What to Do in a Medical Emergency in Japan
A guide to English-speaking hospitals and emergency care
10 Japanese Horror Movies to Watch
Eerie films to haunt your nights this spooky season
Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: November 2024
Pokémon as traditional Japanese crafts, anime fragrances and Hello Kitty’s birthday pop-up
Kura Sushi Flagship Store to Open at the Osaka-Kansai Expo
Where sustainability and innovation come together
Skiing Inside a Volcano in Japan: Hiking Mt. Yotei
Hiking Mt. Yotei without a guide
IL LUPINO PRIME Christmas Afternoon Tea
Savor the flavors of the festive season
Little Darling Coffee Roasters
Aoyama’s trendy neighborhood coffee house
Events
Living
Pop-up Stores in Tokyo January
Illuminations, exhibitions and more
Based in Japan: Back to the World of XTRA
Growing stardom as a Tokyo content creator and artist
Shinbashi Tamakiya’s Modern Take on Edo’s Traditional Delicacy: Tsukudani
How a centuries-old Japanese staple is making waves with unexpected pairings
Forging Bonds: The Samurai Armor Restoration
The appearance and restoration of samurai armor in Malta
Community
Travel
Yamate Seven Lucky Gods Walk
Follow an Edo-style path to good fortune in Meguro
Hitching North
Tohoku and Hokkaido are just a thumb ride away
Hokutan Shimizusawa Power Plant
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2009 Name: Hokutan Shimizusawa…
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
Many cultures bring a panorama of flavor to the table
Kawagoe
Indulge your sweet tooth while strolling the streets of old Japan
Dining
Curry Heaven: Food of the Gods
Best curry restaurants in Tokyo
Ten Out of Ten For Den
Cheerful Kaiseki
Insider’s Guide to Eating In and Dining Out
Our June guide to Tokyo’s best new eats
Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse
The chef of “a million stars” has just opened two chocolateries in Tokyo
Gonpachi NORI-TEMAKI
Quick, casual and delicious sushi wraps
Door to Dining
Japanese food is in demand, but are businesses able to cater to tourists and non-Japanese speakers?
Literature
Movies
