Tokyo Autumn Foliage 2025 Guide
Quiet and lesser-known spots in and around Tokyo
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
Your guide to Japan’s best immunity-boosting supplements
History by the airport
One-night-only Halloween music festival brings live performances and a ¥1,000,000 costume contest
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The “woodification” of Japanese skyscrapers is a testament to innovation and offers hope for a greener construction industry
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
Where wild wasabi grows
Your guide to Japan’s best immunity-boosting supplements
One-night-only Halloween music festival brings live performances and a ¥1,000,000 costume contest
Where learning begins with curiosity, creativity and care
How to get into the J-League
Places to donate to help those affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake
Outdoor enthusiasts advised to be cautious
The lingering presence of COVID-19 in Tokyo
Custom-made Japanese curtains: Ultimate function and style
Explore Tokyo’s latest neighborhood and Christmas Market
From purple sweet potatoes to wild horse sightings, here’s how to make the most of Okinawa’s tropical escape
Home to Kyoto-style gardens and the Peace Museum for kamikaze, Chiran offers a healthy dose of history and culture. Stephen Mansfield takes a walk.
Once a pirate haunt, the port town of Onomichi in the Inland Sea still houses an intriguing array of temples, and a surprising number of cats and cat lovers. Stephen Mansfield goes exploring.
Escape to Nature with These Cafés Near Tokyo
How Takahiko Soga has redefined Japanese winemaking in Yoichi
More than its past, Fukushima is rewriting its future—and it’s about time you saw it for yourself
Creating the perfect bento for cherry blossom season
Japan’s food and drink agenda
Savor authentic Thai cuisine, officially recognized by the Thai government
Vegan bento options for a hanami picnic
A cutting-edge playground for adults
Surprise your partner and discover all the city has to offer
Kodo Nishimura shares his fairy godmother spirit in new book
From romance to AI, works of translation to Tokyo-based novels
The English-language debut of A, Autumn
Two newly translated Japanese novels to read this autumn
A dive into the English-language side of Japan’s alternative manga world
Japan-based author Iain Maloney’s latest work