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For a Japanese-Canadian squash pro, the Asian Games are personal
Erisa Sano Herring chose to represent Japan over Canada at age 18.
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Typhoon Dujuan set to arrive in Kanto during Silver Week
The weather agency urged residents in the path of the storm to remain on high alert for torrential rain, violent winds and high waves.
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Japan foreign ministry draws flak over costumes used in anti-terror drill
The drill was held at a government facility in Tokyo to prepare for potential terror attacks and the abduction of Japanese nationals abroad.
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Buy SpaceX directly on Nasdaq as you eat lunch in Tokyo
U.S. exchanges will soon be open for business almost around the clock.
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Tsukimi: Japan’s Autumn Moon-Viewing Tradition
From ancient poems to modern fast food, Japan’s tsukimi custom of autumn moon-viewing has endured and evolved as a key cultural tradition.
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Halting the Yen’s Long Decline: Three Conditions for a Rebound
Autumn 2026 has shown the first signs of a shift in more than four years of a weakening of the yen’s value. Massive intervention in currency markets by Japan and the United States and September statements from US officials appear to be pushing the yen higher once again; an econom...
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Japanese Wedding Guest Etiquette: Gift Money, Dress Code and What To Do on the Day
Attending a wedding in Japan is a memorable experience, but for international guests, it can also feel like navigating a minefield of unfamiliar etiquette. From cash gift rituals to dress codes, Japanese weddings follow a number of structured customs designed to show mutual respe...
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Free Support for Foreign Residents in Tokyo: Meet the Help Desk Solving Your Biggest Headaches
A government-run service that helps international residents with everything from bank accounts to daycare The post Free Support for Foreign Residents in Tokyo: Meet the Help Desk Solving Your Biggest Headaches appeared first on Metropolis Japan ....
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This Hidden Gem in Fukui Is a Wellness Retreat for the Body and Soul
Fukui city, the prefectural capital and busiest of the Hokuriku Shinkansen’s four Fukui stops, is often where travelers get off when visiting Japan’s land of dinosaurs. But stay on until the end of the line and you’ll reach Tsuruga — the shinkansen’s westernmost stop and the gate...
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Japanese Craft Meets Contemporary Design at London Design Festival
When we think of craft, we tend to picture tradition: skilled hands patiently repeating techniques and materials that have changed little over time. Contemporary craft in Japan occupies a strange double space, as it does globally. Practitioners earn respect for their deep knowled...
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Why Won’t Japan Allow This Trans Woman’s Marriage?
The case that broke the Japanese legal system The post Why Won’t Japan Allow This Trans Woman’s Marriage? appeared first on Metropolis Japan .
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Tokyo’s Sauna Boom Is Finally Hitting the Rulebook
In October 2022, Tokyo’s official tourism site declared the fully private sauna one of the city’s latest trends. Barrels were appearing on Tokyo rooftops and tents beside pools and at outdoor events; the sauna had escaped the sento and become something you could rent by the hour ...
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Is Daemons of the Shadow Realm the New Fullmetal Alchemist?
Hiromu Arakawa’s Fullmetal Alchemist was such a hit that after the original anime series overtook the comic and kind of became its own thing, fans started demanding a more faithful adaptation and actually got it. Today, both Fullmetal Alchemist and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhoo...
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An Evening Above Tokyo: Inside Peter at The Peninsula Tokyo
More than simply a place for dinner or drinks, Peter at The Peninsula is an experience — one that begins the moment you walk in and unfolds through every detail, from the dramatic setting and polished service to the cocktails, cuisine and unmistakable sense of occasion. It’s the ...
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BOJ Rate Hike Promises Asset Boosts for Elderly, Higher Housing Costs for Young
Amid growing US demands for higher interest, the Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.25% in September 2026. This could trigger positive effects for Japanese households as a whole, but the impact varies sharply across age groups, with younger households facing growing mortga...
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Takaichi Opts for Stability in First Cabinet Reshuffle
Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae retained most of her senior ministers as she made her first changes to the cabinet since becoming Japan’s leader last year, choosing to emphasize policy continuity....
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Metropolis Autumn Issue 2026
See what's inside and where to pick up a copy The post Metropolis Autumn Issue 2026 appeared first on Metropolis Japan .