Heartlands: A wander through old-fashioned Ookayama
With Japanese literature in translation finally breaching feminist frontiers, what’s next?
The comedian helping body positivity bloom in Japan
Neo-izakayas, famous dessert joints and international eateries abound in Nakameguro’s lesser known neighbor
From self-taught makeup artist to Japan-based business owner
Our favorite multisensory mocktails, vegan wine and more in Roppongi
Japan’s new trend of “Smart Drinking”
The best new labels to come out of Japan’s denim capital
Six live shows and six pairs of tickets for Metropolis readers
A new translation sheds light on East-West duality
Metropolis interviews Japan’s most acclaimed butoh actor and director
Old food, new tricks
The must-have tool for your fish-shaped sealed sandwiches
Couchsurfing for gourmets
A site for sore veggies
We asked readers… which conbini takes the cake?
Funky street foods from around Japan
