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Kazutoki Umezu

Kazutoki Umezu

Young Turk sax explorer as elder statesman
Natsumatsuri

Natsumatsuri

Navigating Japan’s vibrant summer festivals
Kyōsai and Josiah Conder, Exhibition

Kyōsai and Josiah Conder, Exhibition

A look at the Meiji-Era artist and his English architect student
Podcast: Metropolis On Air 3

Podcast: Metropolis On Air 3

Interviews with Baye McNeil, also known as Locohama, Koichi Nishigaki, plus unusual soft drinks, making reservations in Japanese, and more.
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Living

Hara Koushu

Hara Koushu

Customizable paper lanterns
Experience Rural Kyushu

Experience Rural Kyushu

Entrepreneur and author Kuniko Fujiyama shares the island’s natural beauty
METROPOLIS RECOMMENDS JULY

METROPOLIS RECOMMENDS JULY

Metropolis gives you the rundown of the best events in Tokyo this July
TRUNK (KUSHI)

TRUNK (KUSHI)

The local, stylish and modern izakaya

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Dining

Kamayaki Toriya Honpo

Kamayaki Toriya Honpo

Relive the (recent) past at this funky Shinjuku eatery
Tokyo Rotisserie Chicken DC

Tokyo Rotisserie Chicken DC

Enjoy some fowl play at this newly opened Kanda eatery
Delicious Debuts

Delicious Debuts

A host of big-name chefs and restaurateurs are adding star power to the Tokyo dining scene
Asuka

Asuka

Enjoy wholesome vegetarian meals—and some of Tokyo’s best coffee—in Daikanyama
Soba Giro

Soba Giro

Head to Akasaka for classic Japanese noodles—with a dash of Italy

Buta Gumi

Buta Gumi

Pork: It’s what’s for dinner at this new Nogizaka eatery

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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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