Little Journeys, Big Delights

From bugs to butts, Tokyo's less visited museums have something for everyone

Half a world away

Find out why one local expat traveled from London to Tokyo—by bicycle

We Love Tokyo

From the quirky to the cultural, explore more of Japan’s eclectic delights in 2006, because only here can you…

Big sky country

Endless vistas and mysterious shrines await in rural Mongolia

The Jingle Hop Has Begun…

As the countdown to the holidays continues, Metropolis offers a look at both cool and traditional options for adding a Japanese flavor to your holiday shopping

Room at the Top

A new wave of luxury hotels is shaking up the industry in Tokyo like never before. Can they all survive? Chris Betros checks in.

Building Up

Tokyo's chaotic sprawl serves as the breeding ground for playful and cutting-edge building design. Stephen Mansfield tours the city's architectural highlights.

Pick of the Litter

She's cute, she's a commercial powerhouse and she's coming up on her 30th birthday. Ken Belson and Brian Bremner let the story of Japan's favorite cat out of the bag.

Beating the Blues

Feeling depressed or in trouble? Tokyo has plenty of support groups that are just a phone call or mouse click away. Chris Betros provides a few pointers.

A World Apart

For many foreign parents in Tokyo, providing their children with a fulfilling education is beyond reach. Steve Trautlein reports.