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Culture

Urban Art in the Nation of Tradition

Urban Art in the Nation of Tradition

Outsiders within the world of art
Heisei Jump!

Heisei Jump!

Metropolis gives you the lowdown on Heisei era locales brim full of nostalgia

Momentos of Sadness

Momentos of Sadness

Sophie Calle’s remarkable “Exquisite Pain” returns to haunt Tokyo once again

Andrew Wasylyk’s The Paralian

Andrew Wasylyk’s The Paralian

Scottish musical maverick’s ode to his homeland’s rugged and beautiful coastline
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Living

What’s Happening in Tokyo this April?

What’s Happening in Tokyo this April?

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this April
The Newly-Opened Global Hub

The Newly-Opened Global Hub

Yokohama’s newest sports bar and cafe hangout spot 
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
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Dining

Old School Ramen

Old School Ramen

Three top ramen shops on the streets long before Metropolis
Lolly

Lolly

Gari-Gari-kun meets Ultraman
Bread

Bread

Eat more of it. With soup
Drink

Drink

Fauchon x Asahi in an unholy alliance
Fare

Fare

A full-on food fest in Tachikawa
Veg

Veg

A rice lifestyle design store
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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