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Read Metropolis' reviews of movies currently showing in Japan. Discover what's worth watching from Hollywood hits to indie gems and Japanese cinema.
Find trusted English-speaking babysitters, childcare and housekeeping in Tokyo for stress-free support at home.
Volunteer for river cleanups with Tokyo River Friends this summer, keeping Tokyo's waterways clean while meeting like-minded people!
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.
Sammy Corporation is pleased to announce the fourth wave of artists and begin the fourth pre-sale of tickets for its first music festival, “Sammy presents NEW HORIZON FEST,” which will be held at ...
Junglia Okinawa, a new theme park located in northern Okinawa’s lush jungle, is set to open in July 2025—and it’s unlike anything the island has seen before.
Fill your schedule with things to do in Tokyo in August - we round up the best events in the city and beyond.
An extra line on a pregnancy test is a life-changing event, and it’s rather common for expectant parents to feel extra anxious when having a baby in a foreign country. In Japan, navigating through the ...
Check out our list of local restaurants now offering their delicious menus via takeout or delivery across Tokyo during the coronavirus pandemic.