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Cross-Cultural Teamwork

Cross-Cultural Teamwork

Foreign athletes in Japan
Book Review: Freelancing in Tokyo

Book Review: Freelancing in Tokyo

Screenwriter David Chester offers his tips and tricks for surviving the freelance grind
Japanese Goldfish (Kingyo): The Underrated Cousin of the Koi

Japanese Goldfish (Kingyo): The Underrated Cousin of the Koi

On goldfish, the disregarded relative of Japan’s national fish
Mark Redito is Always Experimenting

Mark Redito is Always Experimenting

A conversation with the LA-based artist about his upcoming Asia tour, Shibuya-kei and smart drugs
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Living

Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills’ Takeout & Delivery Service

Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills’ Takeout & Delivery Service

Satisfying menus in the comfort of your home
Not Somebody Else’s Problem

Not Somebody Else’s Problem

‘Hanasou’ urges people to talk about BLM in Japan
Black Lives Matter: How to Help and Where to Donate

Black Lives Matter: How to Help and Where to Donate

Racial injustice is not just America’s problem. Here’s what you can do to take a stand.
The Mask and the Cityscape

The Mask and the Cityscape

Is facelessness a sign of unity or lost identity?
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Dining

A Feast to Remember

A Feast to Remember

Metropolis asks: What was your favorite meal of 2010?
Chinese Cafe Eight

Chinese Cafe Eight

It’s the restaurant that never sleeps
Xex Nihonbashi

Xex Nihonbashi

Got class? You’ll fit right in
Taijuen

Taijuen

Value yakiniku in Sangenjaya that tastes anything but cheap
The Capitol Bar

The Capitol Bar

Sip cocktails in the capital’s newest luxury hotel
Winter Warmers

Winter Warmers

Metropolis dishes out on the season’s best nabe
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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