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Duet: Asian Contemporary

Duet: Asian Contemporary

Sep 30, 2026 at 10:00am ~ Jan 17, 2027 at 6:00pm

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Autumn 2026

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Does Japan Celebrate Chinese New Year?

Does Japan Celebrate Chinese New Year?

Welcoming the year of the horse on February 17
Tokyo Trends: Spring 2026

Tokyo Trends: Spring 2026

Where urban edge meets delicate detail
10 Must-Read Japanese Novels Set for Release in 2026

10 Must-Read Japanese Novels Set for Release in 2026

Read ahead of the flow by picking up these translated masterpieces as they hit global bookstore shelves
Yuji Nishida’s Apology: The Final Boss of Japanese Politeness

Yuji Nishida’s Apology: The Final Boss of Japanese Politeness

The sincerest bow the internet has ever seen
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Living

Things To Do During Rainy Season in Japan

Things To Do During Rainy Season in Japan

Indoor date spots, cozy escapes and creative ways to stay dry during rainy season
Tokyo’s Top Haunted Spots for Ghost Hunting in Summer 2026

Tokyo’s Top Haunted Spots for Ghost Hunting in Summer 2026

13 of Tokyo’s Most Paranormal Spots
Tokyo’s Original Tattooed Tough Guys Weren’t Yakuza, They Were Firefighters

Tokyo’s Original Tattooed Tough Guys Weren’t Yakuza, They Were Firefighters

Inside the wild, brawling, tattooed world of the men who protected the “City of Fires”
Bug Catching in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide to the Culture, Gear and Best Spots

Bug Catching in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide to the Culture, Gear and Best Spots

A beginner’s guide to bug catching culture in Japan

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Community

Based in Japan: Ryan Rossiter on Playing Pro Sports in Japan

Based in Japan: Ryan Rossiter on Playing Pro Sports in Japan

“They don’t ask how many points he can score, it’s always ‘Is he a good guy?’”
Sports, Wellbeing and Community in Tokyo

Sports, Wellbeing and Community in Tokyo

English-friendly sports and wellness groups to join in Japan this summer

What’s Happening in Tokyo This July?

What’s Happening in Tokyo This July?

Fill your July with our top event picks

Houyuu Kensetsu 

Houyuu Kensetsu 

Your one-stop renovation company
Metropolis Summer Issue Out Now

Metropolis Summer Issue Out Now

Summer 2021

How has living in Tokyo changed your personality?

How has living in Tokyo changed your personality?

We asked the international community in Tokyo

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Travel

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo

A Slice of Manhattan in the Heart of Tokyo
Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya

Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya

Discover Shibuya from a higher plane
Fuji Speedway Hotel

Fuji Speedway Hotel

Luxury tranquility meets adrenaline adventure
Dusit Thani Kyoto: Japanese and Thai Hospitality

Dusit Thani Kyoto: Japanese and Thai Hospitality

The ancient capital meets Thai hospitality
ANA InterContinental Tokyo Brewer’s Coffee & Bar

ANA InterContinental Tokyo Brewer’s Coffee & Bar

Cafe meets bar in a luxury hotel

SHIGUCHI

SHIGUCHI

Nature meets luxury in Niseko, Hokkaido 
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Dining

TWO ROOMS Reopens April 2nd, 2025

TWO ROOMS Reopens April 2nd, 2025

A bold new era of entertainment dining in Tokyo begins
Spring in Japan 2025: Seasonal Foods and Traditions

Spring in Japan 2025: Seasonal Foods and Traditions

Japan’s food and drink agenda
Jasmine Thai Terrace Akasaka: A Tranquil Thai Dining Escape in Tokyo

Jasmine Thai Terrace Akasaka: A Tranquil Thai Dining Escape in Tokyo

Savor authentic Thai cuisine, officially recognized by the Thai government
Azabu’s New Luxury Bar and Lounge: The Tokyo

Azabu’s New Luxury Bar and Lounge: The Tokyo

A cutting-edge playground for adults

Lobster Ramen in Tokyo: Ebimaru Ramen

Lobster Ramen in Tokyo: Ebimaru Ramen

Highbrow French meets Japan’s working-class superstar
Where to Eat Authentic Chinese Cuisine in Tokyo: No More “Chuuka”

Where to Eat Authentic Chinese Cuisine in Tokyo: No More “Chuuka”

Tokyo is full of regional Chinese food waiting to be tried.
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Literature

Oyako: An Ode to Parents and Children

Oyako: An Ode to Parents and Children

An array of intriguing portraits of Japanese oyako

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
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