Explore the fascinating history behind kissaten cafe culture in Japan, and why it's more than just a place to refuel.

Learn how to wear and style your perfect summer yukata with our guide to common motifs, patters, colors and obis.

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

Volunteer for river cleanups with Tokyo River Friends this summer, keeping Tokyo's waterways clean while meeting like-minded people!

Find trusted English-speaking babysitters, childcare and housekeeping in Tokyo for stress-free support at home.

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.

Discover the world of Japan’s ama sea women: female free divers preserving centuries-old traditions in the coastal towns of Mie Prefecture.

Discover Handmade in Japan Fes 2025, a festival of creativity bringing together artists, designers, and craftsmen at Tokyo Big Sight.