Culture

Medea - Metropolis Japan

Medea

The ancient Greek tragedy re-envisioned by butoh dancer Carlotta Ikeda and poet Pascal Quignard

Kasuga Landscapes - Metropolis Japan

Kasuga Landscapes

Japan’s landmark works of art inspired by Kasuga's sublime scenery

Larry Heard - Metropolis Japan

Larry Heard

Mr Fingers brings his Chicago deep house Japanward

Long Beach Rehab - Metropolis Japan

Long Beach Rehab

Meet the new “hardcore reggae” supergroup

PhotoFest Japan 2011 - Metropolis Japan

PhotoFest Japan 2011

Learn the digital straps in Yokohama

Size doesn’t count - Metropolis Japan

Size doesn’t count

...at least as far as American football's concerned

Reimagining Japan - Metropolis Japan

Reimagining Japan

The Quest for a Future that Works

King of Tattoo - Metropolis Japan

King of Tattoo

A real flash mob at King of Tattoo

Tokyo International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival 2011 - Metropolis Japan

Tokyo International Lesbian & Gay Film Festival 2011

Ten international hit flicks to take pride in

Owl City - Metropolis Japan

Owl City

Small-town boy Adam Young makes good with a big heart

Tokyo Fashionista - Metropolis Japan

Tokyo Fashionista

Nightlife hasn’t been the same since Tokyo Hottie hit town

Loud Park 11 - Metropolis Japan

Loud Park 11

The long-running metal fest steps out in new directions

Classique Nu - Metropolis Japan

Classique Nu

Indian traditional dance meets Western classical music

Netsuke Exhibition - Metropolis Japan

Netsuke Exhibition

The 18th-century carry cases are garnering fans beyond the Princess

Playing Among the Ruins - Metropolis Japan

Playing Among the Ruins

Berlin cashes in on its cool with this Goethe Institute-sponsored show

Welcome 2 My Nightmare - Metropolis Japan

Welcome 2 My Nightmare

A timeless rock institution only partially aided by his zombie makeup

DJ Shadow - Metropolis Japan

DJ Shadow

The legendary DJ turns up the faders with his new album tour

Air Jam 2011 - Metropolis Japan

Air Jam 2011

The indie rock event revival gathered a particular brand of followers

Yokohama Jazz Promenade - Metropolis Japan

Yokohama Jazz Promenade

Yokohama's largest fest brings thousands of musicians to spots across the city

Tsang Kin-Wah - Metropolis Japan

Tsang Kin-Wah

The Chinese artist brings his provocative installation to the Mori

Oliver Mann - Metropolis Japan

Oliver Mann

Lush-voiced Aussie baritone on debut spot in Japan

Spectacle on the Bay - Metropolis Japan

Spectacle on the Bay

Genre-bending events on the Yokohama Triennale sidelines

R-N Express - Metropolis Japan

R-N Express

German label Raster-Noton's 15th anniversary Japan tour

Deconstructing Tokyo - Metropolis Japan

Deconstructing Tokyo

Get into architecture this fall, with a major symposium and related exhibitions