The history of Pocky Day and how to celebrate
Trade Tokyo’s winter chill for coral lagoons and warm island air—Palau’s new direct flight brings paradise within reach
A guide to the fluffiest wildlife you can spot in the city
Rainbowholic, Tokyo’s journaling enthusiast, shares some of her favorite spots in the city
Quiet and lesser-known spots in and around Tokyo
Live the holidays to the fullest with Metropolis’ recommendations
Understanding infidelity in Japan
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Cruising through Tokyo in style
From the cheeky to the horrific
Japan’s oldest stories are told in water
Witness Japan’s 1,300-year-old spectacle of cormorant fishing in Gifu
Quiet and lesser-known spots in and around Tokyo
Live the holidays to the fullest with Metropolis’ recommendations
Understanding infidelity in Japan
Where wild wasabi grows
Japan battles ‘flesh eating’ infection outbreak
Japan set to celebrate global innovations in Osaka
All services- from braids to massages
Still laying people low
A celebration of Spanish cuisine and culture in Tokyo
A plan for a greener, people-centric Tokyo
From Western tradition to local production
Blow off steam like a wealthy Edo merchant
Meet the artisans, farmers, and chefs reviving Minobu through sustainable tourism and traditional culture
From Sacred Temples to Explosive Festivals
Life on the edge of the Earth
Follow haiku master Basho’s footsteps along Soka’s scenic pine-lined promenade, part of the old Nikko Kaido, just outside Tokyo
The best spots to dine
Celebrate early summer with Violet AfterMOON Tea at The Moon in Roppongi Hills
Our favorite spots for Mexican cuisine, from authentic to unique takes
The best vegetarian and vegan burgers in Tokyo
A refined dining experience that blends Michelin-starred Chinese cuisine with Japanese ingredients and aesthetics
Where to go for an authentic steep
Hiromi Ito’s debut English-language novel translated by Jeffrey Angles
Florentyna Leow’s gustatory sketch of love and heartbreak in Kyoto
The English-language debut of Junichiro Tanizaki’s masterpiece ‘Dream Tales’
The English-langauge debut of the famous crime of Sada Abe
A deep dive into the world of self-published print
Tackling Japanese literature as a couple, one line at a time
