Metropolis Japan

Guides to Neighborhoods in Tokyo: 2024 Compilation

Visit all our favorite neighborhoods

Fresh Ink: A Fantastical Adventure from Medieval Japan–Takaoka’s Travels

Dreams, desires and delusional thoughts on a journey far west

Metropolis 30th Anniversary Beach Party Recap

The Metropolis team thanks you for 30 years of unwavering support

Japanese Music Scene: Artists To Watch This August

This month sees some hot collabs like Dua Lipa and Creepy Nuts

This Kyoto Bar is a “Sound Forest” Filled with Ambient Music and Exotic Plants

Exquisite music, food and drinks in an otherworldly setting

How To Clean Tatami Mats

A comprehensive guide to keeping your tatami mats clean and fresh

Pokémon Afternoon Tea in Tokyo

Enjoy delicious sweets and drinks at The Strings Omotesando’s Cafe & Dining Zelkova

Your Weekly Horoscope August 16 – 23

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.

Events In Tokyo This Week

Takano Ryudai: Kasubaba – To Survive in Everyday Life

Feb 27, 2025 at 10:00am ~ Jun 08, 2025 at 6:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Winter 2024

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.

Events

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Culture

Devil ANTHEM.

An electrifying fusion of angelic and demonic elements through music

ageHa THE FESTIVAL 2023

Featuring the return of Violently Cute, Agefarre and Fatboy Slim

DAWES

The Los Angeles rockers are heading back to Japan this November in support of their latest album

October Anime and Fashion Pop-Ups 2023

The best ephemeral events to check out this month

Living

What’s Happening in Tokyo this September?

Autumn festivals, fireworks and more!

Alternative Medicine in Japan

Visit these traditional alternative medicine clinics and salons in Tokyo

Things to Do in Tokyo in September

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this September

Mastering Japanese Gym Etiquette

Your Ultimate Guide to Fitting In

Community

The Plight of Gamba

The once top team has had a less than fruitful season with the club hitting rock-bottom of the J.League

April Community Update

Best Living Japan’s monthly event listing

Bill Hersey

Bill Hersey, Tokyo socialite, passes away at 87

March Community News

Flea markets, festivals, Ikebana and more in March’s community happenings by Best Living Japan.

Can Tokyo Teams Succeed This Season?

J.League Soccer Preview

Watch the Winter Olympics in Tokyo

Get into the Olympic spirit at “Tokyo 2020 Live-Site in 2018”, with live broadcasts, stage performances and even chances to try out some Olympic sports.