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.
May 22, 2013
The black-footed albatross and other comeback kings
Old School Ramen
Three top ramen shops on the streets long before Metropolis
Lolly
Gari-Gari-kun meets Ultraman
Eiga #1,000
Five J-film gems from the last few years
Editors’ Note
Here’s to 1,000 issues this week!
Star of Stars
Cathryn Moe, astrologer
Bread
Eat more of it. With soup
Drink
Fauchon x Asahi in an unholy alliance
May 17, 2013
Licca-chan gets residency, and other eyefuls
Bill Cunningham New York
Don’t call him a fashion photographer
Gambit
It looks like it’s funny—but something’s missing
Eleven Closing Parties
Fabled Nishi-Azabu club goes out with a bang
Party for the Right to Fight!
Fun and fundraising for film on disabled wrestling
Show Japan’s Dream
Take in the Tokyo 1964 Olympics
Fare
A full-on food fest in Tachikawa
Yasuaki Shimizu & Saxophonettes
Revolutionary sax group plays Mt. Fuji
Circoloco Lifestyle
One of Ibiza’s signature after-hours sessions
Mediabox
Mess of ages
Japanese Marvels
Iron Man rides the tsunami on a towel
Veg
A rice lifestyle design store
Sinister
A credible Hawke holds it together
Eames: The Architect and the Painter
Must-see for designers