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Dec 12, 2024 · Metropolis Metropolis is Japan's No. 1 English magazine, covering the nation's culture, fashion, entertainment and lifestyle for both local residents and aficionados abroad.

Mar 19, 2024 · Credit: Mike Smith, RinRinDoll, Gallery 11 Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya. Our Metropolis Spring 2024 Issue is out now and the theme is Style!. As spring unfurls, Tokyoites cast off their winter layers and slip into the light fabrics of the season—so now is the perfect moment to delve into Tokyo’s latest trends. 2024 also marks a huge moment of celebration for Metropolis: our magazine’s 30th ...

Jun 20, 2024 · Credit: Mike Smith, Kimono Mom, Azabudai Hills. Our Metropolis Summer 2024 Issue is out now and the theme is Time Travel!. Journey through time and Tokyo with our Summer Issue. Past and future collide as we meet visionaries transforming akiya houses, YouTubers embracing kimono tradition, and culinary guides spanning from retro flavors to …

Dec 12, 2024 · Photo Credit: Mariam Bingayan Tuazon. Our Metropolis Winter 2024 Issue is out now and the theme is Edo!. This issue, we journey back to Edo times. Step into Japan’s historic charm with a tour of Tokyo’s Edo-inspired eateries, a trip to Kanazawa, one of Japan’s best-preserved Edo cities, and more.

Sep 20, 2024 · Whether you’re a new reader or you’ve been picking up Metropolis since we first launched, we wish you a warm welcome to our Autumn Issue.. Read this issue’s stories by picking up a magazine copy around Tokyo (locations below) or online.. If all that’s still not enough for you, follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook for the …

Mar 17, 2023 · Our Metropolis Spring Issue 2023 is out now! This season’s theme is centered around cycles, and their importance in both Japan’s rich cultural heritage and its unfolding future. From the sacred rebuilding of Ise Shrine, which honors the cyclical relationship between man and nature, to the revival of the traditional sento thanks to Tokyo’s latest youth trends, this edition invites you to ...

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About Us. Metropolis was founded in 1994 as Tokyo Classified, a compendium of casual and professional English-language ads distributed with the Daily Yomiuri newspaper. Rebranded as Metropolis in 2001, the magazine is now independently owned by Japan Partnership Holdings Inc., with approximately 30,000 copies distributed to over 10,000 locations in the Kanto area (and beyond) quarterly.

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