Surviving Summer in Japan
Food, Festivals, and Ways to Beat the Heat
Tokyo Train Guide: Asakusa Line
A Tradition of Change: Design Tourism
Where is Central Tokyo?
Let’s explore the six wards that each lay claim to being Tokyo’s true city center
Ishigaki Island Travel Guide: Beaches, Food and Hidden Gems in Okinawa
From purple sweet potatoes to wild horse sightings, here’s how to make the most of Okinawa’s tropical escape
Discover Top Fashion Brands in Tokyo: From Streetwear to Whimsical Styles
Explore the best local brands shaping Tokyo’s fashion scene
Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo May 2025
From vintage clothing to Hawaiian-themed goods, here’s what’s worth checking out before it’s gone
A Beginner’s Guide to Cycling in Tokyo
From buying and registering a bike to key rules of the road
Events
Living
Michelin-Starred Imperial Treasure Arrives in Ginza, Tokyo
A refined dining experience that blends Michelin-starred Chinese cuisine with Japanese ingredients and aesthetics
Why Japanese People Don’t Say “I Love You”
Unpacking the quiet ways love gets expressed in Japan
Are Trains in Tokyo Safe for Women? A List of Women-Only Cars in Tokyo
How to ride public transport safely and report an incident
Best Room Fans in Japan
Top Picks for Every Need, From Small Spaces to Quiet Options
Community
Travel
Hotel Kotei
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2010 Name: Hotel Kotei…
Hanoi
The Vietnamese capital is a hotbed of culture—if you can dodge the traffic
Shanghai
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2010 Shanghai Expo 2010…
Narai
Tradition meets modernity on an ancient highway in Nagano Prefecture
Seoul
Enjoy the sights, sounds—and tastes—of the South Korean capital
Nagano Korean Elementary and Junior High School
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on March 2010 Name: Nagano Korean…
Dining
Xiringuito Escribà
Atmosphere first at Shibuya Stream’s paella offering
PLUSTOKYO
Tokyo’s largest music lounge is opening in Ginza
Knowing Your Sake and Shochu
Become an expert at the Japan Sake and Shochu Information Center
Suship
A floating world of fine dining
The SG Club
Inspired by the first trans-Pacific samurai
Kagurazaka Shamisen Bar Ajisen
Shamisen, haiku and taiko to go with your bento
Literature
Movies
