Nishinari

The largest slum in Japan is attracting a new breed of visitor: backpackers

February 3, 2011

This week's required reading

Taking the Hint

A trip to Japan taught me that communication strategies speak louder than words

Mai Chau

The Vietnamese valley is a rich mix of ethnic minorities—and butterflies

Ride

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2011You don’t have to [...]

The Chef’s Table

Enjoy your own private dining room in Azabu-Juban

The Shake

A little wrist action makes all the difference

The Lounge

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2011 Fed up with [...]

Promotion

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2011You could forgive guests [...]

Found and Lost

Reflections on my two Japans

Pink Ball

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2011 If you aren’t [...]

Goodbye to All That

Metropolis recounts the highs and lows of 2010