Culture

Makoto - Metropolis Japan

Makoto

Japan’s leading drum ‘n’ bass export

Los Lonely Boys - Metropolis Japan

Los Lonely Boys

The Chicano trio tests the Japanese market

Songbook - Metropolis Japan

Songbook

Chris Cornell

Futurebound - Metropolis Japan

Futurebound

The drum ‘n’ bass veteran ministers to the faithful

Aftershock, Toward Dusk & Tune In Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Aftershock, Toward Dusk & Tune In Tokyo

Three bite-sized book reviews

The Bolshoi Ballet - Metropolis Japan

The Bolshoi Ballet

Japanese principal soloist takes his bow at this weeklong engagement

Ska Ska Club - Metropolis Japan

Ska Ska Club

“Horny gang strikes back!”

Two Times Twice: An exhibition by Monique van Kerkhof - Metropolis Japan

Two Times Twice: An exhibition by Monique van Kerkhof

Dutch dancer, flower designer, choreographer and performance artist

Make or Take Special feat. Just Blaze - Metropolis Japan

Make or Take Special feat. Just Blaze

Mega producer showcases his turntable chops

Electric Empire - Metropolis Japan

Electric Empire

A trawl through the great soul music catalog of the ’60s and ’70s

Kuniyoshi: Spectacular Ukiyo-e Imagination - Metropolis Japan

Kuniyoshi: Spectacular Ukiyo-e Imagination

Edo’s ultimate graphic designer

Soul Clap - Metropolis Japan

Soul Clap

The Boston duo pushes the limits of house

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue - Metropolis Japan

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

One of the burningest live acts to be heard

Evanescere - Metropolis Japan

Evanescere

Blending butoh’s stark sensibilities with contemporary dance and ballet

Washed Out - Metropolis Japan

Washed Out

The chillwaver is just a salaryman at heart

Jean-Michel Othoniel, My Way - Metropolis Japan

Jean-Michel Othoniel, My Way

Exhibiting 60 works, many made from colorful Italian Murano glass, from over 25 years of the artist’s career

Tokyo International Great Quilt Festival - Metropolis Japan

Tokyo International Great Quilt Festival

19th century American masterpieces along with the latest creations from Japan’s current generation of quilters

Arrested Development - Metropolis Japan

Arrested Development

Afro-cool hip-hop at Billboard Live

Barbara Frittoli - Metropolis Japan

Barbara Frittoli

Italian soprano live at Tokyo Opera City

The Field - Metropolis Japan

The Field

The Swedish techno trio heads up Kompakt night in Shibuya

Radars - Metropolis Japan

Radars

Islet and S.C.U.M head up Creativeman’s new band showcase

Pat Metheny - Metropolis Japan

Pat Metheny

Guitar virtuoso refuses to stand still

Modeselektor - Metropolis Japan

Modeselektor

Berlin electronica duo hit Tokyo's newest and largest club

En Somme - Metropolis Japan

En Somme

Insomnia transformed into a dance piece