Our Metropolis Winter 2024 Issue is out now and the theme is Edo!

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 ...

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 ...

Welcome to the beating heart of Tokyo’s underground music scene, where the raw power of rock thrives in its purest form, and we ain’t playing. On December 14, we have 7 of Tokyo’s most fired up bands ...

Tokyo is renowned for its obscenely cute confections, but the golden rings that won over the West are still on the rise in the world’s most populous city. Krispy Kreme and Mister Donut may have their ...

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 ...

The announcement of TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY’s March 2025 opening marks another significant milestone in Tokyo’s urban development landscape. At ¥500 billion, this project represents one of the largest ...

For this reason, Stollen is traditionally eaten during the advent season—the 4 weeks leading to Christmas—sliced a little at a time to enjoy the changing flavors as the fermentation deepens. It’s also ...

What’s the difference between soju and shochu? Soju and shochu may sound alike, but is that just a coincidence? Soju has been taking the world by storm—did you know that Jinro Soju is the best-selling ...

Young workers turn to resignation agencies for their mental health ...

Las-Vegas born alt-rock monster band, Imagine Dragons, has announced their first show in Japan in 6 years. Formed in 2008, the group gained worldwide fame with their 2012 debut album, Night Visions, ...