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The Other Expatriates
Joseph Hincks learns the pleasures of exile from members of Tokyo's lesser-known foreign communities
Aug 7, 2009
All the news that we can make up
Sony pulling a fast one?
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 We’d never suggest [...]
Super speedy, super dull
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009Covering developments in consumer [...]
Mobile Porn Bottleneck
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009If you’ve ever signed [...]
Peace of the Action
As Japan commemorates the end of WWII, local activists spread an antiwar message
A Legacy of Emotion
Why do people care so much about the death of pro wrestler Mitsuharu Misawa?
Spirit Parties
Japan's Obon and summer festivals are loud and mad enough to wake the dead - Here are a few of the major events being held around the country during the coming month.
Through the Monocle
Most expensive, most livable... with Tokyo, it’s all about who you ask
Closed Gates
The Japanese government is often criticized for its treatment of refugees - But a look behind the numbers reveals that the situation is more complex than it seems