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
Metropolis Summer Issue 2025
See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy
Minobusan Experiences: Helicopter Ride, Temple Stay, Food and More
Sleep where monks once meditated, carve your own Daruma, and bike around Mt. Fuji
HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU: A Soundtrack to Your Stay in Tokyo
Where music and Tokyo city views meet bold design and DJ flair
Tokyo’s Underground Temple: G-Cans
A cathedral-like feat of concrete ingenuity
Best Summer Beer Gardens in Tokyo 2025
Cold pours, sunset views and rooftop grills
Pop Art Meets Architecture in the Nakamura Keith Haring Collection
A pop culture icon on the slopes of Mount Yatsugatake
Events
Living
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
We’ve got your back with these menstrual and feminine care products available in Japanese pharmacies
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
From unspoken etiquette to environmental headaches—what’s really going on with umbrellas in Japan?
Community
Travel
Zamami Island
Camp on an unspoiled Okinawa beach
Okinawa
Guides, tips and giveaways
King of the Road
Avoid tourist traps in the Year of the Dragon
Koya
Purify your spirit for the new year
Matsuo Mine
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2011 NAME Matsuo Mine…
Aizu
Old mountain kingdom shows a different side of Fukushima
Dining
Smashing Mountains of Food
Falling into the strange world of mukbang
BUVETTE
A Californian’s ode to French gastronomy
Bistro Vino Weekend Brunch
A marvelous brunch in Roppongi
Two Rooms
A decade of exquisite food and wine
hallogallo
A peek into the wonderful world of Nakano’s hallogallo — Tokyo’s first vegan bar
Citan
A casual, cool weekend hangout (that’s also a hostel)
Literature
Movies
