Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2013

For our 1,000th issue we celebrate some past highlights since launching as Tokyo Classified back in 1994 and transforming into Metropolis in 2001. We also want to thank all the readers and advertisers who’ve supported us for nearly 20 years. Expats in Tokyo are often pushed together by necessity, and that has led to an amazing richness of culture and collaboration. At Metropolis, we’ve always tried to aid that as much as possible, safe in the knowledge that if we get anything wrong—our readers will be the first to tell us.

So here’s to another 1,000 issues exploring the endless secrets of this fascinating city. Please keep reading, posting shady classified ads, writing letters and comments and being vocal in your criticism—so we can continue to be a vital part of this wonderful community we serve.

Come raise a glass to the Metropolis millenial milestone at our party at Le Baron de Paris on May 31!