Metropolis
Metropolis is Japan's No. 1 English magazine, covering the nation's culture, fashion, entertainment and lifestyle for both local residents and aficionados abroad.
The Collectors
A new book on otaku spaces removes the kamen from the rider
Flamenco, Flamenco
Unearthing the other side of cinema
Always: Sanchome no Yuhi 64
A massively popular film franchise can do wonders for your career
Scene Around Town
Rebirth
About the Pink Sky
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on February 2012 Most Japanese filmmakers [...]
Machine Gun Preacher
Action, drama and a socially conscious message—done not particularly well
Beginners
Honest tale of both romantic and filial love
The Hunter
Way better than Don’s making it sound
Shot Through the Heart…
Choco terminology plus other Valentine treats
Beastly
Lives up to its name
Tower Heist
Kind of works as a screwball caper comedy
Mark Holborn
Irving Penn and Issey Miyake: Visual Dialogue
February 1, 2012
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on February 2012 Cormorants disturbed while [...]
February 1, 2012
This week's required reading
White Smoke
Follow your nose to niku heaven in Azabu
Anna Calvi
The English-Italian diva pens torch songs for the new millennium
Jihanki Journal
Nostalgic vending machine guide
Tequila
Why did the Mexican...
January 31, 2012
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2012 Off-duty demons at [...]
Cirque Vivant!
Possibly the world's smallest circus
Judas Priest
The British metal warhorse is still selling out arenas
Emerging Forms
Bizen ceramics on display