Metropolis Japan

Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo: 6 Editor’s Picks for 2026

We’ve curated 6 standout selections that truly capture the essence of Tokyo’s omakase scene

Sushi Omakase at Hashida Tokyo

An artist’s hands, a chef’s eye: seasonal seafood, rare sake and an omakase shaped by the morning’s market

Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo

Buddies in Collaboration with Metropolis

Japan Drugstore Guide: Allergy Medicine for Hayfever in Japan

The best hay fever and allergy medicine in Japan

Yoshoku: The Tokyo Food Tradition You’ve Never Heard Of—But Need to Try

It’s not Japanese food. It’s not Western food. It’s something Tokyo made entirely its own.

Spring Performances in Tokyo

Opera, kabuki, rakugo and film festivals to mark your calendar this season

What Niseko Says About the Future of Travel in Japan

A weekend in Hirafu’s luxury bubble, staying at Niseko Kyo and dining at Masonry

Your Weekly Horoscope February 6-13

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

Fruits Zipper Tour 2026

May 03, 2026 at 4:00pm ~ May 06, 2026 at 6:30pm

Read The Latest Issue 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.

Events

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Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute Event

May 29, 2026 at 8:00pm

May 29, 2026 at 11:30pm

IL DIVO: Japan Tour 2026 “CLOSER”

May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm

May 15, 2026 at 10:00pm

The 50th Japan Hobby Show

May 08, 2026 at 10:00am

May 10, 2026 at 5:00pm

“Too Many To Ignore” : Christina Lopp Solo Exhibition

May 05, 2026 at 11:00am

May 10, 2026 at 7:00pm

Pokémon GO Fest 2026

May 29, 2026 at 10:00am

Jun 01, 2026 at 8:00pm

Laufey Live in Tokyo

Jun 05, 2026 at 6:00pm

Jun 05, 2026 at 11:00pm

Peder Elias: Northern Lights Tour 2026

May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm

May 26, 2026 at 10:00pm

Kraftwerk: Multimedia Tour 2026

May 01, 2026 at 7:00pm

May 02, 2026 at 11:00pm

Culture

Yuji Nishida’s Apology: The Final Boss of Japanese Politeness

The sincerest bow the internet has ever seen

The Best Japanese Films for Beginners Learning Japanese

Why children’s stories and quiet domestic life work better than reading textbooks will

Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases February 2026

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan

Japanese Netflix Shows You Can Watch With English Subtitles

Yes, Netflix does count as studying

Living

Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo: 6 Editor’s Picks for 2026

We’ve curated 6 standout selections that truly capture the essence of Tokyo’s omakase scene

Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo

Buddies in Collaboration with Metropolis

Japan Drugstore Guide: Allergy Medicine for Hayfever in Japan

The best hay fever and allergy medicine in Japan

Yoshoku: The Tokyo Food Tradition You’ve Never Heard Of—But Need to Try

It’s not Japanese food. It’s not Western food. It’s something Tokyo made entirely its own.

Community

Yoyogi Broadway

Tokyo slices of art, dining and nightlife

The British School in Tokyo’s New Primary School Campus

Opening in August 2023

Sumo Spotting: Where to sight Japan’s mightiest warriors

Find out how to witness one of Japan’s greatest sports and its athletes in a personal and enlightening way here in Tokyo

Opportunity Knocks

How BLINK Community is revolutionizing the traditional workspace

Mystery Memos

What’s your hot take?

EXPAT EXPO TOKYO 2022

Connect with Tokyo’s international community, businesses and services

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.