From Edo Street Stalls to Reiwa's Personal Dining Experience: Metropolitana May Issue "Takeout" Feature

Sankei Shimbun is currently distributing the May issue of its free magazine "Metropolitana" at dedicated racks within Tokyo Metro stations until Tuesday, May 19th. The special feature is "Takeout," which has undergone significant evolution since the COVID-19 pandemic. It's not merely about pursuing time-saving or convenience, but rather proposing a new lifestyle that "updates daily life through food," such as park picnics, office lunches, and creative home dining. The issue also delivers content tailored to working women, including an interview with actress Ema Miyazawa and an event report on the "Fem Care Project" featuring obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Miho Takao and others. Special Feature: "What will you do with takeout?" The custom of taking home onigiri (rice balls) and side dishes originated from Edo period stew vendors and street stalls, and its packaging has evolved with the spread of fast food in the 20th century. The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed dining into a more free and personal experience. This feature proposes various ways to enjoy takeout: a park picnic with bagels from "bagel bob" in Kitashinagawa, a carefree journey with onigiri and nori-ben (seaweed bento) from "Itago Kometen," a takeout-specialty shop in Itabashi, arranging home time with tortillas from "Club Tortilla Classic New," a tortilla specialty store, and office lunches from the Aoyama food trucks "Vietnam Yatai Ryori URI to Daidokoro" and "STORE MEAL S’HEYM." For sweet treats from department store basements, limited-edition items from Taneya, INFINI, Antenor, and VANISTA are also introduced. Furthermore, "MY BEST TAKE-OUT" by chefs and writers compiles their favorite takeout items and ways to enjoy them. Even familiar paths offer new scenery with delicious food in hand. Whether watching a movie or sharing with friends—we deliver tips for savoring the city and food at your own pace, made possible by takeout. Please take a read. Also featured is an event report from "International Women's Day x Fem Care Project 2026→2036: Imagine the Future You Want!" held at Spiral Hall in Omotesando on March 22nd. It introduces a talk session where obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Miho Takao and Koryo Shinagawa of COTEN Inc., known for the popular audio distribution program "COTEN RADIO," discussed "women's social participation," as well as workshops on the possibilities of health management and technology, such as Panasonic's service "RizMo." Additionally, the popular interview series "Words Spun by Light" features actress Ema Miyazawa, who is active across a wide range of stages and screens. She shared stories about the WOWOW Tony Awards ceremony, which she navigates, and how she relaxes in her busy daily life. Metropolitana is distributed free of charge at dedicated racks in 53 Tokyo Metro stations (Asakusa, Ueno, Mitsukoshimae, Nihombashi, Kyobashi, Ginza, Shimbashi, Toranomon, Tameike-Sanno, Akasaka-Mitsuke, Aoyama-Itchome, Gaienmae, Omotesando, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, Otemachi, Korakuen, Ochanomizu, Tokyo, Kasumigaseki, Yotsuya, Shinjuku-Sanchome, Shinjuku, Akihabara, Hatchobori, Kayabacho, Higashi-Ginza, Hibiya, Kamiyacho, Roppongi, Hiroo, Ebisu, Takadanobaba, Waseda, Kagurazaka, Iidabashi, Kudanshita, Takebashi, Shin-Ochanomizu, Akasaka, Nogizaka, Meiji-jingumae , Yoyogi-koen, Higashi-Ikebukuro, Ichigaya, Kojimachi, Yurakucho, Hanzomon, Jimbocho, Shirokane-Takanawa, Azabu-Juban, Roppongi-Itchome, Yotsuya-Sanchome). *Please refrain from inquiring with station staff. [Official Website] https://metropolitana.tokyo/ja [Instagram] @metropolitana_Tokyo [X] @metropolitana_t [Metropolitana] Founded in 2003, Metropolitana is a free magazine published by Sankei Shimbun. Distributed on the 10th of every month at major Tokyo Metro stations, it has consistently proposed various lifestyles originating from metro stations, primarily for working women, since its inception. Published by / Sankei Shimbun Edited and Produced by / Metropolitana Project