Metropolis Japan

Which City Has the Most Michelin Stars? (2025 Ranking)

Which country and city have the most Michelin stars, and why?

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

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

Why Wooden Architecture Is Making a Comeback in Japan

The “woodification” of Japanese skyscrapers is a testament to innovation and offers hope for a greener construction industry

Discover Okinawa Beneath the Surface with Hilton

Six unique stays. One unforgettable island. Explore Okinawa’s rich culture, stunning nature and coastal charm with Hilton as your guide.

Metropolis Summer Issue 2025

See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy

Minobusan Experiences: Helicopter Ride, Temple Stay, Food and More

Sleep where monks once meditated, carve your own Daruma, and bike around Mt. Fuji

HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU: A Soundtrack to Your Stay in Tokyo

Where music and Tokyo city views meet bold design and DJ flair

Your Weekly Horoscope June 13 – June 20

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

Jump Festa 2025

Dec 20, 2025 at 9:00am ~ Dec 21, 2025 at 5:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Winter 2025

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

Book Launch: Thomas Lockley’s Gentleman from Japan

Thomas Lockley follows the life of a slave-turned-elite in his latest book

Tokyo Trends: Four Shoes for Tokyo Summer 2024

The 2000s comeback continues

Featured Designers for May – LOVEHO SELECTS

See three cherry-picked design talents in LOVEHO SELECTS

Fresh Ink: Musashi Miyamoto

Miyamoto’s life by the blade

Living

A Bold Shunga Exhibition Brings Edo-Era Erotic Art to Kabukicho

See Japan’s sex-positive past through 100 rare erotic woodblock prints, on view at a Tokyo Noh theater this summer.

Where to Swim, Surf and Splash Near Tokyo

Editor’s pick of the best summer escapes around Tokyo

“Micro-Tourism” Trend Puts the Spotlight on Chiba

Day or Weekend Trip From Tokyo? Escape to Southern Chiba

Things to Do in Tokyo in July 2025

Check out our handpicked list of Tokyo festivals happening this month

Community

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.