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Enchanting Shanti

Shane — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:31:11 +0000

Shanti does more than just “sing” songs… she interprets, performs and breathes new life into some of the world’s top pop and jazz hits. This lovely and talented young singer/songwriter also thrills her audiences by translating some of Japan’s most romantic hits into English.

The Model’s New Clothes

Shane — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:57:56 +0000

Take a peek “Behind the Cover” as body painter Kenji Sato readies our model, Lillian, for this issue’s cover shoot. Sato spent over four hours creating the custom body paint design for the Metropolis #990 Beauty Special.

Read our interview with Kenji Sato here.

Classy Cuts

Shane — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:00:24 +0000

For 23 years, four generations, the Kamata family has been making some of Japan’s most decorative knives. Check this video to have a brief look inside their shop.

www.kap-kam.com (Japanese)

Paint That Body

Shane — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:13:21 +0000

A quick look inside this “invitation only” body art party in Tokyo. Body art designs by Kenji Sato.

Jeff Peterson Live

Shane — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:31:59 +0000

Hawaiian slack key jazz guitarist, Jeff Peterson, visited us at Suji’s for an interview and to perform songs from his new album titled “Slack Key Travels”. This is the song that he composed for the movie “The Descendants” titled “Hawaiian Skies.” Hear our entire interview with Jeff at www.metpod.com.

Chocolate Squeeze

Shane — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 03:00:59 +0000

An unusual Valentine’s Day promotion created by Saatchi & Saatchi Fallon for Godiva chocolates at Ebisu station in Atre Department store Tokyo draws the attention of lots of female shoppers.

That Nikon Guy

Shane — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 12:11:37 +0000

For those of you who love to take pictures our Editor-in-Chief, Jeff Richards, got some important photo tips while having lunch with professional photographer Matt Granger at Suji’s.

Metropolis Goes Hanako

Shane — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:56:11 +0000

Metropolis staff were invited to girls izakaya Hanako to enjoy their new foreigner-friendly menu featuring all-you-can-drink and Hokkaido food course menu. And we celebrated a birthday, as well—Hanako style.

Children’s CD of English Songs

Jeff W. Richards — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 08:41:32 +0000

Sisters Christine (L) and Melody (R) of Gold Belle gave up their careers as J-pop recording artists to pursue a new educational musical path designed to teach children English to those in non-English speaking countries. They put a new spin on a variety of the of the world’s most loved and simple children’s songs.

Halloween in Tokyo

Shane — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 02:40:33 +0000

A report from Samurai Dave on last week’s Halloween festivities in the metropolis. Here in Tokyo, it’s all about being sexy rather than being scary.

What do you think?

Undead or Alive

Shane — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 03:04:23 +0000

Join the heavy monster sound of Metropolis’ legendary Halloween bash—now with extra zombies.

All the gory details here: www.metropolis.co.jp/glitterball

Crystal Kay

Shane — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:00:33 +0000

Crystal Kay is both our cover girl and featured as our special guest in the Tokyo MetPod.

Hear more here: http://metropolis.co.jp/podcast/?p=5014

Fembots Invade Roppongi

Shane — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:00:25 +0000

Saturday Morning Kong

daviatrix — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:42:06 +0000

Saiko vol. 9 “Psychotic”

daviatrix — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:50:25 +0000

Camera by Kohji Shiiki; editing by David Labi

Photos by Kohji Shiiki, Cedric Leherle, Dan Grunebaum

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Met Vid: Straight from the Horse’s Mouth

Jeff W. Richards — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:05:51 +0000

Jesse Veverka, the author of our July 14 feature article on basashi cuisine, Straight From the Horse’s Mouth, also happens to be an acclaimed filmmaker. Here is his short video tie-in:

Met Vids @Saiko!

metropolis — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:20:47 +0000

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Met Vids @Design Festa

metropolis — Mon, 16 May 2011 03:13:20 +0000

Metropolis went to Design Festa on May 14, 2011 at Tokyo Big Sight. Check out some of the weird and wonderful things on display plus some short comments from gaijin punters.

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What inspires you about Japan?

metropolis — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 07:51:11 +0000

Metropolis went to PechaKucha’s Inspire Japan event which kicked off similar events at many of PK’s 400 global locations. We asked organizers, presenters and punters one simple question…

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Hanami @Yoyogi Park, April 10

metropolis — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 05:16:39 +0000

Metropolis headed to Yoyogi Park at the cusp of Hanami. The throngs of giddy revellers belied the precarious situation in Tokyo. There were even plenty of gaijin. We filmed a few, asking them the perennial question: Why are you still in Japan?