Metropolis Japan

Strawberry Picking in Tokyo

Sweet winter berries and countryside escapes in the city

Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases February 2026

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan

Movie-inspired Custom Cocktails in Shibuya: The Whales of August

Choose from either the menu items, or challenge the bartenders to whip up whatever movie comes to your head

Domestic Violence in Japan: Every Third Woman

The prevalence of domestic violence in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Blister Care and Podiatry Clinics in Tokyo

The best blister care, foot support and podiatry clinics in Japan

Japanese Netflix Shows You Can Watch With English Subtitles

Yes, Netflix does count as studying

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Nezu

Where everyday life unfolds at an unhurried pace.

Your Weekly Horoscope January 9 – 16

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.

Events In Tokyo This Week

Sanyutei Kouseinen’s 1st English Rakugo Show

Mar 14, 2026 at 3:00pm ~ Mar 14, 2026 at 4:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Winter 2025

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.

Events

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Joe Armon-Jones: Live in Japan 2026

May 25, 2026 at 6:00pm

May 25, 2026 at 10:00pm

Koganei Park’s Cherry Blossom Festival

Mar 28, 2026 at 10:00am

Mar 29, 2026 at 6:00pm

Victory Arrow Festival 2026

May 05, 2026 at 1:00pm

May 05, 2026 at 3:00pm

HIBIYA BLOSSOM 2026 – A Festival of Flowers and Magic

Mar 03, 2026 at 4:00pm

Apr 04, 2026 at 11:00pm

Arch Enemy: Japan Tour 2026

Apr 17, 2026 at 6:00pm

Apr 17, 2026 at 10:00pm

Thundercat Japan Tour 2026

May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm

May 20, 2026 at 9:00pm

Cameron Winter Live

May 26, 2026 at 7:00pm

May 26, 2026 at 11:00pm

EBISU Bloomin’ JAZZ GARDEN 2026

May 08, 2026 at 12:00am

May 10, 2026 at 12:00am

Culture

Romantic Horror in Japanese Folklore and Literature

Japanese stories of love and ghosts that offer something both delicate and terrifying

Japanese Halloween Costume Ideas for 2025

Draw inspiration from Japanese horror folktales

The Ultimate Koi Appreciation Guide

Where and how to admire Tokyo’s prettiest swimming art

Tsukimi: Japan’s “Forgotten” Moon Celebration

From agricultural ritual to Heian court culture to a McDonald’s burger

Living

A Guide to Setsubun and Where to Celebrate in Tokyo

Where to throw beans this weekend

Where to Buy Good Deodorant in Japan

Don’t sweat it, we’ve got you covered with these recommendations

10 Lesser-Known Secondhand Bookstores in Tokyo that Sell English Books

Quirky spots to find cheap English books in Tokyo

Things To Do in February 2026

Your guide to enjoying Tokyo’s coldest month

Community

Ticks with potentially fatal SFTS expanding their range in northern Japan

Outdoor enthusiasts advised to be cautious

Is COVID-19 still in Japan?

The lingering presence of COVID-19 in Tokyo

COCO Interior

Custom-made Japanese curtains: Ultimate function and style

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

At The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho

Yoyogi Broadway

Tokyo slices of art, dining and nightlife

Travel

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

Chiran, Kagoshima Travel Guide

Home to Kyoto-style gardens and the Peace Museum for kamikaze, Chiran offers a healthy dose of history and culture. Stephen Mansfield takes a walk.

Onomichi Travel Guide: Discover This Historic Port City

Once a pirate haunt, the port town of Onomichi in the Inland Sea still houses an intriguing array of temples, and a surprising number of cats and cat lovers. Stephen Mansfield goes exploring.