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Is Communication the Way Out of “Xenophobia” in Japan?

Is Communication the Way Out of “Xenophobia” in Japan?

How the lack of communication creates false beliefs about foreigners’ intentions

Ukai: The Ancient Japanese Art of Cormorant Fishing

Ukai: The Ancient Japanese Art of Cormorant Fishing

Witness Japan’s 1,300-year-old spectacle of cormorant fishing in Gifu
How “Sex Toy” Brand TENGA Is Changing Sex Talk in Japan

How “Sex Toy” Brand TENGA Is Changing Sex Talk in Japan

This iconic “pleasure item” is pushing the conversation forward and normalizing masturbation
Ama Divers in Mie: Japan’s Legendary Sea Women Keeping Tradition Alive

Ama Divers in Mie: Japan’s Legendary Sea Women Keeping Tradition Alive

Explore the vanishing world of Japan’s ama divers in Ise-Shima, where sea women have free-dived for abalone and pearls for over a thousand years.
Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort, Okinawa

Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort, Okinawa

Unwind in Sesoko Island’s only luxury resort
The Japanese Aesthetic of Transparency: From Hokusai to Pocari Sweat

The Japanese Aesthetic of Transparency: From Hokusai to Pocari Sweat

“Toumeikan” is symbolized by water and made visible by the color blue
Punch Room Tokyo Named One of Asia’s 50 Best Bars

Punch Room Tokyo Named One of Asia’s 50 Best Bars

This intimate Ginza lounge blends London club heritage with Japanese creativity

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope July 11 – 18

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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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PETER BARAKAN & MORGAN FISHER “The London Boys” DJ Session & Talk Show

PETER BARAKAN & MORGAN FISHER “The London Boys” DJ Session & Talk Show

Dec 05, 2025 at 7:30pm ~ Dec 05, 2025 at 10:00pm

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Autumn 2025

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Tokyo Trends: Five Chrome Silver Accessories to Buy in Tokyo 

Tokyo Trends: Five Chrome Silver Accessories to Buy in Tokyo 

It’s all acubi and blokette this season — here’s where to buy the look
Featured Artists for September 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Featured Artists for September 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Check out September’s featured Tokyo creatives!
History of Anpan

History of Anpan

The story of Japan’s beloved baked treat
Tokyo Trends: Tokyo Fall Fashion 2024

Tokyo Trends: Tokyo Fall Fashion 2024

Here’s what to wear in Tokyo this season
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Living

English‑Speaking Babysitters and Housekeeping in Tokyo

English‑Speaking Babysitters and Housekeeping in Tokyo

Trusted care and help around the home for families in Tokyo
Things to Do in Tokyo in August 2025

Things to Do in Tokyo in August 2025

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this August
English-Speaking Vet in Tokyo: PetLife

English-Speaking Vet in Tokyo: PetLife

Why expats choose PetLife for pet care
This Japanese Walking Trend Boosts Fitness in Half the Time

This Japanese Walking Trend Boosts Fitness in Half the Time

Backed by science and TikTok hype, Interval Walking Training is transforming everyday walks in Tokyo
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April Community News & Events

April Community News & Events

Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
Tokyo Talks

Tokyo Talks

Every month Metropolis talks to a Tokyo resident about their cultural agenda
March Community News & Events

March Community News & Events

Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
February Community News & Events

February Community News & Events

Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
January Community News & Events

January Community News & Events

Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
Rugby’s Rising Sons And Daughters

Rugby’s Rising Sons And Daughters

Japanese children play the game at Ageo Rugby School
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Travel

Ako: Spend a Weekend in a City of Legends

Ako: Spend a Weekend in a City of Legends

(And enjoy some of Japan’s best shio ramen while you’re there)

Choose Your Own Adventure in Hamamatsu City

Choose Your Own Adventure in Hamamatsu City

Enjoy mouthwatering unagi in the former home of Tokugawa Ieyasu
UENO FIRST CITY HOTEL

UENO FIRST CITY HOTEL

The simple joy of a laid-back breakfast
KADOYA HOTEL

KADOYA HOTEL

Modern technology meets retro Japan
Andon Ryokan

Andon Ryokan

Your home away from home
Dive into Okinawa

Dive into Okinawa

From deep retreats to eco tourism

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Dining

Sonic Feasts

Sonic Feasts

Notes by Yamaha
Bar Piano

Bar Piano

A showa-era date spot from the 1950s 
Shingo Gokan

Shingo Gokan

Shaking up Tokyo’s bar scene with the man behind the city’s best cocktail bars
Gem by moto

Gem by moto

A curios fusion of world-class sake with imaginative tapas
Have a Swig

Have a Swig

A taste of high-class, barrier-free community cocktail culture
Pizza in Tokyo’s Kichijoji at Garage 50

Pizza in Tokyo’s Kichijoji at Garage 50

Romantic pizza in the park 
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Literature

Drawing Travels

Drawing Travels

Christine Mari Inzer illustrates her Japan experience
The Love Behind Anime

The Love Behind Anime

Patrick Galbraith’s The Moé Manifesto
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