Archive
Buzz 2013
The Japanese phrases that shaped 2013
December 20, 2013
The 2013 Best of Small Print
Maguro Puzzle
A game for the holidays that seems a bit fishy
Women and Men of the Year
Japanese mags weigh in on the key players of 2013
Upskirt 2014
A fun, slightly naughty guide for the new year
Nengajo 3D
Make your New Year's cards stand out, literally
Kanji of the Year
The single character chosen to represent 2013
2013 Christmas Gifts
Handmade, artisanal presents from America to Japan
December 13, 2013
The decline of train sleeper cars, video rental shops and other worries
Dec 11, 2013
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2013 House of Corks [...]
Characters
Educational toys have never been so fun
Dec 10, 2013
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2013 Fishing on Lake [...]
Glass
Unique handmade jewelry
Dec 9, 2013
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2013 Kouyou at Yokohama [...]
Inspiration
Give the gift of wisedom
Becky Hainer
Our cover girl for issue 1028 talks of bears, Tokyo pastimes and good lighting
Dec 6, 2013
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2013 The colors of [...]
Crafts
Decorations to help the environment and add holiday cheer.
December 6, 2013
Food mislabeling scandals, award-winning Japanese chocolate and predicting pop hits
Yurukara Revolution
The cult of cute rules Japan
Dec 5, 2013
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2013 At Chofu Community [...]
Market
Traditional Christmas goodies from Europe come to town