January 13, 2011
Niche Watch
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2011 With a recent hike in cigarette taxes, and new restrictions on smoking in restaurants and bars, Japanese tobacco lovers are feeling besieged. So it’s no surprise that the motto of Filt, a free entertainment-lifestyle magazine focusing on butts and booze, is “LIVE AND LET LIVE!” The latest edition […]
By Metropolis
Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2011
With a recent hike in cigarette taxes, and new restrictions on smoking in restaurants and bars, Japanese tobacco lovers are feeling besieged. So it’s no surprise that the motto of Filt, a free entertainment-lifestyle magazine focusing on butts and booze, is “LIVE AND LET LIVE!” The latest edition of the bimonthly glossy features a profile of bestselling novelist (and avid smoker) Shotaro Ikenami, as well as a selection of “kanpai trivia” from around the world. Also included are tips on how to blow “classy” smoke rings and reviews of products like a smartphone case with a built-in ashtray. But Filt is not all about the vice: among the heavyweight actors making an appearance are Shun Ogura (right) and Takako Matsu.
Published on the 20th of every other month by Magazine House. Available at restaurants and smoke shops around the country.
