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.
Leah Dizon
The new face of Shonan Cosmetic
A Ropy Pastime
Kimbaku artist Kinoko Hajime creates special bonds
Just Two Dances
Issues of identity and ethnicity in two works set for the intimate Aoyama Round Theater
Piranha 3D
Soft-core campy remake of 1978’s Piranha, itself a rip-off of Jaws
Hanna
High-tech action plus deep mystery
August 25, 2011
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2011 A volunteer from [...]
Earth Celebration 2011
Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, Aug 19-21
August 24, 2011
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2011 The view from [...]
Sonicmania
Makuhari Messe, August 12
Metro Daily
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2011 For British passport [...]
August 19, 2011
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2011 A special spot [...]
Shanghai
One of the best movies you've never heard of
Drive Angry
The devil lives at Samezu Licence Center with his gaijin-hating pals
Punkafoolic! Shibuya Crash 2011
Punk Rock Confidential hosts its annual daylong slamfest
August 18, 2011
This week's required reading
Kanagawa Reggae Pride 2011
Get the best of the Carribean just south of Tokyo
Leo Rubinfien: Wounded Cities
Chicago artist presents portraits of traumatized urbanites
The Other Guys
Wahlberg makes the perfect foil for Ferrell in this skit-form film
Remember Me
Self-important, engorged romantic melodrama
Hop
Lame talking animal flick
Summer of Setsuden
Tips for saving energy during the dog days of summer
August 18, 2011
Unearthing the other side of cinema