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The Newly Opened MARKET LAGOICE

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An Interview with Dream Theater’s John Petrucci

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Tokyo Vegan Burger Guide 2022

The best vegetarian and vegan burgers in Tokyo
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How to Stay Cool This Summer in Japan

Summers in Japan are not for the faint of heart
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Maximum the Hormone

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Songs From The Self

Songs From The Self

Soulful city sounds from RGL
Ryukyuan Dance @ Ginza SIX

Ryukyuan Dance @ Ginza SIX

Metropolis is offering 5 free tickets to its readers to see a Ryukyuan Dance Performance
Five Best Japanese Novels of 2018

Five Best Japanese Novels of 2018

Metropolis lists this year’s best Japanese fiction
The Town Hall Affair

The Town Hall Affair

New York’s acclaimed The Wooster Group brings controversial production to Kyoto Experiment 2018: Kyoto International Performing Arts Festival
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What’s Happening in Tokyo This October?

What’s Happening in Tokyo This October?

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this October
National Azabu: Tokyo’s International Supermarket Mecca 

National Azabu: Tokyo’s International Supermarket Mecca 

Launching online shopping and home delivery 
Unwrapping the Reality of Recycling in Japan

Unwrapping the Reality of Recycling in Japan

How Japan’s relationship with recycling turned from “mottainai” to “shouganai”
Metropolis Magazine Autumn 21 Issue Out Now

Metropolis Magazine Autumn 21 Issue Out Now

“Behind the Scenes Tokyo” and the people inspiring the city

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Falafel

Falafel

At Tokyo’s only kosher resto
Kitty

Kitty

Rushing rabbit meets mouthless feline
Gen Yamamoto

Gen Yamamoto

Alcohol and your three veg in Azabu-Juban
Girlie Ramen

Girlie Ramen

For the hardworking—yet health-conscious—salarywoman
Blacows

Blacows

Beefing up the Ebisu burger scene
Sakura

Sakura

Hotel Seiyo Ginza plies you with novelty treats
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