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.
Shomyo
Buddhist chant group prepare for American tour
Kaeru
Dance piece influenced by the Great Tohoku Earthquake
The Negi
News to bring a tear to your eye
Care Bears
Instant cute for kids' lunches
String Beans
Impress your friends by taking natto seriously
Take a Dip
French fries with chocolate sauce isn't as bad as it sounds
January 24, 2014
Hitchcock blondes, Korean box office winner and more
Plastic Love Story
Up and coming director shows promise and creativity
Room 237
Five obsessive cinephiles sound off on The Shining
Only God Forgives
Brutal, meaningless, torture-porn tale
deVere Group Executive Fight Night IV
Try outs are open for the next charity boxing event
Arcadia on the Shore: Puvis de Chavanne’s Mythic World
Shibuya institution Bunkamura kicks off its 25 year anniversary
Learning 2014
Pick up a new skill, explore a hobby or take your Japanese to the next level at these Tokyo learning centers
Sharpen Your Mind!
Get educated on everything from art and crafts to language
Left Behind
Parents challenge Japan’s dismal child abduction laws
Painting
Intensive class allows you to bring Japanese painting out of the museum and into your home
Ukai-tei & Keyakizaka
Two top-tier Tokyo teppanyaki treats
January 24, 2014
Closed parks, heroic school girls and more
Bar Code
First bar in Japan to accept orders via QR code scans
Arata Isozaki: Solaris
Avant-garde Architecture at the ICC
The Lumineers
Wesley Schultz‘s sushi-flavored work ethic
We’re the Millers
Not much in terms originality or surprises, but good for a few yucks