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Our Metropolis Winter 2024 Issue is out now and the theme is Edo! This issue, we journey back to Edo times. Step into Japan’s historic charm with a tour of Tokyo’s Edo-inspired eateries, a trip to ...

Universal Studios Japan will debut its much-anticipated Donkey Kong attraction next month, kicking off a major expansion of its “Super Nintendo World.” Opening in early 2024, the new area will ...

There are no better Japanese pickle recipes than those of my Japanese grandmother! She serves these handmade pickles at breakfast, lunch, dinner and sometimes even as an accompaniment to tea. Japanese ...

Kura Sushi, a leading conveyor belt sushi chain, is redefining its dining experience with two innovations that combine entertainment, quality, and safety. First, the new Gift System offers an exciting ...

Tsukudani is seafood or seaweed simmered in a soy sauce and sugar-based broth, reminiscent of Edo-period Japan. But at Shinbashi Tamakiya, a historic shop that has been perfecting the art of tsukudani ...

Love, heartbreak and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community ...

As we enter the holiday season, Tokyo’s streets hum with holiday markets and temples prepare for the quiet reverence of New Year traditions. The season offers more than celebrations—it’s a chance to ...

Burcu Basar, originally from Istanbul, Turkey, is doing her PhD in Japan in an area that miraculously combines her profession—law—and her passion—national parks. She lives in Tokyo but can often be ...

Get ready for a groundbreaking night as SPIZM, the dynamic digital rock and DRUM’N’BASS band from Chicago, makes their debut in Japan, performing live for the first time as a complete group! You’ll ...

Tokyo-based Erin Nøir focuses on black & white photography and is the founder of MONØ, an independent project catering to this niche community. Her work encompasses various subjects with a diaristic ...