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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
EXPAT EXPO TOKYO 2020

EXPAT EXPO TOKYO 2020

A business-focused event for international residents
Coronavirus in Japan: September Update

Coronavirus in Japan: September Update

Travel guidelines, financial aid and other useful resources

Metropolis Autumn Issue 2020

Metropolis Autumn Issue 2020

Introducing our Autumn Issue and where to pick up a copy

9 Art Events in Tokyo From September to November

9 Art Events in Tokyo From September to November

Fill your calendars with these must-see exhibits in the capital

Event Events In Tokyo This Week

National Noh Theatre Open Day～Explore the National Noh Theatre with a Noh actor!～

National Noh Theatre Open Day～Explore the National Noh Theatre with a Noh actor!～

Dec 17, 2025 at 2:00pm ~ Mar 19, 2026 at 4:30pm

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Winter 2025

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Kakigori – The Tip Of The (Shaved) Iceberg

Kakigori – The Tip Of The (Shaved) Iceberg

Beat the summer heat with Japan’s favorite shaved ice treat
Visualizing Africa in the Arakawa Ward

Visualizing Africa in the Arakawa Ward

An unexpected artistic connection between Africa and Japan
Sorry, I Am Not

Sorry, I Am Not

Resonant new album from Tokyo rock project
International Linear Collider: Japan’s High-Stakes Debate Over Hosting the Future of Physics

International Linear Collider: Japan’s High-Stakes Debate Over Hosting the Future of Physics

Balancing the cost of exploring the universe’s mysteries
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Living

Revel in Roppongi’s Rugby Bars

Revel in Roppongi’s Rugby Bars

Golden Ball Cafe and Tokyo Sports Bar
Bookworms

Bookworms

What Metropolis’ staff is reading this October
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Exploring Todoroki

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Exploring Todoroki

Heartlands: The small town with an ancient oasis
MIMOSA at PLUSTOKYO

MIMOSA at PLUSTOKYO

Tokyo’s rooftop party scene throws it back to the 90s
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Dining

Pilgrim’s Picnic

Pilgrim’s Picnic

Tokyo serves up turkey with all the trimmings this thanksgiving
Nabe Sennin

Nabe Sennin

DIY nabe in Barbie’s dining room
Blindfold Banquet

Blindfold Banquet

Kurayami Shokudo offers you a pitch-dark dining experience
Pizza Strada

Pizza Strada

A taste of old Napoli in Azabu-Juban
Smokeless Smorgasbord

Smokeless Smorgasbord

Some Tokyo dining spots where the only thing that’s smoked is the salmon
Buttless Beverages

Buttless Beverages

Tokyo drinking doesn’t have to include lungfuls of noxious gas
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