Book Review: Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa
a sharp and uncompromising voice in modern Japanese fiction
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The Japanese Aesthetic of Transparency: From Hokusai to Pocari Sweat
“Toumeikan” is symbolized by water and made visible by the color blue
What is Zakka Style?
A kind of curated coziness
Artist Tomei: Curating Transparent Life (+Aesthetic Jelly Recipe)
Interview with mysterious artist Tomei on the beauty of clear things.
Does It Feel Weird To Be Naked in an Onsen?
What the Japanese bathhouse can teach us about body image
The Metropolis Agony Aunts
Being Foreign in Tokyo: Our totally unqualified opinions to guide you through it.
Book Review: The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami
A quiet return to memory, longing and surreal boundaries
Events
Living
Why So Many Japanese Married Couples Sleep in Separate Beds
Exploring sleep culture, relationship dynamics and how space shapes intimacy in Japan
What’s It Like To Have A Japanese Spitz?
Japan’s native comedian
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Japanese Sunscreen
From sunscreen to aftercare, here are the best products for summer in Japan
English-Speaking Dog Groomers in Tokyo
A guide to English-speaking dog grooming services in Tokyo
Community
Tokyo Talks
Every month Metropolis talks to a Tokyo resident about their cultural agenda
April Community News & Events
Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
Tokyo Talks
Every month Metropolis talks to a Tokyo resident about their cultural agenda
March Community News & Events
Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
February Community News & Events
Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
January Community News & Events
Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
Travel
Revitalizing Fukushima
How a local taxi firm and a fruit farm are reviving Fukushima’s economy
Tokyo Train Guide: Setagaya Tram Line
A little break from the capital rush
The Echoes of KYOTOGRAPHIE
How creative events can shape our communities
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
(And enjoy some of Japan’s best shio ramen while you’re there)
Choose Your Own Adventure in Hamamatsu City
Enjoy mouthwatering unagi in the former home of Tokugawa Ieyasu
Dining
The Grill&Seafood Hokkaido Chimunii Ginza Store
Flavors of Hokkaido in the heart of Tokyo
Egan’s Bonder’s Blend
Hitting Japanese shelves in April
Grand Hyatt Spring Menu 2024
A Celebration of Seasonal Delights
Pucci Afternoon Tea
Indulge in a fashionable afternoon
Samurai Restaurant
Wild samurai unleashed: Shinjuku’s premier entertainment experience
Sakura Sweets Selection at Grand Hyatt Tokyo
It’s that time of the year again: Sakura!
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Japanese Movies
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas
