Poster Politics

The forthcoming lower house election may seem like a two-horse race between the ruling Liberal Democrat Party and the upstart Democratic Party of Japan, but let's not forget the other contenders…

The Usual Suspects

From drunken sprees in the Vatican to suicide by dog leash, Japan beats the world when it comes to political scandals

Drama Scene

I learned the hard way that at Yasukuni Shrine, no filmmakers are allowed

Ken Ishii

Fifteen years since his debut, the techno warrior battles on

Cadillac Records

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

Aso’s Greatest Hits

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009When he came to [...]

Biz Watch

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009The August issue of [...]

Right Turns

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009The nationalist groups (uyoku [...]

Scene Around Kyoto

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009Title: Soma no Furudairi [...]

Manna

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

International Motel Hokuriku

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2009Name: International Motel Hokuriku [...]

Dandong

The Chinese border city offers a tantalizing glimpse of the Hermit Kingdom