February 6, 2012

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on February 2012 Akihabara blizzard, by [...]

Lauren Mayhew

Kamasami Kong interviews the all-singing, all-dancing star, fresh from a run of performances at New Lex

My Ethical Valentine

Gift ideas good for more than your relationship

The Full Monty

Yokohama’s British pub reborn

Burger

Why use bread when you can use “chicken”

Mediabox

Lettering us have it

The Answer

Putting more ’70s tribute bands out of business

Corset

Sip and strap

Storm in a Tokyo Teacup

The notorious ex-expat wife has been forced into hiding

Africaemo

Shouty raps, slashing beats—and a bottle of wine

I Heart Goods

Loving gifts plus a heartwarming GIVEAWAY

The Collectors

A new book on otaku spaces removes the kamen from the rider