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American Wine Dinner in Tokyo: 5 Regions, 5 Wines

American Wine Dinner in Tokyo: 5 Regions, 5 Wines

Aug 22, 2026 at 6:30pm ~ Aug 22, 2026 at 10:00pm

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Culture

Creative Museum Tokyo: The Creative Origins of Mamoru Hosoda

Creative Museum Tokyo: The Creative Origins of Mamoru Hosoda

Original artwork, storyboards, and immersive displays showcase the work of Mamoru Hosoda.
“This Lifestyle Isn’t Healthy”: The Salaryman Who Quit His Job to Become a Street Musician in Japan

“This Lifestyle Isn’t Healthy”: The Salaryman Who Quit His Job to Become a Street Musician in Japan

The handpan artist who bet on himself
International Artists Coming to Japan in 2026 & 2027

International Artists Coming to Japan in 2026 & 2027

Major global acts to add to your calendar in Japan

The Best Japanese Cookbooks

The Best Japanese Cookbooks

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

Meet One of the Few Non-Japanese Licensed Kimono Stylists in Japan

Meet One of the Few Non-Japanese Licensed Kimono Stylists in Japan

Based in Japan: Kara Harris on the exam that made her cry, opening a shop in Asakusa and her mission to make kimono fit everyone
Tsushima, the Real Japanese Island Behind Ghost of Tsushima

Tsushima, the Real Japanese Island Behind Ghost of Tsushima

An island where the winds of history still whisper through the mountains, the seas and the swords.
Japan Tourist Rules & Fines 2026: What To Know

Japan Tourist Rules & Fines 2026: What To Know

Japan’s tourism crackdown comes with real fines. Here’s what to know before visiting
Things to Do in Tokyo in August 2026

Things to Do in Tokyo in August 2026

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this August
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Community

Executive Fight Night 2026

Executive Fight Night 2026

Tokyo’s executives duel for charity
Guide to International Schools in Japan

Guide to International Schools in Japan

How to choose the right school for your child
Have You Explored The New Takanawa Gateway City Yet In Tokyo? 

Have You Explored The New Takanawa Gateway City Yet In Tokyo? 

A next-generation district built around innovation, culture and global exchange
Dog Day Care in Tokyo: Wanchanland

Dog Day Care in Tokyo: Wanchanland

A home-away-from-home for your pet, with an English-speaking team
Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo

Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo

Buddies in Collaboration with Metropolis
Metropolis Spring Issue 2026 Out Now

Metropolis Spring Issue 2026 Out Now

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

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Travel

What Niseko Says About the Future of Travel in Japan

What Niseko Says About the Future of Travel in Japan

A weekend in Hirafu’s luxury bubble, staying at Niseko Kyo and dining at Masonry
Cape Ashizuri Travel Guide: Temples, Typhoons and Ocean Views at Shikoku’s Southern Tip

Cape Ashizuri Travel Guide: Temples, Typhoons and Ocean Views at Shikoku’s Southern Tip

Simon Rowe braves the storms and heads down to Shikoku’s “Typhoon Ginza,” Cape Ashizuri.
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto: A Timeless Blend of Heritage and Luxury

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto: A Timeless Blend of Heritage and Luxury

Debuting in Kyoto’s historic Gion district in spring 2026
Visiting Punch the Monkey’s Hometown: Ichikawa

Visiting Punch the Monkey’s Hometown: Ichikawa

Greater Tokyo’s unexpected spotlight, courtesy of one baby monkey.
11 Biophilic Cafes in Chiba for a Nature-Filled Escape from Tokyo

11 Biophilic Cafes in Chiba for a Nature-Filled Escape from Tokyo

Escape to nature with these cafés near Tokyo
Affordable Monthly Rentals in Japan for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads

Affordable Monthly Rentals in Japan for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads

A low-cost taste of nomadic living
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Dining

Oxomoco Opens in Roppongi

Oxomoco Opens in Roppongi

The Brooklyn original earned its Michelin star in five months, the Roppongi relaunch brings a bigger menu and a bigger room
Best Summer Beer Gardens in Tokyo 2026

Best Summer Beer Gardens in Tokyo 2026

Cold pours, sunset views and rooftop grills
Ukiyo: Creative Cuisine in Yoyogi-Uehara

Ukiyo: Creative Cuisine in Yoyogi-Uehara

Elevating Japanese ingredients into a sophisticated dining experience
caveman in Tokyo

caveman in Tokyo

“Slow food” with the highest quality of ingredients
Food Fantasies: Japanese Aphrodisiacs

Food Fantasies: Japanese Aphrodisiacs

The exotic and erotic foods of Japan to titillate your taste buds, and more
5 Tokyo Restaurants Serving Meals That Feel Like Art

5 Tokyo Restaurants Serving Meals That Feel Like Art

Good Eats: The Art of Attention
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Literature

Book Review: The Memory Police By Yoko Ogawa 

Book Review: The Memory Police By Yoko Ogawa 

Which do you trust: your memory or the crowd?

Book Review: “An I-Novel” by Minae Mizumura (Translated by Juliet Winters Carpenter)

Book Review: “An I-Novel” by Minae Mizumura (Translated by Juliet Winters Carpenter)

A bilingual meditation on navigating belonging in isolation
The Best Japanese Mystery Novels to Read

The Best Japanese Mystery Novels to Read

Honkaku, thrillers and crime sagas — Japan’s got it all
10 Must-Read Japanese Novels Set for Release in 2026

10 Must-Read Japanese Novels Set for Release in 2026

Read ahead of the flow by picking up these translated masterpieces as they hit global bookstore shelves
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
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Japanese Movies

10 Japanese Horror Movies That’ll Make You Switch the “Big Light” On

10 Japanese Horror Movies That’ll Make You Switch the “Big Light” On

Eerie films to haunt your nights this spooky season
Godzilla: The Kaiju That Remembers

Godzilla: The Kaiju That Remembers

A Creature of Fallout and Postwar Memory
Inside the Life of a Kabuki Actor

Inside the Life of a Kabuki Actor

Kabuki actor Monnosuke on the art of becoming someone else
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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