Our latest articles

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope December 5 – 12

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

The 53 Japan Tour Kick Off at Gamuso!

The 53 Japan Tour Kick Off at Gamuso!

Aug 22, 2026 at 5:00pm ~ Aug 22, 2026 at 11:30pm

Read The Latest Issue Read The Latest Issue Summer 2026

Summer 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.

Events

See All Events Events This Week Events Next Week

Culture

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
Pokémon Meets Japanese Artistry at Azabudai Hills Gallery

Pokémon Meets Japanese Artistry at Azabudai Hills Gallery

Pokémon × Craft Exhibition — discovering beauty and techniques
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

See more

Living

Things to Do in Tokyo in March 2026

Things to Do in Tokyo in March 2026

Cherry blossoms, marathons, immersive art and spring festivals
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Thrifting in Shimokitazawa

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Thrifting in Shimokitazawa

Where to start your secondhand journey in Tokyo’s thrift city
Anime Pop-up Events in Tokyo 2026

Anime Pop-up Events in Tokyo 2026

The best ephemeral anime events around Tokyo this season
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Lip Products in 2026

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Lip Products in 2026

Our J-beauty and K-beauty picks from Japanese drugstores
See more

Community

Join a Sports Meetup in Tokyo: Top Groups for Running, Basketball, Surfing and More

Join a Sports Meetup in Tokyo: Top Groups for Running, Basketball, Surfing and More

Outdoor sports and rec opportunities
Baruto Kaito: The Estonian Sumo Star Who Took on Japan’s Toughest Traditions

Baruto Kaito: The Estonian Sumo Star Who Took on Japan’s Toughest Traditions

Baruto Kaito talks life after sumo

Book Review: Freelancing in Tokyo

Book Review: Freelancing in Tokyo

Screenwriter David Chester offers his tips and tricks for surviving the freelance grind
July Community News

July Community News

Around the neighborhood this July
Sharing is Caring

Sharing is Caring

Innovative sharing models re-innovate to stay ahead
June Community News

June Community News

Around the neighborhood this June

See more

Travel

Capturing Kushiro

Capturing Kushiro

A family summer escape in Hokkaido
Nikko: Its Legends and Lefties

Nikko: Its Legends and Lefties

Turn back time and immerse yourself in this relic of traditional Japan
Ashikaga – Flowers and Wine Paradise

Ashikaga – Flowers and Wine Paradise

A peaceful and charming retreat from Tokyo
Mt. Oyama

Mt. Oyama

Hiking and history on a sacred mountain
Mt. Oyama Tofu—¥5,000 TICKET LOTTERY

Mt. Oyama Tofu—¥5,000 TICKET LOTTERY

Read our travel guide “Mt. Oyama: Hiking and history on…
Spanning Snow, Sea and Tradition – Japan United in Sport

Spanning Snow, Sea and Tradition – Japan United in Sport

Skiing in Hokkaido, beaches and karate in Okinawa… Japan is a country with huge natural and sporting variation.

See more

Dining

La Cabina

La Cabina

From Mexico to Japan con amor, meet Haim Cifuentes
The Taste of Mumbai Meets the Glitz of Ginza at Ginza Lamb House 

The Taste of Mumbai Meets the Glitz of Ginza at Ginza Lamb House 

Carefully selected, crystal-grilled lamb in Tokyo 
mesm Hotel’s Afernoon Tea

mesm Hotel’s Afernoon Tea

mesmerizing the five senses
The Story of the Humble Kebab

The Story of the Humble Kebab

Celebrating the chefs and workers behind the spiced meat counters of Tokyo
Bistro Prime Lamb

Bistro Prime Lamb

Japan’s first dedicated lamb bistro
Park Hyatt Tokyo – Girandole Summer Menu 2022

Park Hyatt Tokyo – Girandole Summer Menu 2022

French brasserie cuisine with a Japanese twist
See more

Literature

No articles found in this collection.

See more

Japanese Movies

No articles found in this collection.

See more

Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

See more

Join the Metropolis community

Stay in the loop with Tokyo's international community and beyond. Get weekly Tokyo news, stories and events delivered straight to your inbox each week. Curated by our editors. Never spam. We're here so you can live your life in Tokyo to the fullest.