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Cinematic Underground: July 12, 2015

Cinematic Underground: July 12, 2015

U.S. indies at Shin-Bungeiza, Monaco Grand Prix doc, and more …
Underground Fashion Documented

Underground Fashion Documented

Video label DID sets a new generation in motion
Podcast: One-on-One: Shenan Brown, Def Tech

Podcast: One-on-One: Shenan Brown, Def Tech

We talk with the Jawaiian music star about Howzit!?, the spirit of aloha, and more.
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Podcast: Metropolis On Air 1

Interviews with Def Tech + Fukushima Kids Dolphin Camp, plus Tokyo record shops and more
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Metropolis Recommends May

Metropolis Recommends May

Metropolis gives you the rundown of the best events in Tokyo this May
Henn na Hotel Embraces the Weird

Henn na Hotel Embraces the Weird

Dinosaurs and talking trash cans at Japan’s robot hotel

TRUNK (Kitchen)

TRUNK (Kitchen)

An idyllic oasis in the center of Tokyo and a destination to remember no matter the season
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Dining

Salt

Salt

Take a wild culinary ride at the most exciting restaurant in town
Yanagibashi Daikokuya

Yanagibashi Daikokuya

A classic tempura restaurant changes with the times—but not too much
Eat More Greens

Eat More Greens

Heed your DOC’S advice at this breezy Azabu-Juban brasserie
Shun

Shun

This new fusion restaurant has some big shoes to fill. AND it does.
Tribes

Tribes

A taste of Africa awaits in a quiet Tokyo neighborhood

Siddique Palace

Siddique Palace

Enjoy top-notch Indian and Pakistani Cuisine in Yotsuya
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