Last call for Kabukicho

As the iconic Koma Theater goes under the wrecking ball, is this the end of Tokyo’s notorious red-light district?

Hot Water

Tokyo’s onsen are open and ready for business

Peace Prize

After going missing in Mexico for more than 30 years, Taro Okamoto’s Myth of Tomorrow is about to be unveiled inside Shibuya station. Here’s the inside story of the efforts to recover and restore one of the artist’s most stunning works.

Yufuin

Hot springs and mountain climbing await in this slice of Kyushu

Latin Lover

Pop singer, erotic actress, lingerie model, pro-sex activist—Aya Sugimoto is a one-woman cultural phenomenon. Now she’s adding tango to her repertoire

A Tour for all Seasons

By land, sea or air, Tokyo’s sightseeing companies have an outing that’s right for you

Peter

On its first anniversary, the Peninsula Tokyo’s flagship restaurant continues to dazzle

Okunoshima

From Poison Gas Island to paradise

Join The Club

Get a taste of the good life at Tokyo’s exclusive membership clubs

Drive Time

From unruly passengers to political scandals, Tokyo’s cabbies travel a rough road to success

Off the Books

Toss away your tourist guides—Metropolis gives you the scoop on Tokyo’s true hotspots

Welcome To Japitzerland

Europe’s crossroads of cultures makes room for one more