Casio's G-Shock Pokémon watch marks 30 years of Pikachu with a Poké Ball dial and 30-icon band, releasing July 17.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

Laughs Funny,” lands in Tokyo on Wednesday, January 6, 2027, doors opening at 6pm and the show starting at 7pm. Carr is known ...