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.

Discover Ukai, an ancient Japanese art of cormorant fishing in Gifu Prefecture and designated Intangible Cultural Property.

Wooden architecture is making a bold comeback in Japan as architects turn to timber for sustainable, earthquake-resistant buildings ...

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 ...

Explore how politician Orzugul advocates for multicultural coexistence in Japan, challenging bias and building inclusive communities.

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