Our latest articles

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope September 20 – 26

Horoscope

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.

Event Events In Tokyo This Week

Numata Fireworks Festival

Numata Fireworks Festival

Sep 12, 2026 at 7:00pm ~ Sep 12, 2026 at 7:45pm

Read The Latest Issue Read The Latest Issue Summer 2026

Summer 2026

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.

Events

See All Events Events This Week Events Next Week

Culture

Featured Artists for February 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Featured Artists for February 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Check out this month’s featured Tokyo creatives!
Dragon Knots by Yumiko Yamakawa

Dragon Knots by Yumiko Yamakawa

Yumiko Yamakawa’s Shimenawa Art
never young beach at Toyosu Pit Live review

never young beach at Toyosu Pit Live review

The most accessible band in Tokyo
Featured Artists for January 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Featured Artists for January 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Meet the founders | January 2024
See more

Living

English-Speaking Clinics in Tokyo 2026

English-Speaking Clinics in Tokyo 2026

The ultimate guide to healthcare
Best English-Speaking Gyms in Tokyo 2026

Best English-Speaking Gyms in Tokyo 2026

Metropolis Fitness Special details the best gyms and skin clinics
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Eye Drops in Japan for Dry Eyes and Contacts

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Eye Drops in Japan for Dry Eyes and Contacts

Top brands recommended by pharmacists in Japan

English-Speaking Beauty Clinics in Tokyo

English-Speaking Beauty Clinics in Tokyo

Stress-free beauty and wellness services for everyone
See more

Community

Calendar Dogs

Calendar Dogs

Enjoy 365 days of puppy—and kitty—eyes
Coming Out

Coming Out

Coming to terms with your sexuality in Japan
Brave Blossoms to Take On Maori All Blacks

Brave Blossoms to Take On Maori All Blacks

Chance to set things right in Tokyo
It’s All in the Timing

It’s All in the Timing

Finding out the prime time—in Japanese
Stonewall Japan

Stonewall Japan

Japan’s LGBTQ+ connection
Dog-Walk Donation

Dog-Walk Donation

Hike through Niigata with abandoned animals
See more

Travel

In the Mountains of Kamikochi

In the Mountains of Kamikochi

Spectacular vistas await in Nagano Prefecture
11 Things To Do In Izu

11 Things To Do In Izu

Get away from it all just a short distance from Tokyo
A cycle around Lake Kawaguchi

A cycle around Lake Kawaguchi

Get off the beaten path at this popular resort area
Ten Things To Do in Saitama

Ten Things To Do in Saitama

Get out of the city this spring
Northern Lights

Northern Lights

Sapporo’s snow and ice festivals brighten up the season
Japan From Top To Bottom

Japan From Top To Bottom

Hopping around the nation with
our JapanTourist contributors
See more

Dining

Jeff Bell at Andaz Tokyo

Jeff Bell at Andaz Tokyo

World-acclaimed mixologist visits the Rooftop Bar
Rugby-Themed Hotdogs and Burgers at The Oak Door

Rugby-Themed Hotdogs and Burgers at The Oak Door

Gameday meals and beverages that are a true match made in heaven
The Tavern

The Tavern

Yokohama’s original rugby bar gears up for the 2019 Rugby World Cup
Escargot and Foie Gras at Chez Olivier

Escargot and Foie Gras at Chez Olivier

An authentic French dining experience, right down to the roots
New Commemorative Dinner at Hyatt Centric Ginza’s NAMIKI667

New Commemorative Dinner at Hyatt Centric Ginza’s NAMIKI667

Six is the magic number
Checking in to Ceylon Inn

Checking in to Ceylon Inn

The landmark of Sri Lankan cuisine in Tokyo
See more

Literature

No articles found in this collection.

See more

Japanese Movies

No articles found in this collection.

See more

Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

See more

Join the Metropolis community

Stay in the loop with Tokyo's international community and beyond. Get weekly Tokyo news, stories and events delivered straight to your inbox each week. Curated by our editors. Never spam. We're here so you can live your life in Tokyo to the fullest.