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Yoko Narahashi
English through drama teacher, casting director, producer
Oozing Charm
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 They say: “[the] [...]
Totting Up the Time
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 We know it’s [...]
21st-Century Warmth
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 Skiers and snowboarders [...]
Plan of Action
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 As Tokyo rues [...]
Character Corner
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 Kanto residents have [...]
Freakstrumental
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 After watching a [...]
Last Train Blues
Economics and morals collide late-night in Tokyo
Oct 22, 2009
This Week's Required Reading
Idol Chatter
A week in the life of popular tarento Akina Minami requires a lot of stamina
Shiraho Sangomura
A WWF-led project seeks to preserve coral reefs off Ishigaki Island
Ayumi Hamasaki
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 Ayumi Hamasaki may [...]
Hair Piece
Or, how an unsuspecting foreigner got dragged into a life of close shaves, five-color dye jobs—and the dreaded Persian flaw
Protection
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 What: Virus Screen [...]
Christmas Shopping Made Easy
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 Hyogo-based online boutique [...]
Scene Around Town
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 Title: Koike Eiko [...]
Blood Drive
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 When we were [...]
Guide
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 Despite its reputation [...]
Japan EV Festival 2009
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 What: Japan EV [...]
Penguin Parade
Director Rintaro gets computer-savvy for his animated feature Yona Yona Penguin
Trick or Treat?
Is there more to the controversial art of Trevor Brown than meets the eye?
Csaba Toth
Academic & professional gig-goer
Oct 15, 2009
This Week's Required Reading
Mariko Takeda
Chin up, shoulders back: Metropolis books a date with one of Tokyo’s top posture gurus
Rei Kikukawa
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 After seven years [...]
Tokyo Motor Show 2009
Japan's biggest auto bash gets a bit smaller
Glitterball Meets Avex
Metropolis teams up with the music giant to enliven our Halloween bash with fresh tracks
Light of Life
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 Sanyo’s Eneloop range [...]
Education Reptile
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 If we spend [...]
Disco Dolls
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 These are so [...]
Scene Around Town
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 Title: A Dog [...]
Recruiters Cup
The annual soccer tournament welcomes a team of local homeless players
One-Night Stands
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 It seems that [...]
John Kirwan
Head coach, Japan national rugby team