Taoism Art

The yin and yang of art are little in evidence at this uninspiring show

August 28, 2009

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 In the hood [...]

Love Bytes

Legitimate entertainment or indefensible smut? The thriving industry of dating simulator games is inspiring a legion of followers--and detractors

The Light: Yoko Matsumoto/Rika Noguchi

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 A pair of [...]

Sanchaki

The Showa era lives on at this Sangenjaya izakaya

Paying Rent

The original stars of the Broadway musical bring the iconic show to Tokyo

Niju Seiki Shonen: Saishu-sho ~ Bokura no Hata

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009 This film is [...]

Summer Sonic Tenth Anniversary

Four bands, two writers, one festival

Manna

The scene is hot, but the food is not at this trendy new raw food restaurant in Yoyogi

Aug 7, 2009

All the news that we can make up

Peace of the Action

As Japan commemorates the end of WWII, local activists spread an antiwar message

Closed Gates

The Japanese government is often criticized for its treatment of refugees - But a look behind the numbers reveals that the situation is more complex than it seems