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.
Hostess Club Weekender
Yebisu Garden Hall, Dec 1
Gustave Caillebotte at the Bridgestone Museum
Key Impressionist figure gets his own exhibition
Dec 11, 2013
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2013 House of Corks [...]
Characters
Educational toys have never been so fun
Dec 10, 2013
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2013 Fishing on Lake [...]
Glass
Unique handmade jewelry
Suigetsu
Young artist reinventing the nihonga genre
Dec 9, 2013
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2013 Kouyou at Yokohama [...]
Inspiration
Give the gift of wisedom
Becky Hainer
Our cover girl for issue 1028 talks of bears, Tokyo pastimes and good lighting
The Sessions
Heartwarming film with no emotional button-pushing
Good Ol’ Freda
Secretary to the Beatles finally speaks but it all sounds alike
Blancanieves
Painstakingly crafted B&W silent movie from Spain
Dec 6, 2013
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2013 The colors of [...]
Foodie Gifts
Tokyo offers a wide array of gourmet prezzies
Gingerbread
Shangri-la offers a course in edible architecture
Hot Stuff
Warm beer is not as bad as it sounds
Cool Tool
A food processor from France made for Japanese kitchens
Premium Slice
Raising the humble pizza to luxurious heights
Crafts
Decorations to help the environment and add holiday cheer.
Womb Adventure
Japan’s evolving love affair with Plastikman
Holiday Dining
Festive feasts and seasonal celebrations