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MOMAT Spring Festival 2026

MOMAT Spring Festival 2026

Celebrating spring at the National Museum of Modern Art Tokyo
Tips for Celebrating Hanami in 2026

Tips for Celebrating Hanami in 2026

Enjoy Japan’s favorite spring ritual safely
English-Speaking Eye Clinics In Tokyo

English-Speaking Eye Clinics In Tokyo

Practical options for checkups, treatment and follow-up care
The Sourdough Enthusiast’s Guide to Tokyo 

The Sourdough Enthusiast’s Guide to Tokyo 

Hunting for the crunchiest, nuttiest loaf in the capital
Best Pizza in Tokyo 2026: Rankings Announced

Best Pizza in Tokyo 2026: Rankings Announced

Award winners and local favorites
Best Brunch Spots You Can’t Miss in Tokyo

Best Brunch Spots You Can’t Miss in Tokyo

Trust us, Tokyo’s brunch game is stronger than you might think

Japanese Makeup Products Professionals Love in 2026

Japanese Makeup Products Professionals Love in 2026

J-beauty Picks—From Tokyo Sets to Hollywood red carpets and K-Pop Stages

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope January 30 – February 6

Horoscope

See what the stars have in store for you this week. World-renowned astrologer Cathryn Moe discusses love, money, luck and all else in this weekly series.

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Tokyo Art Tank vol 15. The Spring Exhibition

Tokyo Art Tank vol 15. The Spring Exhibition

Apr 06, 2026 at 4:00pm ~ Apr 06, 2026 at 9:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Read The Latest Issue Spring 2026

Spring 2026

Read our latest print magazine online and browse all the locations across Tokyo and the Kanto Region where you can pick up a copy for yourself.

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Culture

Upcoming Movies in Japan in 2026

Upcoming Movies in Japan in 2026

Enjoyed Demon Slayer? Here are 7 movies to keep on your radar this year
Video Games Set in Japan

Video Games Set in Japan

From samurai adventures to yakuza melodrama, these games let you live your wildest dreams in Japan

10 Most Anticipated Anime of 2026

10 Most Anticipated Anime of 2026

A curated look at the anime everyone will be talking about this year.
Tamagotchi Takes Over Roppongi Museum

Tamagotchi Takes Over Roppongi Museum

Tamagotchi turns 30 and Bandai kicks off celebrations with exhibition at Roppongi Museum
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Living

Swimming Pools in Tokyo and Yokohama

Swimming Pools in Tokyo and Yokohama

Escape the summer heat
Tips for Celebrating Hanami in 2026

Tips for Celebrating Hanami in 2026

Enjoy Japan’s favorite spring ritual safely
English-Speaking Eye Clinics In Tokyo

English-Speaking Eye Clinics In Tokyo

Practical options for checkups, treatment and follow-up care
How to Use a Sento or Onsen in Japan

How to Use a Sento or Onsen in Japan

A beginner’s guide to Japanese bathhouses
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Community

Noto Peninsula Earthquake: How to Help

Noto Peninsula Earthquake: How to Help

Places to donate to help those affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake
Ticks with potentially fatal SFTS expanding their range in northern Japan

Ticks with potentially fatal SFTS expanding their range in northern Japan

Outdoor enthusiasts advised to be cautious
Is COVID-19 still in Japan?

Is COVID-19 still in Japan?

The lingering presence of COVID-19 in Tokyo
COCO Interior

COCO Interior

Custom-made Japanese curtains: Ultimate function and style
Azabudai Hills Officially Opens

Azabudai Hills Officially Opens

Explore Tokyo’s latest neighborhood and Christmas Market
Black List x Metropolis Countdown to 2024 at The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho Hotel

Black List x Metropolis Countdown to 2024 at The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho Hotel

At The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho
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Travel

Tracing Basho’s Journey: Visit Soka’s Historic Pine-Lined Promenade Near Tokyo

Tracing Basho’s Journey: Visit Soka’s Historic Pine-Lined Promenade Near Tokyo

Follow haiku master Basho’s footsteps along Soka’s scenic pine-lined promenade, part of the old Nikko Kaido, just outside Tokyo
Tokyo Day Trip: Kawagoe’s Edo-Era Charm

Tokyo Day Trip: Kawagoe’s Edo-Era Charm

Historic Streets, Sweet Shops and Edo-Era Charm
Exploring Mitsuiboshi Kaido: Japan’s Artisanal Heartlands

Exploring Mitsuiboshi Kaido: Japan’s Artisanal Heartlands

A journey through the Three Star Road, where ancient crafts, hidden villages, and modern creativity converge
Tokyo Day Trip: Enoshima Caves, Shrines and Sea Views

Tokyo Day Trip: Enoshima Caves, Shrines and Sea Views

Escape the city with a stunning Enoshima day trip
Luxury Glamping at THEATER 1 Tokyo

Luxury Glamping at THEATER 1 Tokyo

Escape the city with open-air hot tubs, a fire pit, and a private theater just 90 minutes from Shinjuku
Ishigaki Island Travel Guide: Beaches, Food and Hidden Gems in Okinawa

Ishigaki Island Travel Guide: Beaches, Food and Hidden Gems in Okinawa

From purple sweet potatoes to wild horse sightings, here’s how to make the most of Okinawa’s tropical escape
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Dining

Where to Find Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Tokyo

Where to Find Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Tokyo

Metropolis’ hunt for the fall favorite drink

The Truth About MSG: Is MSG Bad For You?

The Truth About MSG: Is MSG Bad For You?

How a Japanese discovery became the victim of racism and bad science.
Beyond Vegan Cafés: How Tokyo Restaurants Are Making Traditional Cuisine Inclusive

Beyond Vegan Cafés: How Tokyo Restaurants Are Making Traditional Cuisine Inclusive

Ningen Restaurant and Mugi no Oto
Taste of Hungary in Tokyo: Az Finom

Taste of Hungary in Tokyo: Az Finom

Tokyo’s favorite Hungarian restaurant is in Harajuku
Traditional Japanese Tea Guide: Beyond Matcha

Traditional Japanese Tea Guide: Beyond Matcha

21 types of Japanese tea you should know
Bar Pálinka: Hungarian Fruit Spirit Reimagined in Kagurazaka

Bar Pálinka: Hungarian Fruit Spirit Reimagined in Kagurazaka

Japan’s first bar dedicated to pálinka
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Literature

Fresh Ink: Osamu Dazai

Fresh Ink: Osamu Dazai

The English-language debut of A, Autumn
What’s New in Translation?

What’s New in Translation?

Two newly translated Japanese novels to read this autumn
So You Thought You Didn’t Like Manga?

So You Thought You Didn’t Like Manga?

A dive into the English-language side of Japan’s alternative manga world
Life Is Elsewhere/Burn Your Flags

Life Is Elsewhere/Burn Your Flags

Japan-based author Iain Maloney’s latest work
Why the World Needs Literature

Why the World Needs Literature

Conversations with award-winning author Yu Miri and translator Morgan Giles
The Sacrifice Needed to Live Between Cultural Worlds 

The Sacrifice Needed to Live Between Cultural Worlds 

Liane Wakabayashi’s new memoir ‘The Wagamama Bride’
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Movies

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