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Poster Politics
The forthcoming lower house election may seem like a two-horse race between the ruling Liberal Democrat Party and the upstart Democratic Party of Japan, but let's not forget the other contenders…
The Usual Suspects
From drunken sprees in the Vatican to suicide by dog leash, Japan beats the world when it comes to political scandals
Drama Scene
I learned the hard way that at Yasukuni Shrine, no filmmakers are allowed
Ken Ishii
Fifteen years since his debut, the techno warrior battles on
Cadillac Records
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 This ensemble film [...]
Aso’s Greatest Hits
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009When he came to [...]
Biz Watch
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009The August issue of [...]
Right Turns
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009The nationalist groups (uyoku [...]
Scene Around Kyoto
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009Title: Soma no Furudairi [...]
Manna
The scene is hot, but the food is not at this trendy new raw food restaurant in Yoyogi
International Motel Hokuriku
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009Name: International Motel Hokuriku [...]
Dandong
The Chinese border city offers a tantalizing glimpse of the Hermit Kingdom
Bar Valley
Time slows to a halt at this secluded Aoyama lounge
Transporter 3
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 In the twisted [...]
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 My name is [...]
Heads, Tails & Snake Eyes
Chaos theory applied to summer vacation
The Other Expatriates
Joseph Hincks learns the pleasures of exile from members of Tokyo's lesser-known foreign communities
The Soloist
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 It’s Jamie Foxx’s [...]
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 The predominantly pink [...]
Blood: The Last Vampire
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 Live-action remake, in [...]
Star Trek
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 Director J.J. Abrams’ [...]
The Spirit
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 Graphic novelist Frank [...]