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Fresh Ink: A Fantastical Adventure from Medieval Japan–Takaoka’s Travels

Fresh Ink: A Fantastical Adventure from Medieval Japan–Takaoka’s Travels

Dreams, desires and delusional thoughts on a journey far west
Metropolis 30th Anniversary Beach Party Recap

Metropolis 30th Anniversary Beach Party Recap

The Metropolis team thanks you for 30 years of unwavering support

Japanese Music Scene: Artists To Watch This August

Japanese Music Scene: Artists To Watch This August

This month sees some hot collabs like Dua Lipa and Creepy Nuts
This Kyoto Bar is a “Sound Forest” Filled with Ambient Music and Exotic Plants

This Kyoto Bar is a “Sound Forest” Filled with Ambient Music and Exotic Plants

Exquisite music, food and drinks in an otherworldly setting

How To Clean Tatami Mats

How To Clean Tatami Mats

A comprehensive guide to keeping your tatami mats clean and fresh
Pokémon Afternoon Tea in Tokyo

Pokémon Afternoon Tea in Tokyo

Enjoy delicious sweets and drinks at The Strings Omotesando’s Cafe & Dining Zelkova
Cryo Tokyo: The Future of Beauty and Recovery

Cryo Tokyo: The Future of Beauty and Recovery

Experience cryotherapy and CRYO SKIN®︎ treatments at Cryo Tokyo

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

Camellia Marathon 2026

Camellia Marathon 2026

Feb 08, 2026 at 9:30am ~ Feb 08, 2026 at 11:00am

Read The Latest Issue Read The Latest Issue Winter 2025

Winter 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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Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2022

Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2022

The best LGBTQ-friendly events to check out to celebrate the return of Tokyo Rainbow Pride

Why Does No One Know Tanaka Kinuyo?

Why Does No One Know Tanaka Kinuyo?

Uncovering the biggest secret in Japan’s film history
Farruquito: Intimo

Farruquito: Intimo

The best flamenco dancer of the century presents his Japan debut tour June 2022
Introducing Tokyo Vitamin

Introducing Tokyo Vitamin

A fluid community for solid reasons

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Living

Taste Fantasy Japanese Fruit Gummy Flavors That Don’t Exist 

Taste Fantasy Japanese Fruit Gummy Flavors That Don’t Exist 

An overview of the latest fantasy flavors to hit Japan
“Wotagei” Virtual Night SHOWCASE

“Wotagei” Virtual Night SHOWCASE

Experience the future of Japanese pop-culture in Shinjuku
Digital Detox in Tokyo

Digital Detox in Tokyo

Best tech-free zones to unplug and recharge
Osaka Noh Festival 2024

Osaka Noh Festival 2024

A Timeless Tradition Meets Modern Innovation Ahead of EXPO 2025
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Travel

City of Peace

City of Peace

Sixty years after the infamous attack, Hiroshima is a site of remembrance
Big sky country

Big sky country

Endless vistas and mysterious shrines await in rural Mongolia
Hidden pleasures

Hidden pleasures

Kyoto’s little-visited gardens justify a trip all their own
Another Country

Another Country

While maintaining its cultural distinction, the Basque homeland of Bayonne offers the best of Spain and France
Stepping into the past

Stepping into the past

Beaches, museums—and painted ladies—await visitors in Atami and Ito
Getting to the Roots of Kuala Lumpur

Getting to the Roots of Kuala Lumpur

In quiet parks and bustling markets, Malaysia’s capital reveals its past and future
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Dining

Winter’s Best

Winter’s Best

Our seasonal seafood and Winter produce guide
Low & Slow Shibuya BBQ Review

Low & Slow Shibuya BBQ Review

Texas-style barbecue in the heart of Shibuya
Tokyo’s Best Burrito

Tokyo’s Best Burrito

My love affair with burritos began at a young age.…
Vegetables with Foam of Rocket and Anchovy Mayonnaise

Vegetables with Foam of Rocket and Anchovy Mayonnaise

Special recipe from Kei Kobayashi, Restaurant Kei, Paris
Nakame Takkyu Lounge

Nakame Takkyu Lounge

Ping Pong, “Headis” and Art Come Together in Yokohama
Christmas Present Cookbooks

Christmas Present Cookbooks

Japanese cookbooks cover culture and recipes
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