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Tamagotchi Takes Over Roppongi Museum

Tamagotchi Takes Over Roppongi Museum

Tamagotchi turns 30 and Bandai kicks off celebrations with exhibition at Roppongi Museum
Where Did The Meme “You Met Me at a Very Chinese Time in My Life” Come From?

Where Did The Meme “You Met Me at a Very Chinese Time in My Life” Come From?

The TikTok and Instagram trend explained

Why Do Birth Rates Plummet Every 60 Years During the Year of the Fire Horse?

Why Do Birth Rates Plummet Every 60 Years During the Year of the Fire Horse?

Debunking an old, sexist myth
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
English-Speaking Sports and Fitness Groups in Tokyo

English-Speaking Sports and Fitness Groups in Tokyo

Find community and stay healthy through these sports and fitness groups
Eat Tokyo-Grown Food in Tsukiji

Eat Tokyo-Grown Food in Tsukiji

Inside “Let’s Eat Tokyo Food,” a free culinary pop-up spotlighting ingredients from the capital
When Is Tokyo Fashion Week 2026?

When Is Tokyo Fashion Week 2026?

What to Expect from Japan’s Biggest Fashion Event

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Tokyo Trends: Where To Buy Winter Coats In Tokyo 

Tokyo Trends: Where To Buy Winter Coats In Tokyo 

Leather is your go-to this season
Japandi: The Fusion of Japanese Minimalism and Scandinavian Comfort 

Japandi: The Fusion of Japanese Minimalism and Scandinavian Comfort 

How to incorporate intentionality, balance and Danish hygge into your home and life
LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: Lee He-Yi

LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: Lee He-Yi

Featured artist of November 2024
Fresh Ink: The Ramen of Thanatos – Or, Puckering Flavor

Fresh Ink: The Ramen of Thanatos – Or, Puckering Flavor

The English-language debut of philosopher Masaya Chiba
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Living

Masabumi Hosono: The Japanese Man Who Survived the Titanic

Masabumi Hosono: The Japanese Man Who Survived the Titanic

Honor, survival and the moral cost of taking the last lifeboat seat
Things To Do in Tokyo in January

Things To Do in Tokyo in January

A rundown of the best events in Tokyo this January
English-Speaking Clinics in Tokyo 2026

English-Speaking Clinics in Tokyo 2026

The ultimate guide to healthcare
Best English-Speaking Gyms in Tokyo 2026

Best English-Speaking Gyms in Tokyo 2026

Metropolis Fitness Special details the best gyms and skin clinics
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Community

Tokyo Poetry Journal

Tokyo Poetry Journal

Volume 4: Heisei Generations
ICU Festival 2017: Tear Down Any Wall

ICU Festival 2017: Tear Down Any Wall

The university welcomes all visitors to their annual festival
CWAJ Print Show: Tokyo’s Premier Art Fundraiser Supporting Education

CWAJ Print Show: Tokyo’s Premier Art Fundraiser Supporting Education

CWAJ’s print exhibition and sale flips the roles of art and charity
Walking Tohoku: How Travel Can Support Japan’s Disaster Recovery

Walking Tohoku: How Travel Can Support Japan’s Disaster Recovery

One man’s 614km walk in Tohoku
October Community News

October Community News

Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery “Rhythm in Monochrome,” a new…
Vanakkam Thamizhagam: Tamil Culture Festival

Vanakkam Thamizhagam: Tamil Culture Festival

Tamil traditional sports, food and culture festival
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Travel

“House of Light” by James Turrell in Niigata, Japan

“House of Light” by James Turrell in Niigata, Japan

An artistic destination nestled in the mountains of Niigata
48 Hours in Taipei

48 Hours in Taipei

Cocktails, dim sum and mountain hikes
Next Stop Niseko

Next Stop Niseko

Metropolis hears from Niseko locals about the area’s regeneration
Hiroshima: City of Hope

Hiroshima: City of Hope

A dynamic metropolis of diversity and culture
Exploring Nara

Exploring Nara

Delve deeper into this beautiful, deer-loving city
Sendai at Sunset

Sendai at Sunset

Celebrating the city’s Pageant of Starlight in Tohoku’s largest entertainment district
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Dining

The Journey of Akatsuki Brewery

The Journey of Akatsuki Brewery

The organic beer brewery helping to revitalize the Tohoku region
Sake Market: Become a True Sake Sommelier

Sake Market: Become a True Sake Sommelier

Indulge in an unlimited selection of sake
Australian Restaurants in Tokyo

Australian Restaurants in Tokyo

The best places to get your Australian food fix in Tokyo
Akatsuki Brewery

Akatsuki Brewery

Akatsuki Brewery makes beer based on the concept of “friendly…
Caffeine-free Chocolate

Caffeine-free Chocolate

Enjoy this caffeine-free, sugar-free chocolate substitute
Romancing Odawara

Romancing Odawara

Deep tourism at Enoura Observatory and French restaurant MECIMO
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