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Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi) and His Many Lives

Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi) and His Many Lives

The Irish-Greek wanderer who became Japan’s foremost folklore chronicler
Where to Find Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Tokyo

Where to Find Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Tokyo

Metropolis’ hunt for the fall favorite drink

Halloween in Tokyo 2025

Halloween in Tokyo 2025

Our roundup of spooky events to fill your calendar
Romantic Horror in Japanese Folklore and Literature

Romantic Horror in Japanese Folklore and Literature

Japanese stories of love and ghosts that offer something both delicate and terrifying
Tokyo Neighborhood Guides: A Guide to Okutama Town

Tokyo Neighborhood Guides: A Guide to Okutama Town

Pigeon’s Nest Canyon and Nippara Limestone Caves
Visit Yamanouchi Town

Visit Yamanouchi Town

Enjoy skiing, onsens, and visiting cheeky snow monkeys in Nagano

What’s Waterfall Tourism?

What’s Waterfall Tourism?

Soaking in Japan’s waterfalls

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope August 29 – September 5

Horoscope

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.

Event Events In Tokyo This Week

Japan International Orchid and Flower Show

Japan International Orchid and Flower Show

Feb 05, 2026 at 10:00am ~ Feb 11, 2026 at 6:00pm

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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

Fresh Ink: The Ramen of Thanatos – Or, Puckering Flavor

Fresh Ink: The Ramen of Thanatos – Or, Puckering Flavor

The English-language debut of philosopher Masaya Chiba
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
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Living

Ski, Reflect and Reconnect: A Winter Temple Retreat at Kakurinbo

Ski, Reflect and Reconnect: A Winter Temple Retreat at Kakurinbo

Recharge your body and mind after a ski trip with a serene temple stay in Minobu
Inside vs. Outside: Japan’s Unwritten Rule of Space

Inside vs. Outside: Japan’s Unwritten Rule of Space

Why uchi and soto still shape how people connect, communicate, and move through everyday life in Japan
Thanksgiving in Tokyo 2025 at Bistro Vino

Thanksgiving in Tokyo 2025 at Bistro Vino

Nov 24 – Nov 30, 2025
Allen-sama: Japan’s “FlopTok” Meme Icon? (Japanese Internet Culture)

Allen-sama: Japan’s “FlopTok” Meme Icon? (Japanese Internet Culture)

Grant citizenship of Floptropica to this diva!
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Community

Is Japan Friendly for People with Disabilities?

Is Japan Friendly for People with Disabilities?

Striving for change, imperfectly
Pink Ribbon Reiwashu Sparkling Sake Official Launch Party

Pink Ribbon Reiwashu Sparkling Sake Official Launch Party

Celebrating the new era with a mission

Tokyo Talks

Tokyo Talks

Every month Metropolis talks to a Tokyo resident about their cultural agenda
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
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Travel

Lotte Arai Resort: Ski in Niigata Prefecture

Lotte Arai Resort: Ski in Niigata Prefecture

The crown jewel of Niigata
A Guide to the Magic of Matsue

A Guide to the Magic of Matsue

Japan’s city of water 
Revitalizing Fukushima

Revitalizing Fukushima

How a local taxi firm and a fruit farm are reviving Fukushima’s economy
Tokyo Train Guide: Setagaya Tram Line

Tokyo Train Guide: Setagaya Tram Line

A little break from the capital rush

The Echoes of KYOTOGRAPHIE

The Echoes of KYOTOGRAPHIE

How creative events can shape our communities
Be an Organic Farmer for the Day

Be an Organic Farmer for the Day

A hands-on alternative to a typical Tokyo day-trip

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Dining

Komakata Dozeu

Komakata Dozeu

Pond loaches and a taste of Edo history 
Sakura Nabe Nakae

Sakura Nabe Nakae

Tokyo’s only spot for horse meat sukiyaki
The Pizza Bar on 38th

The Pizza Bar on 38th

A Nihombashi pizza institution
Kanda Yabu Soba

Kanda Yabu Soba

Over 140 years of cooking up rich duck slices and springy buckwheat noodles
「Atrevío」

「Atrevío」

Find your Spain
New Aladdin

New Aladdin

A low-profile hookah lounge with a huge personality
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Literature

The Love Behind Anime

The Love Behind Anime

Patrick Galbraith’s The Moé Manifesto
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Movies

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