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High Art - Metropolis Japan

High Art

Since its opening five years ago, a reclusive sect's stunning museum has attracted wide international acclaim. Tama Miyake travels to the mountaintop.

Camp Drake - Metropolis Japan

Camp Drake

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2010 Name: Camp Drake [...]

Yokosuka - Metropolis Japan

Yokosuka

Japan’s naval past and present converge in Kanagawa

Spring Pottery Festival - Metropolis Japan

Spring Pottery Festival

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2010 If you’ve grown [...]

Hotel Kotei - Metropolis Japan

Hotel Kotei

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2010 Name: Hotel Kotei [...]

Hanoi - Metropolis Japan

Hanoi

The Vietnamese capital is a hotbed of culture—if you can dodge the traffic

Shanghai - Metropolis Japan

Shanghai

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on April 2010 Shanghai Expo 2010 [...]

Narai - Metropolis Japan

Narai

Tradition meets modernity on an ancient highway in Nagano Prefecture

Seoul - Metropolis Japan

Seoul

Enjoy the sights, sounds—and tastes—of the South Korean capital

Nagano Korean Elementary and Junior High School - Metropolis Japan

Nagano Korean Elementary and Junior High School

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on March 2010 Name: Nagano Korean [...]

North Korea - Metropolis Japan

North Korea

The hermit kingdom is one of the most fascinating places on Earth—assuming you can get in

Complimentary Helicopter - Metropolis Japan

Complimentary Helicopter

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on February 2010Getting out to Narita [...]

Russia Mura - Metropolis Japan

Russia Mura

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on February 2010 Name: Russia Mura [...]

Mt. Mitake - Metropolis Japan

Mt. Mitake

Get away from it all—and enjoy the year’s first blossom—on the outskirts of Tokyo.

Tighter Security Measures - Metropolis Japan

Tighter Security Measures

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2010If you’re traveling to [...]

Nebukawa - Metropolis Japan

Nebukawa

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2010 The trees hang [...]

Otaru - Metropolis Japan

Otaru

The former herring capital is now home to Hokkaido’s other snow festival

Cocos Islands - Metropolis Japan

Cocos Islands

The Australian Maldives offer an antidote to civilization

Hatada Transformer Substation - Metropolis Japan

Hatada Transformer Substation

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2010 Name: Hatada Transformer [...]

Local Treasures - Metropolis Japan

Local Treasures

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2010 Since Yukio Hatoyama [...]

Fujiya Hotel - Metropolis Japan

Fujiya Hotel

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 When the young [...]

Inujima Refinery - Metropolis Japan

Inujima Refinery

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 Name: Inujima Refinery [...]

Danshui - Metropolis Japan

Danshui

The historical town is a short ride from Taipei—and a world away

The Luxe Asian Grand Tour Box - Metropolis Japan

The Luxe Asian Grand Tour Box

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2009 Here’s the perfect [...]