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Congratulations to Kevin Haldeman, who won a romantic dinner for two. Courtesy of 148 Hiroo.

Upcoming: one lucky MMC member will win a set of two hand-made Riesling glasses. Courtesy of Zwiesel.

Join now for great prizes and super discounts around Tokyo.

Whether it’s mad clubbing, live jazz, classical music, rock and indie or sumo you’re after, our definitive New Year’s Eve guide will have you scrambling for your diary and filling in the gaps in your calendar. Have a happy new year—or else.

A look back on a highly eventful year in stats, words and numbers, with highlights from our Small Print section, including facts and figures on the disasters of 3/11, cats being appointed mayor, random sacks of cash turning up and plenty more bite-sized morsels to digest.

There is a solution to Japan’s spiraling debt lying right under our noses. Take vices such as drugs, gambling and prostitution and legalize them. Then tax ’em good and proper. Do you agree? Chime in your comment under the article.

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