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Guides to Neighborhoods in Tokyo: 2024 Compilation

Guides to Neighborhoods in Tokyo: 2024 Compilation

Visit all our favorite neighborhoods

Fresh Ink: A Fantastical Adventure from Medieval Japan–Takaoka’s Travels

Fresh Ink: A Fantastical Adventure from Medieval Japan–Takaoka’s Travels

Dreams, desires and delusional thoughts on a journey far west
Metropolis 30th Anniversary Beach Party Recap

Metropolis 30th Anniversary Beach Party Recap

The Metropolis team thanks you for 30 years of unwavering support

Japanese Music Scene: Artists To Watch This August

Japanese Music Scene: Artists To Watch This August

This month sees some hot collabs like Dua Lipa and Creepy Nuts
This Kyoto Bar is a “Sound Forest” Filled with Ambient Music and Exotic Plants

This Kyoto Bar is a “Sound Forest” Filled with Ambient Music and Exotic Plants

Exquisite music, food and drinks in an otherworldly setting

How To Clean Tatami Mats

How To Clean Tatami Mats

A comprehensive guide to keeping your tatami mats clean and fresh
Pokémon Afternoon Tea in Tokyo

Pokémon Afternoon Tea in Tokyo

Enjoy delicious sweets and drinks at The Strings Omotesando’s Cafe & Dining Zelkova

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope August 16 – 23

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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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TOKYO COMIC CON AFTER PARTY

TOKYO COMIC CON AFTER PARTY

Dec 06, 2025 at 10:00pm ~ Dec 07, 2025 at 4:30am

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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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Five Japanese Acts to See at Fuji Rock 2022

Five Japanese Acts to See at Fuji Rock 2022

Not sure which Japanese artists to see this year? We’ve made it easy for you
The Japanese Salaryman Who Quit His Job with Nothing but a Handpan

The Japanese Salaryman Who Quit His Job with Nothing but a Handpan

…that he didn’t know how to play
An Interview with Satoko Shibata

An Interview with Satoko Shibata

On her 10th anniversary album, what makes her angry and a decade in music
ECO EDO Summer Yukata Stroll

ECO EDO Summer Yukata Stroll

Immerse in Nihonbashi’s rich history with Edo fashion, food, and fūrin
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Living

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

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
Shibuya Street Drinking Ban Starts Today

Shibuya Street Drinking Ban Starts Today

Day one of Dry Shibuya

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Travel

Heiankaku

Heiankaku

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2009 Name: Heiankaku Location:…
Yamate Seven Lucky Gods Walk

Yamate Seven Lucky Gods Walk

Follow an Edo-style path to good fortune in Meguro
Hitching North

Hitching North

Tohoku and Hokkaido are just a thumb ride away
Hokutan Shimizusawa Power Plant

Hokutan Shimizusawa Power Plant

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2009 Name: Hokutan Shimizusawa…
On the Olympic Trail

On the Olympic Trail

Discover the legacy of the 1964 Tokyo Games as the city gears up for the next one… maybe
Dining in Malaysia

Dining in Malaysia

Many cultures bring a panorama of flavor to the table
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Dining

Ten Out of Ten For Den

Ten Out of Ten For Den

Cheerful Kaiseki
Insider’s Guide to Eating In and Dining Out

Insider’s Guide to Eating In and Dining Out

Our June guide to Tokyo’s best new eats
Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse

Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse

The chef of “a million stars” has just opened two chocolateries in Tokyo
Gonpachi NORI-TEMAKI

Gonpachi NORI-TEMAKI

Quick, casual and delicious sushi wraps
Door to Dining

Door to Dining

Japanese food is in demand, but are businesses able to cater to tourists and non-Japanese speakers?
TRUNK(BAR) Cocktails

TRUNK(BAR) Cocktails

Whimsical, conceptual and undeniably delicious
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