Barefoot Rob Nugen, known among Japanese TV audiences for going almost constantly barefoot, is to walk, mostly without shoes, from Yokohama to Niigata. In addition to the personal challenge, Nugen also aims to raise funds for suicide prevention in Japan. …
Rebuilding the Tohoku communities, thread by thread
Join the mother-daughter duo Nanae & Nadya performing their favorite timeless pieces in the “Live or Live Stream, That is the Question vol. 2” charity concert hosted by Bar Rubato in Ginza. All proceeds from the event will go to…
Premier wines and luxury items for bidding, live entertainment to be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home, and many exciting raffle prizes. The theme for the night will be “Savor the Hope.” The event will be a celebration…
Go-Go Charity Virtual Run 2020 organized by Knights in White Lycra (KIWL), a well-established voluntary group that organizes sports events to support and raise funds for charitable causes, this year supports YouMeWe, an NPO that aims to provide children at…
Walk to End Dependence is a virtual challenge organized by Refugees Empowerment International (REI). Walk virtually from Damascus to Beirut and support projects for those displaced by war and persecution. This year in particular REI focuses on to supporting the…
Since 1994, Metropolis (formerly Tokyo Classifieds) has been a free magazine at the heart of Japan’s international community. We’re so grateful for everyone who has supported us over these years, whether they’re locals picking up a copy or our thousands of readers who…
*To help prevent further spreading of the coronavirus in Japan, Executive Fight Night X has been postponed until a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to announcing a new date soon. Check our updated list for…
On May 29 (formerly March 13 but postponed due to the coronavirus), we at RIJ would like to invite everyone to our annual RIJ Gala happening at Tokyo Hilton in Nishi-Shinjuku. Get the chance to win special prizes from KI…
The Hurray Hurray Handkerchief exhibition at Tokyo Midtown aims to raise awareness and support for the games through art and design. The brightly colored, boldly patterned handkerchiefs will first be displayed in Tokyo then travel across Japan with sales going to…
