Leslie Kee

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2010 Few of us [...]

A Time for Love

From lingerie to chocolate, love hotels to parties, Metropolis presents a grab-bag of Valentine's Day fun

Designer Vinyl

Japan’s figure industry spawns a thriving subculture

Shine On

Whether interviewing major celebrities or covering F-1 races, Ako Koizumi adds sparkle to the day

Miyuki Miyabe

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2010 The Sleeping DragonKodansha [...]

Poll Position

A trio of foreign-born politicians are putting a new face on Japanese officialdom

Hawaiian Eye

Model Brenda brings her warm sense of style to Japan

Marielle Byworth

Jewelry designer

B by Burton

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 The fashion of [...]

Bargain Season

Insiders offer tips on this winter’s best sales, must-haves and fukubukuro

A Year To Remember

A pictorial guide to the highs and lows of 2009

Women of the Year

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 (According to Vogue [...]