Metropolis Summer Issue 2025
See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy
See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy
Sleep where monks once meditated, carve your own Daruma, and bike around Mt. Fuji
Where music and Tokyo city views meet bold design and DJ flair
A pop culture icon on the slopes of Mount Yatsugatake
Finding the beauty in every corner of Tokyo, from gritty alleyways to sunlit parks.
Love, identity, and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community
Holy history and miniature trees
The xx’s Oliver Sim on his solo debut, living with HIV and taking things less seriously
Tokyo’s best new inner-city music festival and market
Introducing LoveHo Selects
Introducing the new track from former Tokyo indie mainstays
Where music and Tokyo city views meet bold design and DJ flair
Can humor cross cultural boundaries?
For creatives dreaming of living and working in Japan
Viral Manga-Prophet Says Yes— A Tsunami Prediction
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Explore Australia’s wild side on the coast north of Cairns
Hidden messages and burnt-out Tokyoites wash up on Okinawa’s islands
Or, How We Almost Froze on One of China’s Sacred Peaks
Hell on earth can be found in Beppu, a must-visit for fans of Japanese onsen
The Philippine island of Malapascua is home to sand, sun—and one very strange safari
Devastated by a volcanic eruption six years ago, the island of Miyakejima is back in business—sort of
Lunch in the park? & sandwich could be your new favorite picnic spot
Yukari Sakamoto shares a seasonal cuisine glossary
April Food Tips & Trends
Celebrating 15 years with an interior redesign and revamped menu.
Shibuya soul food served up in style
Metropolis gives you the lowdown on the best burger joints in Tokyo. From Donald Trump’s favorite feed to some hidden gems.
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