-
1 month ago | 
metropolisjapan.com | Takeshi Sadachi
Crammed spaces, loud chatter, long lines and the struggle to find a seat—these are common cafe dilemmas in Tokyo. If you’re craving more spacious, nature-filled cafes, why not take a short train ride out of the city? Chiba is home to a growing number of cafes that bring you closer to nature.
-
1 month ago | 
okinawa.stripes.com | Takeshi Sadachi
Corridor-No-Yu designed by Sento architect Kentaro Imai (Kentaro Imai Architectural Office) A cold, un-spring-like March day in Tokyo. Fingers numbly flick across a smartphone screen, navigating the way to a tucked-away building in a residential district. Its modest facade blends into the surroundings, but inside lies exactly what I need right now—a sento.
-
1 month ago | 
metropolisjapan.com | Takeshi Sadachi
A cold, un-spring-like March day in Tokyo. Fingers numbly flick across a smartphone screen, navigating the way to a tucked-away building in a residential district. Its modest facade blends into the surroundings, but inside lies exactly what I need right now—a sento. Once a staple of every Japanese neighborhood, the number of public bathhouses declined as home bathtubs became standard. But interest in their charm has not. Sento culture is not merely surviving; in many ways, it is evolving.
-
1 month ago | 
metropolisjapan.com | Takeshi Sadachi
“Why are you not excited about this? This is so cool!” Dami Lee laughs, recalling her early frustrations when talking about architecture with her friends, only to be met with bored expressions. Now, as both a licensed architect and storyteller, she’s found a way to bridge that gap, using her YouTube channel to make architectural concepts accessible, engaging and fun.
-
Feb 5, 2025 | 
okinawa.stripes.com | Takeshi Sadachi
Junglia Okinawa, a new theme park located in northern Okinawa’s lush jungle, is set to open in July 2025—and it’s unlike anything the island has seen before. Located in the UNESCO-protected region of Yambaru, the 2.4-acre theme park offers guests stunning views of subtropical jungles. By repurposing the site of a former golf course, the park has increased the number of trees on-site and utilized Okinawa’s natural landscape in its design.
-
Feb 4, 2025 | 
metropolisjapan.com | Takeshi Sadachi
Takeshi Dylan Sadachi (佐立武士)Born in 1997, Takeshi spent their childhood in Connecticut before attending high school in both Japan and the U.S. After studying at Waseda University and SOAS University of London, they have worked as an editor for a fashion news outlet and culture magazine. Takeshi was honored with a fully-funded scholarship from the UK government, prompting their return to SOAS University of London to research Japanese queer culture.
-
Jan 13, 2025 | 
metropolisjapan.com | Takeshi Sadachi
If Metropolis had existed in 1890, Lafcadio Hearn would surely have been an interviewed feature in our “Based in Japan” series. But perhaps it’s not too late to spotlight this extraordinary man who lived a truly unique life: a British citizen of Irish-Greek descent who found success as a writer in the United States before possibly becoming the first Westerner naturalized in Japan and the nation’s most celebrated specialist on Japanese ghosts. Yes, it’s a mouthful, isn’t it?
-
Dec 9, 2024 | 
korea.stripes.com | Takeshi Sadachi
(Soju and Shochu bottles) What’s the difference between soju and shochu? Soju and shochu may sound alike, but is that just a coincidence? Soju has been taking the world by storm—did you know that Jinro Soju is the best-selling spirit brand in the world? Meanwhile, shochu is experiencing a resurgence, gaining attention from mixologists worldwide and rising in popularity as izakaya culture continues to spread globally.
-
Dec 4, 2024 | 
metropolisjapan.com | Takeshi Sadachi
What’s the difference between soju and shochu? Soju and shochu may sound alike, but is that just a coincidence? Soju has been taking the world by storm—did you know that Jinro Soju is the best-selling spirit brand in the world? Meanwhile, shochu is experiencing a resurgence, gaining attention from mixologists worldwide and rising in popularity as izakaya culture continues to spread globally. But how exactly do these two drinks differ, and what makes them similar?
-
Nov 21, 2024 | 
metropolisjapan.com | Takeshi Sadachi
Chiba is not exactly a hidden gem. While some travel influencers might be tempted to call it that—it’s already a well-loved escape for locals. For centuries, Tokyoites (or Edoites) have flocked there, drawn by its history, nature and seaside charm, all conveniently close to the metropolis. Today, Chiba is gaining even more attention, particularly Southern Chiba, commonly known as Boso—the name of the peninsula where Chiba is located.
