The Kimono Kontroversy
How to apologize for cultural appropriation
artKYOTO 2019
Old meets new in the Millennium City
Fridays for Future Tokyo
Japan’s young climate activists battle protest stereotypes
IL Buttero
Celebrating 25 years of authentic Tuscan cuisine
Shiota Chiharu: The Soul Trembles
Multidisciplinary artist astonishes with career-spanning exhibition
Education Special
A one-stop-shop for Japanese language schools, international schools and exam prep schools
Metropolis Recommends: August
The best events for art, music and more this August
Events
Living
METROPOLIS RECOMMENDS JULY
Metropolis gives you the rundown of the best events in Tokyo this July
TRUNK (KUSHI)
The local, stylish and modern izakaya
Summer Well-Being
From dental clinics and skin care to general health, podiatry and home maintenance, it’s important to think about well-being as we jump into the heat of the summer. Finding the right clinic can be a real challenge for foreign residents, especially for those without high-level Japanese skills.
Wancott Dog Hotel
A dog hotel that is nicer than a human one
Community
Travel
Dining
Oendan
Enjoy student prices—and student uniforms—at this tachinomiya
Duco Delgorge
A food importer hopes to lead Japan’s organic revolution
Tamahide
Enjoy Japan’s finest breed of chicken, cooked just right in Ningyocho
Bar Breadline
Head out to the ‘burbs for a taste of absinthe heaven
Saburo Kashiwazaki
General manager & sommelier, Sabatini Roppongi
Pescaderia
Mission: find the best oysters in town. Mission status: accomplished
Literature
Japanese Movies
Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas
