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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
Fighting Spirit
The cheering gets nasty at a pro baseball game