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Metropolis Japan
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metropolis Japan
Metropolis Summer Issue 2025
Our Metropolis Summer 2025 Issue is out now and the theme is Water! In this issue, we explore water in the city and beyond. From koi streams in shopping arcades to poolside cocktails, sacred rivers to cooling translucent food art, this issue is a love letter to Japan's most captivating element. We trace its symbolic roots in Shinto, its transformation through Tokyo's subcultures and its pure sensory joy at beaches, matsuri and bubbling cafés. Whether you're wading through lantern-lit festivals, sipping cream soda by the bay, or uncovering the stories of sea women and river gods, every page offers a moment of cool in the summer heat. We showcase local businesses to help international residents, top spots for tourists to visit, trendsetters in the spotlight and much, much more in Metropolis Summer 2025. 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 Issue. If all that's still not enough for you, follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook for the very latest updates on our articles and Tokyo news. Ama Divers: Legendary Women of the Sea Tokyo Events | Fireworks, Festivals, and Fun Good Eats | Where Water Holds You Tokyo | The 'Venice of the East' From the Cheeky to the Horrific | Water Spirits in Japanese Folklore Summer Escapes | The Hottest Destinations to Cool Off Stay Smart this Summer with our Essential Cooling Guide Katsu Kaishu | A Naval Legend to Japan, Forgotten Overseas Some of our favorite spots are: Book 1st Shinjuku Full list Have a great season! Stay tuned for our Autumn Issue 2025.
Asharq Al-Awsat
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Highlights Shared Maritime Heritage of Saudi Arabia, Japan
The Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka hosted an event titled Tales of Water, celebrating two maritime civilizations—separated by thousands of miles yet united by a shared spirit of diving, heritage, and endurance. The event highlighted the striking parallels between Japan's Ama divers and Saudi Arabia's pearl divers, showcasing a rich legacy of daring underwater pursuits in search of the sea's hidden treasures, SPA reported. Combining live performances with vivid visuals projected onto five towering 13-meter-high walls, the presentation narrated the journey of a Saudi diver in search of the largest pearl—a voyage that kept him away from his homeland, family, and loved ones for over six months. The Japanese segment featured Ama divers accompanied by a cellist and two vocalists, offering a poignant illustration of the cultural depth and maritime traditions shared by both nations. Visitors enjoyed an immersive experience through interactive exhibits and displays of traditional diving tools. This hands-on engagement fostered deeper mutual understanding and contributed to promoting cultural dialogue between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Japan. The Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka is the second largest after Japan's, offering more than 700 events, including musical performances, daily theatrical productions, film screenings, performing arts, and storytelling showcases.
