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Summer Festival Guide ’13

From analog headbangers to techno raves, Japan's music fests have everything under the sun

Nano-Mugen CircuitHeadliners: Asian Kung-Fu Generation, Radical Dads Ajikan, as locals affectionately call rockers Asian Kung-Fu Generation, are already on the tenth installment of their very own festival. Not bad for a melocore outfit whose heyday was over a decade ago. Their secret may be not trying to pull off a full-on rock festival each year,...

Jun 20, 2013 | No Comments | 57 views
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Wheels of Green

A drive-thru of the eco-tech cars on the market

Jun 6, 2013 | No Comments | 1,188 views
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They Said It

The world’s biggest celebs have given Metropolis a piece of their mind

May 24, 2013 | One Comment | 894 views
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Great Escapes

Three inspired excursions not so far from Tokyo

May 10, 2013 | 2 Comments | 3,603 views
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Tokyo4Families

Shop, stay or play—there’s plenty for parents and kids to do in the city

Apr 25, 2013 | No Comments | 2,332 views
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Ramenote

The top 10 ramen shops on the Yamanote line

Apr 12, 2013 | 14 Comments | 3,948 views
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Industrial Re-Revolution

Steampunk takes Tokyo back to the Victorian future

Mar 28, 2013 | One Comment | 5,273 views
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Living National Treasure

The rebuilt Kabuki-za has put the art form back in the spotlight

Mar 15, 2013 | No Comments | 2,171 views
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The Beer Hunter

What’s your favorite Japanese brew?

Mar 1, 2013 | No Comments | 1,870 views
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Exotic Pantries

Tokyo’s independent markets hold a feast of rare eats

Feb 15, 2013 | No Comments | 2,794 views
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Grow Ops

Find the story behind your produce at Tokyo’s farmers’ markets

Feb 1, 2013 | No Comments | 3,470 views
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Under The Radar

Tokyo’s unsung creative women fuel ventures across the arts

Jan 18, 2013 | One Comment | 4,482 views
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