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Metropolis Summer Issue Out Now

Metropolis Summer Issue Out Now

Summer 2021

BAHK and SHART: Tokyo’s Gen Z Graffiti Artists

BAHK and SHART: Tokyo’s Gen Z Graffiti Artists

“Today is already too late to change the world, but it’s the earliest moment we have.”
How has living in Tokyo changed your personality?

How has living in Tokyo changed your personality?

We asked the international community in Tokyo

Professional Bodyworks +

Professional Bodyworks +

English-speaking chiropractor in Tokyo
Big Iowa Smokehouse

Big Iowa Smokehouse

The new smokehouse that’s set to be the best in Tokyo

True History of the Kelly Gang

True History of the Kelly Gang

Or not
Why Won’t Japan Allow This Trans Woman’s Marriage? 

Why Won’t Japan Allow This Trans Woman’s Marriage? 

The case that broke the Japanese legal system

Event Events In Tokyo This Week

Factory Innovation Week Tokyo 2026

Factory Innovation Week Tokyo 2026

Jan 21, 2026 at 10:00am ~ Jan 23, 2026 at 5:00pm

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Winter 2025

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High Contrasts, Soft Explosions

High Contrasts, Soft Explosions

Tokyo-based cult photographers Osamu Kanemura and Hiroko Komatsu
Interview with The Wedding Present’s David Gedge

Interview with The Wedding Present’s David Gedge

Metropolis caught up with The Wedding Present’s David Gedge before…
Korea: Five Artists, Five Hinsek – White

Korea: Five Artists, Five Hinsek – White

The Tokyo Gallery revives its celebration of Korean avant-garde art
The Beauty of Airplane Cups

The Beauty of Airplane Cups

What looks like a collection of ordinary cups is actually a treasure trove of history and art
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Living

Ethical Watchmaker August Berg Enters Japan

Ethical Watchmaker August Berg Enters Japan

Scandanavian designs channel ‘timefulness’ and sustainability
Practice the Art of Shodo at Norihito Calligraphy School

Practice the Art of Shodo at Norihito Calligraphy School

Tailored calligraphy lessons in Omotesando
Hidden Retail: 5 Thrift Stores in Tokyo

Hidden Retail: 5 Thrift Stores in Tokyo

Elevate your thrifting game at these lesser known gems
Elusive Autos

Elusive Autos

New full-service bilingual auto services provider in Meguro
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Dining

Beer

Beer

Bud-girls do your bidding
Good To Go

Good To Go

Tokyo discovers the pleasures of takeout
Puppet

Puppet

Strings attached
Mojito

Mojito

Bacardi Midpark Cafe
Irie

Irie

Marley’s kid produces organic and fairtrade coffee
Reopen

Reopen

Hard Rock is back
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