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Things to Do in Tokyo in July 2025

Things to Do in Tokyo in July 2025

Check out our handpicked list of Tokyo festivals happening this month
Japan Drugstore Guide: Period Pain Relief and Women’s Health

Japan Drugstore Guide: Period Pain Relief and Women’s Health

We’ve got your back with these menstrual and feminine care products available in Japanese pharmacies

Water-Themed Summer Events in Tokyo 2025

Water-Themed Summer Events in Tokyo 2025

Tokyo’s summer is all about water—rituals, festivals and splash-filled fun.
Mi Kasa Es Tu Kasa? The Unspoken Rules of Umbrellas in Japan

Mi Kasa Es Tu Kasa? The Unspoken Rules of Umbrellas in Japan

From unspoken etiquette to environmental headaches—what’s really going on with umbrellas in Japan?

Why Wooden Architecture Is Making a Comeback in Japan

Why Wooden Architecture Is Making a Comeback in Japan

The “woodification” of Japanese skyscrapers is a testament to innovation and offers hope for a greener construction industry

Discover Okinawa Beneath the Surface with Hilton

Discover Okinawa Beneath the Surface with Hilton

Six unique stays. One unforgettable island. Explore Okinawa’s rich culture, stunning nature and coastal charm with Hilton as your guide.
Metropolis Summer Issue 2025

Metropolis Summer Issue 2025

See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope May 16 – May 23

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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.

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STELLA COLE at Blue Note Tokyo

STELLA COLE at Blue Note Tokyo

Feb 27, 2026 at 5:00pm ~ Feb 28, 2026 at 10:00pm

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Winter 2025

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.

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Culture

The Ancient Japanese Art of…Potato Prints?

The Ancient Japanese Art of…Potato Prints?

The 84-year-old Japanese printmaker using potatoes in art
LOVEHO SELECTS December 2023

LOVEHO SELECTS December 2023

Three creatives to know | December 2023
2024 Tokyo Music Scene Forecast

2024 Tokyo Music Scene Forecast

Discover the Japanese artists that Metropolis has on its radar for 2024
Tokyo Trend Watch: Acne Studios

Tokyo Trend Watch: Acne Studios

Fashion in the spotlight for December 2023
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Living

Top 7 Aquariums to Celebrate Sea Day in Japan

Top 7 Aquariums to Celebrate Sea Day in Japan

Celebrate Sea Day without going to the ocean
Ginza’s Only Craft Beer Brewery

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

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

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.
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Community

Pioneers Asia

Pioneers Asia

A global platform for startups
The African-American Youth Travel Program

The African-American Youth Travel Program

Tokyo non-profit lets U.S. kids go global
Sammu Tambo Art Project

Sammu Tambo Art Project

Rice field design grows community
TELL walks for Suicide Prevention

TELL walks for Suicide Prevention

Japan’s English lifeline raises awareness and celebrates life
Podcast: One-on-One: Kevin Jackson

Podcast: One-on-One: Kevin Jackson

We talk to the Obic Seagulls star about American football in Japan
Tokyo Gaijins

Tokyo Gaijins

An international sanctuary for sports fans
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Travel

Setouchi Shimanami Kaido

Setouchi Shimanami Kaido

70 kilometers of two-wheeled fun and adventure
Henn na Hotel

Henn na Hotel

The height of robot hospitality
Small-Island Treasures

Small-Island Treasures

Five things that make Okinawa outshine the rest
Hashima

Hashima

Haikyo adventures on “Battleship Island”
K-pop and Kimchi

K-pop and Kimchi

Experience Osaka’s Little Korea
Ainoshima

Ainoshima

Cat heaven island
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Dining

Savoring Spring

Savoring Spring

Seasonal flavors and stunning restaurant views throughout Tokyo
Craft Gin at Bar Copain

Craft Gin at Bar Copain

Kamiikebukuro’s speakeasy celebrates two years
Minato Shinchi Sushi-Go-Round

Minato Shinchi Sushi-Go-Round

Discover fresh Edomae sushi from all over Japan
Falafel Brothers

Falafel Brothers

The homegrown vegan restaurant that’s taking over Tokyo
FOOD-E

FOOD-E

Fine dining delivered to your home
and people jinnan

and people jinnan

Pretty lights and carbonara at Shibuya’s trendy cafe
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