/>
Where to Swim, Surf and Splash Near Tokyo

Where to Swim, Surf and Splash Near Tokyo

Editor’s pick of the best summer escapes around Tokyo
Things To Do in Tokyo in May 2026

Things To Do in Tokyo in May 2026

Editors’ top picks for your calendar

Are Trains in Tokyo Safe for Women? A List of Women-Only Cars in Tokyo

Are Trains in Tokyo Safe for Women? A List of Women-Only Cars in Tokyo

How to ride public transport safely and report an incident

Guide to International Schools in Japan

Guide to International Schools in Japan

How to choose the right school for your child
International Summer Schools in Japan for 2026

International Summer Schools in Japan for 2026

Key dates and fun options for your little ones

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ebisu

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ebisu

Tokyo’s effortlessly cool quarter
Paid Clinical Trials in Tokyo for International Residents and Visitors

Paid Clinical Trials in Tokyo for International Residents and Visitors

Inside Tokyo’s paid clinical research program for foreigners—compensation, eligibility and what the experience is actually like

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope April 24 – May 1

Horoscope

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.

Event Events In Tokyo This Week

Hilton Tokyo Unveils Beer Garden: SUNSET BEACH AUSTRALIA

Hilton Tokyo Unveils Beer Garden: SUNSET BEACH AUSTRALIA

May 15, 2026 at 5:30pm ~ Sep 30, 2026 at 10:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Read The Latest Issue Spring 2026

Spring 2026

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.

Newsletter

Get weekly Tokyo news, stories and events delivered straight to your inbox each week. Curated by our editors. Never spam.

Events

See All Events Events This Week Events Next Week

Culture

Museums and Art Galleries to Visit in Tokyo

Museums and Art Galleries to Visit in Tokyo

An art-lover’s dream itinerary

Inside the 2026 Akutagawa & Naoki Prizes

Inside the 2026 Akutagawa & Naoki Prizes

The Most Prestigious Prizes in Japanese Literature
7 Japanese Romance Movies That’ll Break Your Heart (in a Good Way)

7 Japanese Romance Movies That’ll Break Your Heart (in a Good Way)

So you can sob while practicing your Japanese listening skills
The Best Anime Songs of All Time

The Best Anime Songs of All Time

Certified bangers, no skips

See more

Living

Guide to International Schools in Japan

Guide to International Schools in Japan

How to choose the right school for your child
International Summer Schools in Japan for 2026

International Summer Schools in Japan for 2026

Key dates and fun options for your little ones

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ebisu

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ebisu

Tokyo’s effortlessly cool quarter
Paid Clinical Trials in Tokyo for International Residents and Visitors

Paid Clinical Trials in Tokyo for International Residents and Visitors

Inside Tokyo’s paid clinical research program for foreigners—compensation, eligibility and what the experience is actually like
See more

Community

Metropolis Winter Issue 2025

Metropolis Winter Issue 2025

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

Speak Japanese With Confidence: Private Lessons With Omusubi Japanese

Speak Japanese With Confidence: Private Lessons With Omusubi Japanese

From ordering dinner to building your career—learn Japanese for real life
Metropolis Autumn Issue 2025

Metropolis Autumn Issue 2025

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

Hungary Pavilion: A Calming Forest in the Middle of Expo 2025

Hungary Pavilion: A Calming Forest in the Middle of Expo 2025

Hungary’s pavilion stood out with folk music, food and craft at Expo 2025
The UK Pavilion Expo 2025: From Inventions to Innovation

The UK Pavilion Expo 2025: From Inventions to Innovation

Narrative-led experience, British inventions and a mascot named PIX
Inside the Nordic Pavilion at Expo 2025

Inside the Nordic Pavilion at Expo 2025

Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway
See more

Travel

Matsue: A City in the “Shade,” Full of Stories 

Matsue: A City in the “Shade,” Full of Stories 

What to know about the San’in region’s largest city
Mikuni Minato: A Peaceful Port Town Away from the Crowds

Mikuni Minato: A Peaceful Port Town Away from the Crowds

Blow off steam like a wealthy Edo merchant
Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort, Okinawa

Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort, Okinawa

Unwind in Sesoko Island’s only luxury resort
Conrad Tokyo: Where Omotenashi Guides Every Detail

Conrad Tokyo: Where Omotenashi Guides Every Detail

How General Manager Neil McInnes and his team shape thoughtful hospitality through detail, design and anticipation
Christmas in Okinawa

Christmas in Okinawa

A festive escape to the sea in sunny Okinawa

Kyoto’s Hidden Palaces

Kyoto’s Hidden Palaces

Escape the tourist mobs at former imperial villas
See more

Dining

We Tried Tokyo’s Weirdest Ice Creams in One Day

We Tried Tokyo’s Weirdest Ice Creams in One Day

Fried oyster ice cream? Here’s our honest opinion

Which City Has the Most Michelin Stars? (2025 Ranking with 2026 Updates)

Which City Has the Most Michelin Stars? (2025 Ranking with 2026 Updates)

Which country and city have the most Michelin stars, and why?
Tokyo’s Best New Restaurants

Tokyo’s Best New Restaurants

From Michelin-starred newcomers to viral dining spots, these new restaurants in Tokyo are shaping the city’s food scene
Best Thai Restaurants in Tokyo

Best Thai Restaurants in Tokyo

The best places to enjoy Thai cuisine across Tokyo
The Sourdough Enthusiast’s Guide to Tokyo 

The Sourdough Enthusiast’s Guide to Tokyo 

Hunting for the crunchiest, nuttiest loaf in the capital
Best Pizza in Tokyo 2026: Rankings Announced

Best Pizza in Tokyo 2026: Rankings Announced

Award winners and local favorites
See more

Literature

How to Lose Weight the Japanese Way

How to Lose Weight the Japanese Way

Wa – the art of balance by Kaki Okamura
Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi) and His Many Lives

Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi) and His Many Lives

The Irish-Greek wanderer who became Japan’s foremost folklore chronicler
Romantic Horror in Japanese Folklore and Literature

Romantic Horror in Japanese Folklore and Literature

Japanese stories of love and ghosts that offer something both delicate and terrifying
Japanese Onomatopoeia

Japanese Onomatopoeia

Everyday sounds and oddly specific quirky expressions
Why Was Tokyo Dubbed “Venice of the East”?

Why Was Tokyo Dubbed “Venice of the East”?

The forgotten city of water
Japanese Cookbooks

Japanese Cookbooks

Metropolis’ Editorial Team reviews the best new cookbooks for gourmands and oenophiles
See more

Japanese Movies

The Best Japanese Films for Beginners Learning Japanese

The Best Japanese Films for Beginners Learning Japanese

Why children’s stories and quiet domestic life work better than reading textbooks will
Japanese Netflix Shows You Can Watch With English Subtitles

Japanese Netflix Shows You Can Watch With English Subtitles

Yes, Netflix does count as studying
The Top 10 Japanese Movies Of All Time 

The Top 10 Japanese Movies Of All Time 

How would you rank your favorite Japanese cinema?

See more

Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

See more