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Metropolis Winter Issue 2021

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JAPOLAC Christmas Charity Party

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Tokyo Music Scene 2021 Roundup

The best Japan music releases of 2021
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Lotte Arai Resort: Ski in Niigata Prefecture

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The 12 Best Anime Songs of 2021

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The Heike Story: A 13th Century Epic Turned Modern Anime Triumph

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Riding the Winds of Change

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High Contrasts, Soft Explosions

High Contrasts, Soft Explosions

Tokyo-based cult photographers Osamu Kanemura and Hiroko Komatsu
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Interview with The Wedding Present’s David Gedge

Metropolis caught up with The Wedding Present’s David Gedge before…
Korea: Five Artists, Five Hinsek – White

Korea: Five Artists, Five Hinsek – White

The Tokyo Gallery revives its celebration of Korean avant-garde art
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TOSHI-LOW on the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami 

TOSHI-LOW on the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami 

“We need conversation about this disaster more than we need construction”
Dive into Okinawa

Dive into Okinawa

From deep retreats to eco tourism

5 Empowering Women in Japan

5 Empowering Women in Japan

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2021
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Metropolis Magazine Latest Issue Out Now

Spring Issue 2021
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Genka Bar

Genka Bar

Top-shelf drinks at bargain-basement prices
Avocado

Avocado

Gorge on the green fruit
Gyoza

Gyoza

Upscale and low-price in Ebisu station
Wolf

Wolf

Hot pot of champions in Toranomon
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Makeover

Square meals in the ’Pong
Conbini Corner

Conbini Corner

Low-brow burgerology at Mini Stop
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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