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2014 in Preview

2014 in Preview

See what the stars have in store for you in 2014

Tokyo and the Big Spin

Tokyo and the Big Spin

Legalized gambling will revitalize Japan, not ruin it

Fitness Special

Fitness Special

Take advantage of Tokyo's fitness centers to get in the best shape of your life in 2014!

Tokyo Fight Club

Tokyo Fight Club

Go toe-to-toe in the city’s martial arts gyms

January 10, 2014

January 10, 2014

Humans smarter than chimps, the high price of living and more

Tokyo International Gift Show 2014

Tokyo International Gift Show 2014

Unique prezzies for everyone on your list

Jan 8, 2014

Jan 8, 2014

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2014 New Year Greetings [...]

Jan 7, 2014

Jan 7, 2014

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2014 Falconry poses with [...]

Traditional Style for Modern Life

Traditional Style for Modern Life

Give your home a touch of Japanese flavor

Japan All Stars

Japan All Stars

Who are the most popular athletes in Japan? The fans cast their vote

Jan 6, 2014

Jan 6, 2014

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2014 Rare traditional rice [...]

Jan 2, 2014

Jan 2, 2014

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2014 Umbrellas for all [...]

Dec 31, 2013

Dec 31, 2013

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2013 Sunset on Lake [...]

Baye McNeil

Baye McNeil

The author talks about his second home town of Yokohama and his love of trains

Dec 30, 2013

Dec 30, 2013

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2013 Alluring Night Reflection [...]

January 3, 2014

January 3, 2014

Accidental weapons, fake coins and fake diapers

Ginza’s Rooftop Bees

Ginza’s Rooftop Bees

One man has Tokyo's ritzy neighborhood abuzz

December 27, 2013

December 27, 2013

Long faces, radiation measurements, ancient swords and more

Dec 26, 2013

Dec 26, 2013

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2013 Japanese Band playing [...]

Dec 25, 2013

Dec 25, 2013

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2013 Nighttime traffic and [...]

Dream a Little Dream

Dream a Little Dream

What your first dream of the year tells you

This Is A Call

This Is A Call

Tohoku aid comes full circle

Statshot

Statshot

The most popular names for babies

Buzz 2013

Buzz 2013

The Japanese phrases that shaped 2013

December 20, 2013

December 20, 2013

The 2013 Best of Small Print

Maguro Puzzle

Maguro Puzzle

A game for the holidays that seems a bit fishy

Women and Men of the Year

Women and Men of the Year

Japanese mags weigh in on the key players of 2013

Upskirt 2014

Upskirt 2014

A fun, slightly naughty guide for the new year

Nengajo 3D

Nengajo 3D

Make your New Year's cards stand out, literally

Kanji of the Year

Kanji of the Year

The single character chosen to represent 2013

2013 Christmas Gifts

2013 Christmas Gifts

Handmade, artisanal presents from America to Japan

December 13, 2013

December 13, 2013

The decline of train sleeper cars, video rental shops and other worries

Dec 11, 2013

Dec 11, 2013

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2013 House of Corks [...]

Characters

Characters

Educational toys have never been so fun

Dec 10, 2013

Dec 10, 2013

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2013 Fishing on Lake [...]

Glass

Glass

Unique handmade jewelry