The Spirit of Mottainai Culture
How an ancient Japanese sentiment is key to a sustainable future
How an ancient Japanese sentiment is key to a sustainable future
Exploring the history of March 14
An Ode to All the Girl Bosses
Exploring the city’s heritage, corporate superpower status and shitamachi downtown culture
Historical sites, crafts and traditions of Ryukyu culture
Embrace the warm weather at six of our favorite outdoor music events this spring
Expand your horizons with courses, workshops and seminars
A review of Edward Suzuki’s memoir: GOoD Design Philosophy
The Irish folk rockers talk musical roots and coming to Tokyo
Every month, Metropolis talks with a Tokyo resident about their cultural agenda
Ian Martin delves into a seminal Japanese punk album as part of the classic album series
“Music is a great tool to make people unite and Rock of Asia can prove it.”
So even the most terrible chefs can reach BBQ perfection
From short-term English-teaching to serial entrepreneur
Tokyo’s finest car specialist
Mexican flavors go loco in Shinjuku
Shibuya serves up some katsu
Marshmallows and chocolate in Shirokanedai
Quick dinner making use of cacao
American morning faves in Hamamatsucho
Casual champagne dining in Roppongi