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Based in Japan: Unleashing Potential in Challenged Children

Based in Japan: Unleashing Potential in Challenged Children

An interview with NPO Chairman Roland Thompson
Caffeine-free Chocolate

Caffeine-free Chocolate

Enjoy this caffeine-free, sugar-free chocolate substitute
Romancing Odawara

Romancing Odawara

Deep tourism at Enoura Observatory and French restaurant MECIMO
Fresh Ink: Impressions of Sada Abe

Fresh Ink: Impressions of Sada Abe

The English-langauge debut of the famous crime of Sada Abe
More Desirable Than Tokyo?

More Desirable Than Tokyo?

Introducing Yokohama
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Black List Tokyo x Metropolis Tokyo Skyline Countdown to 2023

Join us for the most glamorous New Year party in Tokyo
A Dining Recommendation Guide to Hatagaya

A Dining Recommendation Guide to Hatagaya

“A rich and diverse dining culture expected of the inner-city in a more modest setting.”

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IVE Tokyo Dome Concert: SHOW WHAT I AM World Tour

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…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Interview

…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead Interview

Alt-rockers return to Tokyo

4AD: Revue Live Review

4AD: Revue Live Review

Bringing together some of its best

Mister Hollywood

Mister Hollywood

Designer Daisuke Obana discusses America, controversy and fashion in the digital age
Toshiko Okanoue, Photo Collage: The Miracle of Silence

Toshiko Okanoue, Photo Collage: The Miracle of Silence

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Living

SOZO Beauty School

SOZO Beauty School

Japan’s first international school for beauticians and stylists
Where’s the Best Place to Live in Tokyo?

Where’s the Best Place to Live in Tokyo?

Tokyo in Data:
The Top Neighborhoods for International Residents in 2022
Metropolis Spring Issue 2022

Metropolis Spring Issue 2022

“We do not grow absolutely, chronologically. We grow sometimes in one dimension, and not in another; unevenly.”
Tsukiji Theater Week March 31 – April 5

Tsukiji Theater Week March 31 – April 5

Performing art that transcends language and culture
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Dining

Beer Diamond

Beer Diamond

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2013 Fancy a cheap…
Vegemen

Vegemen

Old food, new tricks
DIY Tai

DIY Tai

The must-have tool for your fish-shaped sealed sandwiches
Veg City

Veg City

A site for sore veggies
Conbini Corner

Conbini Corner

We asked readers… which conbini takes the cake?

Stalling

Stalling

Funky street foods from around Japan
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Japanese Movies

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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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