July Community News & Events
Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
The Wildhearts Interview
The Renaissance Men rock up in Tokyo
Live Review: More Than Music Takeover
Local musicians thrive at indie event
Gonpachi Asakusa Azumabashi
Halal-certified wagyu beef course welcomes everyone to the table
Interview: David Gedge of The Wedding Present
30 years of Bizarro and the band’s 2019 Tokyo Tour
Fuji Rock Festival 2019
Stellar lineup at summer’s best music festival
Connecting with Japan’s History
The shared journeys of a modern traveler, Meiji era diplomat and 14th century monk
Events
Living
Henn na Hotel Embraces the Weird
Dinosaurs and talking trash cans at Japan’s robot hotel
TRUNK (Kitchen)
An idyllic oasis in the center of Tokyo and a destination to remember no matter the season
Executive Fight Night Supports Shine On! Kids
Striking a blow for children with serious illnesses
Roppongi’s Villa Tokyo
The former Feria venue promises luxury clubbing with new ownership and an interior facelift
Community
Travel
Dining
Istanbul
Enjoy quality Turkish food at this citywide chain
New Brews
Sake makers celebrate the start of 2009 with ginjo
Aquavit
Chef Marcus Samuelsson introduces Scandinavian haute cuisine to Tokyo
Flavors of the year
Metropolis staffers pick their favorite new restaurants of 2008
Tsunahachi
The main branch of a popular tempura chain gets everything right
Year of the beer
Celebrating the highlights of 2008—plus a few brew-fueled countdown parties
Literature
Japanese Movies
Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas
