Why make butter in your kitchen when you can make it on your jogging path? For home chefs, making your own butter can be a fun, and tasty, little project. And so... Read more »

Niseko is more than a ski resort. It’s Japan’s most visible test of whether luxury inbound tourism can outlast the weak-yen boom. Niseko needs no introduction. Despite Hokkaido being a sparsely populated... Read more »

Fake police officer targets possibly the worst person, phone transcript isn’t so great either. In this article, we’ve got two things to talk about. Both of them are pretty dumb, but we’ll... Read more »

The growing buzz around omakase dining, combined with the flood of information available, has made choosing the perfect sushi experience in Tokyo an overwhelming task. As Tokyo-based editors at Metropolis Magazine, we’ve... Read more »

Interested in adopting a dog but not sure how long you’ll be staying in Japan or able to commit to a pet in the long term? Buddies works with a team of... Read more »

You might get lost on your way there, but you’ll be rewarded by a stunning escape filled with scones, antiques, and cow-shaped jugs. British culture is seeing a rising trend in popularity... Read more »

A unique product handmade by traditional craftsmen at Kyoto’s Kaikado, Japan’s oldest tea caddy manufacturer. As a globally recognised brand that prides itself on traditional, handmade processes, Studio Ghibli is always keen... Read more »

Credit: tang90246 From centuries-old stage traditions to contemporary comedy and international film premieres, these performances highlight the many forms drama takes across Japan. From grand opera houses to shrine grounds and intimate... Read more »

Star characters from Ghibli short film Mr Dough and the Egg Princess play inside these mini museums. Studio Ghibli has long flown the flag for hand-drawn animation, reminding us of the beauty... Read more »