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Navigating Cross-Cultural Divorce in Japan

Navigating Cross-Cultural Divorce in Japan

Setagaya Yoga Law Firm: Providing family law expertise

Pokémon Meets Japanese Artistry at Azabudai Hills Gallery

Pokémon Meets Japanese Artistry at Azabudai Hills Gallery

Pokémon × Craft Exhibition — discovering beauty and techniques
Celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th Birthday

Celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th Birthday

The birthday and history of a global icon

Wagyu Dining at Teppanyaki Ittetsu Tokyo

Wagyu Dining at Teppanyaki Ittetsu Tokyo

Artistry and flavor at Teppanyaki Ittetsu located within the Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo
Japanese Jewelry Brand Bizoux Releases Iconic Collection

Japanese Jewelry Brand Bizoux Releases Iconic Collection

Celebrating Japanese craftsmanship and vibrant color stones with Bizoux’s latest jewelry line
Metropolis Halloween Party Recap 2024

Metropolis Halloween Party Recap 2024

A night to remember
What to Do in a Medical Emergency in Japan

What to Do in a Medical Emergency in Japan

A guide to English-speaking hospitals and emergency care

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope October 4 – October 11

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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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Winter Wonder Festival

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Winter 2025

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!!! (Chk Chk Chk) Interview

!!! (Chk Chk Chk) Interview

On reinvention and their long relationship with Japan
Houston Ballet “Swan Lake”

Houston Ballet “Swan Lake”

Houston Ballet debuts in Japan with Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake”
Gesshin ~月心~

Gesshin ~月心~

A Mexican photographer’s journey to Japan and discovering herself in the moon
Fuji Rock 2022 Wrap Up

Fuji Rock 2022 Wrap Up

Interviews with Snail Mail, Hiatus Kaiyote and Black Country New Road
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Living

Love Hotels in Japan: From Edo-Era Eroticism to Modern Retreats

Love Hotels in Japan: From Edo-Era Eroticism to Modern Retreats

The storied past and present-day role of Japan’s love hotels
English-Speaking Vets in Tokyo

English-Speaking Vets in Tokyo

A comprehensive guide for pet owners
Japanese High School Boys Are Waiting for Their First Kiss

Japanese High School Boys Are Waiting for Their First Kiss

Youth intimacy declines in Japan as self-pleasure rises

5 Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo – Editor’s Picks 2025

5 Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo – Editor’s Picks 2025

5 sushi spots you can’t miss
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Travel

Vietnam

Vietnam

The south-east Asian country is becoming a beach paradise to die for
Exploring Izu’s Interior

Exploring Izu’s Interior

Head inland, and the peninsula is full of surprises
Abandoned Water Park

Abandoned Water Park

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2009 This abandoned water…
Akeno Gekijo

Akeno Gekijo

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2009 Name: Akeno Gekijo…
Ladakh

Ladakh

Ancient Buddhist traditions live on in this rugged mountain area
Heiankaku

Heiankaku

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2009 Name: Heiankaku Location:…
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Dining

inCiderJapan

inCiderJapan

Lee Reeve – Japan’s cider man on the growing popularity of the alcoholic apple drink
Weber Park – BBQ With a View

Weber Park – BBQ With a View

Barbecue better than ever with Weber
Book Review: The Seasonal Beauty of Japanese Cuisine

Book Review: The Seasonal Beauty of Japanese Cuisine

A guide to the four seasons of Japanese food
Japanese Summer Seasonal Ingredients

Japanese Summer Seasonal Ingredients

Summer treats to eat by the beach

Falafel Fun in Tokyo

Falafel Fun in Tokyo

Mediterranean food – a Tokyo curiosity
Beer and Wine at NoMad Grill Lounge

Beer and Wine at NoMad Grill Lounge

A summer getaway on a rooftop terrace in Tokyo
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