Metropolis Summer Issue 2023
See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy
See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy
Our best new recommendations from Tokyo’s literary scene
Nobuko Yamazaki on using traditional ritual to tune into our inner selves
Savor the flavors of summer in Italy and Hawaii
Sota Fukushi on his breakout international role in “THE HEAD” Season 2
The silent enablers
A million passengers a day
Houston Ballet debuts in Japan with Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake”
A Mexican photographer’s journey to Japan and discovering herself in the moon
Interviews with Snail Mail, Hiatus Kaiyote and Black Country New Road
A new wave of Japanese embroidery artists is hitting social media
How to get involved with some of Tokyo’s most diverse, English-friendly volunteer groups
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this January
YouTuber Akidearest on mental health and cancel culture
Coming together for a cause
Oita’s unique pottery village
Adventures in Saitama’s Little Edo
History by the airport
Seven things to make your winter trip even cooler
Meet one of Japan’s rarest breeds
Discover Kyushu’s best-kept secret
Bringing the Aussie coast to Tokyo
From Western tradition to local production
Introducing lamb to restaurant menus in Japan
A family affair
Falling into the strange world of mukbang
A Californian’s ode to French gastronomy