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Japanese Calligraphy Exhibition Tokyo: Our Country 2026

Japanese Calligraphy Exhibition Tokyo: Our Country 2026

Oct 06, 2026 at 11:00am ~ Oct 11, 2026 at 7:00pm

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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
Fake Food, Real Art

Fake Food, Real Art

The century-old history of sanpuru’s artful craftsmanship
Food in Japanese Film and Fiction

Food in Japanese Film and Fiction

The hidden protagonist in films and literature
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Living

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
Best Tokyo New Year’s Eve Countdown Events, Parties and Temples 2025–2026

Best Tokyo New Year’s Eve Countdown Events, Parties and Temples 2025–2026

Where to spend New Year’s Eve in Tokyo
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Travel

The Doctor’s Shack

The Doctor’s Shack

A favorite Japanese haikyo
Gunkanjima

Gunkanjima

An abandoned ghost island in the South of Japan
Seika Dormitory

Seika Dormitory

A Miniature of Gunkanjima’s Block 65
Kuroshio Inn

Kuroshio Inn

Seaside Haikyo
Iriomote

Iriomote

Dearly remote in Japan’s far-southern isle
Shiraishi Mine

Shiraishi Mine

White Labyrinth
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Dining

Manpuku Roppongi

Manpuku Roppongi

Full bellies expected at new Roppongi eatery
mesm Tokyo

mesm Tokyo

Autograph Collection announces new luxury hotel
Gonpachi Asakusa Azumabashi

Gonpachi Asakusa Azumabashi

Halal-certified wagyu beef course welcomes everyone to the table
Halal Dining

Halal Dining

Halal hits the Tokyo food scene
Tips and Trends

Tips and Trends

June 2019
Akasaka/Shinjuku Ninja Restaurant

Akasaka/Shinjuku Ninja Restaurant

Espionage and intrigue in Shinjuku and Akasaka
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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