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Feb 13, 2014

Feb 13, 2014

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on February 2014 Temple under snow [...]

February 14, 2014

February 14, 2014

Royal bios, military maneuvers and more

Feb 12, 2014

Feb 12, 2014

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on February 2014 Snow on trees [...]

Feb 11, 2014

Feb 11, 2014

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on February 2014 Kasai Rinkai Park [...]

Feb 10, 2014

Feb 10, 2014

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on February 2014 Japanese Star Kintaro [...]

Feb 7, 2014

Feb 7, 2014

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on February 2014 Night shot of [...]

Love Light

Love Light

Mark Valentine's Day with a candle at home or hundreds in Ebisu

Hair Salon Guide

Hair Salon Guide

Want more hairstyle help in Tokyo? Visit the following English-speaking salons

The Customer Is God Delusion

The Customer Is God Delusion

The robotic nature of service in Japan can get decidedly less than personal

Feb 6, 2014

Feb 6, 2014

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on February 2014 Shinto Priest and [...]

February 7, 2014

February 7, 2014

Seriously overdue library books,

Feb 5, 2014

Feb 5, 2014

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on February 2014 Annual ritual of [...]

Valentine Voices

Valentine Voices

Japanese take to the net to share their triumphs, defeats and screw ups on February 14 of years past

Door to Door

Door to Door

Cafe-inspired floral arrangements

Coco Juku

Coco Juku

Three staffers give their take on life at the new English school

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

Thrown shoes, declining populations and other worries

The Negi

The Negi

News to bring a tear to your eye

Learning 2014

Learning 2014

Pick up a new skill, explore a hobby or take your Japanese to the next level at these Tokyo learning centers

Left Behind

Left Behind

Parents challenge Japan’s dismal child abduction laws

Painting

Painting

Intensive class allows you to bring Japanese painting out of the museum and into your home

January 24, 2014

January 24, 2014

Closed parks, heroic school girls and more

Wrap It Up

Wrap It Up

Two traditional Japanese arts in one product

Jan 22, 2014

Jan 22, 2014

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2014 Fuji-san from the [...]

Beats

Beats

Get your kids into the beat

Face It

Face It

Add fun to your skin care routine

Grass is Greener

Grass is Greener

A business card case with character

Jan 21, 2014

Jan 21, 2014

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2014 Okayama Castle stands [...]

Jan 20, 2014

Jan 20, 2014

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2014 "Dogs also want [...]

January 17, 2014

January 17, 2014

The Bank of Japan learns there is a thing called Bitcoin and other shockers

Jan 17, 2014

Jan 17, 2014

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2014 The Modern Pioneer [...]

Jan 16, 2014

Jan 16, 2014

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2014 Car's Mirror by [...]

Mime Time

Mime Time

A form of miming you won't hate

Jan 15, 2014

Jan 15, 2014

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2014 A cold, wet [...]

On Ice

On Ice

Five ice skating rinks to try this season

Hot Stuff

Hot Stuff

Pocket warmers that look good enough to eat

Dye Hard

Dye Hard

Give those faded jeans a new look