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Commemorating the Berlin Wall

Commemorating the Berlin Wall

A Hiroo mural marks the 10,316 days since its fall
A Peek into Arcadia

A Peek into Arcadia

A peek inside Arcadia – the newest exhibition of up-and-coming visual artist Kyoko Fujiwara at Yokohama’s Iwasaki Gallery
Santana vocalist Tony Lindsay Ticket Giveaway

Santana vocalist Tony Lindsay Ticket Giveaway

Metropolis is offering three lucky readers the chance to attend the concert on 22 February for free
Keshiki – New Voices from Japan

Keshiki – New Voices from Japan

New book series showcases literary translation as cultural exchange (Part 2)
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Living

The Newly Opened Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Azabu Tokyo

The Newly Opened Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Azabu Tokyo

Redefining the standards for short city-stays and serviced apartments

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ookayama

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ookayama

Heartlands: A wander through old-fashioned Ookayama

Based in Japan: Darleen Yaya on Bringing Inclusion to Japan’s Makeup World

Based in Japan: Darleen Yaya on Bringing Inclusion to Japan’s Makeup World

From self-taught makeup artist to Japan-based business owner
HodoBuzz: an Ode to Press Freedom and Gender Equality

HodoBuzz: an Ode to Press Freedom and Gender Equality

The indie J-drama tackling sexism in Japan’s media industry
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Dining

Corset

Corset

Sip and strap
White Smoke

White Smoke

Follow your nose to niku heaven in Azabu
Tequila

Tequila

Why did the Mexican…
Keeping Tabs

Keeping Tabs

The haunt for hop- and metalheads has moved
Cost

Cost

Drink up at cost price
Good Beer Faucets

Good Beer Faucets

Tapping the warmth in Shibuya
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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