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Her Body, Not Her Choice: Do Women in Japan Need Consent From Their Partner to Get an Abortion?

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

“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

Exploring Aso Kumamoto

Life on the edge of the Earth
Based in Japan: Life as a Married Gay Couple With Seigo & Bren

Based in Japan: Life as a Married Gay Couple With Seigo & Bren

A Japanese/American love story
Inside Tokyo’s Immersive Space Museum: Space Travelium TeNQ

Inside Tokyo’s Immersive Space Museum: Space Travelium TeNQ

Step into the future at Space Travelium TeNQ in Tokyo Dome City
Shop, Stroll and Snack at Aichi’s First Full-Scale Outlet Mall

Shop, Stroll and Snack at Aichi’s First Full-Scale Outlet Mall

Discover 180 outlet stores, food stalls, and green space at Mitsui Outlet Park Okazaki
Tracing Basho’s Journey: Visit Soka’s Historic Pine-Lined Promenade Near Tokyo

Tracing Basho’s Journey: Visit Soka’s Historic Pine-Lined Promenade Near Tokyo

Follow haiku master Basho’s footsteps along Soka’s scenic pine-lined promenade, part of the old Nikko Kaido, just outside Tokyo

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Tokyo Poetry Week 2026

Tokyo Poetry Week 2026

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X Games Japan 2023

X Games Japan 2023

Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk makes his return to the X Games
Fresh Ink: Love

Fresh Ink: Love

The English-language debut of Kanoko Okamoto’s piece, Love

Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases April 2023

Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases April 2023

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
LOVEHO SELECTS April 2023

LOVEHO SELECTS April 2023

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Why Does Japan Use So Much Plastic?

Why Does Japan Use So Much Plastic?

Why is Japan so behind other countries, and how can it change?
Tokyo Day Trip: Kumagaya, Saitama

Tokyo Day Trip: Kumagaya, Saitama

From Sacred Temples to Explosive Festivals
Things to Do in Tokyo in June

Things to Do in Tokyo in June

Our roundup of top events to join in the capital

Her Body, Not Her Choice: Do Women in Japan Need Consent From Their Partner to Get an Abortion?

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

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Shonai Eigamura

Shonai Eigamura

Get a glimpse behind the scene of Japan’s samurai movies
Nagasaki Nights

Nagasaki Nights

The southern city is a hotbed of after-hours fun
Kanda River

Kanda River

Hop on a bicycle and head upstream
Tarawa

Tarawa

The capital of Kiribati feels like the edge of the world
Narita Sky Access Line

Narita Sky Access Line

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on July 2010 The trek out…
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Hike

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2010 Where: Mt. Ougiyama…
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The Art of Subtle Dining: Dashi Hide Nishiazabu Review

The Art of Subtle Dining: Dashi Hide Nishiazabu Review

Dashi in the spotlight
Tokyo Food Tips & Trends

Tokyo Food Tips & Trends

February 2019

Bistro Vino

Bistro Vino

Navigating the luxury in everyday life at Bistro Vino
A Tale of Two Confectioners

A Tale of Two Confectioners

Metropolis explores two very different masters of chocolate
#uni Seafood

#uni Seafood

Made-to-measure seafood in the shadows of Roppongi
Tokyo Food Tips & Trends

Tokyo Food Tips & Trends

January 2019
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