“Bougie” Spots to Eat and Drink in Tokyo | Dining

Explore the trendiest eats at locations created by exclusive premier fashion brands like Gucci and Ralph Lauren. Bulgari Ginza Bar Credit: Bulgari Ginza Official Website Resting on the tenth floor of Bulgari’s... Read more »

Are 500-yen noodles at Akihabara Ramen Center a great find or cheap miss?

We leave this ramen joint half happy, half less than satisfied.  Akihabara is world-famous for being a city within a city that’s bursting at the seams with electronics, maid cafes, and anything... Read more »

Which City has The Most Michelin Stars?

Advertisement The Michelin Guide has come a long way from its origins as a free manual for motorists in France. Today, Michelin stars serve as a global benchmark for culinary recognition, used... Read more »

Japan’s Mos Burger discontinues old teriyaki burger and rolls out new recipe, but is it as good?

Japan’s favorite domestic burger chain, the one that introduced the teriyaki burger to the country, launches seventh-generation sandwich. Mos Burger is Japan’s favorite domestic hamburger chain, and not only was it the... Read more »

New cherry blossom party picnic essential: This super-handy folding cardboard table

This might be the perfect hanami table. With sakura season officially underway and full bloom coming to many parts of Japan over the next two weeks, it’s time to start finalizing hanami... Read more »

Cape Ashizuri Travel Guide: Temples, Typhoons and Ocean Views at Shikoku’s Southern Tip

Location: Cape Ashizuri, Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture, Japan Originally published on metropolis.co.jp in May 2003. Updated March 2026. This Cape Ashizuri travel guide explores one of Shikoku’s most dramatic coastal destinations. Key... Read more »

McDonald’s Japan celebrates spring with… a Strawberry Shortcake Pie?!?

Limited-edition pink dessert seems unseasonal at this time of year, but all will be forgiven if it meets our high standards.  Every time spring rolls around in Japan, McDonald’s releases a seasonal... Read more »

10 awesome Tokyo cherry blossom festivals and experiences for this year’s sakura season

There’s never a shortage of cool stuff to do in Tokyo, and that goes double for when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. Tokyo is Japan’s biggest city, and if you’re in... Read more »

Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki releases new artworks, still wants to make movies

Four years in the making, the new Panorama Box series shows Miyazaki’s art is “evolving”. Hayao Miyazaki is known for being a brilliant illustrator and director, and part of what makes him... Read more »

Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura

Yes, Japan’s most famous sakura spots and species draw big crowds for good reasons, but they’re not all that cherry blossom season has to offer. Going out to see cherry blossoms is... Read more »