‘The Hole’ by Hiroko Oyamada

David Boyd translates Oyamada's surreal novel of transformation and isolation

Appetite for Change

Single mothers confront Japan's hidden realities

3 Female Artists You Should Follow

Blossom the Project, Mari Naomi and Christine Mari Inzer on art, activism and mental health

Metropolis Autumn Issue 2020

Introducing our Autumn Issue and where to pick up a copy

I Know You Are, But What Am I?

Metropolis’ editor-in-chief examines life in Japan as a stammerer

The Resurgence of a Japanese Literary Master

Fifty years after his death, Yukio Mishima is reemerging in translation

At the Forefront: Conversations with a Black Trans Activist

BLM Tokyo's Juniper Alexander on LGBTQ visibility within a global movement

Morenx in Japan: ‘Respect My Identity and Respect My Culture’

Vlogger and activist Brianna Slaughter talks BLM, mental health and allyship

The Rise of CBD Oil in Japan

From skincare to edibles — how CBD oil is growing in the Japanese market 

Domestic Violence in Japan and the Coronavirus Pandemic

When staying at home isn’t safe for everyone

Birds of Prey

Vulgar pop-feminism

What’s Happening in Tokyo this March?

Metropolis recommends the best gigs, exhibits and festivals this March