Does Japan Have an Army?
Re-examining Japan’s military power and the Japanese Self-Defense Forces
Re-examining Japan’s military power and the Japanese Self-Defense Forces
Review of Brian Ashcraft’s ‘Japanese Whisky: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Desirable Spirit’
Fill up your summer wardrobe and enjoy themed cafés.
Dine in Japanese summer festival style
A community of authenticity and organically fostered diversity
Read the moving end of the working-class fable “The Silk Sandals”
In this highly expected face-off, Japanese and international teams are showcasing their talents
One step forward or one step back?
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
What the Japanese Edo period can teach us about sustainability
“One can have no smaller or greater mastery than mastery of oneself” — Leonardo da Vinci
Metropolis Readers Get an Exclusive Gift at the Flagship Roppongi Store
A beginner’s guide to Japanese bathhouses
A newly-opened destination hotel in Japan’s ancient capital
How to clean a Japanse bath, shower and more
Go trekking through forest primeval – without leaving Japan
Tread in the footsteps of Edo-era travelers, and sleep where they slept
Europe’s crossroads of cultures makes room for one more
One train pass is all you need to experience three classic cities
After a day of temples and gardens, nothing’s better than a cold one
A journey through the Kurdish north is hardly as dangerous as it seems
Hearty sandwiches in Marunouchi
An idyllic oasis in the center of Tokyo and a destination to remember no matter the season
Read our travel guide “Mt. Oyama: Hiking and history on…
The former Feria venue promises luxury clubbing with new ownership and an interior facelift
A gem for the health conscious in the Harajuku backstreets
Located in Toranomon Hills, Andaz Tokyo is a luxury lifestyle…