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Full Metal Japan 2026

Full Metal Japan 2026

Oct 24, 2026 at 12:00pm ~ Oct 25, 2026 at 9:00pm

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Autumn 2026

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Culture

Gorpcore: History of “Outdoor Fashion” and the Japanese Brands To Know

Gorpcore: History of “Outdoor Fashion” and the Japanese Brands To Know

Why outdoor clothing is popular in Japan
Hungary Pavilion: A Calming Forest in the Middle of Expo 2025

Hungary Pavilion: A Calming Forest in the Middle of Expo 2025

Hungary’s pavilion stood out with folk music, food and craft at Expo 2025
Japanese Onomatopoeia

Japanese Onomatopoeia

Everyday sounds and oddly specific quirky expressions
David Bowie Through the Eyes of a Japanese Photographer

David Bowie Through the Eyes of a Japanese Photographer

Masayoshi Sukita reflects on collaborations with the icon
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Living

Japan Drugstore Guide: The Best Purple Shampoo & Color-Care Products for Blonde, Ash, and Bleached Hair

Japan Drugstore Guide: The Best Purple Shampoo & Color-Care Products for Blonde, Ash, and Bleached Hair

Guide to the best and most affordable options

Mi Kasa Es Su Kasa? The Unspoken Rules of Umbrellas in Japan

Mi Kasa Es Su Kasa? The Unspoken Rules of Umbrellas in Japan

From unspoken etiquette to environmental headaches—what’s really going on with umbrellas in Japan?

What It’s Really Like to Work as a Hostess in Tokyo’s Kabukicho

What It’s Really Like to Work as a Hostess in Tokyo’s Kabukicho

Life behind the neon
Best Parks for Seasonal Flowers in and Around Tokyo 2026

Best Parks for Seasonal Flowers in and Around Tokyo 2026

It’s hydrangea season! Tokyo in bloom
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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

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

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)

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Dining

Peter Rabbit Afternoon Tea in Tokyo

Peter Rabbit Afternoon Tea in Tokyo

Nibble on charming treats at The Strings Omotesando
Café & Gallery Kiougama

Café & Gallery Kiougama

Experience Kiougama traditional handmade pottery

The Grill&Seafood Hokkaido Chimunii Ginza Store

The Grill&Seafood Hokkaido Chimunii Ginza Store

Flavors of Hokkaido in the heart of Tokyo
Egan’s Bonder’s Blend

Egan’s Bonder’s Blend

Hitting Japanese shelves in April
Grand Hyatt Spring Menu 2024

Grand Hyatt Spring Menu 2024

A Celebration of Seasonal Delights
Pucci Afternoon Tea

Pucci Afternoon Tea

Indulge in a fashionable afternoon
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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