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An Interview with Morgan Simpson from black midi

An Interview with Morgan Simpson from black midi

black midi’s much-anticipated return to Tokyo after the European tour with Dos Monos 
LOVEHO SELECTS January

LOVEHO SELECTS January

Three Tokyo Artists to Know | January 2023
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

Peeling away the layers

Japanese Wilderness Art: Where Nature, Ritual, and Creativity Collide

Japanese Wilderness Art: Where Nature, Ritual, and Creativity Collide

Hunter and painter Aoi Nagasawa returned to her Akita roots to uncover a truer way of life—and turn it into art
Based in Japan: Kapuki Kimono

Based in Japan: Kapuki Kimono

Reiko and Mitsuaki show their dedication to reintroducing the Japanese kimono as modern fashion through innovative designs.
Relaxing to the Extreme

Relaxing to the Extreme

Numajiri Yumoto Onsen offers a wildly unforgettable bathing experience
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases December 2022

Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases December 2022

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan

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Tokyo Streets X – 5 Exhibition

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Tattoos In Japan

Tattoos In Japan

Perception and history of the ancient art in Japan
Nibroll’s “Drama Queen” Review

Nibroll’s “Drama Queen” Review

Japan’s acclaimed contemporary dance outfit wow audiences in Ikebukuro
Man With A Mission

Man With A Mission

Wolves descend on Japan’s Download Festival

Art Fair Tokyo 2019 Profile: Norman Tolman

Art Fair Tokyo 2019 Profile: Norman Tolman

One of the most prominent collectors of contemporary Japanese art discusses prints and friendship with Toko Shinoda

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Living

Farruquito: Intimo

Farruquito: Intimo

The best flamenco dancer of the century presents his Japan debut tour June 2022
Urban Heroes Tokyo 

Urban Heroes Tokyo 

Fitness and fun, community and challenge

Self-improvement and Personal Growth Groups

Self-improvement and Personal Growth Groups

The best places in Tokyo to find new hobbies and learn some new skills
The Community Behind Nakagin Capsule Tower

The Community Behind Nakagin Capsule Tower

A snapshot of former residents and owners of the metabolism icon
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Dining

Octopussy

Octopussy

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on September 2013 Chain takoyaki shop…
Hot Cuisine

Hot Cuisine

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on September 2013 Recently opened in…
Apocalypse Meow

Apocalypse Meow

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on September 2013 Nestled in the…
Tattie

Tattie

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on September 2013 “What’s brown and…
Silence of the Lambics

Silence of the Lambics

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on September 2013 Tokyo’s Belgian Beer…
Dan Kluger

Dan Kluger

The ABC’s of NYC cooking
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Japanese Movies

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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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