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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

Why Was Tokyo Dubbed “Venice of the East”?

Why Was Tokyo Dubbed “Venice of the East”?

The forgotten city of water
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

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope July 25 – August 1

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.

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A perspective

Jan 17, 2026 at 10:00am ~ Jan 30, 2026 at 5:00pm

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Winter 2025

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Culture

Fresh Ink: The Defeat of Thought by Osamu Dazai

Fresh Ink: The Defeat of Thought by Osamu Dazai

Japan’s literary legend’s never-before translated work
Featured Artists for August 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Featured Artists for August 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Check out this month’s featured Tokyo creatives!
Learn the Art of Zen Through this Riceball Making Workshop

Learn the Art of Zen Through this Riceball Making Workshop

Omusubi-Doh English-language workshops

Japanese Whisky

Japanese Whisky

Review of Brian Ashcraft’s ‘Japanese Whisky: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Desirable Spirit’
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Living

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Nishi Kasai

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Nishi Kasai

Heartlands: The Indian enclave that was under the sea
Things to Do in Tokyo in September

Things to Do in Tokyo in September

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this September
The UK Pavilion Expo 2025: From Inventions to Innovation

The UK Pavilion Expo 2025: From Inventions to Innovation

Narrative-led experience, British inventions and a mascot named PIX
Inside the Nordic Pavilion at Expo 2025

Inside the Nordic Pavilion at Expo 2025

Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway
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Community

Ryozan Park

Ryozan Park

Bringing the sense of community to communities
December Community News & Events

December Community News & Events

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

TEDxYouth@Tokyo

The teenagers behind the world class event
November Community News & Events

November Community News & Events

Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
Peace Boat and Greenpeace Still Campaigning for Fukushima

Peace Boat and Greenpeace Still Campaigning for Fukushima

Metropolis interviews NGO leaders at the forefront of the recovery effort
October Community Events

October Community Events

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

The Fukushima Diamond Route

The Fukushima Diamond Route

A cut above the rest
“Cobra Kai” and the American Gaze on Okinawa

“Cobra Kai” and the American Gaze on Okinawa

How the Karate Kid franchise perpetuates and problematizes an American fantasy
The Newly Opened Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Azabu Tokyo

The Newly Opened Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Azabu Tokyo

Redefining the standards for short city-stays and serviced apartments

Tachikawa: A City Away From the City

Tachikawa: A City Away From the City

Tokyo’s perfect intersection of the urban and the natural world
Hakuba Happo-one

Hakuba Happo-one

Experience the heart of winter sports in Japan
Workation in Okinawa

Workation in Okinawa

From infinity pools to coworking cafes

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Dining

What’s Happening in Tokyo this Autumn?

What’s Happening in Tokyo this Autumn?

From food festivals to pop up cafes

Good Town Doughnuts

Good Town Doughnuts

The must-try doughnut in all of Tokyo

Based in Japan: Niki Micklem

Based in Japan: Niki Micklem

Hunting for the best spots to eat in the capital

Sushi Ginza Onodera Introduces Frozen Sushi

Sushi Ginza Onodera Introduces Frozen Sushi

Enjoying Michelin-star sushi at home
Park Hyatt Tokyo Christmas Cakes

Park Hyatt Tokyo Christmas Cakes

Bringing a French Christmas to Tokyo

The 75th Christian Drouin Calvados Dinner Japan

The 75th Christian Drouin Calvados Dinner Japan

Celebrating the sweet flavored cider spirit
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