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Sizzling Summers at PLUSTOKYO

Beat the heat with BBQ and cold beer
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Oedo Wadon 2019

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Mitsukoshi Isetan’s 2019 Summer Halal Food Selection

Halal hits the market
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Being Indojin

The evolving face of the Indian community in Tokyo
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Ghost in the Cell

Confessions from beyond the grave
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Choral Treasures of Eastern Europe Concert Series

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Kyōsai and Josiah Conder, Exhibition

Kyōsai and Josiah Conder, Exhibition

A look at the Meiji-Era artist and his English architect student
Podcast: One-on-One: Baye McNeil

Podcast: One-on-One: Baye McNeil

We talk to the author and Japan Times columnist, also known as Locohama.
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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.
Sonny B

Sonny B

Bay Area rapper brings Japan-Cali connection
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Living

The Oak Door Reopens

The Oak Door Reopens

Celebrating 15 years with an interior redesign and revamped menu.
TRUNK(KUSHI)

TRUNK(KUSHI)

Shibuya soul food served up in style
2018 Burger Guide

2018 Burger Guide

Metropolis gives you the lowdown on the best burger joints in Tokyo. From Donald Trump’s favorite feed to some hidden gems.
Samgeori Butcher

Samgeori Butcher

Seoul’s stylish Korean BBQ restaurant Samgeori Butcher has arrived in Shibuya.
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Roof

Roof

Artists and foodies are all welcome at this west Tokyo café-restaurant
Madal

Madal

Enjoy Nepalese food at (nearly) Nepalese prices in Meguro
Sasashige

Sasashige

A new teppanyaki grill in Nishi-Azabu pleases all comers
FUKUNOKAMI

FUKUNOKAMI

Enjoy a spring evening of hearty hotpots on the Tokyo waterfront
My First Time

My First Time

Metropolis’ beer correspondent takes a ride down memory lane
Hapuna

Hapuna

Bring a healthy appetite to this classy hotel restaurant in Shinagawa
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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