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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
The True Story Behind the Hit Series Shogun: William Adams

The True Story Behind the Hit Series Shogun: William Adams

The intrepid English adventurer who inspired the hit series FX’s Shogun

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

Fasching 2026: German Winter Festival

Fasching 2026: German Winter Festival

Feb 28, 2026 at 3:00pm ~ Feb 28, 2026 at 4:00pm

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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Culture

Tsukiji Theater Week March 31 – April 5

Tsukiji Theater Week March 31 – April 5

Performing art that transcends language and culture
The Spirit of Mottainai Culture

The Spirit of Mottainai Culture

How an ancient Japanese sentiment is key to a sustainable future
Reviving a Stigmatized Tradition

Reviving a Stigmatized Tradition

Tattoos from Okinawa, an Interview with Hajichi Project’s Moeko Heshiki
Girls’ Day

Girls’ Day

The colors and flavors of Hinamatsuri
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Living

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
The Healing Power of Doga

The Healing Power of Doga

Find out about dog yoga and pet adoption in Tokyo

Based in Japan: Being Gay in Japan with Tokyo BTM

Based in Japan: Being Gay in Japan with Tokyo BTM

Translating Japan’s gay culture one bottom at a time
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Community

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Travel

Turquoise Baths

Turquoise Baths

Warm, white sand meets an ocean of blues in a remote corner of the South Pacific

Sea world

Sea world

A grueling 25-hour boat ride ends in the idyllic island chain of Ogasawara
Train spotting

Train spotting

The Trans-Siberian Railway is an epic journey that begins right at Japan’s doorstep
In Praise of Slowness

In Praise of Slowness

Yunishigawa offers a leisurely glimpse into Japan’s illustrious past

Block party

Block party

A guide to fun on the fringe at Hong Kong’s nightlife district of Lan Kwai Fong

The Middle Way

The Middle Way

Andrew McHugh embarks on a timeless pilgrimage in Tokyo’s tranquil backyard.
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Dining

The Room & Ginza Music Bar

The Room & Ginza Music Bar

Soul, Jazz, and Beyond
Retro Rhythms

Retro Rhythms

The West discovers Showa Era pop music
Japanese 75 Recipe

Japanese 75 Recipe

Japanese 75 Recipe INGREDIENTS Japanese 75 Recipe PREPARATION
Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s Alluring Autumn Offerings

Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s Alluring Autumn Offerings

The restaurants of the lifestyle destination hotel embrace the fall season
R Burgers and Liquor Bar

R Burgers and Liquor Bar

Burgers, booze and boards
The Tavern Yokohama

The Tavern Yokohama

Yokohama’s oldest British pub
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