Metropolis Spring Issue 2025
See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy
Tokyo Trends: Spring 2025
A grunge, romantic twist on spring
Discover Kyoto’s Family-Friendly Stay at The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji
A Kyoto hotel that makes traveling with kids easier (and more fun!)
Japanese Wine: Chasing the Phantom Wine in Hokkaido
How Takahiko Soga has redefined Japanese winemaking in Yoichi
Tour Roppongi’s Architecture and History
The art of getting lost
Cherry Blossom Fever: Japanese Recipes
Creating the perfect bento for cherry blossom season
Tokyo in Bloom
Best Parks for Seasonal Flowers in and Around Tokyo 2025
Events
Living
Viral Beauty Products in Japan That Actually Live Up to the Hype
From lightweight sunscreens to anti-aging holy grails
Getting Divorced in Japan: Under Japanese Law
Japanese law: everyday legal issues explained
Toranomon Hills Glass Rock
The Final Chapter in a Landmark Redevelopment
Kura Sushi’s Giant Expo Store Opens April 13—Here’s What to Expect
A 135-meter conveyor belt, sustainable design and sushi with a global twist
Community
Dog-Walk Donation
Hike through Niigata with abandoned animals
FEW
18th Career Strategy Seminar
Plastics Across the Pacific
From Oakland to Yokohama in 63 days
Travel
Kimono in Kyoto
March 23, 2015
Exploring the Khmer Empire
Mysterious land fit for kings and queens
A New Face for Beautiful Yokohama
New website makes exploring Japan’s seaside metropolis easier than ever
Yanagawa’s Canals
Cruise through Kyushu’s Venice
The healing waters of Nisshinkan
Relax and refresh in Gunma
Fall Getaways
Hills, hot springs and autumn hues
Dining
Taste the Rainbow at Ramen Shikisai
Capture kaleidoscopic ramen at new Akihabara restaurant
SUIGIAN
A decadent return to the golden age of performance
Malins Fish and Chips 5th Anniversary Celebration
A taste of Britain in the Japanese capital
The Farm Tokyo
Beefing up Tokyo’s beer garden game
Tokyo’s Best Wine Bars
Metropolitan bars give the budding wine scene body
The UFO Burger
The Oak Door Steakhouse goes to space
Literature
Movies
