Metropolis
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Rebecca Horn
The edgy contemporary artist unfurls her sad wings of destiny at the MOT
Dempa Dance
Yes, otaku nightlife does exist!
The Luxe Asian Grand Tour Box
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 Here’s the perfect [...]
Lights, Cameron, Action
James Cameron opens up a new world for audiences with Avatar
Martin Faynot
Illustrator
Honshu’s Holy Hotels
Simon Rowe seeks serenity and a satisfying meal alongside the monks of Koya-san.
Block Party
Renowned for its legendary temples and manicured gardens, Kyoto is one of Japan's top tourist destinations. Simon Rowe steps off the beaten path and delves into the ancient city's more charming corners.
Water’s Edge
Old-world fishing villages, a cast of crusty characters, and Japan's best octopus make Seto Inland Sea the place for epicures and adventurers. Simon Rowe sets sail.
Peaks and Valleys
Stephen Mansfield ventures into the picturesque calderas of Kyushu's Aso-Kuju National Park.
Sharon Stone
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 Sharon Stone might [...]
Mitte
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 Japan’s only electronica [...]
It’s a Tasty World—Food Science, Now!
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 A new exhibition [...]
Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 For their 113th [...]
Celtic Christmas
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 Celebrating the tenth [...]
Koenji Yakitori
Explore a world of cheap drinks, street eating and wobbly tables
Nakinagara Ikite
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2009 The direct translation [...]
Infestation
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2009 This little comedy-horror [...]
Paintball
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2009 Bunch of paintballers [...]
The Rebound
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2009 Though hard to [...]
Nature Calling
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2009 In our first [...]
License
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2009 Ever dreamed of [...]
Underwear
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2009 Japanese lingerie maker [...]