to Mother Earth in all her forms. We look at how land shapes lives, and in return, how lives shape land. Wander through national parks and forests that stretch from Hokkaido to Okinawa, learn about the wild mushrooms hidden within them, and meet the country’s strange volcanoes. Step inside a noborigama, the climbing kiln where ceramics are still fired the old way, and hear from Shu Matsuo Post on turning abandoned akiya into livable homes. Plus, a guide to fruit picking nationwide, and a discussion on whether aesthetics can help ease farming towns’ labor shortage. One man’s account of life after the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami shows what it’s like when the earth itself gives way.
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We showcase local businesses to help international residents, top spots for tourists to visit, trendsetters in the spotlight and much, much more in Metropolis Autumn 2026. Whether you’re a new reader or you’ve been picking up Metropolis since we first launched, we wish you a warm welcome to our Issue.
Read this issue’s stories by picking up a magazine copy around Tokyo (locations below) or online.
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Metropolis Autumn 2026 Issue Highlights
Akiya | Life Beyond The Front Door
Born of Earth | Japan’s Ancient Pottery Traditions
Good Eats | Time Is An Ingredient
The Agri-Girls Project | Can Aesthetic Farming Fix Japan’s Labor Shortage?
Volcano | Exploring Japan’s Unusual Volcanoes
Yakushima | The Forest That Grew From Stone
Earthquake | The Earth After
【Editorial Team】
Jessie Carbutt, Arden Kreuzer and Linh Nguyen
【Editorial Interns】
Paul Park, Keyan Li
【Contributors】
Matt Eisenhauer, Tamaki Hoshi, Takahiro Tanazawa and Trevor Kew
【Design】
Bao-Lan Nguyen-Phuoc
Where to find a copy of Metropolis:
Here’s our full list (they go fast, so hurry!)
Or read it online
Some of our favorite spots are:
Kinokuniya Main Store Shinjuku
National Azabu Supermarket Minamiazabu
Nissin World Delicatessen Higashi Azabu
Have a great season! Stay tuned for our Winter Issue 2026.
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