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Matcha or Macho: The Performative Male

Matcha or Macho: The Performative Male

There’s so much more to him than being a meme
Masabumi Hosono: The Japanese Man Who Survived the Titanic

Masabumi Hosono: The Japanese Man Who Survived the Titanic

Honor, survival and the moral cost of taking the last lifeboat seat
Things To Do in Tokyo in January

Things To Do in Tokyo in January

A rundown of the best events in Tokyo this January
English-Speaking Clinics in Tokyo 2026

English-Speaking Clinics in Tokyo 2026

The ultimate guide to healthcare
Best English-Speaking Gyms in Tokyo 2026

Best English-Speaking Gyms in Tokyo 2026

Metropolis Fitness Special details the best gyms and skin clinics
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Eye Drops in Japan for Dry Eyes and Contacts

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Eye Drops in Japan for Dry Eyes and Contacts

Top brands recommended by pharmacists in Japan

English-Speaking Beauty Clinics in Tokyo

English-Speaking Beauty Clinics in Tokyo

Stress-free beauty and wellness services for everyone

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope November 14 – 21

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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.

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Sukoshi Fushigi Flea Market 7

Sukoshi Fushigi Flea Market 7

Mar 14, 2026 at 12:00am ~ Mar 14, 2026 at 5:00pm

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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.

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“Magical Girl” Fashion Trend in Japan

“Magical Girl” Fashion Trend in Japan

How Japan’s Kawaii Anime Aesthetic Sparked 2025’s Latest Microtrend
Book Review: The Summer House by Masashi Matsuie

Book Review: The Summer House by Masashi Matsuie

A quietly compelling meditation on architecture and desire
Do Japanese People Understand Sarcasm?

Do Japanese People Understand Sarcasm?

Can humor cross cultural boundaries?
How to Body&SOUL: A Festival Guide

How to Body&SOUL: A Festival Guide

Your Timeless Companion to One of Japan’s Most Iconic Musical Celebrations
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Living

Masabumi Hosono: The Japanese Man Who Survived the Titanic

Masabumi Hosono: The Japanese Man Who Survived the Titanic

Honor, survival and the moral cost of taking the last lifeboat seat
Things To Do in Tokyo in January

Things To Do in Tokyo in January

A rundown of the best events in Tokyo this January
English-Speaking Clinics in Tokyo 2026

English-Speaking Clinics in Tokyo 2026

The ultimate guide to healthcare
Best English-Speaking Gyms in Tokyo 2026

Best English-Speaking Gyms in Tokyo 2026

Metropolis Fitness Special details the best gyms and skin clinics
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Community

The Diversity of Tokyo’s Architecture

The Diversity of Tokyo’s Architecture

Photography highlights from Metropolis readers

Tokyo Skytree launches ‘Tree of Hope’ 

Tokyo Skytree launches ‘Tree of Hope’ 

Add your own wish ribbon of hope 
Medical Clinic Hiroo 

Medical Clinic Hiroo 

Top-class medical care for the whole family 
Virg’s Global Dance Contest: “Volume One”

Virg’s Global Dance Contest: “Volume One”

With K-POP celebrity guest judge MINZY 
Based in Japan: Ria Scott

Based in Japan: Ria Scott

“Do you want fear or freedom?”
Ginza and Tokyo Fashion Week: Runway for Hope

Ginza and Tokyo Fashion Week: Runway for Hope

Rebuilding the Tohoku communities, thread by thread
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Travel

Ninomiya Rose & Japanese Garden

Ninomiya Rose & Japanese Garden

A rare peak into a site of historic beauty in Niigata
Seoul Revisited: Finding Retro Japanese Architecture in Korea

Seoul Revisited: Finding Retro Japanese Architecture in Korea

Buildings and Memory in Early 20th-Century Korea
Take a Slow Train to Izu

Take a Slow Train to Izu

The peninsula of sun, sea, and spa
Ise Shrine: Japan’s Holiest Site

Ise Shrine: Japan’s Holiest Site

Rebuilding the sacred heart of Japan
Auberge TOKITO Grand Opening

Auberge TOKITO Grand Opening

Truly rich Japanese cuisine and experiences
East Nara Nabari

East Nara Nabari

A natural playground rich with scenic beauty and historic attractions
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Dining

Le Cafe V

Le Cafe V

Louis Vuitton’s elevated cafe in Tokyo
FONDA MEXICANA New York Opens in Ginza

FONDA MEXICANA New York Opens in Ginza

Bringing Authentic Mexican Flavors and New York Sophistication to Tokyo’s Dining Scene
Get a Taste of French Summer at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Get a Taste of French Summer at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Limited Edition Summer Fruits Afternoon Tea Menu
A Sophisticated Retreat With Chinese Cuisine at KARIN

A Sophisticated Retreat With Chinese Cuisine at KARIN

Chinese cuisine as a sophisticated retreat
Poolside Lounge with Moët & Chandon

Poolside Lounge with Moët & Chandon

Experience luxury at Garden Pool this summer! Enjoy stunning views of Tokyo Tower and relax under parasols with a glass of Moët Champagne.
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo’s New Tailored Dining Experience

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo’s New Tailored Dining Experience

Invite your friends, dates and pets for an extravagant summer night
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Literature

Japanese Historical Novels

Japanese Historical Novels

The best of Japan’s historical fiction
Books We Love

Books We Love

Merry Christmas to all our readers

Kevin Barry at the European Literature Festival

Kevin Barry at the European Literature Festival

The award-winning writer shares thoughts on place, sound and Twitter ahead of his first trip to Tokyo
Five Female Japanese Writers You Should Be Reading

Five Female Japanese Writers You Should Be Reading

The best contemporary female authors with English translated novels

Five Best Japanese Novels of 2018

Five Best Japanese Novels of 2018

Metropolis lists this year’s best Japanese fiction
In Praise of Shadows

In Praise of Shadows

A new translation sheds light on East-West duality
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