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.
Medea
The ancient Greek tragedy re-envisioned by butoh dancer Carlotta Ikeda and poet Pascal Quignard
Kasuga Landscapes
Japan’s landmark works of art inspired by Kasuga's sublime scenery
Larry Heard
Mr Fingers brings his Chicago deep house Japanward
Long Beach Rehab
Meet the new “hardcore reggae” supergroup
PhotoFest Japan 2011
Learn the digital straps in Yokohama
Size doesn’t count
...at least as far as American football's concerned
Amnesty International Japan
AI celebrates 50 years of fighting for human rights and dignity
In Celebration of Autumn Racing
This fall, enjoy the most esteemed races of the JRA racing calendar
Hiroshi Kawano
President, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan
Reimagining Japan
The Quest for a Future that Works
Mediabox
From your keyboard to our screen
October 7, 2011
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2011 Gatekeeping on Ontake-san, [...]
Smokeless Smorgasbord
Some Tokyo dining spots where the only thing that’s smoked is the salmon
Buttless Beverages
Tokyo drinking doesn't have to include lungfuls of noxious gas
Parrot AR. Drone
Wi-Fi-controlled smart-powered quadrocopter
Angyo Grand Bonsai Festival
Turn over a new leaf at this weekend's Saitama tree fest
Public Enemy #1
Antismoking proposals are stubbed out by the government-big business alliance
October 6, 2011
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2011 Hakusan park waterfall, [...]
Rise of The Planet of the Apes
Pity that CG tech teams are not eligible for Best Actor Oscars
The Last Exorcism
Another low-budget Blair Witch “found-film” chiller
Jack the Pack
Five ways to kick your smoking habit
No Impact Man
Doc about self-congratulatory wonk especially irritating for being right