Explore the fascinating history behind kissaten cafe culture in Japan, and why it's more than just a place to refuel.

Learn how to wear and style your perfect summer yukata with our guide to common motifs, patters, colors and obis.

Read Metropolis' reviews of movies currently showing in Japan. Discover what's worth watching from Hollywood hits to indie gems and Japanese cinema.

Volunteer for river cleanups with Tokyo River Friends this summer, keeping Tokyo's waterways clean while meeting like-minded people!

Find trusted English-speaking babysitters, childcare and housekeeping in Tokyo for stress-free support at home.

Swap step counting for the new Japanese walking trend that boosts fitness in half the time with half the stress.

The Toei Oedo Line is both the second-longest train tunnel in Japan and the only fully underground subway line in the city.

Sip Japanese tea in front of your personal Bonsai, nurtured to perfection along minimalist aesthetics at Matsubaya Saryo / Hakobune Gallery.

With offices in Tokyo, Paris, and Shenzhen, Sou Fujimoto (born 1971 in Hokkaido, Japan) is engaged in projects all over the world, ranging from private homes to universities, retail premises, hotels, ...

Read the latest issue of Metropolis Magazine—Tokyo’s free quarterly print publication, now available online.

“NIHONBASHI PUBLIC JAZZ” is a free live event that was started in 2023 with the idea of “bringing music to the streets of Nihonbashi more casually!”. The hugely popular annual jazz event returns for ...

RAW WINE TOKYO 2025 brings 100+ natural winemakers from 15 countries to Tokyo for tastings, talks, and rare wines not yet released in Japan.