Time Out Tokyo Magazine Launch

Above, the cover of the first issue of Time Out Tokyo.

It looks like the Tokyo metropolitan area will have a new English language magazine aimed at expats and tourists to look at.

Time Out Tokyo magazine is launching tomorrow.

Time Out Tokyo magazine will be published four times a year and will be distributed free in the Tokyo area, primarily at train stations, hotels, airports and elsewhere. Circulation will be 100,000 copies.

According to to their website:

Now, by popular demand, and building on the success of our city guides and website, Time Out Tokyo presents the first issue of our magazine! Tokyo's own local experts have unearthed the city's diverse attractions; now they will be transmitted to the world through Time Out’s global network. In Tokyo, the magazine is geared to tourists and expats, and is distributed free of charge at 300 locations - primarily airports, train stations and hotels.

The first issue (shown at top) features an aerial shot of Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo.

Now there will be two English language magazines in Tokyo to choose from: Time Out Tokyo and Metropolis.

For more details, go here.