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Metropolis

Metropolis is Japan's No. 1 English magazine, covering the nation's culture, fashion, entertainment and lifestyle for both local residents and aficionados abroad.
Tall Order

Tall Order

Some of Tokyo's iconic buildings are being lost to zoning laws that were intended to improve the city
Fish Stories

Fish Stories

A simple set of rules for pairing sushi and wine
Siam Thai Cuisine

Siam Thai Cuisine

Enjoy the flavors of Bangkok in an unlikely location
Tsuki no Usagi

Tsuki no Usagi

Sample inventive drinks and eats at this intimate Ginza dining bar
Band of Sisters

Band of Sisters

After finding fame as otaku idols, the Nakano Fujoshi Sisters are striking gold as a boy group
Tokyo Fringe Festival

Tokyo Fringe Festival

Now in its third year, the performing arts fest welcomes all comers

Highway to Hell

Highway to Hell

Or, why I hate driving in Japan
Spring slurping

Spring slurping

Head to these classic restaurants to enjoy the city’s best soba
State of Play

State of Play

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2009  Russell Crowe’s a [...]
Guido per Eataly

Guido per Eataly

This Italian transplant puts an unpretentious spin on fine dining
Akeno Gekijo

Akeno Gekijo

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2009 Name: Akeno Gekijo [...]
Beating Them at Their Own Game

Beating Them at Their Own Game

As Japan's first foreign mahjong professional, Jenn Barr has become a force on the local gaming scene