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Inside Tokyo’s CBD and Cannabinoid Dispensary, CHILLAXY Shinjuku

Inside Tokyo’s CBD and Cannabinoid Dispensary, CHILLAXY Shinjuku

How legality, education and a carefully curated lineup define a new kind of lifestyle shop in Shinjuku
Japanese LGBTQ+ Films To Watch in 2026

Japanese LGBTQ+ Films To Watch in 2026

Love, heartbreak and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community
Tokyo Illumination Guide for Winter 2025 – 2026

Tokyo Illumination Guide for Winter 2025 – 2026

Where to catch the best illuminations in the capital this winter
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
Woman Marries ChatGPT AI Character After He Proposed

Woman Marries ChatGPT AI Character After He Proposed

AI marriage in Japan and the future symbol of love

Millennial and Gen Z Work Culture in Japan

Millennial and Gen Z Work Culture in Japan

How Japan’s Younger Generations Are Redefining Work

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Celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th Birthday

Celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th Birthday

The birthday and history of a global icon

Tokyo Trends: 11 Best Work Bags To Buy in Japan This Fall

Tokyo Trends: 11 Best Work Bags To Buy in Japan This Fall

Function without sacrificing style

Tokyo Trends: Blokette

Tokyo Trends: Blokette

Buy “The It Girl” trends this season
Featured Artists for October 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Featured Artists for October 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Check out October’s featured Tokyo creatives!
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Living

Beginner’s Guide to Love Hotels

Beginner’s Guide to Love Hotels

Metropolis’ guide to love hotels for those who want to forgo obligation chocolate for a little more romance this Valentine’s Day
Inside Tokyo’s CBD and Cannabinoid Dispensary, CHILLAXY Shinjuku

Inside Tokyo’s CBD and Cannabinoid Dispensary, CHILLAXY Shinjuku

How legality, education and a carefully curated lineup define a new kind of lifestyle shop in Shinjuku
Tokyo Illumination Guide for Winter 2025 – 2026

Tokyo Illumination Guide for Winter 2025 – 2026

Where to catch the best illuminations in the capital this winter
Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort, Okinawa

Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort, Okinawa

Unwind in Sesoko Island’s only luxury resort
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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
Ultimate Showdown

Ultimate Showdown

The UFC returns Sept. 23, featuring the revenge match Shogun vs Saint Preux
September Community News

September Community News

Around the neighborhood this September
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“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

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
A Dining Recommendation Guide to Hatagaya

A Dining Recommendation Guide to Hatagaya

“A rich and diverse dining culture expected of the inner-city in a more modest setting.”
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