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.
Custom
Make or break with your own cake
Sushi Cats
A hilarious bank of weirdness
The Place Beyond the Pines
A cinematic achievement that’s fresh and original
Drift
Script’s tight and surfing footage most excellent
Gaijin Evolution
From seekers and slackers to strivers and thrivers
Chouf Ouchouf by Groupe acrobatique de Tanger
A dash of acrobatic derring-do
The Possession
The Jewish Exorcist mainly for horror buffs
Sophie Calle: For the Last and First Time
French artist questions how we perceive beauty
A-Round 2013
Artisan paradise in Asakusa
Road to Brazil
Japan looking to clinch World Cup spot against Australia
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