After The Return

Forty years after its reversion, Okinawa has become Japan’s democratic powder keg

Sole Survivor

On the centenary of its sinking, the Titanic’s lone Japanese passenger is cast in a new light

Fishbone

With a new rock doc and album, is it finally the LA warhorse’s moment?

The Sound and the Fury II

As the anniversary of Japan’s surrender approaches, so does a groundswell of fierce nationalism

April 7, 2011

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2011HELPING HANDSWe have set [...]

November 25, 2010

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on November 2010Keep Out Regarding “Welcome, [...]

Welcome, Red Army!

To improve relations with China, let the tourists in

Trivani International

Make a difference every time you brush your teeth

Man of the Moment

Once upon a time, a foreign guy could transform himself from zero to hero just by stepping off the plane at Narita. But with a tanking job market and a changing singles scene, is it last call for Charisma Man?

Ever

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2010“The Japanese eat sushi [...]

April 29, 2010

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2010Cover Stories Regarding “Speed [...]

April 22, 2010

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2010 Dude, chill out [...]