Metropolitana undergoes complete renewal for the first time in 11 years. Distribution begins today at 53 Tokyo Metro stations. Commemorative events will be held at five locations in Tokyo on October 17th.

Metropolitana undergoes complete renewal for the first time in 11 years. Distribution begins today at 53 Tokyo Metro stations. Commemorative events held at five locations in Tokyo on October 17th. ​
Sankei Shimbun Press Release: October 10, 2025 Metropolitana undergoes complete renewal for the first time in 11 years. Distribution begins today at 53 Tokyo Metro stations. Commemorative events to be held at five locations in Tokyo on October 17th. “Living a Spiritually Enriching Life” – Interview with Readers, Locals, and Celebrities Sankei Shimbun will be distributing the October issue of Metropolitana, a free magazine primarily targeted at women working in the Tokyo metropolitan area, from Friday, October 10th to Sunday, October 19th at designated racks inside Tokyo Metro stations. First published in 2003, Metropolitana has undergone a complete redesign for the first time in 11 years, with a new concept of “a third place for the soul.” The logo has also been completely redesigned. Please keep an eye out.
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Special Feature: “Stop for a Moment and Take a Breath.” In line with the new concept, this month’s lead feature asks readers, locals, and celebrities about “living a spiritually fulfilling life.” The magazine also features impressive interviews with guests such as comedian and manga artist Yabe Taro, actor and TV personality Shimizu Misato, singer-songwriter Fujiwara Sakura, and doctor Inaba Toshiro. Through this special feature, we hope to provide everyone passing through the streets of Tokyo with a moment to “stop and take a breath.” A new series by poet Okamoto Maho has also begun. The latest information will be posted on the magazine’s official Instagram and elsewhere. Tokyo Metro In-Car Advertising: “Kitomi-chan” Collaborative Paper Bags From today until Sunday the 12th, hanging advertisements will be displayed inside trains on all Tokyo Metro lines. Additionally, on Friday the 17th, Metropolitana’s October issue (10,000 copies) will be distributed on the streets at five locations in Tokyo (Shibuya, Shinjuku, Yurakucho, Marunouchi, and Ikebukuro). A sampling event will be held, featuring Metropolitana and “Kitomi-chan” original sanitary napkins in original paper bags created in collaboration with Cybozu’s “Kitomi-chan.” In some areas (Shibuya and Shinjuku), samples of Finesse’s “Sea Buckthorn” will also be distributed. Even if you don’t usually have a chance to pick up a magazine, don’t miss this chance!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/22608/1989/22608-1989-fd915add71901d3e635c576e10637943-3900×1403.jpg 【Distribution Locations】 Metropolitana is available at 53 Tokyo Metro stations (Asakusa, Ueno, Mitsukoshimae, Nihonbashi, Kyobashi, Ginza, Shimbashi, Toranomon, Tameike-sanno, Akasaka-mitsuke, Aoyama-itchome, Gaienmae, Omotesando, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Otemachi, Korakuen, Ochanomizu, Tokyo, Kasumigaseki) , Yotsuya, Shinjuku 3-chome, Shinjuku, Akihabara, Hatchobori, Kayabacho, Higashi Ginza, Hibiya, Kamiyacho, Roppongi, Hiroo, Ebisu, Takadanobaba, Waseda, Kagurazaka, Iidabashi, Kudanshita, Takebashi, Shin-Ochanomizu, Akasaka, Nogizaka, Meiji Jingumae (Harajuku), Yoyogi Park, Higashi-Ikebukuro, Ichigaya, Kojimachi, Yurakucho, Hanzomon, Jimbocho, Shirokane Takanawa, Azabu-Juban, Roppongi 1-chome, Yotsuya 3-chome) and are being distributed free of charge. Please refrain from contacting station staff. 【Official Website】 https://metropolitana.tokyo/ja 【Instagram】 @metropolitana_Tokyo 【Metropolitana】 This free magazine, published by Sankei Shimbun and first published in 2003, is distributed at major Tokyo Metro stations on the 10th of each month. Since its launch, it has offered various lifestyle suggestions from Metro stations, primarily for working women. Sankei Shimbun Edited and produced by Metropolitana Project