Metropolis Japan

Haikyo, and the Urban Explorers of Japan

Chasing the past

Ski, Reflect and Reconnect: A Winter Temple Retreat at Kakurinbo

Recharge your body and mind after a ski trip with a serene temple stay in Minobu

The Best Restaurants in Tokyo For Autumnal Dining

Where the smoke rises and leaves fall

Inside vs. Outside: Japan’s Unwritten Rule of Space

Why uchi and soto still shape how people connect, communicate, and move through everyday life in Japan

Thanksgiving in Tokyo 2025 at Bistro Vino

Nov 24 – Nov 30, 2025

Allen-sama: Japan’s “FlopTok” Meme Icon? (Japanese Internet Culture)

Grant citizenship of Floptropica to this diva!

San-chan: The Shiba Inu That Saved the World

How a man, a dog and the internet united for good

Your Weekly Horoscope October 10 – 17

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

Plushie Dreadfuls Tokyo Pop Up Shop

Dec 16, 2025 at 11:00am ~ Dec 21, 2025 at 7:00pm

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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Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage

Jan 01, 2026 at 9:00am

Jan 10, 2026 at 5:00pm

Asuka Irie Exhibition 2026―Moonlight and Drowsiness

Apr 22, 2026 at 10:30am

May 06, 2026 at 7:00pm

Christmas Services at Tokyo Union Church

Dec 24, 2025 at 5:30pm

Dec 25, 2025 at 9:30pm

“Dino Night Parade 2025” Returns to the Tokyo National Museum

Dec 25, 2025 at 12:00am

Dec 28, 2025 at 12:00am

Circus Tokyo Countdown to 2026

Dec 31, 2025 at 10:00pm

Jan 01, 2026 at 5:00am

Midtown Christmas 2025

Nov 13, 2025 at 5:00pm

Dec 25, 2025 at 11:00pm

Ai Natori Solo Exhibition「undercurrent」

Jan 10, 2026 at 1:00pm

Jan 10, 2026 at 7:00pm

National Noh Theatre Open Day～Explore the National Noh Theatre with a Noh actor!～

Dec 17, 2025 at 2:00pm

Mar 19, 2026 at 4:30pm

Culture

“Magical Girl” Fashion Trend in Japan

How Japan’s Kawaii Anime Aesthetic Sparked 2025’s Latest Microtrend

Book Review: The Summer House by Masashi Matsuie

A quietly compelling meditation on architecture and desire

Do Japanese People Understand Sarcasm?

Can humor cross cultural boundaries?

How to Body&SOUL: A Festival Guide

Your Timeless Companion to One of Japan’s Most Iconic Musical Celebrations

Living

A Guide to Solo Hiking in Japan

Three hiking regions to join Japan’s hiking community

Haikyo, and the Urban Explorers of Japan

Chasing the past

Ski, Reflect and Reconnect: A Winter Temple Retreat at Kakurinbo

Recharge your body and mind after a ski trip with a serene temple stay in Minobu

Inside vs. Outside: Japan’s Unwritten Rule of Space

Why uchi and soto still shape how people connect, communicate, and move through everyday life in Japan

Community

EXPAT EXPO TOKYO 2022

Connect with Tokyo’s international community, businesses and services

Tokyo Life “Why are You Still in Japan?”

It can feel to some international residents like there are more reasons to leave than to stay in Japan. Thinking about your life here, why is it that you have chosen to stay?