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Buying Property in Tokyo

Buying Property in Tokyo

Expert guidance and advice for real estate investors from Hokushin Fudosan Group
Monolids Are Beautiful: A Conversation on Choice, Identity, and Change

Monolids Are Beautiful: A Conversation on Choice, Identity, and Change

Questioning beauty standards in Japan
What To Do in Winter in Okinawa

What To Do in Winter in Okinawa

The ultimate cure for the winter blues
Fumiaki Miura and Tokyo Philharmonic Set to Perform Alexey Shor at InClassica 2025 in Dubai

Fumiaki Miura and Tokyo Philharmonic Set to Perform Alexey Shor at InClassica 2025 in Dubai

‘A Unity Of Nations’ April 13, 2025

Is Japan’s Cultural Aversion to Public Noise Suppressing Its Birth Rate?

Is Japan’s Cultural Aversion to Public Noise Suppressing Its Birth Rate?

Is Japan’s silence pushing families away?
Mr Yabatan’s Journey From Norway to Japanese Comedy Stardom

Mr Yabatan’s Journey From Norway to Japanese Comedy Stardom

How a Norwegian content creator became a beloved face in Japan’s comedy scene
Celebrating the Life and Career of Norman Tolman

Celebrating the Life and Career of Norman Tolman

One of the most prominent collectors of contemporary Japanese art

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope November 22 – November 29

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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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Farmers and Kids Festa 2026

Farmers and Kids Festa 2026

Feb 28, 2026 at 10:00am ~ Mar 01, 2026 at 4:00pm

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Winter 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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The J-League: Japan’s Highest Level of Pro Soccer

The J-League: Japan’s Highest Level of Pro Soccer

From the history of the competition to the players currently dominating
LOVEHO SELECTS October

LOVEHO SELECTS October

Three Tokyo Artists to Know | October 2022
The democratic designs of Issey Miyake

The democratic designs of Issey Miyake

“Think of things that can be created, not destroyed”
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases September 2022

Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases September 2022

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
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Living

English-Speaking Pediatric Services in Tokyo

English-Speaking Pediatric Services in Tokyo

A comprehensive guide to English-Speaking pediatric clinics in Tokyo
Things to Do in Tokyo in March 2025

Things to Do in Tokyo in March 2025

The Metropolis editors’ top picks for March
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Sleeping Aids in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Sleeping Aids in Japan

Top products for a better night’s sleep in Japan
Where to Study in Tokyo? Top Study Hubs With Inspiring Architecture

Where to Study in Tokyo? Top Study Hubs With Inspiring Architecture

Modern and chic public libraries across the city
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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…
Wallpaper* City Guide Osaka

Wallpaper* City Guide Osaka

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2009 After producing guides…
Yamadera

Yamadera

The mountain temple complex is enough to bring the bard out in anyone
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BISTRO MARX Parfait

BISTRO MARX Parfait

Four luxurious desserts to enjoy while overlooking the Ginza strip
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
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