Japan's "Galápagos phenomenon" has shaped everything from flip phones to the Shinkansen, but it tells only part of the country's story.

Creative Museum Tokyo's new exhibition follows anime director Mamoru Hosoda's artistic journey, from early sketches to his ...

Wank soba pop up event in Shibuya! Offering a modern, entertainment-driven take on the traditional Iwate dining style.

Full guide on traveling directly from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji via the new overnight bus. Get there before the daily hiker cap & see ...

From Aogashima's double caldera to Kozushima's beaches, discover the Izu Islands, a volcanic archipelago south of Tokyo.

Discover the best events in Tokyo with Metropolis. From live music and art shows to festivals and nightlife, find out what's ...

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

Atsuko Okatsuka brings stand-up show The Big Bowl Tour to Hulic Hall Tokyo for two shows, November 17 – 18, 2026.

Experience summer in Ginza by strolling in a yukata and enjoying Bon Odori, uchimizu, food stalls, and other traditional ...

Discover the best events in Tokyo with Metropolis. From live music and art shows to festivals and nightlife, find out what's ...

Celebrating its 5th anniversary this year, MEET YOUR ART FESTIVAL is a cross-disciplinary art festival that brings together ...

The exhibition presents a new body of work Morinaga has developed in recent years, built around his growing fascination with ...