Metropolis Winter Issue 2024
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Our latest articles
Fresh Ink: Saho Terao
The English-language debut of “Tenshi Nikki” (“Angel Diaries”)
10 Best Expert-Recommended Health Supplements in Japan
Power your fitness journey with BODYPOWER
Step Into Luxe Tokyo
Ginza’s latest hotspot
Based in Japan: Life Where I’m From With Greg Lam
Understanding daily life in Japan
Nanae Sakurai JapanGem
Crafting custom jewelry, just for you
Elana Jade
Health, wellbeing and beauty at this tranquil and friendly Azabu Juban salon
Events
Living
Japan Drugstore Guide
From painkillers to hayfever, here’s what medicine to buy in Japan at local drugstores
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Heartburn Relief Medicine in Japan
Your go-to guide for effective heartburn remedies in Japan
Based in Japan: Kimono Stylist Kara Harris
Harris’ journey to both preserve and push the boundaries of an age-old tradition
Love Hotels in Japan: From Edo-Era Eroticism to Modern Retreats
The storied past and present-day role of Japan’s love hotels
Community
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Travel
Train spotting
The Trans-Siberian Railway is an epic journey that begins right at Japan’s doorstep
In Praise of Slowness
Yunishigawa offers a leisurely glimpse into Japan’s illustrious past
Block party
A guide to fun on the fringe at Hong Kong’s nightlife district of Lan Kwai Fong
The Middle Way
Andrew McHugh embarks on a timeless pilgrimage in Tokyo’s tranquil backyard.
The Simple Life
City slicker Matthew Reiss takes a breather along Shikoku’s Shimanto River.
The Lost World
In search of an ancient civilization swallowed by the sea, Carlo Niederberger plunges into the waters off Yonaguni.
Dining
Aonori Popcorn
Hot buttered popcorn with a green twist
BLT Steak
Enjoy a delicious thanksgiving lunch or dinner at BLT Steak, an authentic American steakhouse with a chic bistro ambiance
Lawry’s The Prime Rib, Akasaka
Food for cultivated carnivores
Searching for the Perfect Snack
Japanese snack bar with minimal snacks
The Room & Ginza Music Bar
Soul, Jazz, and Beyond
Retro Rhythms
The West discovers Showa Era pop music
Literature
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Japanese Movies
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas
