North Korea

The hermit kingdom is one of the most fascinating places on Earth—assuming you can get in

Complimentary Helicopter

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on February 2010Getting out to Narita [...]

Chalet Swiss Mini

Melt into a rustic fondue in Nishi-Nippori

Charles Spreckley

Co-founder, Bespoke Tokyo

Gerry Lanigan

President, The Ireland Fund of Japan

Jan 28, 2010

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2010 Bored in space [...]

Ikuma Hayashi

Say salud! to the Chairman of the Japan Tequila Association

A Time for Love

From lingerie to chocolate, love hotels to parties, Metropolis presents a grab-bag of Valentine's Day fun

Andrew Bird

In his first visit to Japan, the Chicago avant-popster is, in a sense, coming home

Otaru

The former herring capital is now home to Hokkaido’s other snow festival

Open Wide

Feast to your heart’s content at Tokyo’s best all-you-can-eat restaurants

Postmainstream Performing Arts Festival

A new avant-garde theater series is not for the squeamish