Travel

Yakushima - Metropolis Japan

Yakushima

Nature paints the forest green on this verdant Kyushu island

Kagoshima - Metropolis Japan

Kagoshima

Go under the volcano in southern Japan

Chhattisgarh - Metropolis Japan

Chhattisgarh

Off the beaten track in the tribal heart of India

Toyako Onsen - Metropolis Japan

Toyako Onsen

Listen for rumblings at a Hokkaido lake that never freezes

Hiking Tanzawa - Metropolis Japan

Hiking Tanzawa

Pristine nature and gorgeous views are only ¥2,000 away

Shonai Eigamura - Metropolis Japan

Shonai Eigamura

Get a glimpse behind the scene of Japan’s samurai movies

Nagasaki Nights - Metropolis Japan

Nagasaki Nights

The southern city is a hotbed of after-hours fun

Kanda River - Metropolis Japan

Kanda River

Hop on a bicycle and head upstream

Tarawa - Metropolis Japan

Tarawa

The capital of Kiribati feels like the edge of the world

Narita Sky Access Line - Metropolis Japan

Narita Sky Access Line

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on July 2010The trek out to [...]

Hike - Metropolis Japan

Hike

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2010Where: Mt. Ougiyama (1,138m) [...]

Little Okinawa - Metropolis Japan

Little Okinawa

Chinatown isn’t the only ethnic enclave in Yokohama

Guide - Metropolis Japan

Guide

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2010 Boutique city guides [...]

Sports World - Metropolis Japan

Sports World

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2010 Name: Sports World [...]

Luang Prabang - Metropolis Japan

Luang Prabang

Laos’ second city rewards early risers

The Ryokan Collection - Metropolis Japan

The Ryokan Collection

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2010 If your idea [...]

A Kenzo Tange View of Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

A Kenzo Tange View of Tokyo

Rediscover some architectural gems on your doorstep

Kashgar - Metropolis Japan

Kashgar

The Chinese city still bears traces of the old Silk Road—for now

International Motel Hokuriku - Metropolis Japan

International Motel Hokuriku

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2010 Name: International Motel [...]

High Art - Metropolis Japan

High Art

Since its opening five years ago, a reclusive sect's stunning museum has attracted wide international acclaim. Tama Miyake travels to the mountaintop.

Camp Drake - Metropolis Japan

Camp Drake

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2010 Name: Camp Drake [...]

Yokosuka - Metropolis Japan

Yokosuka

Japan’s naval past and present converge in Kanagawa

Spring Pottery Festival - Metropolis Japan

Spring Pottery Festival

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2010 If you’ve grown [...]

Hotel Kotei - Metropolis Japan

Hotel Kotei

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2010 Name: Hotel Kotei [...]