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Does Japan Have an Army?

Does Japan Have an Army?

Re-examining Japan’s military power and the Japanese Self-Defense Forces
Japanese Whisky

Japanese Whisky

Review of Brian Ashcraft’s ‘Japanese Whisky: The Ultimate Guide to the World’s Most Desirable Spirit’
Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: August 2024

Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: August 2024

Fill up your summer wardrobe and enjoy themed cafés.
American Steak Dinner For Two at ANA InterContinental Tokyo

American Steak Dinner For Two at ANA InterContinental Tokyo

Dine in Japanese summer festival style
Tokyo American Club

Tokyo American Club

A community of authenticity and organically fostered diversity 
Fresh ink: Kitagawa Chiyo Conclusion

Fresh ink: Kitagawa Chiyo Conclusion

Read the moving end of the working-class fable “The Silk Sandals”
Watch Local and International Football Talent Play in Japan

Watch Local and International Football Talent Play in Japan

In this highly expected face-off, Japanese and international teams are showcasing their talents

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope Aug 2 – Aug 9

Horoscope

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.

Event Events In Tokyo This Week

“Let’s Eat Tokyo Food” at Tsukiji Cooking Studio

“Let’s Eat Tokyo Food” at Tsukiji Cooking Studio

Dec 04, 2025 at 10:00am ~ Dec 05, 2025 at 2:00pm

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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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Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Movie Review

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero Movie Review

One step forward or one step back?
Tokyo Music Scene – New Releases June 2022

Tokyo Music Scene – New Releases June 2022

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Sustainability in Edo Period Japan

Sustainability in Edo Period Japan

What the Japanese Edo period can teach us about sustainability
The Plight of an Artist

The Plight of an Artist

“One can have no smaller or greater mastery than mastery of oneself” — Leonardo da Vinci
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Living

Discover the Craftsmanship of GLOBAL Knives

Discover the Craftsmanship of GLOBAL Knives

Metropolis Readers Get an Exclusive Gift at the Flagship Roppongi Store
How to Use a Sento or Onsen in Japan

How to Use a Sento or Onsen in Japan

A beginner’s guide to Japanese bathhouses
Novotel Nara

Novotel Nara

A newly-opened destination hotel in Japan’s ancient capital
A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Clean a Japanese Bathroom

A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Clean a Japanese Bathroom

How to clean a Japanse bath, shower and more
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Travel

Iriomote Island

Iriomote Island

Go trekking through forest primeval – without leaving Japan
The Old Kiso Road

The Old Kiso Road

Tread in the footsteps of Edo-era travelers, and sleep where they slept
Welcome To Japitzerland

Welcome To Japitzerland

Europe’s crossroads of cultures makes room for one more
Spanish Sojourn

Spanish Sojourn

One train pass is all you need to experience three classic cities
Kyoto Nightlife

Kyoto Nightlife

After a day of temples and gardens, nothing’s better than a cold one
Holiday in Iraq

Holiday in Iraq

A journey through the Kurdish north is hardly as dangerous as it seems
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Dining

Wise Sons

Wise Sons

Hearty sandwiches in Marunouchi
TRUNK (Kitchen)

TRUNK (Kitchen)

An idyllic oasis in the center of Tokyo and a destination to remember no matter the season
Mt. Oyama Tofu—¥5,000 TICKET LOTTERY

Mt. Oyama Tofu—¥5,000 TICKET LOTTERY

Read our travel guide “Mt. Oyama: Hiking and history on…
Roppongi’s Villa Tokyo

Roppongi’s Villa Tokyo

The former Feria venue promises luxury clubbing with new ownership and an interior facelift
David Otto Juice

David Otto Juice

A gem for the health conscious in the Harajuku backstreets
Andaz Tokyo’s The Tavern – Grill & Lounge

Andaz Tokyo’s The Tavern – Grill & Lounge

Located in Toranomon Hills, Andaz Tokyo is a luxury lifestyle…
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