The Grey Area

Sexuality and identity in contemporary Tokyo through the eyes of a German polymath

mesm Tokyo

Autograph Collection announces new luxury hotel

July’s 7 Best Gigs

Summer in Japan means peak festival season, with Fuji Rock, [...]

A Room of One’s Own

Exposing the highs and lows of a feminist Filipina band on tour

Metropolis Recommends: July

The best events for art, music and more this July

The Small Screen

What Metropolis’ staff is watching

The Extraordinary Voyage of the Fakir

Whimsy and charm wear thin

Madam Mỹ Ginza

Sumptuous eatery serves Thai and Vietnamese cuisine

Tokyo’s Best Cocktail Bars

The best cocktail bars selected by Metropolis

Crisp Salad Works: R Pizza

A slice out of Californian pizza culture

Shutter Structure

Architectural photographer Jeremy Segal talks about his three-month project photographing modern Japanese homes

Crooked House

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