Bar Pálinka: Hungarian Fruit Spirit Reimagined in Kagurazaka
Japan’s first bar dedicated to pálinka
How to Open an LLC in Japan as a Non-Resident or Non-Citizen
A practical guide for non-residents and non-citizens
Why Was Tokyo Dubbed “Venice of the East”?
The forgotten city of water
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Athlete’s Foot Medicine in Japan
Products and tips for treatment and relief
English-Speaking Mental Health Services in Tokyo
A comprehensive guide to get the right help for you in Japan
Japanese Cookbooks
Metropolis’ Editorial Team reviews the best new cookbooks for gourmands and oenophiles
Yurei: Japanese Spirits of Summer?
The real and imagined ghosts of Japan
Events
Living
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
Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway
Why Does Japan Have So Few Trash Cans?
A surprisingly clean mystery
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Medicine for Constipation in Japan
The best options in Japan for gentle, effective relief
Community
Eyes on The Prize
A total of ¥10 million up for grabs
Join a Sports Meetup in Tokyo: Top Groups for Running, Basketball, Surfing and More
Outdoor sports and rec opportunities
Book Review: Freelancing in Tokyo
Screenwriter David Chester offers his tips and tricks for surviving the freelance grind
July Community News
Around the neighborhood this July
Sharing is Caring
Innovative sharing models re-innovate to stay ahead
June Community News
Around the neighborhood this June
Travel
Air China
Head to China in style with the country’s national flag carrier
Capturing Kushiro
A family summer escape in Hokkaido
Nikko: Its Legends and Lefties
Turn back time and immerse yourself in this relic of traditional Japan
Ashikaga – Flowers and Wine Paradise
A peaceful and charming retreat from Tokyo
Mt. Oyama
Hiking and history on a sacred mountain
Mt. Oyama Tofu—¥5,000 TICKET LOTTERY
Read our travel guide “Mt. Oyama: Hiking and history on…
Dining
Pop Culture Calculated in Cardboard
Blurring the lines between fan art and fine art with Monami Ohno
apéro.’s New Online Shop
Welcome to the best place to buy your daily dose of French organic wine
Ryoya Takashima’s Peaceful Cuisine
The wisdom of saying no
Food for the Soul
5 local restaurants that will warm your body & heart in no time in Tokyo
Behind the Counter
Introducing Tokyo’s most charismatic chefs
Italian Cuisine Week 2021
Celebrating the rich history and versatility of Italian food and culture
Literature
Movies
