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Tokyo and the Big Spin
Legalized gambling will revitalize Japan, not ruin it
Fitness Special
Take advantage of Tokyo's fitness centers to get in the best shape of your life in 2014!
Tokyo Fight Club
Go toe-to-toe in the city’s martial arts gyms
January 10, 2014
Humans smarter than chimps, the high price of living and more
Tokyo International Gift Show 2014
Unique prezzies for everyone on your list
Jan 8, 2014
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2014 New Year Greetings [...]
Jan 7, 2014
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2014 Falconry poses with [...]
Traditional Style for Modern Life
Give your home a touch of Japanese flavor
Japan All Stars
Who are the most popular athletes in Japan? The fans cast their vote
Jan 6, 2014
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2014 Rare traditional rice [...]
Jan 2, 2014
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2014 Umbrellas for all [...]
Dec 31, 2013
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2013 Sunset on Lake [...]
Baye McNeil
The author talks about his second home town of Yokohama and his love of trains
Dec 30, 2013
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2013 Alluring Night Reflection [...]
January 3, 2014
Accidental weapons, fake coins and fake diapers
Ginza’s Rooftop Bees
One man has Tokyo's ritzy neighborhood abuzz
December 27, 2013
Long faces, radiation measurements, ancient swords and more
Dec 26, 2013
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2013 Japanese Band playing [...]
Dec 25, 2013
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2013 Nighttime traffic and [...]
Dream a Little Dream
What your first dream of the year tells you
This Is A Call
Tohoku aid comes full circle
Statshot
The most popular names for babies
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 [...]