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Me Against the World by Kazufumi Shiraishi

Me Against the World by Kazufumi Shiraishi

“Is this book a novel trying to do philosophy or is it philosophy masquerading as a novel?”

Ladybeard’s New Pop Group

Ladybeard’s New Pop Group

Aussie wrestling and rock star Ladybeard debuts in new music group in Japan
Soy Sauce

Soy Sauce

How shoyu spread to the West and what you can do to be part of its history
The Sound of Their Own Drum

The Sound of Their Own Drum

Looprider charts their own path through Tokyo’s aural map of genre pigeonholes
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Living

The DyEing Art of Kappazuri

The DyEing Art of Kappazuri

New reflections on Hiromitsu Takahashi’s vivid kabuki prints
Lush Cosmetics Helps Combat Coronavirus

Lush Cosmetics Helps Combat Coronavirus

New initiative encourages better hygiene amidst the outbreak
Coronavirus in Japan: Updates and Tips

Coronavirus in Japan: Updates and Tips

The current outbreak and how to plan for the months ahead
Come Together at Fukuracia

Come Together at Fukuracia

High-quality rental conference rooms in Tokyo
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In Season

In Season

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2010 The arrival of…
Book

Book

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2010 No one can…
Freebie

Freebie

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2010 Funded by the…
Franziskaner Bar & Grill

Franziskaner Bar & Grill

Real German brews in Roppongi

Meaty Debut

Meaty Debut

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2010 Meat lovers got…
Feast

Feast

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on October 2010 Chef Tadao Noguchi…
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