Tokyo Day Trip: Kumagaya, Saitama
From Sacred Temples to Explosive Festivals
Things to Do in Tokyo in June
Our roundup of top events to join in the capital
How to Body&SOUL: A Festival Guide
Your Timeless Companion to One of Japan’s Most Iconic Musical Celebrations
Her Body, Not Her Choice: Do Women in Japan Need Consent From Their Partner to Get an Abortion?
The issues and human rights violations surrounding abortion in Japan
“Ruby-chan! Hai! Nani ga suki?” Trend Explained: What It Means and Where It’s From
The sugary Japanese idol song that’s got everyone asking, “Ruby-chan, what do you like?”
Exploring Aso Kumamoto
Life on the edge of the Earth
Based in Japan: Life as a Married Gay Couple With Seigo & Bren
A Japanese/American love story
Events
Living
Do Japanese People Understand Sarcasm?
Can humor cross cultural boundaries?
How To Get The Artist Visa in Japan: What It Is and How to Qualify
For creatives dreaming of living and working in Japan
Will There Be a Giant Natural Disaster in Japan This July?
Viral Manga-Prophet Says Yes— A Tsunami Prediction
Minobu Travel Guide: Food and Craft Experiences in Japan’s Temple Town
Meet the artisans, farmers, and chefs reviving Minobu through sustainable tourism and traditional culture
Community
Travel
Ozoresan
Take a Halloween trip to hell—and stay the night
Royal House
An abandoned house falls victim to fame
Bungomori Roundhouse
A train garage yawns empty
Maya Hotel
Ghostly waiters and golden light
Imperial Bedrooms
Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa
The Doctor’s Shack
A favorite Japanese haikyo
Dining
Beer and Pizza Special
The perfect summer escape
Sizzling Summers at PLUSTOKYO
Beat the heat with BBQ and cold beer
Oedo Wadon 2019
Soba and Sake Festival
Mitsukoshi Isetan’s 2019 Summer Halal Food Selection
Halal hits the market
Multisensory Mixology
Antonio Lai at Andaz Tokyo Rooftop Bar
Tokyo’s Best Cocktail Bars
The best cocktail bars selected by Metropolis
Literature
Movies
