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The Colorful and Healthy Art of Japanese Pickle Recipes

The Colorful and Healthy Art of Japanese Pickle Recipes

The history, recipes and health benefits of Japan’s pickles

Japan Drugstore Guide: The Best Cold Sore Creams in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: The Best Cold Sore Creams in Japan

A list of cold sore creams and treatments available in Japan
Tokyo Trends: Where To Buy Winter Coats In Tokyo 

Tokyo Trends: Where To Buy Winter Coats In Tokyo 

Leather is your go-to this season
Tokyo Pop-up Stores December 2024

Tokyo Pop-up Stores December 2024

Our top five picks for December pop-ups

The Heart of Kabukicho: ZEROTOKYO

The Heart of Kabukicho: ZEROTOKYO

Japan’s nightlife reimagined
English-Speaking Pet Hotels in Tokyo

English-Speaking Pet Hotels in Tokyo

A comprehensive guide to pet hotels and pet-sitting services
Japandi: The Fusion of Japanese Minimalism and Scandinavian Comfort 

Japandi: The Fusion of Japanese Minimalism and Scandinavian Comfort 

How to incorporate intentionality, balance and Danish hygge into your home and life

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope October 18 – October 25

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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Art Exhibition: “As the Sun Rose”

Art Exhibition: “As the Sun Rose”

Feb 07, 2026 at 2:00pm ~ Feb 27, 2026 at 7:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Read The Latest Issue Winter 2025

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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Japanese Makeup Trends 2022

Japanese Makeup Trends 2022

From trending colors to achieving the most flawless base
Fresh Ink: The First English Translations of These Japanese Literature Giants

Fresh Ink: The First English Translations of These Japanese Literature Giants

A compilation of translated works
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases August 2022

Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases August 2022

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Glad to be Human

Glad to be Human

Musician and activist Tom Robinson’s return to Japan
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Living

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
Journey Into Rural Japan: Minobu and Matsukawa

Journey Into Rural Japan: Minobu and Matsukawa

Discover Minobu and Matsukawa—two regions offering authentic culinary and cultural experiences
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Palau

Palau

Heaven in the Pacific… weather permitting
Kawasaki Fish Market

Kawasaki Fish Market

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on September 2009 A nice sense…
Kasumigaura Branch Hospital

Kasumigaura Branch Hospital

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on September 2009 Name: Kasumigaura Branch…
Garden Party

Garden Party

Find some little-known green spots in central Tokyo
One Night in Koza

One Night in Koza

The birthplace of Japanese hard rock still kicks ass
Singapore

Singapore

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 Sure, the seven-hour…
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Dining

CRISP SALAD WORKS Aoyama

CRISP SALAD WORKS Aoyama

The popular salad restaurant chain mixes convenience with fresh ingredients
Insider’s Guide to Eating In and Dining Out

Insider’s Guide to Eating In and Dining Out

Our August guide to Tokyo’s best new places
Suigian

Suigian

Embracing traditional Japanese culture through performance, cuisine and history
Women Behind the Counter

Women Behind the Counter

Female sushi chefs rebel against stereotypes in the industry
Kyoto’s Coffee Scene

Kyoto’s Coffee Scene

How third wave coffee is changing the tides in Kyoto
Sunday Afternoon at Contact

Sunday Afternoon at Contact

Casual clubbing at one of Shibuya’s best
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