Confessions of a Recessionista

Tokyo's trendsetters are finding new ways to save on style

Biz Watch

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009The August issue of [...]

Band of Sisters

After finding fame as otaku idols, the Nakano Fujoshi Sisters are striking gold as a boy group

Pretty in Pink

As Tokyoites get pumped up for hanami season, Metropolis offers tips, trivia, history—and wigs

A Tour for all Seasons

By land, sea or air, Tokyo’s sightseeing companies have an outing that’s right for you

Carrie Nation

As Sex and the City: The Movie opens in Tokyo, Japanese women are emulating their big-screen heroines

Susan Nichols

Founder of Yogitoes

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.