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Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Athlete’s Foot Medicine in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Athlete’s Foot Medicine in Japan

Products and tips for treatment and relief
English-Speaking Mental Health Services in Tokyo 

English-Speaking Mental Health Services in Tokyo 

A comprehensive guide to get the right help for you in Japan
Japanese Cookbooks

Japanese Cookbooks

Metropolis’ Editorial Team reviews the best new cookbooks for gourmands and oenophiles
Yurei: Japanese Spirits of Summer?

Yurei: Japanese Spirits of Summer?

The real and imagined ghosts of Japan
English‑Speaking ENT Doctors in Tokyo

English‑Speaking ENT Doctors in Tokyo

Ear, nose, throat (ENT) and translation problems gone
Katsu Kaishu: The Man Who Saved Edo from the Flames

Katsu Kaishu: The Man Who Saved Edo from the Flames

The samurai who saved Edo from war
Are Japanese Men Afraid of Independent Women?

Are Japanese Men Afraid of Independent Women?

How have the advancements in women`s rights impacted work, dating and family expectations?

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope Horoscope: August 1 – 8

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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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Asakusa R&B Night

Asakusa R&B Night

Dec 21, 2025 at 6:00pm ~ Dec 21, 2025 at 11:00pm

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Winter 2025

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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Culture

Pokémon Meets Japanese Artistry at Azabudai Hills Gallery

Pokémon Meets Japanese Artistry at Azabudai Hills Gallery

Pokémon × Craft Exhibition — discovering beauty and techniques
Celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th Birthday

Celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th Birthday

The birthday and history of a global icon

10 Japanese Horror Movies to Watch

10 Japanese Horror Movies to Watch

Eerie films to haunt your nights this spooky season
Tokyo Trends: 11 Best Work Bags To Buy in Japan This Fall

Tokyo Trends: 11 Best Work Bags To Buy in Japan This Fall

Function without sacrificing style

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Living

Why Do Japanese People Think Fish Don’t Have Feelings?

Why Do Japanese People Think Fish Don’t Have Feelings?

Exploring cultural views, science and sushi in the fish-and-feelings debate
Growing up in Japan as a Westerner With Joshua Thomson

Growing up in Japan as a Westerner With Joshua Thomson

Based in Japan: Japanese? British? Aussie? Kiwi? Just Joshua!
How to Open an LLC in Japan as a Non-Resident or Non-Citizen

How to Open an LLC in Japan as a Non-Resident or Non-Citizen

A practical guide for non-residents and non-citizens

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Athlete’s Foot Medicine in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Athlete’s Foot Medicine in Japan

Products and tips for treatment and relief
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Community

Miki Koyama

Miki Koyama

The Japanese driver taking on the W Series challenge
Education Special

Education Special

A one-stop-shop for Japanese language schools, international schools and exam prep schools
August Community News & Events

August Community News & Events

Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
Kimiko Date

Kimiko Date

Celebrated former tennis player talks trials, triumphs and Wimbledon

July Community News & Events

July Community News & Events

Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
The 2019 Rugby World Cup

The 2019 Rugby World Cup

A complete overview of this year’s competition in Japan

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Travel

Cherry Blossom Lovin’ at Showa no Mori

Cherry Blossom Lovin’ at Showa no Mori

Enjoy Cherry Blossoms at one of Chiba’s Largest Parks
Meet the Serpents of Iwami Kagura

Meet the Serpents of Iwami Kagura

Stepping into Japanese mythology in Iwami, Shimane Prefecture

The Perfect Road Trip Through Satsuma Peninsula

The Perfect Road Trip Through Satsuma Peninsula

Cruise around and see what Southern Kyushu has to offer
Tohoku Kizuna Festival

Tohoku Kizuna Festival

Experience the culture of Tohoku’s six prefectures in one huge festival
A Second Chance at Iwate

A Second Chance at Iwate

Ghosts, ancient aliens, mannequins and more
Tokyo Time Travel: WOW RIDE

Tokyo Time Travel: WOW RIDE

From Ginza to the virtual fantasy
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Dining

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo

A Slice of Manhattan in the Heart of Tokyo
CLUB THE PEPPER 

CLUB THE PEPPER 

Shibuya’s Futuristic Space Cafe
Yoshinoya

Yoshinoya

The history of the gyudon titan 
Patisserie & Cafe Delimo Azabudai Hills

Patisserie & Cafe Delimo Azabudai Hills

The East India company and Japan’s artisanal harmony
EXTASIA at R3 Club Lounge

EXTASIA at R3 Club Lounge

The latest concept from the team at R3 Club Lounge
TORIMESHI TORITOH BUN

TORIMESHI TORITOH BUN

Serving oyakudon since 1907 
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Literature

Book Review: Tokyo Geek’s Guide

Book Review: Tokyo Geek’s Guide

The new English-language guide to all things otaku in the nation’s capital
Inheritance From Mother by Minae Mizumura

Inheritance From Mother by Minae Mizumura

A drama against the overly dramatic
Book Review: Freelancing in Tokyo

Book Review: Freelancing in Tokyo

Screenwriter David Chester offers his tips and tricks for surviving the freelance grind
Book Review: The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Tales

Book Review: The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Tales

Thersa Matsuura brings Japan’s spirit world to life
Book Review: The Expat’s Guide to Growing Old in Japan

Book Review: The Expat’s Guide to Growing Old in Japan

Invaluable Advice for the Long Haul
Are You an Echo?: The Lost Poetry of Misuzu Kaneko

Are You an Echo?: The Lost Poetry of Misuzu Kaneko

Introducing this powerful female voice to the English-speaking world
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Movies

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