Kyoto’s charms without the hordes of tourists
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A new red-and-white Aquis crafted for Japan, blending Swiss engineering with a design you won’t find anywhere else
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A newly opened luxury resort in Ginza offering private onsen, garden suites and refined Japanese hospitality
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Metropolis’ Editorial Team reviews the best new cookbooks for gourmands and oenophiles
The real and imagined ghosts of Japan
The samurai who saved Edo from war
Cruising through Tokyo in style
A coastal dream in the heart of eastern Tokyo
The history of Pocky Day and how to celebrate
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A guide to the fluffiest wildlife you can spot in the city
A community of authenticity and organically fostered diversity
In this highly expected face-off, Japanese and international teams are showcasing their talents
Here’s how to stay safe in Tokyo this summer
Traces the Kanda River from Sasazuka to Kichijoji
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The Prevalence of Domestic Violence in Japan
Experience Japan’s subtropical wilderness through the meditative depths of freediving in Amami Oshima
Editor’s pick of the best summer escapes around Tokyo
Day or Weekend Trip From Tokyo? Escape to Southern Chiba
Six unique stays. One unforgettable island. Explore Okinawa’s rich culture, stunning nature and coastal charm with Hilton as your guide.
Sleep where monks once meditated, carve your own Daruma, and bike around Mt. Fuji
Where music and Tokyo city views meet bold design and DJ flair
Which country and city have the most Michelin stars, and why?
Cold pours, sunset views and rooftop grills
From ancient Olympic superfood to fuwa-fuwa fandom
Our guide to the city’s best edible halos
Kick back and take in Tokyo’s galactic skyline
From Western tradition to local production
The English-language debut of Kyohei Sakaguchi’s self-help nonfiction writing
The English-language debut of Kenji Miyazawa’s story
The English-language debut of a Japanese modernist master
Beyond the monsters with Adam Kabat’s The River Imp and the Stinky Jewel and Other Tales
Enter the absurdity of Kappa Land in this new English translation
The English-language debut of Kanoko Okamoto’s piece, Love
