Metropolis Summer Issue 2025
See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy
See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy
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
A pop culture icon on the slopes of Mount Yatsugatake
Finding the beauty in every corner of Tokyo, from gritty alleyways to sunlit parks.
Love, identity, and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community
Holy history and miniature trees
black midi’s much-anticipated return to Tokyo after the European tour with Dos Monos
Three Tokyo Artists to Know | January 2023
Hunter and painter Aoi Nagasawa returned to her Akita roots to uncover a truer way of life—and turn it into art
Reiko and Mitsuaki show their dedication to reintroducing the Japanese kimono as modern fashion through innovative designs.
Day or Weekend Trip From Tokyo? Escape to Southern Chiba
We’ve got your back with these menstrual and feminine care products available in Japanese pharmacies
Tokyo’s summer is all about water—rituals, festivals and splash-filled fun.
Sleep where monks once meditated, carve your own Daruma, and bike around Mt. Fuji
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Seasonal offerings in a lavish environment
10 Tokyo restaurants with great sushi for around ¥5,000
Our September guide to Tokyo’s best new restaurants and cafes
Izakaya fare with rooftop garden ambience
Generous Argentinian BBQ samplers at reasonable prices
The popular installation curator brings a virtual reality restaurant to Yoyogi
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