Ginza’s Only Craft Beer Brewery
Fresh, small-batch beer you can only drink at Orca Ginza Brewery
Japan Drugstore Guide: Mosquito Bite Anti-Itch Products
No more scratching with these Japanese mosquito bite anti-itch products
A Bold Shunga Exhibition Brings Edo-Era Erotic Art to Kabukicho
See Japan’s sex-positive past through 100 rare erotic woodblock prints, on view at a Tokyo Noh theater this summer.
The Soul Lounge Beach Party & BBQ
Cold Drinks, BBQ and Live Performances
Where to Swim, Surf and Splash Near Tokyo
Editor’s pick of the best summer escapes around Tokyo
Salon de Thé ROND
Architectural cafe from the beloved anime Your Name
“Micro-Tourism” Trend Puts the Spotlight on Chiba
Day or Weekend Trip From Tokyo? Escape to Southern Chiba
Events
Living
Japan: The White Man’s Last Refuge?
Are Japan’s ‘White Gods’ enjoying the benefits of “sexist” cultures abroad?
Summer Survival Products in Japan 2025
It’s time to upgrade your summer strategy for staying cool and hydrated
Amami Freediving: Descend into Japan’s Subtropical Sea
Experience Japan’s subtropical wilderness through the meditative depths of freediving in Amami Oshima
Decoding Tokyo’s Urban Design: Why Tokyo Works
Understanding how urban design makes this city work
Community
Providing Support to Refugees in Japan
The Japan Association for Refugees assists and empowers
Tokyo 2020
A look at the five new events
August Community News
A look at what’s going on this month
Classroom Coding
Programming makes its way into Japanese schools
Sparring for Charity
Executive Fight Night round six
TELL Mountain Challenge
Thrills and chills on the slopes of Hakuba
Travel
The healing waters of Nisshinkan
This article was originally published in December 2014 in Metropolis issue #1081.…
Bad Pilgrims
Cycling Shikoku’s 88-temple pilgrimage in three weeks
Swimming with Dolphins
Get up and close in Miyakejima
Camping on Top of the World
Mountain hut stays in Japan
One Perfect Day in Matsuyama
Japan’s overlooked treasure on the island of Shikoku
Tomogashima
Japan’s Real Castle in the Sky
Dining
Mia Mia
A shelter for the community
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills’ Takeout & Delivery Service
Satisfying menus in the comfort of your home
Kyoto to Obama
Cafe hopping on the Saba Kaido
Takeout & Delivery in Tokyo
Enjoy your favorite food at home and support local restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic
Tokyo Restaurants: Coronavirus Support Campaign
Support for local restaurants offering take-out and delivery options
Bartizan Bread Factory
A healthy slice of Europe right here in Tokyo
Literature
Movies
