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Our Metropolis Autumn Issue 2025 is out now! Find a copy around Tokyo (locations below) or read it online. See what's inside.

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Explore Japan's autumn colors at Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort this autumn with hiking, views, food, and family activities.

“The presence of 2025 – Life sways in the waves of change, surviving an era of chaos.” In her latest solo exhibition, Japanese artist Miki Meguro explores the surreal and chaotic world of 2025 through ...

A slime mold experiment confirmed the efficiency of Tokyo’s rail network and offers insights for designing future transit ...

As an editor at Metropolis Magazine, Arden works across print, digital, and social media platforms, covering everything from ...

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

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Zakka is Japan’s charming lifestyle aesthetic where everyday items—wooden spoons, enamel cups, hand-sewn cloths—become small ...