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What’s Happening in Tokyo this May?

What’s Happening in Tokyo this May?

Metropolis’ picks for the best events to go to this May

Take a Slow Train to Izu

Take a Slow Train to Izu

The peninsula of sun, sea, and spa
Living Beyond A Life Well-Lived

Living Beyond A Life Well-Lived

Rural Africa is home to millions of used Japanese vehicles, sustaining local transport until their last breath. But for how long?
Tokyo’s Newest Entertainment Complex

Tokyo’s Newest Entertainment Complex

Shinjuku’s TOKYU KABUKICHO TOWER
Based in Japan: Kristina Ganea

Based in Japan: Kristina Ganea

The rising trend of sourdough in the city

Sumo Spotting: Where to sight Japan’s mightiest warriors

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
Ise Shrine: Japan’s Holiest Site

Ise Shrine: Japan’s Holiest Site

Rebuilding the sacred heart of Japan

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Asakusa Yabusame 2026

Asakusa Yabusame 2026

Apr 18, 2026 at 11:30am ~ Apr 18, 2026 at 3:30pm

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Fuji Rock Wrap: Friday & Saturday

Fuji Rock Wrap: Friday & Saturday

The Chemical Brothers, Kid Fresino and Sia steal the show
Across Space & Time: Translating ‘Night on the Galactic Railroad’

Across Space & Time: Translating ‘Night on the Galactic Railroad’

Kenji Miyazawa’s untranslatable masterpiece
artKYOTO 2019

artKYOTO 2019

Old meets new in the Millennium City
Shiota Chiharu: The Soul Trembles

Shiota Chiharu: The Soul Trembles

Multidisciplinary artist astonishes with career-spanning exhibition
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Living

COVID-19 in Japan: Important Updates and Resources

COVID-19 in Japan: Important Updates and Resources

What you need to know about the coronavirus in Japan
Japan’s New Tea Capital

Japan’s New Tea Capital

Tsuchiyama Overnight Houji
EXPAT EXPO TOKYO 2022

EXPAT EXPO TOKYO 2022

Connect with Tokyo’s international community, businesses and services

JK Interior

JK Interior

Modern home-renovation solutions

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Yokai Ichigo Daifuku

Yokai Ichigo Daifuku

Cute, somewhat scary and delicious
Beer Horn

Beer Horn

Pure German lagers & ales in Akasaka
The Pizza Bar on 38th

The Pizza Bar on 38th

An Italian twist on the chef’s table in Nihonbashi
Sweet Greens

Sweet Greens

A Japanese sweet goes savory
In Bruges

In Bruges

Rare ale in Nihonbashi
Caviar Dreams

Caviar Dreams

From tiny spoonfuls to pricy tins
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