Our latest recommendations for new or newly-translated Japanese and Japan-related books to check out this season.

Asakusa Yabusame features traditional horseback archery in Sumida Park. Find event times, location and viewing details.

Looking for fluoride toothpaste in Japan? Explore drugstore brands, mouthwash, dental floss and fluoride levels.

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

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

There is a pool of wealth in Japan that no one can spend. This “captive capital” estimated to equal more than a quarter of ...

Japanese luxury fruits are prized for perfection and gifting culture. Learn why they’re so expensive and where to buy them in ...

Some of the most memorable moments happen indoors at counters, where chefs stir, pour, and plate with expert focus.

Metropolis sat down with rakugo master Katsura Sunshine, who brings this classic art form to audiences around the world, ...

English-speaking nail salons in Tokyo, from boutique studios to well-known salons offering gel nails, manicures and detailed ...

Anime is more than just animation. It’s where your inner child, high school self, and existential adult all converge to cry over a character who doesn’t exist. But if there’s one thing that truly ...

Japanese romance cinema is known for capturing love in its most fragile, fleeting forms. These films don’t just tell love stories; they explore the bittersweet intersections of timing, memory and fate ...