Tall Order

Some of Tokyo's iconic buildings are being lost to zoning laws that were intended to improve the city

Fish Stories

A simple set of rules for pairing sushi and wine

Siam Thai Cuisine

Enjoy the flavors of Bangkok in an unlikely location

Tsuki no Usagi

Sample inventive drinks and eats at this intimate Ginza dining bar

Band of Sisters

After finding fame as otaku idols, the Nakano Fujoshi Sisters are striking gold as a boy group

Tokyo Fringe Festival

Now in its third year, the performing arts fest welcomes all comers

Highway to Hell

Or, why I hate driving in Japan

Spring slurping

Head to these classic restaurants to enjoy the city’s best soba

State of Play

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2009  Russell Crowe’s a [...]

Guido per Eataly

This Italian transplant puts an unpretentious spin on fine dining

Akeno Gekijo

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2009 Name: Akeno Gekijo [...]

Beating Them at Their Own Game

As Japan's first foreign mahjong professional, Jenn Barr has become a force on the local gaming scene