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Metropolis Summer Issue 2026

See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy

Japan vs. Brazil World Cup 2026: Samurai Blue Through to Round of 32 After Sweden Thriller

Daizen Maeda’s second-half goal and a string of crucial saves from Zion Suzuki sent Japan through to the knockouts, where a date with Brazil awaits

Summer Survival Products in Japan 2026

It’s time to upgrade your summer strategy for staying cool and hydrated

What to Do in a Medical Emergency in Japan

A guide to English-speaking hospitals and emergency care

Emergency Evacuation Backpack List

Be prepared if disaster strikes

How to Prepare for a Typhoon in Tokyo

How to stay safe when the big storms hit

Things to Do in Tokyo in July 2026

Check out our handpicked list of Tokyo events happening this month

Your Weekly Horoscope June 19 – 26

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

Tokyo Gendai 2026

Sep 11, 2026 at 11:00am ~ Sep 13, 2026 at 5:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Summer 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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Culture

Anime and Manga to Keep an Eye on in 2026

From returning blockbusters to new adaptations shaping the anime landscape this year

Anime and the Adverse Effects of Growth

Milking the proverbial cash cow dry

Inside the Life of a Kabuki Actor

Kabuki actor Monnosuke on the art of becoming someone else

Edo-Tokyo Museum Returns After Four-Year Renovation

Two Names, One City, Centuries of History

Living

The Women Reviving Hajichi, Okinawa’s Traditional Hand Tattoos

What the hands remember

Overgrown and Forgotten: Okinawa’s Battle With Nature

Structure vs. the wild

Summer Survival Products in Japan 2026

It’s time to upgrade your summer strategy for staying cool and hydrated

What to Do in a Medical Emergency in Japan

A guide to English-speaking hospitals and emergency care

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

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

Escape the city with a stunning Enoshima day trip

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

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.