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Patrick Balfe

Patrick is an Australian writer and music fan living in Tokyo. In his free time he can be found at a local bar or at home watching Survivor.
Tokyo Music Scene 2021 Roundup - Metropolis Japan

Tokyo Music Scene 2021 Roundup

The best Japan music releases of 2021
The Sounds of Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

The Sounds of Tokyo

Getting back in touch with the noises that make Tokyo tick
The Echoes of KYOTOGRAPHIE - Metropolis Japan

The Echoes of KYOTOGRAPHIE

How creative events can shape our communities
The Naked Director’s Muse - Metropolis Japan

The Naked Director’s Muse

How did the Netflix series fail Kaoru Kuroki's feminist legacy?