Explore the Goto Islands off the coast of Nagasaki
The Moomins move to Saitama
The greatest and most unquestionable virtue
The new frontier in Tokyo’s culinary scene
Seasonal spring sweets and sakura at Hyatt Centric Ginza
Japan President of martial arts contest promoters talks to Metropolis ahead of inaugural event
Travel in Iwate
Second-Hand Sounds: Tokyo’s treasure troves of vintage tunes
French New Wave lovers, Turist hits Japan, and more …
George Clooney and company talk the film’s hope
Japan’s biggest music fests face off
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Finding art, beauty and community in the bath
Get the full Thanksgiving feast this year at Trader Vic’s, a premier American restaurant chain.
When I first arrived in Tokyo, in the early noughties,…
Metropolis’ beer correspondent takes a ride down memory lane
Bring a healthy appetite to this classy hotel restaurant in Shinagawa
It’s full beef ahead at this Shitamachi burger joint
An elegant new Shibuya restaurant blends the old and the (very) new
Steaks sizzle and mermaids swim at this new Roppongi chophouse
A romantic Ginza retreat that’s easy on your wallet
