A previously-untranslated short story by Kafu Nagai
Performing art that transcends language and culture
Heartlands: Salt Jizo, Konyakku Enma and Tokugawa connections
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
Walking the fine line between spirituality and showmanship
A new wave of Korean idol fandom has arrived
The Metropolis staff shares their September streaming picks
The best new labels to come out of Japan’s denim capital
Hiroshi Koike’s most ambitious production questions the future of our world
“They don’t ask how many points he can score, it’s always ‘Is he a good guy?’”
English-friendly sports and wellness groups to join in Japan this summer
The global B2B network helping businesses in Japan connect with the world
Big Apple-style
Go Korean for radiation-free and cafeteria food
Target these terraces for your spring café needs
The NYC mixologist talks Tokyo tipples
10 Japanese whiskies to try
At Tokyo’s only kosher resto
