Director of Chaos

After tantalizing Japanese audiences in films like Suicide Club and Love Exposure, director Sion Sono makes his scariest move yet: a big-budget Hollywood production

Train Talk

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on June 2009 Roberto De Vido [...]

Hung Jury

Changes to Japan's legal system may energize the debate over capital punishment

Jaime Pastor

Japan is just beginning to discover the delights of Iberico ham, says the Asia rep of a renowned Spanish food company

Gindaco

Enjoy bite-size tastes of Kansai in Ginza

Bonaparte

A fun crowd and a vast menu await at this Ikebukuro wine bar

Tall Order

Some of Tokyo's iconic buildings are being lost to zoning laws that were intended to improve the city

Fish Stories

A simple set of rules for pairing sushi and wine

Siam Thai Cuisine

Enjoy the flavors of Bangkok in an unlikely location

Tsuki no Usagi

Sample inventive drinks and eats at this intimate Ginza dining bar

Band of Sisters

After finding fame as otaku idols, the Nakano Fujoshi Sisters are striking gold as a boy group

Tokyo Fringe Festival

Now in its third year, the performing arts fest welcomes all comers