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EDITOR’SLETTERinsideOCT 17-30, 2014 • #<strong>1073</strong>Welcome to our ghoulish Halloween extravaganza! As wecharge the batteries for our own freaky Futuropolis party on October30, we’ve dug deep into the city’s hidden haunts to bringyou the best of the scary season. From kids’s costume parades toadult fetish parties, check our primer to schedule your screams!Terrify yourself at Trick or Treat Horror Dining, try tofu pumpkinpudding, or visit a Ghostbusters-themed café. Or why not find outwhy travelers were thought of as close to spirits on the TokaidoRoad in Hakone? We’ve also got costume tips and a few notes ondecoration etiqutte—anything to put the “brrr” in your October!123RF Photo: Misuterareta 123RF08 11 21Fright Nights: Check the city’s Halloween hotspots.Scary Spaces: Exploring Japan’s abandoned areas.Pumpkin Patch: The DIY of trick-or-treat.Cover design & photography: Kohji Shiiki. Photo from the Fox Walking Dead Season 5 PR Event. Season 5 of The Walking Dead starts Sunday, October 19 at 10pm on Fox.The Fox Walking Dead Haunted House was presented in collaboration with Obaken Haunted House in Nakano-ku (http://obakensan.com/). Undead models: Andy Brown (foreground), Itsuki Tomiyama (background).GET PRINTED!SEND YOUR KŌYŌ (FALL LEAVES) PHOTOS FOR THE OCT 31 ISSUE. DEADLINE OCT 22 <strong>metropolis</strong>.co.jp/features/photoIN FOCUSA Derelict Grave: Kochiin Cemetery inMinato-ku, by Marky Star. Kochiin isa funerary temple of the Nanbu clan,which controlled parts of easternAomori during the Edo period. Althoughthe temple was prosperous and hadclose ties to the Tokugawa shogunate,today it is a shadow of its former self.8F Nishi-Azabu Sonic Bldg, 3-2-12 Nishi-Azabu,Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031 Tel 03-4588-2277Fax 03-4588-2278 • www.<strong>metropolis</strong>japan.comMETROPOLIS is Japan’s No.1 English magazine,founded in 1994 and published for Japan’sinternational community.Search over 30 million photos✓ 10 free starter credits with registration✓ 25% credits bonus on purchasePromo Code: Metropolis www.123rf.com/<strong>metropolis</strong>CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Neil Butler EDITORIAL Mike Kanert (Managing Editor) Martin Leroux (Editor) Wendy Nguyen (EditorialAssistant & Social Media Manager) Anna Cock Gibson (Proofreader) Momoko Mochizuki, Nina Janezic (Interns) CONTRIBUTING EDITORSDan Grunebaum (Entertainment) Don Morton (Movies) C.B. Liddell (Arts) Samuel Thomas (Fashion) DESIGN Kohji Shiiki (Art Director)Davi Azevedo (Graphic Designer) WEB Minh Douangprachanh (Webmaster) James McGuire (Web Developer) PRODUCTION Helen Langford(Production Assistant) ADVERTISING Akane Ochi, Karl Nakashima, Niki Kaihara (Sales Managers) Yo Takahashi (Sales Executive) AiHosokawa (Sales Assistant) ADMINISTRATION/ACCOUNTING Keiko Adachi (Adminstration) Michiko Anezaki (Adminstration/Classifieds)IT Guilhem Malfre (It/Web Developer)MetropolisMagazine @MetropolisTokyo MetropolisTokyoeditor@<strong>metropolis</strong>japan.comReach over 60,000 Metropolis readers. Advertise with us: sales@<strong>metropolis</strong>japan.com; http://<strong>metropolis</strong>.co.jp/advertise外 国 人 集 客 なら6 万 人 の 読 者 を 持 つNo.1ブランド・メトロポリスをご 活 用 ください。 詳 しくは:03-4588-2277© Copyright 2014 Japan Partnership Inc. The views expressed herein are not necessarily those of the publisher. The publisher reserves the right to edit or delete any advertisement without notice.03
upfrontscene around townPhoto by ELINGOISTCOSTUME CRUNCHGhouls and goblins are terrorizing the streets, but sometimes deciding onyour costume—or kosuchūmu—can be even scarier. The structure “X nishimasu” is used when expressing a decision you’ve made after mullingover the options. Placed directly after the noun or gerund of your choice,it translates to “I’m going with…” or “I’ll make it…”How Would You Like That?JP Kosuchūmu wa nani ni shimasu ka?EN What will your costume be?JP Sō desu ne. SF-kei ni shimasu.EN Hmm... I’ll make it sci-fi-themed.Oct 2: The musical Chess presented by Tokyo International Players, ShinjukuPhoto by Kohji ShiikiJP Tatoeba?EN For example?JP Uchū-jin no kosuchūmu ni shiyō to omotte imasu.EN I’m thinking of going with an alien costume.JP Sō desu ka. Dewa, watashi wa uchū-hikōshi nokosuchūmu ni shimasu.EN I see. Well then, I’ll go as an astronaut.123RFOct 9: Fox Walking Dead Season 5 PR Event, Nakano-kuK A N A C R O S SPhoto by Rodger Sonomura1おA34 5 6B7 82Down1. Heart of Saitama city, 2. Spiritor ghost from Japanese folklore,3. White horse, 5. Medicine,6. Sea otter.Across1. Cage, 3. To pay, 4. Exorcism,7. Chestnut, 8. MossCSolution:Oct 11: The folktales of Yama presented by Doubtful Sound, ShinjukuPhoto by Davi AzevedoANSWERS AT meturl.com/kanacrossA B CMetropolis Members ClubTHIS WEEK’S WINNER!Rhodric Davieswon a 50-minute golf lesson courtesy of Cool ClubsUPCOMING PRIZEOne lucky MMC member will win a set of 7 nailenamels courtesy of RevlonOct 12: Yokohama Oktoberfest, MinatomiraiRegister for prizes & discountswww.<strong>metropolis</strong>.co.jp/club05
PROPAGANDAShot BarHALLOWEEN WEEKEND!Door: ¥2,000/1 drink & 1 shot | With discount ticket: ¥1,500/1 drink & 1 shot10/24 (Fri) 8pm-5amWear a costume to get a discount ticket for 10/25(Sat) party!10/25 (Sat) 8pm-5am (Non-smoking Night)Wear a costume to get a discount ticket for 10/31(Fri) party!No happy hour & no smoking10/31 (Fri) 8pm-5amWear a costume to get a discount ticket for11/1(Fri) party! Costume contest from 12am11/1 (Sat) 8pm-5amHappy Hourbefore 9pmDrinks ¥500~www.propaganda-tokyo.com2F Yua Roppongi Bldg., 3-14-9 Roppongi, Minato-ku Tokyo03-3423-098806
3TOPkoyo spotsEARLY NOV-EARLY DECShowa Kinen ParkBoasting an enormous area of land (enough tofit 40 Tokyo Domes), the main highlight is theginkgo leaves, at their best during mid-Nov.9:30am-4:30pm, park entrance ¥80-410.Nishi-Tachikawa. Tel: 042-528-1751. www.ktr.mlit.go.jp/showa/TO-DO LISTMID-LATE OCTMount TanigawaAt an elevation of 1,977m and one of Japan's100 famous mountains, Mount Tanigawa's fallleaves can be viewed both from its peak andafar. Ropeway return price ¥2,060. Minakamicho,Gunma. Minakami. 25 mins from station bybus. Tel: 0278-62-0401. http://meturl.com/mttanigawaMID OCT-EARLY NOVKaruizawa, Kumoba LakeAlso known as Swan Lake, the reflection of thechanging leaves on the lake's surface is a sight tobehold. Karuizawa, Nagano. Karuizawa.Tel: 0267-42-5538.© 2014 “Pale Moon” Film PartnersEDITOR’S PICKOCT 23-31TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALFive world premieres are in the offing as Japan's leading film fest triesto up its game to compete with the likes of Cannes and Venice. Amongthem is the Rie Miyazawa vehicle Pale Moon, the only Japanese film inthe 27th TIFF International Competition. With Disney’s Big Hero 6, thestudio’s follow-up to Frozen, launching this year’s TIFF, animation is alsoa keyword of the event. “The World of Hideaki Anno” will screen 50works by animator Hideaki Anno, the creator of the Evangelion series.Closing the fest is Parasyte, director Takashi Yamazaki’s live-actionrendering of the sci-fi manga by Hitoshi Iwaaki. Asian films are also infocus in a festival that, in a bid to rev up its pop culture clout, has AKB48producer Yasushi Akimoto as its executive producer. Dan GrunebaumOct 23-31, various times and prices. Roppongi Hills and other venues.Roppongi, Nihonbashi and Higashi-Ginza. http://2014.tiff-jp.net/en/OCT 18AAYTPHALLOWEENCOSTUMEPARTYThe African American YouthTravel Program’s spookynight filled with food,entertainment and a costumecontest. Oct 18, ¥3,500.Bistro Maffik. Shibuya.http://meturl.com/aaytp© Rising Up StudiosOCT 26-27ANVILThe Canadian subjects of the rockdocAnvil: The Story of Anvil arebaaack! Oct 26-27, 7pm, ¥5,000(adv)/¥6,000 (day). Shinjuku Loft.Shinjuku. Tel: 03-5272-0382.www.loft-prj.co.jp/LOFT/OCT 24BALKAN BEATSDJ Robert Soko, aka Balkan Beats,brings his hype-tastic Slavic dancemusic to Japan. Oct 24, 11pm,¥2,500. Fai Aoyama. Omotesando.Tel: 03-5466-3181. www.fai-aoyama.comOCT 24-NOV 3TOKYO RAMEN SHOWIndulge in top-quality ramen assembled from all over Japan. Oct 24-Nov 3, 10am-9pm(10am-6pm Oct 29 & Nov 3), free entrance. Komazawa Olympic Park. Komazawa-Daigaku.www.ramenshow.comOCT 25SUNDAI CHARITYHALLOWEENSundai College’s campustransforms into a haunted house,with all profits going to theJapanese Red Cross. Oct 25,10am-3pm, ¥100. Sundai Collegeof Business & Foreign Languages.Ochanomizu. Tel: 0120-51-4185.http://meturl.com/sundai2014CHECK FOR MORE EVENTS ON P.2407
HALLOWEENTHE METROPOLISHALLOWEEN PRIMEROur ghoulish guide to the season’s hair-raising hotspotsADultsTokyo DecadanceHalloween PartyWith DJs, dancers, performers,a horror house zone and a“vampire floor” for Tokyo’s trueunderground, this promises tobe a spectacular night of gothicfun. Blood-suckers need notfear the sun: stick around forthe after-party starting from5:30am. Oct 18, 10pm, ¥3,000-10,000. Christon Cafe Shinjuku.Shinjuku-sanchome. http://meturl.com/haldecadanceMasquerade of GhostsParty on for five straightnights with costume contests,food, a Halloween make-upbooth, Mr. & Ms. Masqueradecontests and more. Entrancefees differ by day. Oct 24-31,7pm, ¥2,000-3,000(m)/¥1,000-2,000(f), w/1-2d. Brand TokyoRoppongi. Roppongi. http://brandtokyo.net/halloween/Tokyo Gaijins Halloween PartyTokyo Gaijins is a hosting yetanother legendary Halloweenparty. A great place to meetand party with other foreigners,costume contests will beheld every 30 minutes from11pm-1am. Strictly smokeFUTUROPOLISOCT 30Metropolis Halloween GlitterballThe legendary Metropolis HalloweenGlitterball Party is back at Ele Tokyo! Ladiesget in free as we time warp into Futuropoliswith the city’s freakiest cyber-spooks andmecha-mummies! So get your jet pack on,because we'll be giving out prizes for thebest dressed, plus special performancesby ultra-cool FEMM and beautiful TokyoDreamgirl. Tickets online and at the door.Oct 30, 7pm, ¥2,000(m) w/2d; ladies free;men ¥3,000 w/2d after 10pm. Ele Tokyo.Roppongi. http://meturl.com/halloweenfree! Oct 25, 8pm, ¥2,000-2,500/¥3,000 w/o costume.Propaganda Shot Bar.Roppongi. http://meturl.com/gaijinhalWhistlebump YelloweenProgressive house,techno, trance and more.With DJs Pena, Rougoutde Lapin, Groove Patrol,B2B and others—pluslive performers and poledancers. Oct 25, 9:30pm,¥3,000(adv)/¥4,500(door).Xex Nihonbashi. Nihonbashi.http://meturl.com/halxexMonster Mashup-HalloweenFiesta PartyHosted by Tokyo Snow Cluband Japonicus, this party is theplace to be for music lovers.Party with five live bands and12 DJs. They have everyone’stastes covered with musicgenres including rock, latino,drum ‘n’ bass, house, electroand dubstep. Oct 31, 7pm,¥2,500 (adv)/¥3,000 (door).Daisy Bar. Shimokitazawa.http://meturl.com/showclubhalPink Sensation HalloweenPartyJoin Hello Kitty in her 40thAnniversary Bash at SanrioPuroland. The usually familyfriendlytheme park hosts aone-night-only Halloweenmusic festival, with a pink dresscode. Oct 31, 9pm, ¥4,500(adv)/ ¥5,500 (door). SanrioPuroland. Tama Center.http://pinksensation.jp/ALL AGESTokyo Disneyland &DisneySeaVarious shows, parades,decorations and eveningfireworks—including theHaunted Mansion doneup like The NightmareBefore Christmas. Until Oct31, various times. TokyoDisneyland & DisneySea.Maihama. http://meturl.com/disneyhalloweenRoppongi Hills HalloweenCostume events, Halloweenworkshops, special restaurantmenus and more—includinga tie-in with The World of TimBurton. On October 25, besure to check out the kids’s(10am) and adults’s (11am)costume parades at RoppongiHills Arena. Until Oct 31,various times. Roppongi Hillsarea. Roppongi. http://meturl.com/halroppongiTokyo Tower NarikiriHalloweenThe first floor of Tokyo Tower’smain observatory has beendone up in creepy form. Simplecostumes can be borrowedfor free, and you’re at leisureto take as many snaps asyou like. Complementingthe spooky atmosphere,Cafe La Tour is offering aspecial pumpkin Mont BlancHalloween cake set for ¥680.Until Oct 31, 9am-10pm daily,¥900. 1F Tokyo Tower MainObservatory. Daimon. http://meturl.com/haltowerBakeneko ParadeHeld in Kagurazaka, the settingfor Soseki Natsume’s novelI am a Cat, the BakenekoParade is a Halloweenparade that specializes incat disguises. Cat make-upservices also available: ¥500for a quick kitty, or ¥1,000 for aprofessional cat. Oct 19, 10am,free. Kagurazaka. http://meturl.com/bakenekoIkebukuro Halloween CosplayFesIkebukuro goes cosplay-crazy,with change rooms and storageavailable on-site (¥500). Ifyou don’t want to get in onthe action yourself, just checkout the televised free stageevents and special acts fromthe Tokyo International FilmFestival and Newtype publisherKadokawa. Oct 25-26, 10am,free. Ikebukuro East Exitarea. Ikebukuro. http://ikebukurocosplay.jpKawasaki HalloweenThere's something for everyonein La Cittadella, Kawasaki. The25th opens with kids’s paradesand concerts at Club Citta,while things go bump in thenight at the Monsters’s Festival.Grown-up ghouls and goblinsparade around the site on the26th before busting somekiller moves at the DancingPumpkin club party. Oct 25:Kids’s Parade, 1pm & 3pm;Citta Family Concert, 11am& 2pm; Monsters’s Festival,10pm. Oct 26: HalloweenParade, 2:30pm; DancingPumpkin, 5pm. Various prices.La Cittadella, Kawasaki.Kawasaki. http://meturl.com/kawahalloweenenglishShimokita HalloweenThe event kicks off withjugglers and other entertainersat 3pm. Strut your stuff in thecostume parade from 7pm(¥1,000 w/1d, register online),then let your fangs out all nightas Shimo’s hot shops stay openuntil 5am. Costume contest forkids at 4pm; adults at 8pm. Andwatch for Vader! Oct 26, 3pm.Parades start in front of Tsugeizakaya, 5-29-16 Daizawa,Setagaya. http://yokukitashimokita.com/hw2014KIDSAnpanman Children’s Museumand Mall’s Halloween Event2014Various shows and activitieswith the beloved bread-headedcartoon hero. Until Oct 31,various times, various prices.Yokohama Children’s Museumand Mall. Shin-Takashima andTakashimacho. http://meturl.com/anpanhalloPuro Halloween Party 2014Various shows and activitiesfeaturing Hello Kitty andfriends. Until Oct 31, varioustimes, various prices. SanrioPuroland. Tama Center.www.puroland.jp/2014_halloweenTokyo Dome HappyHalloween 2014This family-friendly eventincludes a Halloween Kids’Parade (registration required)on the 18th, as well as facepainting 2-4pm weekendsand holidays all month. Thrillseekingevent-goers can alsoinvestigate the haunted house(¥620). Until Oct 31, varioustimes, various prices. TokyoDome City. Korakuen. www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/news/halloween/2014/Tokyo Skytree HalloweenMagicOn selected dates, getrewarded with candy andpresents when you showup at Tokyo Skytree Townin costume. Events includestreet performances,masquerade laser shows,magical kids’s paradesand the mystery adventureHarapeko Detective and thePhantom Pumpkin (¥500).Oct 3-31, various times.Tokyo Skytree Town. TokyoSkytree. http://meturl.com/halskytreeChildren’s HalloweenGraveyard Mystery TourHistoric ghost walk for kids6-18, with ghost stories bycandlelight presented byHaunted Tokyo Tours. Oct 22,from 7pm. Gaienmae. www.hauntedtokyotours.comHalloween in Tama CenterThe streets surrounding TamaCenter beckon an assortmentof costumers, ranging fromfun-loving teens to babies,dogs and even cats dressed inHalloween attire. Plus trick-ortreating.Oct 25-26, 12:30pm;contest results at 1:30pm daily.Registration 12-12:30pm. TamaCenter. Opening ceremony:Oct 24, 4:50pm. TamaCenter. www.tamajack.comTamagawa HalloweenFestivalVarious family-friendlyHalloween events incollaboration with SesameStreet, including the SesameStreet Greeting (Oct 25, 26 &31, 10am) and the HalloweenParade (Oct 26, 11:30am). Oct25-31, various times, free.Tamagawa Takashimaya SC.Futakotamagawa. http://meturl.com/tamahal08
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONHALLOWEENBAR QUESTHALLOWEENPARTYCome out for a ghoulishblast with specialHalloween treats anddrinks!Oct 31-Nov 1, 7pm, free (charge after midnight). BarQuest. 3F No. 2 Rene Bldg, 5-3-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku.Roppongi. Tel: 03-5414-2225. www.barquest.tokyoAsagaya Pearl CenterHalloweenCostume ContestThis costume contest forparents and kids offersSuginami gift cards worthanywhere from ¥20,000-50,000. Registration must becompleted in person at thePearl Center’s Furusato-kan;limited to the first 100 parentchildcombos. If mom anddad aren’t up for it, kids cancompete alone for sweets.Oct 26, 2pm, free. AsagayaPearl Center Asagaya.http://meturl.com/halpearlHalloween Walk 2014Stamp rally, candy giveaway,face painting, costumecontest and more, allcentered around historicWestern-style houses.Oct 26, 10am, variousvenues. Ishikawacho andMotomachi-Chukagai. http://meturl.com/yamatehalloweenHello Halloween PumpkinParadeEnjoy one of Tokyo’s largestHalloween parades—onlyfor kids under 12 andtheir parents, though!Also treat rally for paradeparticipants, and otheractivities throughout the day.Registration required. Oct26, 1pm. Registration open11am-12:30pm on the day,¥1,000 per child. Starts atJingumae Elementary School.Omotesando. www.harajuku-halloween.comKichijoji HalloweenFestivalA Halloween festival for momsby moms, with unique eventssuch as the Baby CarriageParade (Oct 29, 3:25pm),where moms flaunt theirHalloween-decorated prams.Other events include kids’parades and trick-or-treating.Oct 29-31,various times,¥1,000-2,000, registrationrequired. Kichijoji. www.kichijoji-halloween.netCHILESMEXICAN GRILL:DAY OF THEDEADCome feel the Halloweenwith our terrific Mexicanmenu and famous SpicyDevil Burritos—and onThursdays and Fridaysfrom 4-8pm, limitedMexican craft beers areincluded in our ¥500happy hour. Swing by on Fridays the 24th and 31stto be transformed into a Mexican skull with amazingface painting, then lose it from 8-10pm on SaturdayNovember 1st at our Day of the Dead celebration,with a special buffet and all-you-can-drink for¥4,800 (Due to capacity limitations, reservations arerequired).1-8-4 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-6434-9693.Open Mon 11am-4pm, Tue-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat10am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm. Harajuku and Meiji-Jingūmae. www.chiles-grill.comCLINTONSTREET BAKINGCOMPANYHALLOWEENJapanese pumpkinpancakes (¥1,600+tax)and butter squashbisque (pumpkin soup,¥900+tax) available until the end of the month.Check Twitter (@csbjapan) and Facebook (CSB.Japan) for food coupons and other offers. Takeoutavailable by phone during open hours.Clinton Street Baking Company. YHT Minami-Aoyama Bldg, 5-17-1 Minami-Aoyama, Minatoku.Omotesando. Open 8am-11pm daily. Tel:03-6450-5944. www.clintonstreetbaking.co.jpFLAME HALLOWEEN 2014SHIBUYAJoin Flame Halloween every night from October24-31 at Flame Tokyo in Shibuya. The Kokoro OdoruHalloween Party will be welcoming different guestartists daily, building up to a terrifying costumecontest on the 31st. Come in costume to get adiscount and one free shot—plus, an amazing prizeawaits the contest winner.All mix, various DJs. Oct 24-31, 10pm, (m)¥3,000,(f)¥2,000. Flame Tokyo, 1F Jikansu Bldg, 2-4Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ku. Shibuya. Tel:03-3496-2727. http://flame-tokyo.comPROPAGANDA HALLOWEENWEEKENDFour freaky nights of parties! Come in costumeeach night to get a discount ticket for the next party.Happy hour until 9pm nightly (except October 25),with drinks from ¥500. October 25 is smoke-free!Oct 24-25 & 31, plus Nov 1, 8pm. Regular ¥2,000w/1d&1shot; ¥1,500 w/1d&1shot w/discountticket (no discount available Oct 24, but wear acostume to get a discount coupon for Oct 25, etc.).Propaganda. 2F Yua Roppongi, 3-14-9 Roppongi,Minato-ku. Roppongi. Tel: 03-3423-0988. www.propaganda-tokyo.comSCREAM!! HALLOWEEN PARTY2014 SHIBUYAEpoch-making Halloween party Scream!! moves toWWW Shibuya, an old movie theater converted into aclub space, for a night of chills and thrills, goblins andghouls, freaks and frequencies. Get ready to SCREAM!!Veteran party vampires and an unearthly flock of DJsspin cutting-edge Disco, House and Electro for Tokyo’smost dangerous crowd. Come and experience the mostterrifying vibe in town at one of Tokyo’s top venues.DJs: Force of Nature (Mule Music), Gonno (WC,Mekur, International Feel), MXRLX (Blackmaps/Mild Bunch), and DSKE’s Same Fitzgerald (OnigiriDiscotheque) and TROPI (Sunset Driver). Nov 21,11pm, ¥3,500/¥2,500 w/costume. WWW, B1F RiseBldg, 13-17 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku. Shibuya.Tel: 03-5458-7685. www-shibuya.jpSHAG TOKYOHALLOWEENSHIBUYAFashion and fetishclub Shag Tokyopresents threeHalloween eventsto juice the creepycrawlies into life allnight long. Get yourcostume on, then get your freak on at this eroticdungeon of the dark and dirty.Sweet Dreams Halloween: Oct 25, 10pm, ¥3,500(m)w/1d, ¥3,500(f) w/1d.International Halloween Party: Oct 31, 12pm,¥3,000(m) w/1d, ¥2,500(f) w/1d.Fetish Halloween Party: Nov 1, 11pm, ¥3,000(m)w/1d, ¥2,500(f) w/1d.2F Festae Omotesando Bldg, 3-18-19 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku. Omotesando. Tel: 03-3475-0788. http://shag.tokyo09
Confessions of ananonymous urbanexplorerTEXT AND PHOTOS BY MISUTERARETANakagusuku Kogen hotel in OkinawaIf there’s one time of year that’s perfectlysuited to the subculture of urban exploration,it’s Halloween. Every major ruin inJapan has its own ghost story or urbanlegend. Some stem from tragic, real-life incidents;others—like the Himuro Mansion—arepure fantasy. My interest in ruins has taken meto prefectures in Japan I never thought I’d visit,into buildings I was never supposed to enterand have adventures I will never forget. Overthe last six years, I’ve managed to avoid arrest,injury and confrontation.However, for those tempted to venture outon All Hallows’ Eve, I have a number of cautionarytales to share.My first haikyo trip on the outskirts of Saitamaprefecture was an embarrassingly paranoidexperience. Misjudging the amount of time itwould take to get to my location, I ended upwalking alone for over an hour down an isolatedcountry road. As the sun started to godown, the leaves on the ground seemed tostalk me—stopping exactly when I stopped;scuttling behind me only when I moved forward.When I finally reached my destination—arun-down love hotel—an unknown beast in theundergrowth continuously circled the buildingbut never showed itself.The whole experience was overwhelmingto the point I swore I’d never do it again. But Isoon realized that urban exploration is an experiencebest enjoyed in hindsight. As the fearbegan to wear off, and the photos of my explo-Abandoned residence in Naganoration circulated online, I was already thinkingabout my next destination.“Whatever you do, don’t get sucked into this,”my wife warned me. It was already too late.Visiting residential ruins is a line I’ve crossedand regretted. Even if you’re completely sure aresidence has been abandoned by its originalowner, there may still be some unofficialresidents living there. Such was the case inNagano, where I entered a broken residencewith a dubious new tenant.The first clue that I'd stepped into the wrongbuilding was a series of disjointed children’spictures scrawled on the sliding doors throughwhich I’d entered. The second: a giant knifepositioned next to a recently vacated sleepingbag. This was enough to see me scrambling outthe door and running down the road.Exploring ruins in a group can also be a lotof fun. Several years back, Michael John Grist,the explorer who gave me my first map, invitedme along on a road trip to the Izu Peninsula witha couple of his friends. Their good-humored camaraderiewas a stark contrast to the paranoiato which I’d grown accustomed, and if it weren’tfor them, I probably would have missed out onseeing one of Japan’s greatest ruins.So have a happy and exploratory Halloween.And as always: “Take only pictures; leaveonly footprints.”For more haikyo adventures visit:http://misuterareta.wordpress.comLINGO BOXYokai ( 妖 怪 ) = Spirit(s) or ghost(s)from Japanese folkloreYakubarai ( 厄 払 い) = exorcismHaikyo ( 廃 墟 ) = ruin(s)11
food&drinkThe trick’s the ultimate treat at Trick or Treat HorrorDining. Decked out in gothic paraphernalia,this red-lit bar/eatery presents everything fromcoffins and cobwebbed chandeliers to Jack Skellingtoncushions and a Linda Blair bust right atyour table. The ghoulish atmosphere has evensummoned up the real Tim Burton. Monolingualmarauders be warned, however: nihongo is theonly language of the dead in this haunt. Come fordrinks. The food’s horrific—but it kind of has tobe. 2A Toda Bldg, 7-16-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku.Roppongi. http://meturl.com/trickdiningIn the spirit of the spooky season, Lindt has releaseda selection of limited-edition Halloweenchocolates, including the Halloween Lindt GiftBox, a monster pack of 25 delectable chocolateballs (¥2,700). Definitely a treat for fans of thescrumptious Swiss chocolate Lindt is famousfor, festive aficionados will have to move fast—these little terors are only around until October31. Can’t wait to get them home? Then why notindulge at one of the Lindt Chocolat cafés aroundtown? Lindt Chocolat Cafe Omotesando. 3-5-22Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku. http://www.lindt.jpFans of Ghostbusters will be delighted tohear that J.S. Burgers Cafe will honor thesupernatural ’80s classic by celebrating the30th anniversary of its release with ghostinspiredhamburgers, a marshmallow (man)sundae and “monster” cream sodas servedin measuring cups. Perfectly aligned with thespooky month of October, if you want a surefireway of bringing on the Halloween spirit,you know who to call.Branches in Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajukuand Ikebukuro. http://journal-cafe.jp/¥¥ EN/JPRESTAURANTServing up Japan,one plate at atimeBY JOAN BAILEYSet on the eighth floor of Shibuya Hikarie, d47Shokudo is the foodly arm of award-winningdesigner Kenmei Nagaoka’s “d&design” project,curating the best of Japan’s 47 prefectures.As the lights came up around Shibuyastation and the famous crossing below, wetoasted our adventure at the shokudo (cafeteria)with the four-sake sampler (¥1,400)of signature brews from Tochigi, Toyama andYamaguchi, ranging from sweet to bitter. Theset is enough for two, but tumblers of a singlevariety (¥550 and up) are also available.We considered the five-dish option(¥1,000) but decided more exploring wasneeded. Sake firmly in hand, we set out forChiba to savor washed cheese rind pickledin sake kide izumi (¥520). With a sharp tastesurprisingly similar to blue cheese, it meltedgloriously on the tongue and proved a finecompanion for rice wine.From there, we ventured north to sampleFukushima’s pickled Pacific herring toppedwith Japanese pepper (¥520). The four piecesof fish that arrived were firm and well-flavored:sour and sweet with a hint of herring’sbitterness.Heading inland to Nagano, we surveyednatto mixed with umeboshi and Japanesemild ginger, or myoga (¥620). Served on asingle perilla leaf, it looked like alonely lump, but the tart and saltyplums with the soft ginger flavor ofmyoga dressed the big, firm beansup beautifully.We dashed south to Kagawa fora quiet culinary stop sampling theregion’s tofu (¥200). Served chilledwith a simple topping of negi (longonion) and myoga, the firm yet silkytofu needed just a pinch of salt orsoy sauce to pull all the flavors together.We carried on south to Okinawafor tofuyo (fermented tofu, ¥520).Dubbed the “challenge menu” itemof the evening, it came as a singlesmall chunk on a bamboo leaf. Thetiniest bit on a chopstick delivereda pungent sake kasu-like flavor ina creamy texture.We then jetted up to Osaka forminararu irikon (¥500) and seasonalohitashi, or blanched greens(¥420). Crunchy dried irikon(Osakan for dried baby sardines),konbu, sesame seeds and peanutsbathed in soy sauce and mirin effectivelyrepresented Japan’s famousport city. The small bowl of ohitashiarrived as a verdant spinach seasoned withlight dashi.We hopped west for a Toyama omelet(¥460)—thick and dense with a subtly sweetedge—with a second stopover in Naganofor more natto, which really is that good. Aquick turn south to Nagasaki brought a plateof warm and crunchy aji-fry (¥1,000) with cooljulienned cabbage.We finished in the far north of Hokkaidowith rice ball sets (¥360) of one umeboshiand one konbu each. Served warm and fresh,they were the perfect ending to a perfect trip.8F Hikarie, 2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku.Shibuya. www.hikarie8.com/d47shokudoPhotos by Joan Bailey12
Photo by Tommy PhamIf you thought you were out of reasons to devourKrispy Kreme’s delicious melt-in-yourmouthdonuts, you thought wrong! Their specialHalloween offerings incorporate seasonalflavors and the “kowa-kawaii” (spooky/cute)motif that’s all the rage in Tokyo. The donutdealers bring you their Caramel HalloweenJack (¥230), Spider Choco Custard (¥200),Berry Jelly Star (¥220) and Sweet PotatoMont Blanc (¥230). Grab a mixed dozen foryour next Halloween party! Available at allKrispy Kreme stores until Oct 31.RESTAURANTSavoring SaigonTEXT BY WENDY NGUYENIf you’re looking for authentic Vietnamese thatwill transport you back to the bustling lanewaysof Saigon (minus the motorcyclists and plasticchairs), look no further than Miss Saigon, locatedjust a few minutes from the Shibuya crossing.The restaurant is quaintly decorated, with afew paintings of Vietnamese landscape on thewall and plastic fruit hanging from the ceiling—anodd choice in interior design, but it works in addingto the charm of this family-run establishment.The staff are dressed in traditional ao dai andare warm, friendly and attentive. The owner andhead chef is a wonderful Vietnamese womanwho often comes out of the kitchen to make sureeveryone is enjoying their food.The menu is extensive, making ordering adaunting task. However, a few options standout, such as the Gòi Ngó Sen (¥800), a saladcombining lotus root, shrimp and pork, dressedwith a deliciously sweet and tangy fish sauce.The lotus root gives the salad a crunchy texturewhile the combination of the sauce, lemon andmint garnish provides a fresh crisp taste.Lovers of Vietnamese food will definitely beexcited for the Gòi Cuón (¥750), a spring rollthat consists of fresh ingredients such as herbs,cucumber, rice noodles, pork and shrimp—but isalso not deep fried. Enthusiasts will know that themost important element of this dish is the dippingsauce, and Miss Saigon creates an amazing onethat perfectly balances sweet and sour, with ahint of nuttiness.If you’re debating what to grab on the go, whynot try a juicy, perfectly wrapped burrito enroute to your next shinkansen trip? Upping theante on the myriad burrito bastions already inthe city, Umum Good Burritos! is offering upfive varieties: lamb, teriyaki chicken, beef andvegetable, all for ¥750. Finish it off with a sweettiramisu burrito for dessert (¥500). Just try to getthere early if you’re hankering for a lamb lunch.B1F Marunouchi Bldg, 2-4-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku.Tokyo and Nijūbashimae. www.umum.jpGòi Ngó SenGòi CuónThe ultimate factor that determines whethera Vietnamese restaurant is worth telling yourfriends about is Pho. There are two key elementsto a good bowl of Pho: A generous serving ofherbs on top (with a wedge of lemon on the side),and being hit with the overwhelming aromasfrom the bowl even before tasting the soup. MissSaigon does not disappoint in this department,serving up delicious Pho for ¥800-950. Afteradding in the necessary fresh chilli and tastingthe soup for the first time, you’ll be hit with instantnostalgia for the time you sat by the road inSaigon in the early hours of the morning, havingyour first bowl of Pho and sipping on your icecoldVietnamese coffee.6F Shimizu Bldg, 2-29-18 Dogenzaka, Shibuya.Shibuya.Photos by Tommy PhamRECIPETOFU PUMPKIN PUDDINGRECIPE AND PHOTO BY RIEKO SUZUKILooking for an alternative to candy and chocolatethis Halloween? Enjoy the festive seasonwhile staying healthy with this guilt-free tofupumpkin pudding recipe!Start to Finish: 1hr (active time 20 min)Servings: 4-5 cups• 150g fresh kabocha (Japanese pumpkin) withpeel&seeds removed• 150ml whole milk or soy milk• 100g silken (kinu) tofu• 2 eggs (medium sized)• 2 tbsp honey (2 tbsp = 30ml)• 2 tbsp sugar (2 tbsp = 30ml)• Optional: maple syrup to serve• Optional: a pinch of cinnamon powderDIRECTIONS:1. Dice the kabocha into 3-5cm cubes. Place thecubes in a microwavable bowl (cover with a lid)and microwave for 3 minutes at 800w.2. Place the remaining ingredients in a largemixing bowl with the kabocha. Using a handblender, mix until smooth.3. Pour the mixture evenly into 4-5 heat-resistantcups and cover the top of each cup with tinfoil.4. Fill a deep, heavy pan with boiling water to1-2cm deep. Place the cups in the pan andheat with the lid on for 8 minutes at a low setting.5. Turn the heat off and leave the cups in the panwith the lid on for 15-20 minutes.6. Take the cups out of the pot and set to cool.Chill in the refrigerator if you prefer a coolerpudding. For a sweeter taste, drizzle withmaple syrup.Rieko SuzukiRieko blogs bilingual recipes athttp://meturl.com/ruby13
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escapesTREK TOTRANQUILITYTrace the Tokaido throughHakone’s heightsBY TYLER PARRPhoto: JapanTravelHakone Kowaki-en Yunessun HotSprings Couponhttp://meturl.com/odakyuhotspringsACCESSAn affordable option toexperience Hakone is bypurchasing the Odakyu LineHakone Kowaki-en YunessunHot Springs Coupon, whichprovides round-trip traveland includes entrance intotwo onsen for about ¥4,000.Yunessun offers an extensivevariety of baths, including greentea and wine spas, and becausebathing suits are required, theseonsen are co-ed. If you‘d like toenjoy a more traditional setting,the Mori-no-yu onsen is alsoavailable in the resort.There was a time when travel in Japan was uncommon;those who traveled were consideredstrange beings that could communicate withspirits. However, at the turn of the 17th century,that all changed, beginning with the openingof the Tokaido Road, which connected Edo(now Tokyo) to the country’s original capital,Kyoto. The journey led travelers through Hakone,which eventually transformed the hotspring town into one of Japan’s first traveldestinations.The first travelers to Hakone were daimyo,or provincial rulers, who used the Tokaido duringtheir journeys to and from Edo and Kyoto.Daimyo were carried along Tokaido Road inboxlike palanquins known as kago, which enabledthem to rest their legs.Yet, kagos were designed so that passengerssat stooped forward, and this caused tensionto build in their backs. Travel parties wouldstop at hot springs—known as onsen—to restand soak their sore muscles. It was from thepractice of these early travelers that Hakonereceived its allure of being the place to recuperateand relax.When the road was first upgraded, it wascovered with a thin layer of bamboo calledhakone-dake grown in the Hakone region. By1680, as the road became more heavily utilized,worn bamboo was replaced with a layerof pebbles packed below larger stones thatwas able to withstand rain. Travelers wishing tobathe in the hot springs would trek along thispath from Edo to Hakone carrying food along adistance of 82 kilometers in about three days,clad in straw sandals known as waraji. Evenhorses then wore straw shoes as iron was notyet used for such purposes. For those who wishto walk along the road and experience part ofthe pilgrimage that these early travelers embarkedupon, there’s a cedar-lined stretch onthe southern side of Lake Ashinoko betweenMoto-Hakone and Hakone-machi that leads toYumoto, the oldest and largest of the 16 onsenlocated in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.For those looking to delve further into thehistory of Hakone, there’s a replica checkpointnear Lake Ashinoko, which was completed in2007 and includes a watchtower, living quartersand a prison. These checkpoints werenecessary in the past, as they were used by officialsto screen travelers and inspect baggageat a time when travel permits were required,and women’s travel and the transport of weap-On Nov 3, the Hakone Daimyo Parade invitesparticipants to dress in full traditional attire, includingarmor and weapons, to march through Yumoto as partof a feudal procession.ons were restricted. The checkpoints werealso used to regulate entrance into Edo andprevent escape. Nowadays, it’s possibleto explore the area nearby the replica asthere are sections of the Tokaido that lookas they did hundreds of years ago—beforecars were introduced, and when walking wasthe way to travel.15
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fashion fixSHOWROOM SEASONBY SAMUEL THOMAS, FASHION EDITORTokyo Fashion Week has been and gone for the Spring/Summer 2015 season,but for those in the industry it’s far from over. Once the dust has settled fromthe shows, the real work begins as fashion buyers and media crews head tothe showrooms to see the actual clothes from the catwalk. If you want a peekbehind the curtain, this is where insiders get to place their private orders forthe season—usually at a substantial discount. So if you’ve ever wondered howindustry types manage a different outfit every day of the month, this might justbe your explanation. However, recently more and more brands have startedto extend this same courtesy to their best customers in the form of pre-orderexhibitions—so keep your eye out for those this season.ON POINTThe Happening was without a doubt the biggestunexpected success story to come out of thisseason’s Tokyo Fashion Week. The Happeninggroup—which is made up of a varied team of similarlyminded fashion designers, stylists and shopowners—originally made its mark by hijacking lastseason’s fashion show from Dresscamp, runninga guerrilla fashion show on the runway while theguests for the official show were being seated.For their second outing earlier this month, theytook their grassroots mentality to the public witha crowd-funded fashion show held in the hub ofHarajuku street fashion, LaForet.Under the remit of putting art back into fashion,designers Leonard Wong, Nyte, Garter andAraki Shiro threw wearability to the wind with aseries of outfits that wouldn’t look out of place inLady Gaga’s wardrobe. But even though theseoutfits might never be worn on Tokyo’s streets,the show was funded by the general public, indicatingthat even if the average man or womanmight not wear fashion on this scale, they certainlydesire to see it nonetheless.The HappeningSHOPPING STRATEGYShibuya department storeParco is in for a totalrebranding this winter.The consistentlypopular shoppinglocation has beenon a steady path towardmodernizationfor some time now, especiallyin comparison toits more traditional contemporaries—manyof whom have yet to create a functioning onlineshopping site. But Parco’s new trajectorypitches the store directly at the current generationof youth alienated by the conventionaldepartment store experience. Aimed clearlytoward so-called digital natives, the new Parcowill be social media and online ready, not leastbecause it will also become the public-facingHQ for Niconico Douga, the popular videosharing site.Parco’s path toward the youth vote beganin October 2012, when it devoted its entire fifthfloor to a pop culture-orientated space, featuringnot only fashion and anime crossover fashionfrom Cospa but also shops for hardcore fans,such as the flagship One Piece shop. This approachof melding youth fashion with its culturalcontext is key to winning over the generationraised on the internet, and if the attendance atthis month’s Shibuya Cultural Festival at Parco isany indication, it appears to be working.Courtesy of ParcoSTREET FOCUSJaponsim as a fashion genre is loosely describedas Western takes on Japanese aesthetics. Andwhile that may seem a fairly archaic concept in anever-more-globalized world, it’s still as relevantas ever thanks to it increasingly being Japanesefashionistas who attempt to mix said aesthetics,having been raised on a predominantly Westernfashion diet.Non-Japanese fans should aim to be cautious.If in doubt, stick to one piece of Japonica perensemble (as above) lest you segue into costume.Photo by Samuel ThomasFASHION CALENDAROct 17 | Macaronic Koenji OpensCult select shop Macaronic, responsiblefor stocking some of the coolestunderground brands in Tokyo, is makingthe move from Harajuku to Koenji,taking with it yet another piece ofHarajuku’s fashion cred in the process.www.macaronic.jpOct 19 | Tweed Run TokyoNow in its third iteration, the cyclingroute that takes in some of Tokyo’sfinest heritage fashion, art and foodcultural hotspots is back. Needless tosay, the dress code is tweed, and it’sstrictly enforced.http://tweedruntokyo.com/Oct 24 | Knee-High Sock SensationKnee-high socks inspired by currentlyairing anime Gundam Build Fightersare making waves online thanks toa new photo book from underwaterphotographer Koga Manabu. Thedesigns, which turn the wearer’s leginto a robotic appendage, are on sale atPater’s Harajuku from the 24th.www.paters.co.jpOct 25-28 | Oasis—The ExhibitionMancunian rock legends Oasis’ effecton late ’90s Harajuku street fashionis the star of this exhibit in LaForetHarajuku. Alongside classic photosand a screening of their first Tokyo gig,there will be a recreation of the iconicDefinitely Maybe album cover, as well asartifacts from the era.http://oasis-chasingthesun.jp/exhibition/17
moviesBY DON MORTONfeatured movieA MOSTWANTED MANDramatically understated but visually striking andintellectually suspenseful, this adaptation by AntonCorbijn (Control, The American) of the John leCarré novel takes a look at the ethical vagaries ofthwarting terrorism, and at the frequently melancholylives of those dedicated to the task. Whena severely abused Russian-Chechen immigrant(Grigoriy Dobrygin) surfaces in Hamburg seekingasylum, a variety of competing international intelligenceagencies begin to circle, suspecting he’sthere to claim his deceased father’s ill-gotten fortuneand do mischief. Going against this mindset is adisgraced German spymaster (an intense, nuancedPhilip Seymour Hoffman), who thinks the man isinnocent and can be better used to bag a wealthyIslamic philanthropist he suspects of financing terrorists.Robin Wright’s the creepy CIA presence,Willem Dafoe is excellent as a shady banker, anda miscast Rachel McAdams is out of her depth asa liberal lawyer. I enjoyed the book. And while itdoesn’t rate up there with Tinker Tailor Soldier Spyor The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, the authoris never less than compelling. So this may be minorle Carré, but it’s major Hoffman, and well worth seeingas the actor’s last completed role. Japanese title:Dareyorimo Nerawareta Otoko. (121 min)NEWEPICBoy, talk about a misleadingtitle. Howabout “Middling”? I like“Underwhelming.” I tseems there’s a battleraging in our forests between two races of tiny people,one of which causes things to grow and another thatseeks only decay. Stumbling into this world is a disaffectedteen embarrassed by her geeky scientist dad’sobsession with said fairy war. This one looks great, butthe story’s so repetitive and filled with over-familiartropes that it probably plays better with the sound off.Lots of celebrity voice talent; little momentum or imagination.From the people who did Ice Age and Rio. ‘Nuffsaid. Japanese title: Mary to Himitsu no Okoku. (102 min)NEWGRACE OF MONACOHere we have a “fictionalizedstory, based on trueevents.” (Don’t you justlove all the ways the makersof bad movies have ofrewording this caveat?) In 1962, Alfred Hitchcock offeredPrincess Grace Kelly of Monaco (Nicole Kidman) the leadin Marnie. Cornball story tells of how she is tempted butbravely refuses and pluckily buckles down to become atrue royal, and in the process, through pure charm, savesthe royal family from a palace coup and Monaco froma French invasion (over taxes), and delivers a rousingspeech at—wait for it—a lavish charity ball. Jeez. Whocares? Dramatically inert middlebrow mush. Japanesetitle: Grace of Monaco: Kohi no Kirifuda. (102 min)NEWSCUMEver wonder wheretough-guy British actorRay Winstone startedout? With tough-kid Britgritroles, of course. This1977 docudrama, shot when Ray was 20, exposed thebrutality of the country’s “borstal” system of juveniledetention centers (since improved). It’s hard to watch insome places, with violent and graphic scenes of bullyingand rape, but never less than compelling. It was originallycommissioned for the BBC as a critique of this kindof institutional dehumanization. When the Beeb deemedit too violent for broadcast, director Alan Clarke reshot itas a feature film. Still powerful today. (98 min)NEW NYMPHOMANIAC: VOL. ILars von Trier cuts backon the stylistic excessesto tell (the first half of) thischaracter-based storyof a self-diagnosed sexNEW IF I STAYA teenage girl’s family iswiped out in a car crashand she’s left in a coma,but through a mysticalnarrative device she’sNEWA MILLION WAYS TODIE IN THE WESTAt first I thought thischarmless oater send-upmight be more watchablehad writer/director/produceraddict named Joe (Charlotte Gainsbourg; Stacy Martinin flashbacks) who is discovered beaten and bleedingin an alley by Good Samaritan Stellan Skarsgård. Theytalk. Graphic? Yes. Pornographic? Some have called itso. Titillating? Not at all. Uncharacteristically, there’s agood bit of humor here. Uma Thurman is a showstopperas the wife of one of the men whose lives Joe hasruined. Mesmerizing, compelling and purely entertaining.I’m seduced. Vol. II coming Oct 31. (118 min)split between her comatose self and a “spirit” self whowanders around the hospital wondering if she shouldsuccumb or awake as an orphan (albeit with a hunkyboyfriend). I’m not familiar with the YA novels of GayleForman, but I’m pretty sure she reads Nicholas Sparks.Manipulative, banal and relentlessly drippy. But the acting’sgood, especially Chloë Grace Moretz, who at 17 isshowing signs that she just might survive the transitionfrom child sensation to grown-up actor. Japanese title:If I Stay: Ai ga Kaeru Basho. (106 min)Seth MacFarlane cast a real comedic actor in thelead instead of himself. You know, someone funny. Butalmost two padded hours later, I realized that no cast, nomatter how all-star, could make this flaccid collection offart, poop, come and piss jokes palatable to anyone butits target audience of preteen boys. MacFarlane clearlythinks he’s remaking Mel Brooks’s Blazing Saddles. Thisis insulting in itself. I used to think the man was merelyannoying. Now I hate him. Japanese title: Koya waTsuraiyo: Arizona yori Ai wo Komete. (116 min)A Most Wanted Man: © A Most Wanted Man Limited / Amusement Park Film GmbH; Epic: © 2013 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved.; Grace of Monaco: ©2014 STONE ANGELS SAS; Scum: © Kendon Films Ltd. MCMLXXIXAll Rights Reserved.; Nymphomaniac: Vol. I: © 2013 ZENTROPA ENTERTAINMENTS31 APS, ZENTROPA; If I Stay: © 2014 Warner Bros. Ent. and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All rights Reserved.; A Million Ways to Die in the West: © UniversalPictures; Jersey Boys: © 2014 WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. AND RATPAC ENTERTAINMENT; Frank: © 2013 EP Frank Limited, Channel Four Television Corporation and the British Film Institute; Under the Skin: © Seventh KingdomProductions Limited, Channel Four Television Corporation and The British Film Institute 2014; Million Dollar Arm: © 2014 Disney Enterprise, Inc. All Rights Reserved.; Mindscape: Stills photographs by Quim Vives - Copyright © 2013 OMBRA FILMS,S.L.; Wake in Fright: © 2012 Wake In Fright Trust. All Rights Reserved.18
More reviews: <strong>metropolis</strong>japan.com/moviesMILLION DOLLAR ARMA few years back, asports agent (an awfulJon Hamm) hit on theidea of enticing Indiancricket bowlers intobecoming baseball pitchers through the eponymousreality show. Two hopefuls were offered contracts bythe Pirates and then relegated to some third-tier farmteam. MLB’s cynical involvement in this attempt to tapinto a potential market of 1.2 billion baseball fans istopped only by Disney’s cynicism in shoehorning thestory into its feel-good, sports-underdog mold in orderto get 1.2 billion Indian butts into theater seats. Sappy,obvious, maudlin and bloated, this is strictly minorleague. (124 min)FRANKAn aspiring but untalentedsongwriter wannabe(Domhnall Gleeson)insinuates himself intoan eccentric, punkishband fronted by the title character, a virtuoso/freakwho never takes off his huge, papier-mâché stagehead. Ever. Michael Fassbender, the actor inside thehead, amazingly makes Frank a fully developed characterwithout the use of his face—a talent that’s hardto hide. This affable oddity is funny, quirky, originaland honest. It gradually deepens into an examinationof the effects of social media hype on true creativityand of the thin line between genius and madness. AlsoMaggie Gyllenhaal. (95 min)UNDER THE SKINAn alien in a gorgeoushuman body (an intenseScarlett Johansson, ina “brave” career move)drives her van aroundScotland enticing young, unattached men to their doom.This adaptation of Michel Faber’s novel is hard to call.There’s little exposition and almost no characterization,as the film relies on nightmarish imagery, complexsound design and a menacing score to tell its tale. Ifyou’re looking for a mainstream sci-fi/horror flick, keeplooking. If you’re willing to surrender yourself to an existential,highly atmospheric and deeply creepy movie“experience,” then this is for you. Japanese title: Underthe Skin: Tane no Hoshoku. (107 min)JERSEY BOYSYou probably wouldn’tthink of Clint Eastwoodas the best choice toadapt a jukebox stagemusical to the screen.And though he imbues the story of Frankie Valli andthe Four Seasons with palpable atmosphere, he mistakenlyconcentrates on the group’s dramatically inertand unremarkable rags-to-riches-to-rags backstory.Ultimately, like most filmed Broadway musicals, thisone made me wish I was watching the stage showinstead. Should have been dancing in the aisles ratherthan slogging through another behind-the-music soapopera. Put succinctly, while mildly diverting, this ain’tno Ray or Walk the Line. (134 min)MINDSCAPEAlso called Anna. In aworld where “telepathicdetectives” can pokethrough your memoriesto solve problems and/orcrimes, one such mind sleuth is tasked with persuadinga rich kid to eat. He’s just getting back into the gameafter memories of his wife’s death interfered with hiswork, and young Anna presents him with more than justa bratty hunger strike. Though blandly directed, this scifipsychodrama offers fair suspense but little originality.The versatile Mark Strong is always good, and TaissaFarmiga, Vera’s 21-years-younger sister, is an actressto watch. Both deserve a better picture. Japanese title:Kioku Tantei to Kagi no Kakatta Shojo. (99 min)WAKE IN FRIGHTThought to be lost untilrecently, Ted Kotcheff’sshocking 1971 Aussie filmis quite unlike anythingyou’ve ever seen. A vacationingschoolteacher (Gary Bond) gets sidetracked in aboozy outback town and loses all his money gambling.He falls in with a vicious band of hard-drinking, kangaroo-massacringsociopaths (including Jack Thompsonand the ever-creepy Donald Pleasence), and discoversdepths of depravity within himself he never dreamedexisted. This intense examination of the ephemeralnature of “civilization” is not an easy sit, but it’s compellinglywatchable. Made me want a drink. And a shower.Japanese title: Koya no Chidoriashi. (116 min)eiga© 2014 SIGLO/SASAKI FILMSmovie news© Legende Films, Gaumont, France 2 Cinema, Scope PicturesMINYONBAION NOHOSOKUBy Rob SchwartzIt’s been a year of new projects inuntapped fields for old Japanesefilm icons. First, renowned 75-yearoldcinematographer MasakiTamura directed his first featureever, Drive-in Gamo (see August 22issue’s Eiga), and now, the long-retired, legendary NHK TVdirector Shoichiro Sasaki comes forth with his first theatricalrelease. Sasaki is a highly influential TV auteur who’s pickedup a variety of international prizes for his works, includingthe Prix Italia Grand Prix, an RAI Award, the Monte-CarloTelevision Festival Golden Nymph and the Golden PragueBest Director Award. He inspired some of the most highlyregarded Japanese filmmakers working today, includingHirokazu Koreeda and Naomi Kawase. This work—partdrama, part documentary and part experimental—usesordinary people with no acting experience. Minyon (orMinyoung, playing herself) is a university student in Seoul,passionate about sound and writing a novel called TheLaw of Harmonics. She becomes obsessed with a photo ofSueko, a Japanese friend of her grandmother, and comesto Tokyo to try to investigate it. She meets an old Japaneseuniversity friend who’s now a journalist who reports onshady characters and seems to be in danger. After meetinga host of surreal people, Minyon’s identity is transposedto Sueko’s and she finds herself living in World War II-eraJapan. Constantly shifting between Korean, Japanese andmusic, the film is challenging, inventive and arresting. Thisis a must-see for those with a taste for the avant-garde.English title: Harmonics Minyoung. (140 min)By the time this issue of Metropolis hits the streets,we hope that fall will finally have come to Tokyo,meaning that the Tokyo International Film Festival isjust around the corner. The 27th edition of the festoffers over a hundred screenings for cinemaphiles.Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn willhead the jury that will vote on the 15 films in thecompetition. Contenders for the Sakura Grand Prixinclude The Connection (pictured), a French filmstarring Jean Dujardin and covering the ’70s FrenchConnection drug ring from the European side, andan international co-production with the brutally honesttitle, Ruined Heart! Another Love Story Betweena Criminal and a Whore. Special screenings presentmovies months before their release in Japan, or thatmay never be back in theaters. Highlights are TheNutcracker, a computer-animated film by fashiondesigner Sebastian Masuda, the food truck comedyChef and the French deportation tale Samba, starringOmar Sy, whose Intouchables won in Tokyo backin 2011. The Japanese Cinema Splash program is achance to catch domestic fare with English subtitles,including the teen lesbian drama Starting Over andWalking with My Mother, a documentary about anelderly woman overcoming the death of her husbandby growing closer to her sister. The Asian Future sectionunveils work by up-and-coming directors fromIndonesia, the Philippines, Turkey and elsewhere, andthe Crosscut Asia program features new films fromThailand. The World Focus section includes worksby established filmmakers that have not yet secureddistribution in Japan, such as Peter Bogdanovich’s latestShe's Funny That Way, as well as Hungry Hearts,an Italian film about an international couple in NewYork struggling with very different views on how toraise their baby. Other one-off events are the latestDoraemon film dubbed in English, winning works fromthe Japan Student Film Festival, and a 4K screeningof James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause restoredby Martin Scorsese’s Film Foundation. The NationalFilm Center in Kyobashi presents the related event“Film Treasures from The Museum of Modern Art,”October 24 to November 9, screening 35mm printsfrom the New York museum’s collection, rangingfrom a 1905 silent to the 1971 blaxploitation pic SweetSweetback's Baadasssss Song.TIFF runs Oct 23-31 at Roppongi Hills and othervenues. http://2014.tiff-jp.net/en Kevin Mcgue19
city lifeDear AMA,ASK METROPOLIS ANYTHINGI met a friend of a friend for the first time theother day, and I didn’t like her at all. Although Ibelieve in giving people a proper chance, shebehaved in a manner that was loud, rude andat times racist. Thankfully, she’s not my friendand I can at least keep my distance… but I alsofeel I should say something. I’ve told my friendthat I probably won’t go out in a group if she’sthere—but how should I handle her if I meether again? The foreign community isn’t thatbig and I don’t want to be nasty.—No OffenseDear No Offense,We’ve passed your question on to the goodpeople at TELL. Here’s what they had to say:I can hear you are concerned about your friendand her new acquaintance. You are right: asforeigners in Japan, our community is verysmall and our friendships overlap, which cancomplicate the situation.Finding people you like and maintainingfriendships can be challenging in anycountry or community. As foreignerswithout extended families and regularfriends, the friendships and relationshipswe make in Japan become even moreimportant.Your friend’s new acquaintance appearsto have added a stress to yourrelationship, and your ability to socializetogether. This has left youquestioning how best to respondto your friend and this new person. I can hearthat this person has many traits and behaviorsthat challenge your values and beliefs regardingacceptable behavior. These are oftenculturally defined and vary considerably. Forexample, someone from New York typicallybehaves very differently from a Japanese person,and also from a Greek person, and so on.Friendships—like any relationship—takework, and I am concerned that your feelingstoward the new acquaintance may damageyour existing friendship, and I can hear youcare about this friend. Our Lifeline counselorscan explore your concerns and help youto work through your feelings and optionsthat might work for you, should you meet theacquaintance again.Answer courtesy of TELL. If you need to talk,they’re here to listen. Call the TELL Lifeline at03-5774-0992 from 9am-11pm, 365 days ayear. Or visit their website at www.telljp.comIf you want to “Ask Metropolis Anything” about lifein Tokyo, send your questions to askanything@<strong>metropolis</strong>japan.com and we’ll find the mostappropriate people to answer your queries.in personAUTONOMOUSAUTHORBY JEFF W. RICHARDSForeign authors in Japan aren’t all writingabout shoguns and geisha, otaku culture orHarajuku fashion. Iain Maloney writes aboutplaces and eras dearer to his home.The Scottish author’s third and latest novel—andhis first to be published—First TimeSolo, is a tale of young, British men on the homefront in 1943 who learn to fly and play jazz.The settings of his stories also reflectthe writer’s environment—in particular,his current country of residence.“I’ve written a lot of short storiesset in Japan, and one day I hope tocollect them all into a book,” says theAberdeen-born Maloney, who movedto Japan with his wife in 2005.“The novel I wrote before [First TimeSolo], Dog Mountain, was set in Japanwith all Japanese characters. It wasabout political corruption and abuses of power—aswell as being a thriller with odd fantasyelements, like talking dogs.”Maloney’s writing has manifested in variousgenres of expression: short stories, poetry, haikuand articles on music, travel and literature. Buthis heart remains closer to writing novels.“Novels are where my passion lies,” saysMaloney. “I love the sprawl, the structural possibilities… the space that a novel gives you.“I’ve written four [novels], of which FirstTime Solo was the first to be published. Thefirst I wrote is too embarrassing to show anyone,the second was shortlisted for the 2013Dundee International Book Prize and thefourth will come out sometime [in 2015].”Maloney also harbors an interest in writing forthe screen and stage, but is first eyeing translatingworks by Japanese authors to bring theirworks to an international audience.NOVELSAREWHEREMYPASSIONLIES.”“Not enough contemporary writersare given exposure in the Englishliterary world. I’d love to bring outa book showcasing … lesser-knownJapanese writers like Ryuichiro Utsumiand Nao-Cola Yamazaki—andall the ones I’ve never even heard ofyet. There’s so much great literature inthis country that the rest of the worlddeserves to enjoy.”Asked about the trappings of writingstories with foreign characters or settings,the writer says it’s all too easy to fall into theusual clichés. “It takes a brave, imaginativeleap to free yourself from viewing a cultureas an outsider, and to believably inhabit thepsyche of someone from that culture, withall the different pressures and expectationsthat follow.”First Time Solo(Freight Books) hasbeen shortlisted forThe Guardian’s Notthe Booker Prize,and is available onAmazon (¥1,660).You can followIain Maloney athis website: www.iainmaloney.wordpress.com20
family mattersTRICK-OR-TREATYOURSELFFinding the Great Pumpkin in the Big MikanBY HELEN LANGFORD123RFRANKING ROUNDUPHEAVY HALLOWEEN HITTERS*As rated by readers of S Cawaii! Beauty cosplay & fashion idea magazineTOP HALLOWEEN PARTY SPOTS1. Roppongi2. Shibuya3. HarajukuPREMIER COSTUME DESTINATIONS1. Club2. Tokyo Disneyland3. KaraokeRoppongi getsthe nod forhaving tons ofclubs in walkabledistance.Clubs are by farthe top choice—and they getpacked fast, soplan ahead.AVERAGE COSTUME COSTS1. ¥5,0002. ¥20,0003. ¥15,000Kit sets ofcostumes andfake bloodretail for about¥5,000.TOP COSTUME PICKS*From S Cawaii! BeautyHOT COSTUMES1. Sailor Moon2. Frozen3. Maleficent4. Hot cops5. Oiran (courtesan)6. Corpse bride7. Baby nurseWhile it’s easy enough to find adult-orientedHalloween parties, giving little ones the full experiencecan be a little harder in the land of namahageand kaiju.With All Hallows’ Eve creeping toward commercialmonsterdom in Japan. it’s easy enoughto find theme park extravaganzas headlined bysqueaky-voiced mice and bewhiskered nonfelinekitties with parades, trick-or-treating, costumecontests and more. But if you want somethingmore personal and closer to home, youcan also check out small shōtengai (shoppingstreets), department stores and kids’s eikaiwaschools for event posters to see what kinds oflocal Halloween-y events are in the works.PUMPKIN PATCHERYSpeaking of Halloween-y, is there anything moreso than an orange orb lit from within? Skip thegreen kabocha and seek out a proper carvingpumpkin at farmers markets, florists, Costco oronline at purveyors like The Flying Pig and Rakuten.For a trip to a real pumpkin patch, you canlet your inner Linus out at Shin-Kiba’s YumenoshimaPark (http://meturl.com/pumpkinpatch), whichbrings in pumpkins from Ibaraki for frolicking fun(no taking them home, though).T-O-T DIYHalloween isn’t Halloween without kids trickor-treating,and hundreds of doorbell-ringerscan be found at Yoyogi-Uehara station and theShirokanedai, Moto-Azabu/Azabu Juban andTokyo Midtown areas, with businesses and evenprivate residences passing out the sweet stuff.Stick to houses with Halloween decorations, orjust follow the crowds.Trick-or-treating aficionados outside the metropolitancore have been known to set up theirown routes, both solo and in cooperation withschool and neighborhood friends. Simply makea list of interested families, draw up a basic mapwith participating houses marked (houses shouldbe decorated or labeled with a Halloween decal)and get some parents to act as chaperones.Some trick-or-treating groups charge a fee that’spooled to buy candy, which is then distributed toparticipating houses, while others put each housein charge of its own treats. Make sure Halloweennewbies understand that each kid only needs acandy or two, not intricately packaged gift bags!If you go it on your own, it means purchasingcandy and asking various neighbors tohand it out to your little ones, who will comeby at a predetermined time. While it’s not asmuch fun for the older crowd, for smaller kids(and elderly neighbors), candy and a cute, costumedmunchkin are the only things needed forsqueal-worthy satisfaction.PUMPKIN PURVEYORSThe Flying Pig (www.theflyingpig.com;search for “Halloween pumpkin”)Rakuten (www.rakuten.co.jp/wf-cartgift; Japanese)TOP COSTUME SHOPS1. Tokyu Hands (http://meturl.com/tokyuhands)2. Don Quijote (http://meturl.com/donki)3. Claire’s (http://clairesn.co.jp/)4. Spinns (www.spinns.com)5. Paris Kid’s (http://meturl.com/pariskids)6. SBY (http://shop.sby.co.jp)7. Okadaya (www.okadaya.co.jp)TRY IT OUTGHOST MAKEUP PRIMER*From S Cawaii! Beauty1. Moisturize your face with skin lotion: Take a generousamount and spread it over your face and neck until it’sfully absorbed.2. Spread white face makeup onto a small section of yourhand. Warm the makeup by rubbing it into your hand insmall circular motions.3. Apply the makeup onto your cheeks, and spread itaround the rest of your face. Use a moist makeup spongeand make sure it’s applied evenly. Extend it down yourneck as well.4. Pat your face and neck with a fresh makeup sponge toremove excess oil, skin and makeup.5. Use a makeup puff to pat baby powderover your makeup, being sure to removeany excess powder from the puff beforeapplying. Repeat steps (4) and (5) asneeded.6. To create a gaunt, skeletal look, applybronzer starting just below your templesand ending below your cheekbones. Tofind the spot, suck in your cheeks andapply the bronzer where your cheeksindent.7. To contour the rest of your face,apply bronzer to the sides of your faceand just below your hairline. Tah-daah!21
MUSICREVAMPING THEVASELINESIndie legends bring a new albumand new lineup to JapanBY LESLIE LEE IIIIt was a foggy morning in Glasgow when Metropolistalked to Eugene Kelly of The Vaselines.But he had every reason to be cheery:V for Vaselines, the band’s new album, justcame out.The band, comprising Kelly and FrancesMcKee, had split just after releasing their firstalbum, Dum-Dum, in 1989. A copy found its wayto Kurt Cobain, prompting Nirvana to coverthree Vaselines songs; the defunct band wasthen elevated to cult status.Kelly and McKee found themselves playingtogether again—and enjoying it. They toured,re-released their old work and recorded theirsecond album, 2010’s Sex with an X.When asked how a third album came about,Kelly replies, “We just kept touring. As songwriters,we felt we had at least one more album in us.”The product, V, is a rowdy 35 minutes filledwith the band’s signature happy melodies andPhoto Courtesy of Sub Pop Recordsdark humor. “We just want to make short popsongs,” the Vaselines frontman states. “We’vegot short attention spans and we want to getit over with quickly.”And the new release has been garneringpositive responses. “I think people like therecord,” says Kelly. “It’s going to make themwant to come see us live.”The Vaselines will be returning to Japan inNovember, where longtime fans will hear newsongs and a new, more aggressive lineup.Read the full article athttp://meturl.com/vaselines● Nov 2-3, ¥7,900 (1 day) / ¥13,900 (2 days),Shin-Kiba Studio Coast. Shin-Kiba. Tel:03-5534-2525. http://ynos.tv/hostessclub/● V for Vaselines is available digitally onAmazon and iTunes. Signed copies areavailable at www.thevaselines.co.uk.POP LIFETHE LOVEBEHIND ANIMEPatrick Galbraith’s The Moé ManifestoBY DAN GRUNEBAUMWhen it comes to Japan’s image in the global eye, kawaii—the “cuteification”of just about everyone and everything—is a staple. However,lesser known is moe, an emphasis on the emotional response to fictionalcharacters, as opposed to the characters themselves.The moe phenomenon has been misrepresented and stigmatized asbizarre overseas. But Patrick Galbraith, author of The Moé Manifesto,the world’s first English book on the attraction, sets the record straight.“Moe—which is the noun form of the verb moeru (which can mean‘to sprout’ or ‘to burn’)—is a response to fictional characters,” explainsthe American author. “It has the connotation of something that gets yourmotor running.”“There’s a lot of misunderstanding,” he says regarding fans of manga,anime and game. “It’s easy to look at images of Japanese men embracingpillows with their favorite characters and say, ‘Man, those guys are weird!’It’s a joke; we laugh and move on.”“The Moé Manifesto is an attempt to talk with people on the inside—creators, fans and critics of manga, anime and games in Japan—and gettheir perspective. It’s a manifesto in the sense that it’s a political statement:let’s take people and their lives seriously. Rather than point, laughand dismiss, let’s listen to them and respect that wemight not understand it immediately.”The moe style is characterized by exaggeratedfeatures, such as unnaturally huge eyes and nonexistentmouths and noses. First used in girls’s comics,these elements were introduced to emphasizecharacters’s emotional responses, and were lateradopted in men’s manga and anime, through whichthey became a standard.“One interesting result is … ‘anti-realism.’ Cutegirl characters don’t exactly look like real women.You can have characters that are attractive withoutany comparison to or connection to the ‘real’ thing.”But exactly how important is sexual fantasy to moe? “I posed thatquestion to Honda Toru,” Galbraith says of the moe guru. “He marrieda character from a PC game. He was attracted to her sexually, sure,but there’s something more to it. Honda describes that ‘somethingmore’ as love.”What surprised the author, though, was how robust the discourseon moe is in Japan. “Many of us can regonize the allure of comic bookand cartoon characters, but how often do you hear people talk aboutmarrying them—and what that might mean socially and economically?Or advocating [a] sexual orientation toward fictional characters?“What surprised me most was how serious people took their relationshipswith fictional characters, which were described to me as life-saving—a reason for living, or an alternative way of life.”http://meturl.com/moemanifesto23
agendaWATCH LISTConcertsPOPULARYuki KoyanagiJ-pop princess from Saitama.Oct 17, 7pm, ¥6,500 (adv)+1d. Ex Theater Roppongi.Roppongi or Nogizaka.www.yuki-koyanagi.jpLoud Park 14Dream Theater, Manowar, ArchEnemy and others. Oct 18-19,10:30am, ¥14,500-16,500 (1day, adv)/ ¥26,000 (2 days,adv). Saitama Super Arena.Saitama-Shintoshin. www.loudpark.com/14Meah! Japan TourWith Happy Family, TheSingapore Cane and more. Oct18, 6pm, ¥500. SuperDeluxe.Roppongi. Tel: 03-5412-0515.www.super-deluxe.comFatboy SlimWith Steve Aoki and others.Oct 19, 3pm, ¥9,800 (adv).Makuhari Messe. Kaihin-Makuhari. www.smash-jpn.comGamuso LiveWith Icon Girl Pistols, AndroidBeach Party and MidnightMoon Theater. Oct 18, 8pm;Oct 19, 12am, free. GamusoChroma. Asagaya. Tel:03-5364-9096. http://gamuso.comThe HeavyBritish indie band from Bath.Oct 21, 7pm, ¥6,500 (adv)+1d. Liquidroom. Ebisu.Tel: 03-3444-6751. www.smash-jpn.comJohn Butler TrioAussie roots and jam band. Oct22-23, 7:30pm, ¥6,500 (adv)+1d. Ex Theater Roppongi.Roppongi or Nogizaka.Tel: 03-5720-9999. www.smash-jpn.comKieran (UK)Pop-rock artist returns toKanto in support of new EP. Oct23, 7pm, ¥1,500 (adv)/¥2,000(door). Club Doctor.Ogikubo. Tel: 03-3392-1877.www.clubdoctor.co.jp. Oct24, 7pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/¥3,500(door). The Club Sensation.Kannai or Hinodecho.Tel: 045-241-3166. http://sensation-jp.comJapan NightJapanese music festival with[Alexandros], Sakanactionand Vamps. Oct 23, 6:30pm,¥5,400 (adv)/ ¥6,000 (door).Zepp DiverCity. Daiba. www.japannight.jp/en/Renzo Rubino PianoConcertThe 2014 Italian revelation: apowerful and eclectic singersongwriterwho will put aspell on you. Oct 23, 7:30pm,¥4,000. Fazioli Showroom.Tamachi. Tel: 03-6809-3534. www.iccj.or.jp/content/renzo-rubino-concertPierrot’90s visual-kei band makes acomeback. Oct 24, 6:30pm;Oct 25, 4pm, ¥9,500 (adv)+1d. Saitama Super Arena.Saitama-Shintoshin. l-tike.comNoisemakerEmo rock with catchy melodies.Oct 24, 7pm, ¥2,500 (adv)/¥3,000 (door). Club Quattro.Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-8750.www.club-quattro.comFarm Party 14With avant-rock bands Meah!,Jebiotto, Comorevi-ButterFly, Barry Zogon Band. Oct24, 6:30pm, ¥1,000 (door).Ruby Room. Shibuya. http://farmparty.tokyogigguide.comTommy GuerreroAmerican professionalskateboarder and musician,with Tony Guerrero and ElDiablitos. Oct 24, 7pm, ¥5,000(adv). Daikanyama Unit.Daikanyama. Tel: 03-5459-8630. http://meturl.com/guerrero2014Ken YokoyamaJapanese guitarist with guestband Over Arm Throw. Oct 25,7pm, ¥3,000 (adv). YokohamaBay Hall. Motomachi-Chukagai. Tel: 03-3444-6751.http://www.pizzaofdeath.com/Sabbat NightWith Fake Face, Egg Brain,Super Beaver and more. Oct 26,3pm, ¥3,130 (adv) +1d. StudioCoast. Shin-Kiba. http://meturl.com/sabbat13Bowline 14With 10-Feet and more. Oct26, 11:30am, ¥6,500 (adv)+1d. Saitama Super Arena.Saitama-Shintoshin. http://bowlinelive.jpFeelflipJapanese five-piece ska punkband. Oct 26, 3pm, ¥2,500(adv) +1d. Liquidroom. Ebisu.Tel: 03-3444-6751. www.smash-jpn.comDinosaur Pile-UpWest Yorkshire lads playalternative rock. Oct 28, 7pm,¥3,500 (adv) +1d. DaikanyamaUnit. Daikanyama. www.creativeman.co.jpThe Royal ConceptAlt rock from Sweden. Oct28, 7pm, ¥6,000 (adv)+1d. Liquidroom. Ebisu.Tel: 03-5464-0800. www.creativeman.co.jpTokioJapanese rock/pop bandformed by Johnny & Associates.Nov1, 5:30pm; Nov 2, 4pm,¥8,000. Nippon Budokan.Kudanshita. www.nipponbudokan.or.jpHostess Club WeekenderThe latest edition of promoterHostess’s thrice-yearly indierock fest is headlined by KaiserChiefs and Team Me. Nov 2,1:45pm; Nov 3, 1:30pm. ¥7,900(one day)/ ¥13,900 (two days).Studio Coast. Shin-Kiba. Tel:03-6809-1070. http://ynos.tv/hostessclub/CJ RamoneFormer bassist and sometimesvocalist of The Ramones goessolo. Nov 4, 7pm, ¥5,800 (adv)+1d. Club Quattro. Shibuya.Tel: 03-3477-8750. http://ltike.comThe GazetteVisual-kei rockers. Nov 7,6:30pm, ¥6,480 (adv) +1d.Club Citta. Kawasaki. Tel:044-246-8888. www.clubcitta.co.jpPuffyEnergetic and eclectic J-popduo. Nov 8, 6pm, ¥5,400 (adv)+1d. Ex Theater Roppongi.Roppongi or Nogizaka.www.ex-theater.comKyary Pamyu PamyuPop princess of super kawaiiproportions. Oct 18, 4pm,¥6,500. Makuhari Messe.Kaihin-Makuhari. Tel:03-5720-9999. http://meturl.com/kyary2014Nov 8, 5pm; Nov 9, 3pm,¥6,500 (adv) +1d. YoyogiNational Gymnasium.Meiji-Jingumae. http://ltike.comBack Drop Bomb20th anniversary performance.Nov 9, 7pm, ¥3,000 (adv).Shelter. Shimokitazawa.Tel: 03-3444-6751. http://backdropbomb.jpMr. Big‘80s rock group from LosAngeles. Nov 10, 7pm, ¥8,300-9,300. Nippon Budokan.Kudanshita. http://meturl.com/big14Jason MrazCoffee-house singersongwriter.Nov 11, 7pm,¥8,000 (adv) +1d. BunkamuraOrchard Hall. Shibuya.Tel: 03-5353-9522. www.smash-jpn.com Nov 14,7pm, ¥8,000 (adv). TokyoInternational Forum Hall A.Yurakucho. www.smash-jpn.comRick AstleyEnglish singer-songwriterreturns to rickroll Japan. Nov12-13. 7pm, ¥7,800-¥8,800.Bunkamura Orchard Hall.Shibuya. Tel: 03-5353-9522.http://meturl.com/astley20141EyedmanTokyo-based group withcatchy Brit-pop/rock tunes andlyrics. Nov 14, 7pm, ¥3,000.Tsutaya O-Nest. Shibuya.Tel: 03-3462-4420. http://ltike.comKnot Fest JapanSlipknot, Limp Bizkit, Kornand others. Nov 15-16, 12pm,¥14,000 (1 day, adv)/ ¥27,000(2days, adv). Makuhari Messe.Kaihin-Makuhari. www.knotfestjapan.com9mm Parabellum BulletPost-hardcore band fromYokohama. Nov 15, 6:30pm,¥3,800 (adv) +1d. Club Citta.Kawasaki. Tel: 050-5533-0888. www.clubcitta.co.jpRock in Opposition Japan2014Originally a movement ofprogressive bands unitedin their opposition to themusic industry that refusedto recognize their music, feat.artists Picchio Dal Pozzo andPresent. Nov 15-16, 3pm,¥14,000 (seated)/ ¥10,500(standing). O-East. Shibuya.Tel: 03-3444-6751. www.rockinopposition-japan.comThe Ben Folds OrchestraExperienceBen Folds plays his pophits arranged for orchestralperformance. Nov 17-18, 7pm,¥10,000-11,000. BunkamuraOrchard Hall. Shibuya. Tel:03-5353-9522. http://meturl.com/ben14JAZZ/WORLDYoshiko KishinoBirthday live 2014. Oct 17,7:30pm, ¥5,400. JZ Brat.Shibuya. Tel: 03-5728-0168.www.jzbrat.comNao Suzuki Piano Solo LiveContemporary jazz. Oct 18,2 & 3pm, ¥2,000. Softwind.Roppongi. Tel: 03-6808-7337. www.softwind.jpSadao WatanabeOrchestraEnergetic Japanese jazz band.Oct 19, 4:30pm, ¥3,000-10,000. Sagami Green Hall.Sagami-Ono. Tel: 042-749-2200. www.hall-net.or.jpCedric HanriotGrooovematicJapan tour 2014. Oct 20,7 & 9pm, ¥4,000-22,000.Motion Blue. Bashamichi.Tel: 045-226-1919. www.motionblue.co.jpChris BottiJazz trumpeter. Oct 20-21, 7& 9:30pm, ¥10,500-12,500.Billboard Live. Roppongi.Tel: 03-3405-1133. www.billboard-live.comRabbitooModern jazz band. Oct 22, 6:30& 9pm, ¥4,800-6,000. CottonClub. Tokyo. Tel: 03-3215-1555. www.cottonclubjapan.co.jpRenzo RubinoAmong the winners of 2012’sArea Sanremo chosen toperform at the Festival ofSanremo the following year,where he won the critics’saward for his song “Il postino.”Oct 23, 7:30pm, ¥4,000.Fazioli Showroom. Tamachi.Tel: 03-6809-3534. http://meturl.com/rubino2014Double RainbowYosuke Onuma and TakanaMiyamoto with special guestKeizo Nakanishi. Oct 24,7 & 9pm, ¥4,500-24,000.Motion Blue. Bashamichi.Tel: 045-226-1919. www.motionblue.co.jpMinako KikuchiPiano Solo LiveJazz piano. Oct 26, 2 & 3pm,¥2,000. Softwind. Roppongi.Tel: 03-6808-7337. www.softwind.jpBrothers 5Premium live. Oct 27, 6 &8:30pm, ¥8,000-10,000.Cotton Club. Tokyo.Tel: 03-3215-1555. www.cottonclubjapan.co.jpTokyo Ska ParadiseOrchestraJapanese ska and jazzband. Oct 28, 7pm, ¥5,400.Club Citta. Kawasaki.Tel: 044-223-2333. http://clubcitta.co.jp/Gordon Goodwin's BigPhat BandJazz orchestra. Oct 28-29, 7& 9:30pm, ¥8,000. Blue Note.Omotesando. Tel: 03-5485-0088. www.bluenote.co.jpThe Vanguard JazzOrchestraBig band jazz. Oct 30-31, 7& 9:30pm; Nov 1, 6 & 9pm,¥6,800-8,800. Billboard Live.Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133. www.billboard-live.comCarlos Kanno TropicalSuperjamLatin jazz. Nov 2, 5:30 &7:30pm, ¥4,500-24,000.Motion Blue. Bashamichi.Tel: 045-226-1919. www.motionblue.co.jpPlatina Jazz OrchestraPresented by RasmusFaber. Nov 4-5, 7 & 9:30pm,¥6,500-8,500. Billboard Live.Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133. www.billboard-live.comTommy CampbellFinal Japan tour. Nov 6, 7& 9pm, ¥4,200-22,800.Motion Blue. Bashamichi.Tel: 045-226-1919. www.motionblue.co.jpSeiji IgusaAcoustic guitar solo live. Nov8, 2 & 3pm, ¥2,000. Softwind.Roppongi. Tel: 03-6808-7337. www.softwind.jpAkane Matsumoto MeetsHideaki KanazawaAfternoon jazz live. Nov 9,2 & 3pm, ¥2,500. Softwind.Roppongi. Tel: 03-6808-7337. www.softwind.jpJiro Yoshida2014 Japan tour. Nov 10, 6:30& 9pm, ¥6,800-9,000. CottonClub. Tokyo. Tel: 03-3215-1555. www.cottonclubjapan.co.jpNelson RangellSmooth jazz. Nov 12-14, 6:30& 9pm, ¥7,000-8,000. CottonClub. Tokyo. Tel: 03-3215-1555. www.cottonclubjapan.co.jpTaeko MoriyamaJapanese jazz drummer. Nov14, 7 & 9pm, ¥4,200-22,800.Motion Blue. Bashamichi.Tel: 045-226-1919. www.motionblue.co.jpToshihiro Nakanishi andSumire KuribayashiJazz Instruments. Nov 15,7 & 8pm, ¥3,200. Softwind.Roppongi. Tel: 03-6808-7337. www.softwind.jpAcoustic Life Op.1National tour in promotion ofalbum release. Nov 16, 6:30& 7:45pm, ¥2,500. Softwind.Roppongi. Tel: 03-6808-7337. www.softwind.jpBlue Mountain BoysClassic country and westernand bluegrass. Every thirdSat, 6:30 & 7:30pm, free, CafeSepia. Shibuya. Tel: 03-3406-1300. www.nagaremono.com/sepiaCLASSICALThomas ZehetmairAustralian violinist. Oct 17, 7pm,¥3,000-6,500. Toppan Hall.Iidabashi. Tel: 03-5840-2200.www.toppanhall.com/enChamber OrchestraSagamiharaPerforming Mozart andBeethoven. Oct 18, 2pm,¥2,500-5,000. Mori noHall. Hashimoto. Tel:042-775-3811. www.hall-net.or.jp/02hashimotoTokyo PhilharmonicOrchestraThe 61st afternoon concert.Oct 19, 2pm, ¥2,100-5,700.Tokyo Opera City regularseries. Feb 26, 7pm, ¥5,100-11,300. Tokyo Opera CityConcert Hall. Hatsudai orShinjuku. Tel: 03-5353-9999.operacity.jp91stTokyo MetropolitanSymphony OrchestraSubscription concert no. 776.Oct 20, 7pm, ¥2,500-6,500.Suntory Hall. Roppongiitchome.Tel: 0570-55-0017.www.suntory.com/culturesports/suntoryhallSubscriptionconcert no.780. Dec 8, 7pm,¥2,200-7,500. Tokyo BunkaKaikan. Ueno. Tel: 03-3828-2111. www.t-bunka.jp/enJonas Kaufmann2014 Japan tour. Oct 22, 7pm,¥14,000-26,000. Suntory Hall.Roppongi-itchome. Tel:0570-55-0017. www.suntory.com/culture-sports/suntoryhallThe 853rd SubscriptionConcertConducted by Mikhail Pletnev.Oct 21, 7pm, ¥6,200-7,700.Suntory Hall. Roppongiitchome.Tel: 0570-55-0017.www.suntory.com/culturesports/suntoryhallYomiuri Nippon SymphonyOrchestraThe 4th Enjoy Classic Series.Oct 23, 8pm, ¥3,000-5,100.Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall.Hatsudai or Shinjuku. Tel:03-5353-9999. operacity.jpSubscription concert no.543.Dec 4, 7pm, ¥3,600-7,200.Suntory Hall. Roppongiitchome.Tel: 0570-55-0017.www.suntory.com/culturesports/suntoryhallThe 88th SubscriptionConcertConducted by Mikhail Pletnev.Oct 24, 7pm, ¥6,200-7,700.Tokyo Opera City ConcertHall. Hatsudai or Shinjuku.Tel: 03-5353-9999. http://operacity.jpQuatuor MosaïquesThe essence of Viennese24
hot ticketsOCT 24-NOV 9Film Treasures from MOMAMartin Scorsese’s Italianamerican,Walt Disney’s Newman Laugh-o-Grams and more. Oct 24-Nov 9,various times, ¥520-1,300. TheNational Museum of Modern Art,Tokyo Film Center. Tokyo. Tel:03-5777-8600. http://meturl.com/momat Tickets on sale nowDEC 26-29Kool & The GangAmerican Jazz, R&B, soul, funk anddisco group. Dec 26-29, varioustimes, ¥13,800. Blue Note Tokyo.Omotesando. Tel: 03-5485-0088.http://meturl.com/koolgang2014Tickets on sale from Oct 21FEB 5The VampsBritish pop boy band. Feb 5, 7pm,¥6,000-7,000. Zepp Tokyo. Aomi.Tel: 03-3499-6669. http://meturl.com/vamps2014Tickets on sale from 0ct 18JAN 25Japan Idol FestivalWith Links, Chu-Z, Ultra Girl and more.Jan 25, 3pm, ¥4,500. Shinjuku Blaze.Shinjuku. Tel: 0570-550-799. www.kyodotokyo.com/JIFTickets on sale nowfor freeOCT 26Song of the EarthFestival to commemorate the2011 Tohoku earthquake withlive music performances, afood market and more. Oct 26,10am, free. Kawaguchi SportsPark. Echigokawaguchi. www.songoftheearth.infomusic. Oct 25, 5pm, ¥3,000-11,880. Toppan Hall.Iidabashi. Tel: 03-5840-2200. www.toppanhall.com/enShirogame PhilharmonicOrchestra 23thRegular concert. Oct 26,2pm, ¥1,000. Muza KawasakiSymphony Hall. Kawasaki.Tel: 044-520-0200. www.kawasaki-sym-hall.jpThe 83rd MusicCompetition of JapanThe final selection of vocalsection. Oct 27, 5pm, ¥2,000-3,000. Tokyo Opera CityConcert Hall. Hatsudai orShinjuku. Tel: 03-5353-9999.http://operacity.jpNHK Symphony OrchestraNo. 1792Conducted by TatsuyaShimono. Oct 29, 7pm,¥3,600-8,800. Suntory Hall.Roppongi-itchome. Tel:0570-55-0017. www.suntory.com/culture-sports/suntoryhallAutumn Exhibition ofContemporary Music 2014Concert of JSCM members.Oct 30, 6:30pm, ¥4,000.Tokyo Opera City RecitalHall. Shinjuku or Hatsudai.Tel: 03-5353-9999. www.operacity.jpMuza Kawasaki SymphonyHall & Tokyo SymphonyOrchestra102nd masterpieces completeworks. Nov 1, 2pm, ¥3,000-6,000. 104th masterpiecescomplete works. Jan 12, 2pm,¥3,000-6,000.Muza KawasakiSymphony Hall. Kawasaki.Tel: 044-520-0200. www.kawasaki-sym-hall.jpMusic Academy Tokyo 77thMessage ConcertPerformed by The Pupilsand Lecturers of MusicAcademy Tokyo. Nov 2, 1pm,free(advanced applicationnecessary). Suntory Hall.Roppongi-itchome. Tel:0570-55-0017. www.suntory.com/culture-sports/suntoryhallAAR 35th AnniversaryCharity ConcertMihoko Fujimura’sMezzo-Soprano specialrecital. Nov 3, 2pm, ¥5,000.Tokyo Opera City ConcertHall. Hatsudai or Shinjuku.Tel: 03-5353-9999. http://operacity.jpThe Silk Road Ensemblewith Yo-Yo Ma15th anniversary. Nov 4, 7pm,¥7,000-22,000. Suntory Hall.Roppongi-itchome. Tel:0570-55-0017. www.suntory.com/culture-sports/suntoryhallNTT east NHK SymphonyOrchestra ConcertConducted by Toshiaki Umeda.Nov 5, 7pm, ¥3,000-5,000.Tokyo Opera City ConcertHall. Hatsudai or Shinjuku.Tel: 03-5353-9999. http://operacity.jpRainer KühlViolin recital. Nov 6, 7pm,¥3,600-4,000. Muza KawasakiSymphony Hall. Kawasaki.Tel: 044-520-0200. www.kawasaki-sym-hall.jpThe 93rd Global ClassicConcertOpera Arias. Nov 7, 7pm,¥3,000-5,000. Tokyo OperaCity Concert Hall. Hatsudaior Shinjuku. Tel: 03-5353-9999. operacity.jpIkuyo NakamichiPiano recital. Nov 8, 2pm,¥1,500-4,000. Saitama ArtsTheater. Yonohommachi.Tel: 0570-064-939. www.saf.or.jp. Piano recital. Feb 8,2pm, ¥3,000-4,000. SuntoryHall. Roppongi-itchome. Tel:0570-55-0017. www.suntory.com/culture-sports/suntoryhallYulianna AvdeevaPiano recital. Nov 8, 2pm,¥5,000-7,000. Muza KawasakiSymphony Hall. Kawasaki.Tel: 044-520-0200. www.kawasaki-sym-hall.jpHisako KawamuraPiano recital . Nov 9, 2pm,¥2,000-6,000. Mori noHall. Hashimoto. Tel:042-775-3811. www.hall-net.or.jp/02hashimotoLe VelvetsClassic elegance. Nov 9, 3pm,¥6,000-9,800. Tokyo OperaCity Concert Hall.or Shinjuku. Tel: 03-5353-9999. http://operacity.jpHatsudaiArtists Salon ConcertSeries Vol.190. Nov 10,7:30pm, ¥4,000-5,000.Suntory Hall Blue Rose.Roppongi-itchome. Tel:0570-55-0017. www.suntory.com/culture-sports/suntoryhallEri Tsuchiya Piano RecitalAnnual recital with Steinway.Nov 10, 7pm, ¥3,500(general)/¥6,000 (for two).Matsuo Hall. Yurakuchoor Ginza. Tel: 03-3539-1845.www.h-matsuo.co.jp/hall_studio/hall_tokyo.htmlOrchestra Dell' AccademiaNazionale Di SantaCecilia,RomaConducted by AntonioPappano. Nov 11, 7pm,¥9,000-33,000. Suntory Hall.Roppongi-itchome. Tel:0570-55-0017. www.suntory.com/culture-sports/suntoryhallChie MoriPiano recital. Nov 12, 7pm,¥3,500. Tokyo Opera CityRecital Hall. Shinjuku orHatsudai. Tel: 03-5353-9999.http://operacity.jpSuntory Hall OperaAcademy PerformanceGaetano Donizetti’s L’elisird’amore. Nov 13, 6:30pm,¥5,000. Suntory Hall.Roppongi-itchome. Tel:0570-55-0017. www.suntory.com/culture-sports/suntoryhallKawasaki Shinkin BankPresentsLunchtime and nightconcert. Nov 14, 12:10 &7pm, ¥500. Muza KawasakiSymphony Hall.Tel: 044-520-0200. www.kawasaki-sym-hall.jpKawasaki.The National SymphonyOrchestra of UkraineConducted by VolodymyrSirenko. Nov 15, 2pm, ¥4,000-8,000. Tokyo Opera CityConcert Hall. Hatsudai orShinjuku. Tel: 03-5353-9999.http://operacity.jpOrchestra Festival 2014Performed by College of Music.Nov 16, 24, Dec 6 & 7, 3pm,¥1,000-3,000. Muza KawasakiSymphony Hall. Kawasaki.Tel: 044-520-0200. www.kawasaki-sym-hall.jpThe Ben Folds OrchestraExperience2014 Japan tour. Nov 17-18,7pm, ¥10,000-11,000.Bunkamura Orchard Hall.Shibuya. Tel: 03-5353-9522.www.bunkamura.co.jpStageWhales, Stories of GiantsAn innovative 3-D danceperformance inspired bylegends and stories from LatinAmerican tradition. Oct 18,11am & 2pm, ¥1,500-2,500.Setagaya Public Theater.Sangenjaya. Tel: 03-5432-1515. http://setagaya-pt.jp/Don GiovanniOperatic portrayal of aplayboy’s inhibited andphilandering life. Oct 19, 22& 26, 2pm; Oct 24, 6:30pm;¥4,320-23,760. New NationalTheatre Tokyo. Hatsudai.Tel: 03-5352-9999. www.nntt.jac.go.jp/englishImprovazilla Main StageShowImprov games and scenesand a fully improvisedmusical based on theaudience’s suggestions.Oct 31, 8-10:30pm,¥1,500 +1d. Crocodile LiveHouse. Shibuya. http://tokyocomedy.comWonderful State QButoh dancer Temmetsuescapes into his imaginarykingdom. Nov 1, 7:30pm;Nov 2, 1:30 & 6:30pm,¥2,900 (adv)/ ¥3,200 (door).Theater Samsa. Asagaya.Tel: 090-8516-6005. www.temmetsu.comBilingual ComedyAnniversary ShowThe Pirates of Tokyo Baycelebrate four years in Tokyo.Nov 16, 7:30pm, ¥2,500.SuperDeluxe. Roppongi. Tel:03-5412-0515. http://meturl.com/pirates2014OnceTony Award-winning musicalabout true love found on thestreets of Dublin. Until Dec14, various times, ¥13,000.Ex Theater Roppongi.Roppongi or Nogizaka.www.once-musical.jpDanceCarmenRetelling of Bizet’s opera inballet form, under the directionof Tetsuya Kumakawa. Oct9-26, various times, ¥6,000-18,500. Bunkamura OrchardHall. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5353-9522. www.bunkamura.co.jpDraculaBallet adaptation of the 1897Gothic horror novel performedby the NBA Ballet Company,directed and choreographed byMichael Pink. Oct 25, 6:30pm;Oct 26, 3pm, ¥3,000-10,000.U-Port Hall. Osakihirokoji.Tel: 03-3494-1840. http://meturl.com/dracula2014The Sleeping BeautyNew production of a classicalmasterpiece arranged byArtistic Director Noriko Ohara.Nov 8, 9, 13, 15 & 16 2pm; Nov11, 6:30pm, ¥3,240-16,200.New National Theatre Tokyo.Hatsudai. Tel: 03-5352-9999. www.nntt.jac.go.jp/englishL.A. Dance ProjectModern dance by artisticcollective based in L.A. Nov8-9, 3pm, ¥2,000-¥6,000(gen) / ¥3,600-¥5,400(members). Saitama ArtsTheater. Yonohommachi. Tel:0570-064-939. www.saf.or.jpClubbingNOV 1 (SAT), 11PMDJ Mag Party Halloween@ Ageha. Headliner: Dantz,Adam Saville. Live: Chill,Sam Rhansum. Lineup:TinyDucks, Daijiro, Jeseph,Takuyatokyo. ¥3,500,¥3,000 (adv & member).Wear a full body costumeand entry fee ¥2,500.Address: 2-2-10 ShinkibaKoto, Tokyo. Tel: 03-5534-2525. http://facebook.com/djmagpartyjapan ShinkibaFRIDAY 17AgehaAsap. All mix: DJs TurntableJunkies, U5, etc. From11pm, (m)¥3,000, (f)¥2,000.Shinkiba. www.ageha.comAirInterbreed, Port of Gold.Hip-hop: DJs Kensei, Deflo, etc.From 11pm, ¥2,500. Shibuya.www.air-tokyo.comOrigamiHector. DJs Hector, Miku,etc. From 10pm, ¥3,000.Omotesando. Tel: 03-6434-0968. http://meturl.com/origamiclubSound Museum VisionTechno Invader. Techno:DJs Ishino, Yoji, etc. From10pm, (m)¥3,500, (f)¥2,500.Shibuya. www.vision-tokyo.comT2Shibuya Mixx. EDM: DJsShu, Vivid, etc. From 10pm,(m)¥3,500 w/2d, (f)¥2,500w/2d. Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428-8692. www.t2-shibuya.comThe New Matrix BarMatrix Friday. Old-schoolhip-hop, westside, southside,all mix: DJ Ykk and more. From6pm, ¥1,000 (after 11:30pm).Roppongi. www.matrixbar.jpThe RoomWah Wah. Rare groove: DJsKuroda, Ryuhei, etc. From11pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Shibuya.www.theroom.jpWombBingo Players. EDM: DJs BingoPlayers, Hirata, etc. From11pm, ¥3,500. Shibuya. Tel:03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jpSATURDAY 18AgehaThe Wonderland. House, EDM:DJs Daishi Dance, Tanaka,etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500.Shinkiba. www.ageha.comAirMnml Ssgs Party. Techno: DJsSilent Servant, Nobu, etc. From10pm, ¥3,500. Shibuya.www.air-tokyo.comDaikanyama UnitDbs. Dubstep: DJs Mala & Coki,Goth-Trad, etc. From 11:30pm,¥3,500. Daikanyama. www.unit-tokyo.comLiquidroomEmaf Tokyo. Electronic:DJs Luke Vibert, Lone, etc.From 3pm, ¥6,000. Ebisu.Tel: 03-5464-0800. www.liquidroom.netRuby RoomTeppan. DJs Nabe,Kubota, etc. From 11pm,¥1,000. Shibuya. www.rubyroomtokyo.comSound Museum VisionRolling Thunder. EDM: DJsDaruma & Jommy, HabaneroPosse, etc. From 10pm,¥3,500. Shibuya. www.vision-tokyo.comThe New Matrix BarSaturday Night Fever. Hip-hop,R&B, reggae: DJ Ykk and more.From 6pm, ¥1,000 (after 10pm).Roppongi. www.matrixbar.jpWombSession. Techno, house:DJs Frank Maurel, Ohnishi,etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500.Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039.www.womb.co.jpFRIDAY 24AgehaLove Halloween Party. All mix:DJs 81Neutronz, Daruma,etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500.Shinkiba. www.ageha.comAirPlus Tokyo. Techno: DJsHiyama, Nishimura, etc. From10pm, ¥3,000. Shibuya.www.air-tokyo.comOrigamiLibre. House, disco: DJs W!ld,Tsutsui, etc. From 10pm,¥3,500. Omotesando. Tel:03-6434-0968. http://meturl.com/origamiclubSound Museum VisionTransitions. Techno, house:DJs John Digweed, Gonno, etc.From 10pm, ¥3,500. Shibuya.www.vision-tokyo.comThe RoomChamp. Funk, jazz: DJsTominaga, Oibon, etc.From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d.Shibuya. www.theroom.jpWombNo Requests. Drum‘n’bass,house: DJs Special Request,Randall, etc. From 11pm,¥2,500. Shibuya. Tel:03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jpUPCOMINGAgehaHalloween. All mix: DJs Kaori,Mitomi, etc. Oct 25, from 8pm,¥4,500. Shinkiba. www.ageha.comAirInnervisions. House: DJs Dixon,Shibata, etc. Oct 25, from10pm, ¥3,500. Shibuya.www.air-tokyo.comOrigamiInto the Woods. House. Oct 25,from midnight, 10pm ¥3,000.Omotesando. Tel: 03-6434-0968. http://meturl.com/origamiclubSound Museum VisionBig Halloween Party. Electro,edm: DJs Taku, Marc Panther,etc. Oct 25, from 9pm, ¥4,000.Shibuya. www.vision-tokyo.comWombHalloween Party. Techno: DJsTechriders, Serizawa, etc: Live:Benoit & Sergio. Oct 25, from11pm, ¥3,500. Shibuya. Tel:03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jpExhibitionsAKASAKA/ROPPONGIMori Art MuseumLee Mingwei and His Relations.Mixed media artist with aninteractive style. The completionof his works relies on theparticipation of his audience.Until Jan 4, ¥500-1,500. JacobKirkegaard. Sound and videoinstallation on Fukushima byDanish sound artist. Until Jan 4,10am-10pm / Tue, 10am-5pm,¥1,500 (general) / ¥1,000(uni/high school) / ¥500 (4years-junior high). Open Mon& Wed-Sun 10am-10pm, Tue10am-5pm. 6-10-1 Roppongi.Roppongi. Tel: 03-5777-8600.www.mori.art.museumMori Arts Center GalleryThe World of Tim Burton.Exhibit on the widelyregarded as one of cinema'smost imaginative and visualfilmmakers. 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The truenature of the coming erareflected in artwork. UntilNov 9, 1-9pm, ¥1,000 (lectureis extra), reservation only.1-9pm. 4-3-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku.Ginza-itchome.National Film CenterLe Monde Enchanté deJacques Demy. Behindthe-scenesphotographsfrom works by French newwave director known forThe Umbrellas of Cherbourgand other films. Until Dec14, ¥70-210. Open Tue-Sun11am-6:30pm, closed Mon.3-7-6 Kyobashi. Kyobashi.Tel: 03-5777-8600. www.momat.go.jpThe National Museum ofModern Art, TokyoHishida Shunso: ARetrospective. Works byMeiji-period painter andinnovator of nihonga. (Note:In the Sep 5-18 edition ofMetropolis, this exhibitionwas erroneously listed as¥300-1,400. It should haveread ¥400-1,400 as below).Until Nov 3, ¥400-1,400.Celadon Now: Techniquesand Beauty Handed Downfrom Southern Sung to Today.Modern ceramic art. Until Nov24, ¥300-900. Open Tue-Thu& Sat-Sun 10am-5pm, Fri10am-8pm. 3-1 Kitanomarukoen.Takebashi. Tel:03-5777-8600. www.momat.go.jpHARAJUKU/AOYAMALaforet MuseumChasing The Sun: Oasis1993-1997. Photos, artifactsand memorabilia fromOasis’s early years. Oct25-28, 11am-9pm; Oct 28,11am-6pm, ¥1,000-1,200(adv)/¥1,200-1,400 (door).Laforet Harajuku 6F, 1-11-6Jingumae. Meiji-Jingumae.www.laforet.ne.jpUkiyo-e Ota MemorialMuseum of ArtUtagawa Kunisada: 150thAnniversary of His Death.Collection of prints by one ofthe great ukiyo-e masters.Until Nov 24, ¥700-1,000.Open Tue-Sun 10:30am-5:30pm, closed Mon. 1-10-10Jingumae. Harajuku. www.ukiyoe-ota-muse.jpUltraSuperNew GalleryRetroMoto. Lust-worthyselection of hand-craftedmotorcycles. Until Oct19, 10am-7pm. Mon-Sat11am-6pm, closed Sunand Hols. 1-1-3 Jingumae.Harajuku. http://meturl.com/ultrasupernewgallerySHIBUYA/EBISUBunkamura: The MuseumThe Dream of FrenchPaintings: FromImpressionism to Ecolede Paris. Select works byMonet, Chagall, Cézanne,Foujita and more. Oct 18-Dec14, ¥500-1,400. OpenMon-Thu & Sun 10am-7pm,Fri-Sat 10am-9pm. 2-24-1Dogenzaka. Shibuya.Tel: 03-5777-8600. www.bunkamura.co.jpSHINJUKU/IKEBUKUROHiromart GalleryNatural Base. Oil andwatercolor exhibition byClaudia Ahlering. Oct 24-Nov30, 1-7pm. Open Wed-Sun1-7pm, closed Mon-Tue.1-30-7 Sekiguchi, Bunkyoku.Edogawabashi. www.hiromartgallery.comKenji Taki GalleryNobuyuki Tanaka. Recipientof the 18th MOA MokichiOkada Prize Craft Arts SectionAward. Until Nov 8, 12-7pm,Free. Open Tue-Sat noon-7pm,closed Sun-Mon & hols. 3-18-2Nishi-Shinjuku. Hatsudai.www.kenjitaki.comSompo Japan Museum ofArtNormandie: L'Estuairede la Seine—L'Inventiond'un Paysage. Paintingsby Eugène Boudin, RaoulDufy and others. Until Nov9, ¥700-1,100. Tue-Sun,10am-6pm, closed Mon. 42FSompo Japan Bldg. 1-26-1Nishi-Shinjuku. Shinjuku.Tel: 03-5405-8686. www.sompo-japan.co.jp/museumTokyo Opera City ArtGalleryZaha Hadid. 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Musashikoganei.Tel: 042-388-3300. www.tatemonoen.jp/english/Hakone Museum ofPhotographyMt. Fuji. Katsura Endo’sportrayal of the ever-changingsymbol of Japan. Permanentexhibition. Until Nov 4,¥300-500. 10am-5pm, closedTue (May-Aug, Sat, 9am-9pm).1300-432 Goura Hakonemachi,Ashigarashimogun, Kanagawa.Gora. Tel: 046-02-2717.www.hmop.comHoki MuseumHito Omoi, Hito Omou.Painting. Lifelike portraits bycontemporary artists. UntilNov 16, ¥900-1,800. OpenMon & Wed-Thu 10am-6pm,Fri-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun10am-5pm, closed Tue. 3-15Asumigaokahigashi, Midori-ku.Toke. www.hoki-museum.jpMasataka ContemporaryPlanet Jam. A group showwith artists Saki Fujikawa,Ryoko Kumakura, and Kinokoportraying how the worldeach artist inhabits meet,intersect and merge, creatingan interesting environmentfor expression. Until Nov 8,Tue-Sat 11am-7pm, closed Sun& Mon, free. Sansho Bldg, 3-2-9Nihonbashi Chuo-ku Tokyo103-0027. Nihonbashi. Tel:03-3275-1019. www.masatakacontemporary.com/enThe ContainerChange Room. 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Tel:0570-000-777. http://l-tike.com/event/pixiv/Game MarketInteract with other analoggamers and visit boothsdedicated to board games,card games, simulation gamesand more. Nov 16, 10am-5pm,¥500-1,000. Tokyo BigSight. Kokusai Tenjijo.Tel: 03-5283-9955. http://gamemarket.jp/Festival Fukushima!Ikebukuro comes to life witha giant furoshiki cloth on theground, big band music andoriginal Bon dancing. Thefestival also serves as thelaunch party for the 2014edition of Festival/Tokyo,Japan’s largest performingarts event. Nov 1, 3-8pm; Nov2, 11am-5pm, free. IkebukuroWest Gate Park. Ikebukuro.www.festival-tokyo.jp/14/en/Yokohama Triennale 2014Art event with the theme“voyage into the sea ofoblivion.” Until Nov 3,various times, ¥500-2,400.Various venues.Minatomirai and Basamichi.Tel: 03-5405-8686. www.yokohamatriennale.co.jpMORE LISTINGSONLINE → METURL.COM/LISTINGS27
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If serious abouteither language, send me a message.viteonbass@yahoo.com3.9 TEACH ME!Expert Python/C++ programmer(local). Can pay ¥1000/h, plus coffee.Must be fluent in English or Japanese.Masters or PhD student (engineering)is ideal. Must be able to meet in Tokyo.yatri_in_town@yahoo.co.jpHjaelpe mig med dansk! Leder efterdansker i Tokyo eller Kanagawa. Jegtaler lidt dansk og vil gerne laere mere!Jeg kan hjaelpe dig med japansk. JF, 30s,ikke-ryger. b2jw13@hotmail.co.jpPhD student in engineering?Tokyo only. Majoring in wireless/communication or related area? Helpme with simulation. Must be able touse Matlab/Simulink and know how tovalidate hypothesis with simulation likeMonte Carlo, etc. Will pay ¥2000/h. yatri_in_town@yahoo.co.jpReasonable English lessons. Japanesemale, 30, seeks native English teacherwho could teach me on weekendsalong the Odakyu line. Please introduceyourself. umek2002jp@yahoo.co.jpWine teacher in Tokyo. Teach me aboutFrench wine in Tokyo on weekends.Prefer a native teacher with teachingexperience and a wine qualification. Willpay for your time. frenchwinetasting@hotmail.com4 HOUSEHOLD GOODS4.1 FURNITURE & FITTINGSBed, Simmons, double, clean ¥50,000.star@moon8sun.comDesk, small (W90xD59xH64), woodveneer, gray metal base, electricalsocket, disassembles ¥1000. Pick upYokohama. angelitonegro@hotmail.comFurniture sale! Wooden TV stand¥10,000. Italsofa Italian singleseatsofa, hardly used, in excellentcondition ¥10,000. Wooden coffee table¥6000. Delivery possible for small fee.creadle71@hotmail.comFurniture sale! Sofa chair, TV stand,coffee table, all in excellent condition.Cheap. Delivery possible for small fee.bill_bracken@hotmail.comTable and chairs, antique (table:170x96xH75) ¥100,000. star@moon8sun.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/68788774@N06/4.2 APPLIANCESRotisserie cooker, Rotisol Grand Flame,for commercial use, w/three splits,can roast up to 12 chickens ¥500,000.Negotiable. bakachan80@yahoo.com080-6723-3446Washer, Toshiba AW-607W, 7kg, hardlyused ¥10,000. Pick up near Denenchofustn. raymondspencer@hotmail.com080-4736-26474.3 SAYONARA SALESayonara sale! Kickboxing, judo, skiwear sets; Christmas tree decorations;futon mattress and sheets; pots; digitalphoto frame; waterproof boots andsuit; cordless phone; books; DVDs;PlayStation 3 games; PlayStationPortable and games. Details available.yannu@hotmail.comSayonara sale! Large and smallplants, tables, sofas, chairs, beds,fridge, etc. Central Roppongi.kizayaro@gmail.com 090-6013-1396Sayonara sale! Furniture, electronics,etc. Details, photos available. bobak.rostampour@hays.co.jpSayonara sale! Small fridge, floorcarpet, vacuum, rack, kerosene heater,small electric floor heater, shoe rack,new trash bin, nabe pot, deep fryer,bowls ¥15,000. Delivery to Tokyo,Kawasaki ok. hatoh16@gmail.com28
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Minolta Dynax 7000i,w/two AF zoom lenses (35-80mm and70-210mm), camera handle slightlydiscolored, lenses in good condition¥1000. Pick up Denenchofu stn. ckm.wittmann@gmail.com5.3 MUSICAL EQUIPMENTGuitar, Gretsch "Historic Series"resonator ¥40,000/obo. Photosavailable. wapo@cl.aoyama.ac.jp0338241438Sound module, Korg TR-Rack, in goodcondition ¥20,000. Pick up Senzokustn, Tokyu Meguro line. deshayes.g@gmail.comSound module. Roland MKS-50 analogsynthesizer sound module, in very goodcondition ¥29,000. Pick up Senzokustn, Tokyu Meguro line. deshayes.g@gmail.com6 VEHICLES6.3 BICYCLES, PARTS, & ACCESSORIESBike, Riteway, men's, sport, 9.8kg, twoy/o, in great condition, Shimano gears/brakes, new tires, inner tubes, smallscratches, for rider under 180cm. New+ parts ¥70,000. Sell ¥30,000. rod_jaytee@yahoo.co.uk7 GENERAL7.2 FASHIONDress, Heaven and Earth (Shibuya109), gray, w/chain detail and matchinggray tank top, Japanese free size, ingreat condition ¥500. Pick up Koto-kuor meet central Tokyo. larajuku1997@gmail.comDress, Jenevi (Shibuya 109), mini,black, w/blue detail, Japanese freesize, in great condition ¥500. Pickup Koto-ku or meet central Tokyo.larajuku1997@gmail.com7.3 MISCELLANEOUSPortable navigation, CiVi, as new, w/box, manual, all accessories ¥8000.mizi2005@hotmail.com7.4 ITEMS WANTEDAdults' bicycle, cheap, for over theChristmas period. Shinjuku/Nakano area.Thanks! Scott scott_w_1@yahoo.comBicycle sought for a reasonable price.自 転 車 を 安 く 売 ってくだ さる 方を 探 しています。 umek2002jp@yahoo.co.jpFolding bicycle, cheaper than ¥10,000.Around Adachi or Katsushika. ego_prin@yahoo.co.jp8 COMPUTERS8.2 HARDWAREHD, two available, Fujitsu SCSI, Ultra 320SCSI, 68-pin, 10,000rpm, 36GB ¥1000/each. deshayes.g@gmail.comLaptop, Fujitsu FMV Lifebook AH56/HFMVA56HL, 15.6", Core i7 2.3GHz/4core, 750GB HD, 8GB RAM, Win 7 HomePremium 64-bit, hardly used. Make anoffer. sellfujitsulaptop@gmail.comTablet, Wacom Bamboo CTL471, one-pen,no box or manuals, hardly used ¥4000.thewalkingbox@gmail.com10 HELP!10.1 HELP MEAtheist LiveStream show needsvolunteer hosts. We are seeking agnosticand/or atheist hosts for a bi-weekly livestreaming show. The show promotespositive atheism. Shooting takes placeat our studio near Yokohama. assassin.wolves.films@gmail.comAu pair needed. Live-in au pair/nanny needed to look after kids whileparents escape town for a few days.English speaking. Help prep lunchboxes, dinner, breakfast and sendyoungest to kindy (right next door).murray@experistechfutures.com090-8565-6218Seeking climate change experts.Seeking an expert on man-made climatechange who would be willing to be aguest speaker on a non-profit YouTubestreaming show I launched in Aug. kilian.lexx5@gmail.comSponsorship. Ten years' experiencein cafe/bar work, including working atinternational hotels. I'd like to opena cafe/bar, but need sponsorship.Individuals and companies are welcome.Please, if interested, let us come to anagreement. samueladonkor@gmail.com 090-6152-6274お 掃 除 手 伝 い 求 む. 池 袋 近辺 の 共 働 き 夫 婦 が 月 1 回 土 曜に 来 てくれる 人 を 探 してます。sophyinternational2020@gmail.com10.2 SUPPORTNEED TO TALK? We’re hereto listen. TELL LIFELINE: free,anonymous English counselingdaily from 9am-11pm by trainedvolunteers: 03-5774-0992.TELL COUNSELING:affordable multilingualpsychotherapy by accreditedWestern-trained professionals,a CIGNA International Provider:03-4550-1146. TELL website:www.telljp.com. Follow uson Facebook and Twitter @TokyoLifeLine.THE JAPAN HELPLINE, 24 hoursa day, from anywhere, aboutanything. From emergencyassistance to simple questions.Visit www.jhelp.com/ and press“help,” or call 0570-000-911.To volunteer or support, pleasecontact team@jhelp.com. www.jhelp.com/WEST PAPUA: ONE SOUL, ONEPEOPLE. Fifty-one years ago,West Papua should have been anindependent country. Since 1969,West Papua has been invadedand the people robbed of theirrights, culture and country. Helpsupport West Papuans’ desire tobe free. http://tapol.gn.apc.org/markhelp2@gmail.comALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS TOKYO.If you have a problem with drinking, wecan help. English-speaking meetingsdaily. 03-3971-1471 inquiries@aatokyo.org http://aatokyo.orgHIV Peer Support group and workshops.Get together with people in the sameboat as you, who understand. Held ina safe, considerate, 100% confidentialsetting to discuss what’s on your mind,ask questions and make new friends.info@peersupporttokyo.com www.peersupporttokyo.comInfertility support group. TTC Tokyo isan infertility support group that providesinformal opportunities for women andmen experiencing infertility to connectwith one another. Please visit websitefor more info. admin@ttctokyo.org www.ttctokyo.org/ MESSATo advertise in Metropolis, Japan’sNo.1 English magazine, log on at www.<strong>metropolis</strong>.co.jp/classifieds or emailyour commercial ads to commercial@<strong>metropolis</strong>japan.com.11 MESSAGES11.1 PERSONAL MESSAGESWRITE A MESSAGE FORYOUR SPECIAL SOMEONE!Write anything, from birthdaymessages to proposals. http://classifieds.<strong>metropolis</strong>.co.jp.12 SOCIAL SCENE12.1 LET’S PARTYJAPAN INTERNATIONALHALLOWEEN PARTY. Sat, Oct25, 6:30-9pm, Devi Fusion(Roppongi). Japan’s biggestinternational party. 250people expected. All-youcan-drinkand free snacks.Japanese men: ¥4000.Others: ¥3000. Mobile: http://getyourfriend.com/mobile/jiparty@hotmail.com http://www.getyourfriend.com/090-1735-5405JOIN THE BIGGEST,BEST, MOST POPULARINTERNATIONAL PARTY!Great people, drinks andfood! Meet new friendsand party with nice peoplein a friendly atmosphere.Events in Tokyo (Ginza,Azabu, Roppongi) andOsaka. ¥1500-¥2000.http://english.gaitomo.com/info@gaitomo.comSUBSCRIBE TO METROPOLISAND NEVER MISS AN ISSUE.One year (24 issues) ¥3600(corporate subscribers, 7-100copies ok ¥22,560). Half year(12 issues) ¥1800 (corporatesubscribers, 7-100 copies ok¥12,000). Bank transfer orcredit card (Visa, Mastercard,Diners Club). Details at http://<strong>metropolis</strong>.co.jp/subscription.INTERNATIONAL PARTY ATLEAFCUP. Come join us and havefun. Men: ¥3000. Foreigners/women: ¥2000. All-you-candrink-and-eat.Iidabashi andYokohama: Oct 18 and Nov 1.Shibuya: Oct 25 and Nov 8. www.leafparty.com13 CLUBS & INTERESTS13.1 SPORTSA MERICAN FOOTBALL.Nihon Unisys Bulls, X league CentralDivision, seeks fit players w/ UScollege football experience for allpositions. Practice every Sat/Sunfrom 10am-3pm (including meeting) inTokyo/Saitama (time & venue subjectto change). Attendance at practicemust be over 60%. Please contact fortryout info and send your profile toteam admin. bullsxleague@gmail.comhttp://www.unisys.co.jp/football/ALL-NATIONALITY TOUCHFOOTBALL. Non-contact tag rugby(OZ tag) and Rugby League players.We play every Sat from 10am inTatsumi. M/F and beginners welcome!Good exercise and fun! Manyother activities, such as BBQs anddrinking parties! Email for details.tokyorugbyleague@hotmail.comhttp://ameblo.jp/tokyo13warriorsAMATEUR RUGBY LEAGUEPLAYERS. Japan ANZACS RugbyLeague team is seeking RugbyLeague players for JapaneseRugby League official gamesfrom Apr to Sep. Everyonewelcome. Contact for more details.japananzacs@gmail.comFUN WITH TOUCH RUGBY! Joinus for social or competitive touchrugby every Sat at 2:30pm by Ariakestn, Yurikamome line. Any age, sex,level ok. Please email for details.funwithtouch@gmail.com http://www.funwithtouch.com/where-we-play/PLAY RUGBY. The Tokyo Crusadersare a friendly but keen internationalrugby club. Devoted to the game andits social side, the “Cru” welcomesall players and supporters.Established in 1990, the Cru plays inthe Shuto League 1st Division. http://www.facebook.com/tokyo.crusaderswww.tokyocrusaders.comTAMBOURELLI. Unique newsport from Scotland. Using atambourine-like instrument as aracquet, players hit a shuttlecock.We play two or three times/monthon weekends in Meguro with manysocials. Join us! More details: www.tamjapan.org/en/ info@tamjapan.orgAll-level tennis group in Tokyo.Serious and motivated tennis playerssought by active tennis group to jointheir weekly sessions in central Tokyo.We have advanced and intermediategroups on weekday evenings. Beginnerand low-intermediate also welcome.No entrance or membership fees.Reasonable participation fees. tokyo.tennis@yahoo.frFutsal players wanted by a veryfriendly international team. Practice isin Tokyo and Kanagawa on Sat. Detailsavailable. fkkyn468@ybb.ne.jpFutsal team. Weekend futsal team inTokyo seeks players who can enjoy thegame with others. Please introduceyourself. 港 区 で 週 末 にフットサル興 味 ある 方 . umek2002jp@yahoo.co.jpInterested in tai chi? Then why notstart now? Take a step to counter thestresses of daily living. Practice is inToyama Park on Sun mornings, nearTakadanobaba stn. chifact@gmail.comInternational futsal, five-a-side, onweekends in Tokyo. Friendly club, allnationalities welcome. djnorio0417@yahoo.co.jpQuality football. Interested in playingfootball at the weekend and trainingmidweek? Want to enjoy a few beersafter a good run out? If you consideryourself a quality player, please dropus a note. bfcvagabonds@gmail.comSamurai and ninjutsu martial arts.Seeking people interested in trainingin old-style Japanese fighting arts.Effective and intelligent, but safetraining approach. rootarty@gmail.comWomen's football club. Five-aside,11-a-side, on grass fields. Twoor three practices/matches on Sun.All nationalities, experience levels,beginners welcome. Happy andfriendly club! We have many socials.djnorio@hotmail.co.jp13.2 LEISUREMACARTHUR HEIGHTS.Take a break where GeneralDouglas MacArthur did! Onehour from Tokyo by car or directtrain. Beautiful cabins on theocean, w/onsen, beach, shopping.housinginjapan@yahoo.comFree Japanese home cooking. Japanesehousewife offers free washoku homecooking class in English at her house nearKawasaki stn on weekday days. You pay thecost of ingredients. tome.haruka-soushi@ezweb.ne.jpLet's cook together. Why don't you comeover to my kitchen (Japanese woman inShinagawa) to learn how to make yummyhome-style Japanese dishes? Washoku,Western food, Chinese, etc. Only pay foringredients. Women only. cookjapon@gmail.comTokyo ET contact group. Join us beneaththe stars as we endeavor to make contactwith ET visitors and their craft. Our next UFOcontact event will be on Lake Okutama,Tokyo, on October 25/26. nakanosky@gmail.com http://www.meetup.com/Tokyo-ET-Contact-Group/events/193113322/13.4 MUSICFemale backing/joint main singer. Hi,seeking female singer for a Tokyo band- two Japanese, two British members.We play UK-style indie rock, havemany songs, play live sometimes butneed to improve vocals. 日 本 語 もok.stevendparker@hotmail.comJM support guitarist seeks singer. I'ma Japanese guitarist in Tokyo. I'd like tohelp with your singing. Please let meplay your songs. Let's street gig togetherin Tokyo. I like pop, rock, punk. riku_hiroxx@hotmail.comKeyboardist sought by funk/fusion band.Any nationality is welcome. Come for atryout. christianpelissero@yahoo.frMusicians wanted. Seeking keyboards,drums, guitars and Vox to take my musiclive and into the studio to record. Youmust be able to rehearse weekends incentral Tokyo. Listen to my SoundCloudplaylist. xp_sucks@hotmail.com https://soundcloud.com/shinopshino_being/setsSeeking jazz members. Japanese maleseeking jazz players for fun in the Tokyoarea. I've been playing the alto sax for acouple of years. Still amateur, but wantto play with others. Please feel free tocontact me. yossynet@ra2.so-net.ne.jp13.5 MIND, BODY, SPIRITDiamond Way Buddhism Tokyo. Do youwant to explore your own mind? GuidedBuddhist meditation every Sun, 6pm, nearAzabu-Juban. International practitioners,beginners welcome, Japanese spoken.Please call 090-3598-3072 for moreinformation. daginia@gmail.com http://www.diamondway.jp/Iro-Do Cafe meeting. Volunteer healingmeeting in Tokyo. Don’t hesitate tocontact me if you need help. winds_fr@hotmail.comTibetan Buddhist meditation in Tokyo.Part of the Karma Kagyu school of TibetanBuddhism. This school puts special focuson meditation practice. Regular guidedmeditations Sun from 7pm. findlay65@gmail.com http://www.meetup.com/Tibetan-Buddhist-Meditation-In-Tokyo-Japan/ 080-4389-8818Tokyo Dialogue. We have been meetingin the heart of the concrete jungle calledTokyo for 10 years to create an oasis ofcalm reflection and listening. findlay65@gmail.com http://tokyodialogue.wordpress.com/Zen meditation (Zazen). You’ve alwaysthought it would be interesting to try it- why not now? Join us Fri evenings atTokuun-in in Ueno. Make arrangementsin advance by email, and check our homepage. tokyozazen@jcom.home.ne.jpwww.wgthorpe.com13.6 RELIGIOUSSeeking a Baptist church withoutjudgmental people, many Englishspeakers, and where everyone is innormal clothes? Contact me and let’smeet at Higashi-Shinjuku stn, exit A2, Sunat 10:30am. paytyt@gmail.com13.9 INTERNATIONALIntercultural activities. JII (JapanIntercultural Institute) is a non-profit,member-run organization that sponsorsactivities (seminars, cultural events,conferences) for those wanting to furtherdevelop intercultural competenciesand meet other interculturalists. yuko.bolick@japanintercultural.org www.japanintercultural.orgNihongo 倶 楽 部 いんたぁなしょなる.Nihongo Club International is a volunteergroup to help foreign people learnJapanese at the Tokyo Volunteer ActionCenter in Iidabashi. Every Thu, 7-9pm.nci_tokyo@yahoo.co.jp14 PERSONALS14.1 FRIENDSAre you from... JF, 30s, seekingnonsmoking friends from Denmark,Germany, Canada or Australia for havingfun times together. Let's meet for a cup ofcoffee first. Please be nonsmokers, late20s-30s. Mail with self-introduction,please. b2jw13@hotmail.co.jpCanadian teacher seeks friends in Tokyo.Hi, there. I just returned from Canadaand am seeking friends in Japan. I haveworked in Tokyo, Nagano, Chiba, etc., andseek friendship, advice on work, survival,etc. I am 44, nonsmoking. nekobot14@gmail.comFellow Japanese learners. English guyin Tokyo learning Japanese. I'm seekingother people who are also learningJapanese to hang out with, sharelanguage tips and resources, and shareoccasional frustrations. My Japaneseisn't great (yet!). vint.snap@gmail.comFriends in Shibuya. JF, 33, in artdealing, just started to work in Shibuya.I'm seeking fun friends to hang out witharound Shibuya. It would be nice to havelunch together on weekdays for a change.return.to.oz1985@gmail.comFrom Denmark or Germany? If so, dropme a line! Have been seeking Danes andGermans for friendship. Tell me what you'dlike to do with a JF, 30s. Let's have funtimes together! Please be nonsmokers,late 20s-30s. codename107113@live.comInterested in crime thrillers and thedark side of human psychology? I am adoctor of clinical psychology interestedin meeting people, M/F ok, for intellectualdiscussions of criminal behaviors.pulerd@hotmail.comInternational friends sought byJapanese female, 34, in the Tokyo orYokohama area. I like to meet newpeople. Japanese with experience livingin a foreign country also ok. gaobroad@hotmail.com29
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I amnon-native, but speak fluent++ Japanese.Prefer a patient, mature woman, 25-40.Meet weekly after work (8-10pm), aroundOsaki/Shinagawa/Tokyo. yatri_in_town@yahoo.co.jpGraphic designer. French businessmanliving in Tokyo seeks a Japanese lady whois a graphic designer. turbo32s@yahoo.frHandsome, sexy man seeking hotolder woman in Tokyo or Yokohama. Ilove mature ladies (40s, 50s). A nice,tall, handsome gentleman is waiting,hoping to meet you. 日 本 語 可 能 です。maldonado_4649@yahoo.co.jpI'm not like most foreigners in Tokyo.I don't dream of cute girls. I've lived inseveral countries, enough to understandJapanese and other cultures. My humoris playful, silly. Can you handle a nontypicalgaikokujin? Seeking 20s only.m3_3m@outlook.comLondon calling. Here from London.Will be staying in Japan for a while.Want to meet new people to hang outwith, enjoy drinks, do new things. I'mnot the Roppongi type, so no Roppongilovers, please. Nonsmokers only.englishmobile@outlook.comLong-term affair. I am seeking a marriedwoman in a similar situation: marriedwith children, love family, no intentionto divorce. vbcfgt@hotmail.comLunch friends. English guy seeking lunchfriends near Otemachi. I already have abusy social life in the evenings, but if weget on at lunch maybe the occasionalafterwork hangout could work, too. Nomarriage seekers/smokers. scottish1_@outlook.comMarried woman? Do you thinkromance and marriage can be separate?Enjoy exploring new restaurants, funconversation and a bit of real romance?Intelligent, kind American, early 40s,married, white, slim, seeking one specialperson. Nihongo mo ok. pinottokyo@yahoo.co.jpMassage for JF in Yokohama, Tokyo.Hello, tall Spanish man can give youprivate オイルマッサージ。いかがですか? 興 味 があれば 連 絡 下 さい。maldonado_4649@yahoo.co.jpMWM for MJF. Are you a nice Japaneselady looking to reignite passion andromance? If so, I would love to meet you.I'm a married white Canadian in centralTokyo, mid-40s, easygoing, welleducated,nonsmoking. theroyaljoker@yahoo.comNo English? 銀 行 で 働 いてるイギリス 人 が 日 本 の 女 の 子 探 してる 。 英語 分 からない 女 の 子 欲 しい。 vint.snap@gmail.comNon-Japanese Asian. Title says itall: seeking a girl from Asia who isn’tJapanese. I’m from England, but havelived in several countries in Asia. Lovetravel, music, open minds. ero.lp.xei@gmail.comOpposites attract. Balding, brutallooking,but nevertheless kind, wittyand fun Englishman, 40s, would liketo entertain a slim, attractive, chattywoman in the evenings after work. E/Jok. gbeer2000@yahoo.comPleasure for you. Nice, caring, safe,fun for a SJF who is seeking a genki timeafter work or in spare time. Let's chatvia LINE or email, and see if we havesimilar ideas/fantasies to make reality.mrmonkeymark@gmail.comSeeking a serious relationship. I'm aSWM neuroscientist, 31, from Manchester,UK, seeking a well-educated, cuteJapanese partner, preferably under 28,for a long-term serious relationship.pulerd@hotmail.comSeeking chubby, serious JF. Europeanguy, 40, open-minded, easygoing,honest, faithful, seeks a JF who can meetup soon (not too many emails) for a longtermrelationship. Let's meet up overcoffee and talk. niman429@yahoo.comSeeking chubby/pochari woman.Fun-loving, successful, nonsmoking,well-traveled married male is seekinga chubby/big beautiful Japanesewoman for a passionate relationship.enjoylife_321@yahoo.comSeeking fun. SWM, 28, French, seekingpeople who want fun like me. My life isstable, but boring and stressful. I needexcitement for my mental health balance.If you feel the same way, contact me,please. reydajp@yahoo.co.jpSeeking girlfriend. Cool guy, 40, kind,seeks mature JF, 40s-50s, for romancein Tokyo. Let's meet up for coffee andtalk. Serious only, please. munesan50@yahoo.comSeeking girlfriend. SWM, good-looking,working in finance, seeking a girlfriend. Ilike reading, keeping fit, movies. Let's goout for a drink or coffee. atatakaijohn@yahoo.co.jpSeeking large Japanese girlfriend.Canadian guy, 40s, open-minded, gentle,romantic, positive, seeks overweightgirlfriend for long-term relationship inTokyo. Serious only, please. bbalajan@yahoo.comSeeking mature JF. Cool guy, 40s,positive, romantic, honest, a gentleman,seeks JF, 40s-50s, for a long-termrelationship. nnazila73@yahoo.comSeeking Ms. Right. I am a Frenchman. Iam told I am handsome, gentle, funny. Iam nice to be with. If I can find my specialone, I would like to go to the beautifulbeach together. akb4898711@hotmail.comSeeking serious relationship.European guy, early 40s, positive,easygoing, gentle, romantic, lots ofhobbies, seeking female, 35-55, openminded,easygoing, enjoys simple things.Speak Nihongo. No busy people, please.bbamian@yahoo.comSeeking serious relationship. I ama down-to-earth black guy seekingromantic love leading to marriage.Serious only, photo necessary. No games,please. smartguy@i.softbank.jpSeeking SJF for company/fun/relationship. I like travel, nature, movies,concerts, dining, festivals, hiking, onsen,beaches. Me: single Asian-American,professional, from western US. Let'senjoy a good time together. Replies inJapanese ok. ilikesandiego@yahoo.co.jpSeeking someone for romance. Let'sstart with mail and see where it goes.artoistk@hotmail.comSingaporean, Chinese, Indian...?British guy, 30s, seeking non-Japanesewomen to hang out with, maybe more.It may seem obvious, but please onlycontact me if you have time to meet. NoJapanese seeking marriage with a gaijin,please! greenteais.yummy@gmail.comTattoos or piercings? Seeking a womanwith tattoos or piercings, 20s, able tomeet in Tokyo. I'm a man from England.日 本 語 でも 英 語 でも 大 丈 夫 . uk84@outlook.comTogether forever. S J M , 4 0 s ,professional, smart and clever, seekinga sweet and caring lady to be togetherforever. Into movies, the outdoors andmuch more. Together shall we explore?If interested, send me a message.toshinoris1012@yahoo.co.jpWM in Tokyo seeking a pretty girl, 18-35.I am tall, white, with blue eyes. I speakJapanese. chrischrisjapan34@yahoo.comWould you like a nice, relaxing aromaoil massage? Amateur masseur seeksmature massage partners to practiceon. I can meet anywhere in centralTokyo. I speak English and Japanese.amamassage@hotmail.com有 名 な 人 ? We can meet in secret.White, attractive, English-speaking male.Contact me. ja22y@outlook.com銀 座 . White guy working near Ginzaseeking a woman, 22-29, to hang outwith, have some drinks after work. Makesure you give an intro - I won't reply if youdon't. wakaruyo@outlook.com14.3 WOMEN LOOKING FOR MENSINGLES-ONLY DATINGEVENTS EVERY FRI NIGHT forforeign men and Japanesewomen. Leave the eventwith a new date! Alwaysmore women than men. FREEif signing up in advance!Otherwise, ¥2,000. info@exeo-international.com www.exeo-international.comLAVISH DATES ANDINDULGENT NIGHTS - WECREATE OPPORTUNITIESfor elite foreign males to meetelegant Japanese females.Start with a luxurious dinnerdate,take the night where youwant it to go. Fresh, youngwomen join our club every day.Try our free one-month trialoffer: first date is on us! 0120-675-858 (E) international@universe-club.jp http://universe-club.jp/enDriven to work? Japanese woman, 30s,attractive, elegant, educated, seeks asuccessful businessman in Tokyo. Shefeels attracted to a man who is drivento work. He should be sincere and careabout her. springwinds14@yahoo.co.jpFresh start. Attractive, cultured JF, 30s,seeks a good-looking young boyfriendwho can possibly have a long-termrelationship. He should be Caucasian,nonsmoking, cultured. No one-nightstands. nanaironohana24@yahoo.co.jpInternational-minded Japanese,early 30s, ready to start a relationship.If you are a laid-back, professional/independent guy of a similar mind,let's see how it goes. Must be singlenonsmoker. Your introduction/photoappreciated. happi_coco14@excite.co.jpJF living in Tokyo, 29. I'm divorced, nokids. I'm seeking someone serious. I'mvery interested in American and Britishculture. I've always enjoyed listening tomusic from the '60s-'80s. khatruyuasa@kdr.biglobe.ne.jpLaugh and smile a lot. Let's chat overa cup of coffee. Warmhearted, polite,chubby SJF, 41, laughs and smilesquite a bit, seeking sweet, sane singleCaucasian guy for a serious relationshipin Tokyo. camellia.sunflower@gmail.comLove snowboarding? I'm an athletic,fun SJF, 39, seeking a guy who can havea super big laugh with me. Serious,single only, please. enohpi4s@yahoo.caSeeking Mr. Right. JF, 37, withbeautiful kids, seeks loyal, hardworkinggentleman to spend the futurewith. If you are in the same situation,please let me know. Serious only.keiko2011tokyo@yahoo.co.jpSeeking nice SWM, 30s, for a longtermrelationship. Me: SJF, 30s, sweet,caring, healthy. I like listening to musicwhile drinking. Serious only. Pleaselet me know your nationality and age.rykya614@i.softbank.jpSeeking single Japanese man. MiddleagedCaucasian woman seeking a kindsingle Japanese or Caucasian man,40-55, 170-185cm, university-educatedprofessional, in central Tokyo, forfriendship, activity partner and long-termrelationship. kolucy1231@gmail.comSerious boyfriend. Beautiful Japanesewants to meet someone. No marriedmen, cheaters, casual relationshipswhatsoever. Prefer someone in theIchikawa/Nishi-Funabashi area, 27-38,American. I'm 36, with a professionaljob and multiple talents. gkr93mz@gmail.comSerious man wanted. Single Japanesefemale, stable job, independent, welleducated,seeking an honest, matureguy with a stable job. I'm wild-natured,40s, a good conversationalist, enjoy citylife. 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RELATIONSHALLOWEEN DECORATION ETIQUETTEBY GRACE BUCHELE MINETAI foolishly assumed that because bakeries have Halloween-themed treats,karaoke parlors are decked out in pumpkins and skeletons and a nearbydepartment store has a huge “Happy Halloween!” banner hanging by theentrance, Japanese families celebrated Halloween.A couple days ago over dinner, I told my husband I wanted to decorateour house a bit for Halloween. He suggested the ¥100 store. Two hoursand ¥1,700 later, I walked out of Daiso with two bags full of awesome,cheap and gaudy Halloween decorations.Two days after that, my husband told me our outdoor Halloweendecorations were (apparently) scaring our neighbors.We moved the decorations back inside and peace was restored.ハロウィンデコレーションのエチケット近 頃 町 のパン 屋 さんやカラオケ 店 で 多 くのハロウィングッズを 見 かけるため、 私 は 日本 でもハロウィンを 祝 うのだと 知 りました。ある 晩 、 私 は 夫 にハロウィン 用 に 家 を 飾 り付 けしたいと 打 ち 明 けると、100 円 ショップを 勧 められました。100 円 ショップに足 を 運 んでみたところ、2 時 間 で1700 円 分 もの 安 くて 可 愛 いハロウィングッズを買 う 事 が 出 来 ました。しかし2 日 後 、 夫 に 外 に 飾 り 付 けたハロウィンデコレーションが隣 の 人 を 驚 かせてるから 片 付 けるようにと 言 われてしまいました、、、 残 念 ですが、ハロウィングッズをしまい、 事 は 何 事 も 無 くおさまりました。■ Grace Buchele Mineta is an author who blogs and draws comicsabout her daily life in Japan at www.HowIBecameTexan.com.♥ Love ¥ Money ♣ LuckhoroscopeBY CATHRYN MOEARIESMar 20-Apr 18 ♥♥ ¥¥ ♣♣♣♣♣TAURUSApr 19-May 19 ♥♥♥ ¥¥¥ ♣♣♣♣GEMINIMay 20-Jun 20 ♥♥♥♥ ¥¥ ♣♣♣CANCERJun 21-Jul 21 ♥♥♥♥ ¥¥¥ ♣♣♣♣♣Although part of you may be deliriouswith anticipation, do you also have aquiver of fear when it comes to a newpact you’ve made? Moving forward is assistedby the strength and courage of your ruler Marsin your solar ninth house. This placement lendsits focus to dealing with in-laws, long-distancejourneys and your connection with “all that is.”You can make it easier on yourself by creatinga form of expression that no one can take away.The result? Freedom.LEOJul 22-Aug 21 ♥♥♥ ¥¥ ♣♣♣Whatever you do, your strength is inbeing positive. Staying in the presentcan be a challenge with Neptune inyour sector of groups, hopes and wishes. Lovethem or not, projects can spring up, dissolveand even return. Your energy levels at thisvery moment may be low or high—but in eithercase can change in a heartbeat. You may feel aheightened sense of intuition as your instinctsare being rewired. Pallas Athene comes toyour rescue starting Monday. Be an original.VIRGOAug 22-Sep 21 ♥♥ ¥¥¥ ♣♣♣Bring your own soul into your heartand watch your spirit soar. Sweet,shy, and health conscious, you aremoving into a realm of peak focus and creativity.Whatever Neptune and Chiron oppositeVirgo may do, what seems lost comes back inan unexpected, even unprecedented wave ofupgrades. It may be changed, but that’s whatyou were secretly hoping for, isn’t it? PallasAthene moves to your house of communicationon Monday; your original thoughts reward you.CAPRICORNDec 21-Jan 19 ♥♥♥ ¥¥¥¥ ♣♣No one can clip your wings, sothere’s no need to fret. Changes inyour schedule just pave the way fordesires finding their expression. Take a deepbreath and think of your friends supporting youin any situation to get through each day. If youare in a relationship, Vesta transiting bringswisdom to your choices; hear your partner’ssuggestions out. Pallas Athene leaves yourromance sector and puts the focus on work,starting Monday. Enter the satisfaction zone.LIBRASep 22-Oct 22 ♥♥♥♥ ¥¥ ♣♣♣♣Action-packed and not a moment tolose, you may be zinging from onestellar moment to the next. Venuscalls in her cards from the rest of the zodiac soyou can receive what’s due; right on her tail isthe North Node, pushing you to try somethingnew, or mix it up with an old dream recentlydusted off. Say what’s on your mind, becauseVenus combines with both Mercury and the Sunin your sign—just make sure it’s said gently withyour diplomatic finesse.There’s joy in what you’re doing thisweek—because you followed yourheart and soul. In the testing timeswe are in, you have an innate sense of knowingthat a strong foundation is the only way to moveforward, and moving forward is something youwant to do. You’re subtle and strong at the sametime. You sense when energies combine to createa path that fits your dreams; it’s as if there aremoments when you can hear the stars speakingto you. Take action in a loving way.SCORPIOOct 23-Nov 21 ♥♥ ¥¥¥¥ ♣♣♣Penetrating, feeling for subtle movementsin your path, right now you arebeing offered several choices. Thereis a quality to Scorpio that often thinks if youhaven’t done it the hard way, it won’t stick.The thing is, you’re doing it the hard way thisvery moment with Saturn in your sign. Venus,the North Node, Mercury, the Sun and PallasAthene are pressing on your psyche, and it’sa lot to take; sorting the shadows this weekprepares you for an awesome quantum leap.The performer in you needs an outlet.These days are charged and you havea dynamic energy—it’s as if your electricalfield makes others feel dazzling. Quitea gift! Mars in your solar fifth house of loveand creativity turns heads. Starting Monday,Pallas Athene amps up the lights at home; thisincludes redecorating or even finding anotherabode. The unconventional merges with yourexecutive authority. You’re in a decisive, winningtime of your life. Go for it!SAGITTARIUSNov 22-Dec 20 ♥♥ ¥¥¥ ♣♣♣AQUARIUSJan 20-Feb 17 ♥♥♥♥ ¥¥ ♣♣♣♣PISCESFeb 18-Mar 19 ♥♥ ¥¥¥ ♣♣♣Staying focused and on track is a bigleap for Sag at the moment. Neptunesquare to your sign has put you in aposition of “pushing through the envelope.”Chiron addresses past hurts and intends to healwounds, but you must put yourself in a positionto accept this without making yourself vulnerable.How to do this? Your originality is about tostep forward via your dreams; giving yourselftime to absorb what’s around you leads to yourvalue and success.You’re in the public eye or makingstrides in your career. It’s all aboutdiplomacy and negotiations thisweek. The North Node brings in new opportunitiesfor you; Venus means money, beauty,love and comfort; Mercury is still retrograde, sotake this chance to review any contracts andhow they are worded. The Sun warms you to anidea you have wanted to take forward: it’s eitherabout you, or helping to define your sense ofself—both are important.Your aura of indifference is balancedby the beating heart you hope othersdon’t hear too loudly. A recent specialconnection throws you into a tizzy as it lookslike your life could take a 180. Don’t be fooledby the sparks and curves of Uranus in your communicationsector. Yes, things are lively, but ifyou want them to continue, you’ll have to putspaces between your adrenaline rush. At thesame time, have fun—someone may be watchingyou with a promotion in mind.Open up your eyes and see with yourheart, something you’ve known howto do since childhood; feelings getmore points than logic when it comes to newrealms making themselves known. Since this isa time of change, it’s also a time of reformingwhat exists—thus, reformation. That’s why youget a “reality” vote! Partners have much to add,and may take a lot of your attention; if you’resingle, you may reap multiple rewards from yourmany good deeds.32
A 62-year-oldprimatologist who has“devoted himself togorilla research in remoteareas of Africa for over30 years” was named thenext president of KyotoUniversity.the small printBY STEVE TRAUTLEINLINGO BOXNagusameru ( 慰 める) = consoleSaibanchō ( 裁 判 長 ) = chief justiceBanana no kawa (バナナの 皮 ) = banana peelTabe-aruki ( 食 べ 歩 き) = eat while walkingEbora dairyūkō (エボラ 大 流 行 )= Ebola epidemicEVEN THOUGH IT’S OBVIOUS THAT BANANASKINS ARE SLIPPERY, WE SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEDTHE SLIPPERINESS.”—Kiyoshi Mabuchi of Kitasato University inTokyo, whose research team was “awarded” an Ig Nobel Prize for its study onthe slickness of banana peelsCUTTING EDGE⊲An ⊲ online retailer that sells shoes embeddedwith cameras has earned the wrath of authoritiesin Kyoto, who say the devices are for thesole purpose of taking upskirt photos.⊲Officials ⊲ at the National Police Agency saythey’re concerned about the growing numberof child sex abuse cases linked to smartphonemessaging apps like Line and KakaoTalk.⊲Police ⊲ from Tokyo busted a 16-year-old Kumamotohigh school student for hacking theservers of gaming company GameOn. It wasthe first-ever arrest in Japan for a distributeddenial-of-service (DDoS) attack.⊲The ⊲ Chofu Parco department store in WesternTokyo put on display Lego models of Mount Fujiand 40 other World Heritage sites. More than450,000 blocks were used to create the replicas.PALACE NEWS⊲Imperial ⊲ granddaughter Princess Mako, 21,decamped for England to pursue a master’sdegree at the University of Leicester.at a glanceBY RODGER SONOMURA⊲It ⊲ was reported that the Emperor and Empresswill visit the island nation of Palau next year “toconsole souls of war dead.”⊲The ⊲ New York Times published an op-edslamming the Imperial Household Agency’snewly compiled biography of Emperor Hirohito,saying it “perpetuates the false but persistentimage… of a benign, passive figurehead.”⊲It’s ⊲ taken two years, but staff at the NationalDiet Library have managed to restore 116 volumesof historical documents that were damagedby the March 2011 tsunami.HIGH ROLLERS⊲The ⊲ value of the land in the Higashi-Azabuneighborhood that houses the Russian embassyhas been estimated at ¥2.33 millionper square meter.⊲Officials ⊲ at the iconic Hotel Okura announcedplans to open properties in Manila and Bangkok.⊲Yutaka ⊲ Kume, who led Nissan Motor during theautomaker’s heyday in the ’80s and ’90s, diedof stomach cancer in Yokohama. He was 93.stats1,167 Outlets of gyudon chain Sukiyathat will temporarily suspend 24-houroperations due to staff shortages¥100 MILLION Amount that Tokyobasedtire manufacturer BridgestoneCorp will donate to help West Africannations fight the Ebola epidemic790,000 Pickup trucks recalled byToyota in North America due to “faultysuspension parts [that] may lead to fires”⊲For ⊲ the second straight year, the editors ofTimes Higher Education named Tokyo Universityas the top school in Asia, and the 23rdbest in the world.MILESTONES⊲Officials ⊲ at Tokyo SkyTree say more than 100million people have visited the tower since itsdebut in May 2012.⊲Hiroko ⊲ Ando, 64, a graduate of Chuo Universitylaw school, became just the third womanto be appointed chief justice of a Japanesehigh court. She’ll serve in Takamatsu.⊲Japan’s ⊲ shortest railway tunnel—a 7.2-meter-longstretch of track on the JR Agatsumaline in Gunma—has been taken out of serviceto make way for the construction of a new dam.THANKS, BUT NO THANKS⊲US ⊲ Open runner-up Kei Nishikori—the firstAsian man to reach the finals of a grand slamtennis tournament—turned down an honoraryaward from his home prefecture of Shimane.⊲By ⊲ way of explanation, Nishikori said, “I’m 24years old and still a work in progress.”⊲Officials ⊲ in the historic Higashi Chaya districtof Kanazawa have put up notices in Japaneseand English urging tourists not to eat whilewalking.⊲Bottom ⊲ Story of the Week: “Municipalities,Firms Team Up to Make IT-Embedded ManholeCovers” (via Mainichi Japan)Small Print Updated Weekly→ METURL.COM/SMALLPRINTCompiled from reports by AP, Japan Today, The Japan Times, Jiji, The TokyoReporter, The Mainichi, The Japan News, AFP, Reuters and Kyodo33
StrangerDangerDANCING THE LINE BETWEENPARANOIA AND GOOD PARENTINGBY TANA PHILLIPSthe last wordIllustration by Christi Rochin‘STRANGERDANGER’NEVERREALLYTOOK ROOTIN JAPAN.AND THAT’SA GOODTHING.”WANTTO HAVETHE LASTWORD?Send your article to:editor@<strong>metropolis</strong>japan.comShe was the worst mom in America. Everyonesaid so: internet bloggers, TVnews shows, radio talk DJs... Her name isLenore Skenazy and she created a mediafirestorm in the U.S. a few years ago withone dangerous, unconscionable act: shelet her nine-year-old son ride the subwayby himself.I wonder what those pundits andmommy bloggers would think of thetrains in Tokyo. Here, it’s perfectly commonfor young children to use publictransportation, walk to school andplay in parks by themselves. Yet thesesame acts in the United States aren’tjust frowned upon; they’re often consideredcriminal.The stories abound. On a cool Septemberday, a mother left her six-year-oldson in the backseat of her locked andparked car while she spent less than fiveminutes picking up one item from a store.A concerned citizen called the police andshe spent the next two years fightingcharges of negligence and contributingto the delinquency of a minor. Anothermother left her nine-year-old daughterplaying at a park around the corner whileshe worked her shift at McDonald’s. Thepark was only a couple of blocks fromtheir home, but a passerby called thepolice, who duly showed up at her workto take her into custody.In Japan, my children play in the parkby themselves all the time. They walk orride their bikes to school by themselves.They can go to their friends’s houseswithout supervision, provided they comehome when the streetlights turn on.It’s the kind of upbringing my husbandand I had—a kind of upbringing that hasall but disappeared in the U.S. No longeris a parent permitted to make decisionsabout his or her own child’s maturity leveland readiness for independence. Yetany stranger is qualified to make a judgmentabout their parenting and involvethe police and child protective serviceswithout a second glance.It’s different in Japan because it’s somuch safer here. Right?Japan is consistently ranked one ofthe safest countries in the world. However,as Skenazy likes to point out, violentcrime rates in the U.S. have beendeclining steadily over the past severaldecades. In fact, they’re at their lowestlevels since the early 1970s.The problem is that facts don’t seemto matter much. A prime example: AsHalloween arrives, American parentswill be meticulously checking their children’scandy for suspicious-lookingpieces. But most won’t be aware thatthe joy and simplicity of the holidaywere permanently tainted by just oneincident back in 1974, when RonaldClark O’Bryan of Deer Park, Texas,killed his son by inserting cyanidelacedPixy Stix into his Halloween haul.As a result of this targeted attack—though disguised to look random, itwas for the insurance money; parentsnow worry that every block of candygiversmight hide some stranger out toharm their kids.The idea of “stranger danger” neverreally took root in Japan. And that’s a goodthing, because the U.S.’ stranger dangercampaign has turned out to be one of themost successful and harmful campaigns inexistence. The truth is that crimes againstchildren are most often perpetrated bysomeone close to the child: a family friend,a teacher, a family member—someone thechild knows and trusts.Even though I know all of this—eventhough I think of myself as a reasonable,logical parent—I don’t allow my childrenthe same freedoms in the U.S. thatthey’re afforded here. Forget going to thestore by themselves; back home I start topanic if they’re not in the same aisle as mein the grocery store. And even if I don’tpanic myself, there’s still the concern ofbeing seen as a bad parent for treatingmy children the same in one country asin another.Maybe by the time we leave Japan,my parenting practices and confidencewill have matured to the point that I’llbe able to trust my kids and my owninstincts. Maybe by then the U.S. willhave gotten a grip on its neuroses andlet parents make reasonable decisionsabout what their children are old andmature enough to handle. Or maybe bythen my children will just be so old I’ll nolonger have to worry about these thingsin the first place.■ Tana Phillips blogs about her (mis)adventures in Japan—and her far moreharrowing adventures raising four kids—atjapanicked.comThe views expressed in “The Last Word” are those of the authors alone and do not necessarily reflect the position or opinions of Japan Partnership Co. Ltd. or its partners and sponsors.NEXT ISSUECHE’NELLESAYS IT ALLSO YOU THINK YOUKNOW YOUR NAKANO?TEACHING UNCERTAINTY:COMING OUT IN JAPANPhoto by Ryan Bruss34
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