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A Tale of Two Chinese Cuisines in Japan: Machi Chuka and Gachi Chuka

A Tale of Two Chinese Cuisines in Japan: Machi Chuka and Gachi Chuka

“Neighborhood Classics” vs “Authentic Delicacies,” plus top restaurant picks for each category
Osaka Noh Festival 2024

Osaka Noh Festival 2024

A Timeless Tradition Meets Modern Innovation Ahead of EXPO 2025
The Healing Power of Doga

The Healing Power of Doga

Find out about dog yoga and pet adoption in Tokyo

Tokyo Stands in Solidarity to Support Palestine

Tokyo Stands in Solidarity to Support Palestine

How Tokyo Activists Unite for Palestinian Rights
Featured Artists for October 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Featured Artists for October 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Check out October’s featured Tokyo creatives!
Senju’s Traditional Coffee Shop Rikyu

Senju’s Traditional Coffee Shop Rikyu

Nibble on yokan jelly or sip freshly-brewed coffee in an antique cup
Based in Japan: Being Gay in Japan with Tokyo BTM

Based in Japan: Being Gay in Japan with Tokyo BTM

Translating Japan’s gay culture one bottom at a time

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope September 20 – September 27

Horoscope

See what the stars have in store for you this week. World-renowned astrologer Cathryn Moe discusses love, money, luck and all else in this weekly series.

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Kacey Musgraves Asia Tour 2025

Kacey Musgraves Asia Tour 2025

Dec 02, 2025 at 5:30pm ~ Dec 02, 2025 at 11:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Read The Latest Issue Autumn 2025

Autumn 2025

Read our latest print magazine online and browse all the locations across Tokyo and the Kanto Region where you can pick up a copy for yourself.

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Culture

Squadcar release “Dayglow”

Squadcar release “Dayglow”

Introducing the new track from former Tokyo indie mainstays
Gampeki Music Festival: “Spectrum”

Gampeki Music Festival: “Spectrum”

The non-profit music festival changing Japan’s music scene

Jockstrap Interview

Jockstrap Interview

On creativity, perfectionism and their new album
Spreading Wings in Japan

Spreading Wings in Japan

An interview with Sarah Lane, guest principal of Houston Ballet
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Living

English-Speaking Pet Hotels in Tokyo

English-Speaking Pet Hotels in Tokyo

A comprehensive guide to pet hotels and pet-sitting services
Voyager Stand and Voyager Lounge

Voyager Stand and Voyager Lounge

 Shibuya’s best new night spots
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel 

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel 

Creativity in a waterside post town
“They Ripped Up My Resignation Letter”: 1 in 5 Japanese Workers in Their 20s Turn to Resignation Agencies

“They Ripped Up My Resignation Letter”: 1 in 5 Japanese Workers in Their 20s Turn to Resignation Agencies

Young workers turn to resignation agencies for their mental health
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Travel

The Luxe Asian Grand Tour Box

The Luxe Asian Grand Tour Box

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 Here’s the perfect…
Honshu’s Holy Hotels

Honshu’s Holy Hotels

Simon Rowe seeks serenity and a satisfying meal alongside the monks of Koya-san.
Block Party

Block Party

Renowned for its legendary temples and manicured gardens, Kyoto is one of Japan’s top tourist destinations. Simon Rowe steps off the beaten path and delves into the ancient city’s more charming corners.

Water’s Edge

Water’s Edge

Old-world fishing villages, a cast of crusty characters, and Japan’s best octopus make Seto Inland Sea the place for epicures and adventurers. Simon Rowe sets sail.

Peaks and Valleys

Peaks and Valleys

Stephen Mansfield ventures into the picturesque calderas of Kyushu’s Aso-Kuju National Park.

PEPY

PEPY

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2009 PEPY (Protect the…
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Dining

Sushi Bar Sea Dragon

Sushi Bar Sea Dragon

Sugamo eatery combines traditional sushi with the atmosphere of a neighborhood bar
Autumn at Andaz Tokyo

Autumn at Andaz Tokyo

Seasonal offerings in a lavish environment
Raw Deals

Raw Deals

10 Tokyo restaurants with great sushi for around ¥5,000
Insider’s Guide to Eating In and Dining Out

Insider’s Guide to Eating In and Dining Out

Our September guide to Tokyo’s best new restaurants and cafes
Gonpachi Sushi Beer Garden

Gonpachi Sushi Beer Garden

Izakaya fare with rooftop garden ambience
Don Gaucho

Don Gaucho

Generous Argentinian BBQ samplers at reasonable prices

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