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Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2013 The Tokyo branch [...]
Old Haunt
Sink your teeth into this haunted house—with free tix available
The Lovely Maiden of Japan
Rustic romance in Shikoku’s Ehime
Snap, Crackle and Pop
Explore Japan’s artisanal fireworks this hanabi season
Zero Sum Games
The 2020 Olympics are Tokyo’s to lose after problems in Istanbul and Madrid
July 31, 2013
Rodent art critics and other curios
Natural Plus
Relax at a new spa in Ginza
July 24, 2013
Matchmaking monks and other dalliances
Fan Base
Pocket uchiwa for a refreshing sight
The Negi
All the news that probably isn’t
Feeling Eel
Get a slippery fix on Unagi Day
Steven Biggins, Shinsei GoRemit Service
The friendly face of Shinsei Japan
Yuji Kuroiwa
Governor, Kanagawa Prefecture
We Heart Kanagawa
The prefecture is more than just Yokohama and surf breaks
Idol Worship
Korean hotties and more at Yoyogi National Gym
Kamata Hakensha
Give the gift of tradition this Christmas
July 17, 2013
Lost dogs and other excuses
Cockroach Killer
Freeze the critters out your life
Summer Summary
Fireworks fests and bitchin’ beaches
Cockroach Counter
Weather report with added roaches
A Village In Portraits
Discover Yadogiri in a 30-minute film freely available online
Sweaty Season
The remarkable bladeless fan
July 10, 2013
Invading green lizards and other threats
Knotted Nihongo
Wrap your laughing gear round these Japanese tongue twisters
Crafty Book
Explore Tokyo’s underground craft shops
Mediabox
Postman’s progress
100 World Kisses
A worldwide project comes to Tokyo
Seeds of Hope
One man’s will to rebuild blossoms into a book
Running Mates
Balance your beer intake this summer
July 3, 2013
The Incredible Shrinking Japan, and other sideshow acts
Mozzie Mayhem
Ward off the skeeters with a magic armband
June 26, 2013
Pachinko and other piles of balls
Cool for Cats (and Dogs)
Get your pet off the hot tin roof
Ich Bin Ein Berliner
Red and green Ampelmann run riot in Tokyo