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Nintendo’s Easier Games
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 When New Super [...]
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 A Disney movie [...]
3:10 to Yuma
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 They don’t make [...]
Mobile Porn Bottleneck
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009If you’ve ever signed [...]
Kura-Kura
The land of shochu gets a craft beer infusion
Peace of the Action
As Japan commemorates the end of WWII, local activists spread an antiwar message
Cooking the Books
Metropolis rounds up the latest culinary-themed titles to hit stores in Japan
A Legacy of Emotion
Why do people care so much about the death of pro wrestler Mitsuharu Misawa?
Bustin’ Down the Door
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on July 2009 This documentary looks [...]
Bolt
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on July 2009 A pampered celebrity [...]
Tsuge
Yakitori gets a creative twist in an unexpected location
Death at a Funeral
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on July 2009 This dark British [...]
La Valenciana
This new tapas bar could do with a little more flair
Spirit Parties
Japan's Obon and summer festivals are loud and mad enough to wake the dead - Here are a few of the major events being held around the country during the coming month.
Akiko Tomoda
Sake Sommelier and Wine Advisor
Through the Monocle
Most expensive, most livable... with Tokyo, it’s all about who you ask
Miracle at St. Anna
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on July 2009 Normally excellent director [...]
El Cantante
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on July 2009 The music’s irresistible; [...]
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on July 2009 “Put some dinosaurs [...]
Hanabusa
Enjoy traditional cooking—and service—at this Soto-Kanda hideaway
Rock-A-Hula
Get a taste of Hawaii in Yokohama
Closed Gates
The Japanese government is often criticized for its treatment of refugees - But a look behind the numbers reveals that the situation is more complex than it seems