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Mood Board
Marunouchi’s newest nightspot delivers a mixed bag of styles
Geibikei and Hiraizumi
Temples and gorges jostle for attention in Iwate Prefecture
Sick of it All
A new rule promises to make public health insurance compulsory for foreigners living in Japan... or does it?
Tokyo Sundub
The Korean tofu hotpot boom lands in Tokyo
Virtual Idols
Japan’s new media sensations blur the line between the real and the imaginary
Oct 8, 2009
This Week's Required Reading
Robo Geisha
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 This new work [...]
Three Camel Lodge
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 Luxurious accommodation is [...]
My Sister’s Keeper
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 One of my [...]
Orphan
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2009 Squirm-inducing, “evil amongst [...]