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12 YOKOHAMA &
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THU MAY 31
THANKS FOR COMING
BACK, BUDDY
Miyagi Prefecture resident Ikuo yokoyama afer
his harley-davidson motorcycle washed up in West
canada one year afer the 3/11 tsunami. harley-
davidson plans to clean up the machine and reunite
it with its owner

SOME BOOZE WITH YOUR BIRD?

A new Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant in
Tokyo comes complete with a fully stocked
bar called KFC Route 25, in honor of the high-
way that runs past the original Sanders Caf in
Kentucky. Whisky, tequila, vodka, rum all avail-
able... Name your poison.
Te Advanced Telecommunications Research
Institute International in Kyoto Prefecture
along with some help from a nutty professor
from Osaka Universityhas come up with a 600-
gram human-shaped pillow called a Hugvie
that allows cellphone users to feel closer to
the people they are talking to. You insert your
phone in the pillows head and conversations
will cause the Hugvies heart to beat. Really.
A government survey has revealed that one out
of every four Japanese adults has thought of
offing him/herself, with young people more
prone to such thoughts than others. A round of
Hugvies, please.
Researchers at the Shibaura Institute of Tech-
nology (we dont even want to speculate on the
acronym for this one) fgure that some 40 or
so dams in Japan sit above confrmed active
fault lines.
Meanwhile, a network of more than 150 earth-
quake and water pressure detectors is in the
plans for the sea off Japans east coast. The
National Research Institute for Earth Science and
Disaster Prevention says the devices will help to
more quickly and accurately predict tsunami.
A Mainichi survey found that more than 2,000
bridges in at least 107 local municipalities in
Japan have never been inspected, mostly due
to fnancial difculties.
APARTMENTS OF DOOM
A 23-year-old nurse was found stabbed to death
in a friends apartment in Urayasu, Chiba Pre-
fecture. The friend said he was out with work
buddies at the time.
The skeleton of a 45-year-old man who died
more than two years ago was found i n a
Saitama apartment when the owner of the unit
went to check on him... Probably wondering why
the rent was so late.
With up to 14,000 people dying annually in the
bathtubmore than three times the number
killed in traffic accidents in 2011the Minis-
try of Health, Labor and Welfare will conduct
research on bathtub fatalities. At least they left
nice, clean corpses...
Two men in their 60s were arrested for murder
after the dead body of another sexagenarian was
found dumped in the mountains near Kobe. A
fnancial dispute was apparently the root of the
problem, as it so often is in these cases.
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko played
a little tennis at the Imperial Palace on April 30.
It marked the frst time the 78-year-old Emperor
played the sport since having heart bypass sur-
gery in February.
A bus accident i n Gunma Prefecture t hat
claimed the lives of seven people and lef t
another 39 injured was being attributed to cut-
throat competition in the bus industry and the
resulting overwork among drivers. Te driver
apparently dozed off on the overnight trip to
Tokyo Disneyland.
BRANCHING OUT
Te US is giving Japan 3,000 dogwood trees to
mark the 100th anniversary since this nation
gave Washington 3,000 cherry trees in 1912.
In a rare move, the Finance Ministry posted on
its website protest letters sent to Te Asahi Shim-
bun over a report detailing relations between
key figures of the ruling Democratic Party of
Japan and senior ministry bureaucrats. The
ministry said the story contained several
misinterpretations of facts.
Around 800,000 new job recruits joined com-
panies on the frst day of Japans fscal year.
According to the stats, 80.5 percent of college
students found jobs ahead of their March
graduation, a 3.1 percent increase over the pre-
vious year, which was the lowest since 2000, says
the labor ministry.
About 60 percent of the people polled in a Main-
ichi Shimbun survey said they were opposed to
the government plan to raise the consumption
tax while 37 percent were in favor of the move.
Te same survey found that 79 percent were in
favor of introducing a low tax rate on daily
necessities in case the consumption tax is
raised in the future.
ANIMAL INSTINCTS
A mutt who failed miserably as a hunting dog got
a new lease on life when it was enlisted to keep
pesky monkeys and crows of a citrus farm in
Wakayama.
Meanwhile, Kotora the cat was given a few days
of during Golden Week from his job as a sta-
tion master in Okayama Prefecture to take
up the same position at two railway stations
in Aomori Prefecture. Can a karoshi lawsuit be
far of?
Two small kids died and nine other family mem-
bers were hospitalized in the Philippines after
chowing down on some poisonous pufer fsh, a
Japanese delicacy, for lunch.
A counter-terrorist drill was conducted at the
634-meter-high Tokyo Sky Tree, in which secu-
rity guards led about 1,000 people to safety
from the facilitys observation deck at 350
meters. The poor sods taking part in the drill
had to descend some 2,000 emergency stairs.
A Japanese flm crew is making a movie about a
1959 incident in which a US fghter jet taking of
from the Kadena Air Base in Okinawa crashed
into an elementary school, killing 17 and injur-
ing over 200.
A landslide in Hokkaido left a set of railroad
tracks on the JR Sekisho Line hangingliter-
allyin the air.
SOMEBODY CALL GUINNESS
Plumbing new depths, the Japan Agency for
Marine-Earth Science and Technology said its
deep-sea scientifc drilling vessel, the Chikyu,
managed to bore some 7,740 meters below the
ocean surface, a new world record for this type
of drilling.
Actor Koji Yakusho, star of such Hollywood flms
as Memoirs of a Geisha and Babel, was among 674
individuals and 20 groups who received spring
decorations from the Japanese government.
Te 56-year-old was one of 25 people to get the
Medal with Purple Ribbon, given for contribu-
tions to the arts, academia and sport.
stats
25 Percent of Tokyo's foreigners who lef japan temporarily following 3/11, according to a Tokyo
Metropolitan government survey 56 Percent who did not leave Tokyo 5 Percent who moved to
other places in japan 75 Percent of foreigners who relied on Tv broadcasts for their post-March 11
info 37 Percent who got their information from the internet 7 Percent who used newspapers to
keep up-to-date afer the disasters
compiled from reports by Ap, Japan
Today, The Japan Times, The Tokyo
Reporter, The Asahi Shimbun, The
Mainichi Daily News, Daily Yomiuri,
AFp, Reuters, Kyodo, ABc News and
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ThIS WeekS requIred readIng, by reg dunlaP The Small Print
F
or moviegoers, t he mere
mention of Tim Burton sum-
mons up frightful scenes of
grimacing jack-o-lanterns,
corpse brides and headless horse-
men. Yet the director whose very
name is synonymous with gothic
imagery had never tackled a vam-
pire movie. Nor, for that matter, had
his frequent collaborator, Johnny
Depp. Tat has all changed with Dark
Shadows, a fresh, comedic take on the
bloodsucking genre that the dark duo
recently few into Tokyo to promote.
Based on the cult TV show of the
same name that ran from 1966-1971,
Dark Shadows tells the century-span-
ning saga of Barnabas Collins (Depp),
a wealthy playboy in 18th century
New England who falls victim to a
curse cast by a jealous witch (Eva
Green). He awakens 200 years later
to fnd himself in the year 1972, dis-
mayed that everyone is driving VW
buses, wearing polyester and gaz-
ing into lava lamps. As he struggles
to adjust to the disco age, he must
also come to terms that his beloved
Collinwood Manor is a shambles,
and that the dysfunctional family
there (Michelle Pfeifer, Chlo Grace
Moretz, et al) are his descendants.
Barnabas was a late addition to
the original television gothic soap
opera, but quickly became the shows
breakaway character. Today, Burton
and Depp both recall that Barnabas
and the oddball family featured on
the show provided solace during their
awkward adolescent years. Depp
admits he was rather obsessed
with the TV vamp and decorated his
childhood bedroom with posters of
star Jonathan Frid, who passed away
last month. During his visit to Tokyo,
Depp said, It was a dream come
true to recreate the character.
For di rector Burton, just as
important as the central charac-
ter is the way he interacts with the
troubled Collins/Stoppard clan,
which is rounded out on screen by
Burtons partner and frequent star
Helena Bonham Carter as the fam-
ilys live-in psychiatrist, and Jackie
Earl Haley as their boozing ground-
skeeper. At the Tokyo premiere, the
director pulled a lucky Japanese
fans question out of a box contain-
ing hundreds of submissions and
found it asked what message he
wanted to express through the flm.
He immediately blurted out, Fami-
lies are weird. He then elaborated,
Families are weird and beautiful
and that makes life weird and beau-
tiful, and thats why we love them.
Dark Shadows marks the eightth
flm in Burton and Depps long part-
nership, which began with Edward
Scissorhands in 1990. For Depp, the
attraction of the role was not only
the opportunity to recreate a favor-
ite character from his childhood,
but to do so with my friend and my
favorite flmmaker of all time. Te
two appeared slightly overwhelmed
by the sheer number of fans gath-
ered at Roppongi Hills on a windy
evening for the premiere, but chuck-
led with each other as they pointed
out Japanese cosplayers i n t he
crowd dressed as characters from
the film, as well as a few Mad Hat-
ters and Sweeney Todds. The pair
were obviously delighted to be able
to welcome so many visitors into the
fantasy world they have created.
Dark Shadows is currently on
nationwide release.
start struck
BLooD Brothers
burton and depp team up for their
first vampire flick
By Kevin McGue
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PeoPle, TrendS & MIScellany Upfront
Not Just Victims
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ts tough to be a sixth-grader
in a disaster-stuck town like
Minamisoma. Not just because
they are dealing with grief and
the ongoing danger of radiation
exposure, but also because children
at that age still want to play and be
carefree. On the cusp of adulthood,
they are also old enough to worry
about the future of their community
and whether they can play a role in
rebuilding it.
I t hi nk t he kids are real l y
st rong, says Nadi a Lombardo,
organizer of a recent event to help
children from Minamisoma realize
their potential to heal and to con-
tribute through art. It shouldnt be
all about victimization. They want
to be active; responsible for their
own place.
As a representative of EastEdge
Resortsa hospitalit y brand that
promotes several hotels and ryo-
kan in Nagano and champions slow
food, communit y-bui ldi ng and
cultural experiencesLombardo
invited sixth graders to stay at their
Azumaya Resort near Karuizawa as
a graduation present.
The weekend event was real-
i zed t hrough col laborat ion wit h
t he Save Mi nami soma Project,
which arranges bimonthly deliver-
ies of food and daily necessities to
Minamisoma, and the Tokyo-based
art space Traumaris. Held March
31-Apri l 1, it i ncluded t he usual
tourist activities like playing in the
snow and visiting the hot springs,
plus performances by a magician
and l ive pai nter Jul ie Blanchi n.
According to Lombardo, since they
have to ration their outdoor play-
time at home, just the freedom to
stay outside as long as they wanted
was exciting for the 39 participants
and their parents.
The main events, though, were
the workshops. In one, the children
constructed a rocket stove with
sculpture artist Hitoshi Nishiyama.
The stoves are constructed out of
common, readily available materi-
als like cinderblocks and metal cans
and can cook food, bake bread or be
used for heating. Once completed,
kids had the option of bringing the
ovens home or donating them to
shelters in Tohoku.
In the Life Stripe Workshop,
kids created an artwork of colorful
stripes meant to represent one day
in their life, using diferent colors to
represent a variety of activities, like
studying, hanging out, exercising
or using digital media. Its a tool to
see into other peoples lives, says
Lombardo. By comparing their work
to others, they can see similarities
and differences and it opens up an
avenue of communication.
Af ter f i nishi ng, t he chi ldren
were given the choice of taking their
artwork home or allowing it to be
exhibited to raise money for the Save
Minamisoma Project. Every child
agreed to have their works displayed.
Some pieces were already included
in a Life Stripe exhibition in Milan,
and the complete set will soon be on
display in Tokyo.
Lombardo says t he universal
participation is a sign that the kids
have understood the message they
wanted to convey: that they can be
Afer a long, cold winter, warmer weather is fnally here, inviting us
all to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Even nonproft fundraising
is going al fresco. Australian yoga teacher Dylan Robertson is going to
be ofering his classes in Yoyogi Park again this year, with proceeds
raised going to the Tyler Foundation, a charity helping kids with
cancer and their families. All levels are welcome, from complete
beginners to life-long yogis and yoginis. Classes are conducted in
both English and Japanese and will be automatically canceled in
case of rain. Don't forget your own yoga mat and some water!
11am-noon, every Sat-Sun, May 12-Jun 24. See http: //www.
facebook.com/events/248616201852575/ for more information.
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community. We wanted the chil-
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We wanted to use art as an educa-
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change, or even just make life more
beautiful with their creativity and
imagination.
Jun 12-17, 11am-8pm, free. Spi-
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Aoyama 5- 6-23, Mi nat o- ku.
Near es t s t n: Omot es ando.
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Techfit is available at Adidas shops
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Were giving away one pair each of
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are also infused with b vitamins, anti-
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tooth-rotting sugar (299). Also available
from the distributor is Coco Hydro,
the first powdered coconut water to be
imported to Japan. made from young
organic coconuts and marketed as a
healthy alternative to unnatural, con-
ventional sports drinks, all you need
to supply is water. Available in original,
pineapple, and pomegranate & rasp-
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Japan is more known for tea than cofee, but since the Dutch brought the bitter beverage to these shores in
the 1800s, it has become as widespread as its preparation is varied. Aside from the ubiquitous chain outlets,
there are hundreds of little cafs that take pride in their own way of preparing and serving. Some roast and
sell their own beans, some use the siphon vacuum method, some do crazy whippy designs on their caf
latte. Out of all these options, here are some favorites.
Joe runs free at Tokyos coffee corners
By Veena Yoshino
ROAST WITH THE MOST
Feature
OMOTESANDO KOFFEE
Secret garden










Te best ones are always harder to fnd, and all the
better once you do. Omotesando Kofee is the frst
f loor of a two-story traditional Japanese house;
enter through the small gate into a tiny garden
and youll see the cofee counter through the open
sliding doors. Made personally by the owner, the
cofee is very smooth and a perfect balance of light
and dark, which can be drunk any time. Get a cup
(from 350) and relax in their peaceful garden.
4-15-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-5413-
9422. Open daily 10am-7pm. www.ooo-kofee.
com
OBSCURA CAF
Siphonic art










At Obscura Caf, water is boiled one cup at a time
with the siphon methodalso known as vacuum
coffee makinga technique invented in Berlin
in the 1830s. Te water transfers upward through
a connecting beaker that contains coffee and
sits before dripping back down to be served. Te
barista times it to the second, with diferent types
of coffee (from 500) requiring differing times.
While the siphon drips, enjoy English art and
design coffee-table books. Obscura Laboratory
(4-28-9 Tashido, Setagaya-ku) sells coffee beans
and take-out cofee.
1-9-16 Sangenjyaya, Setagaya-ku. Tel:03-3795-
6027. Open daily noon-11pm, closed 3rd Wed.
www.cafe-obscura.com
YANAKA
Follow your nose










Heres a chain that provides a delicious-smelling
alternative to the other high-street staples. At
Yanaka stores, the beans are roasted right there
behind the counter. Choose your beans to drink
or buy from various wooden containers. You can
even choose how well done you want your beans
according to a chart that explains the aroma and
taste at each level of roasting. Now thats con-
sumer cofee control.
2-33- 6 Shimokitazawa, Setagaya-ku. Tel:
0120-935-466. Open daily 11am-8pm, closed
2nd Tue. www.yanaka-cofeeten.com
COFFEE AND ROASTER 2-3
Slow and solo










Take your time to read the menu descriptions,
while you relax to mellow jazz. Tis seasons spe-
cial Brazilian Aoba blend had a fresh aftertaste
and a soft aroma, and they also serve Guatema-
lan, Tanzanian, and Colombian coffee (also as
beans), prepared in the good old-fashioned drip
style using fennel cloth instead of paper filters
(from 450). Concoctions such as mocha Java with
whipped cream and mint and Irish Mist cofee are
also available. Te Showa-era crockery and com-
fortable couches make this a great place for some
solo downtime.
1F Kamohara Bldg, 1-2-14 Shimotakaido, Sug-
inami-ku. Tel: 03-3327-9923. Open Tue-Sun
11:30am-8pm, closed Mon. http://cofee2-3.jp
BEAR POND ESPRESSO
Cofee with a little treat










Often touted as the best cofee in Tokyo, Bear Pond
is owned by a couple who used to live in New York.
The tiny caf with wooden benches thus has an
American feel, especially when you see the Amer-
ican candies and treats lined up on the counter.
The coffee (from 300) is rich and thick with a
sweet aroma, and the espresso shot will power you
through the day. Try their creamy, smooth iced
lattea perfect dessert in itself.
2-36-12 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku. Tel: 03-5454-
2486. Open daily from 10am (closing time
varies). www.bear-pond.com
LIFE
Cofee, dinner, music










After a day in Yoyogi Park, Life will provide you
with home-made pizzas, a variety of pastas, and
some rustic Italian wine to slurp, before you cap
it all of with their excellent cappuccinos (500),
complete with some premium foam art. In their
choice of coffee beans, Life opts for a Japanese
blendYamamoto beansto combine Italian
expertise with a Japanese palate. Local bands
add a musical element to your Life experience
every now and then, accompanied by special din-
ner menuscheck their homepage for dates of
upcoming events.
1F, 1-9-19 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3467-
3479. Open daily 11:45am-2:30pm & 6-10pm.
www.s-life.jp
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SOAKS
Veggie latte?










Located by the river in Nakameguro, Soaks serves
up great coffee, and, for the braver punter, the
more wholesome variet y of a veggie lattein
pumpkin, spinach and carrot favor (600). Who
said coffee couldnt be nutritious? Soaks also
specializes in fresh vegetarian foods to balance
the surging caffeine rush, and sells exceptional
homemade veggie donuts (from 150) to enjoy on
the go after grabbing one at a booth right next to
the entrance.
1-5-10 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku. Tel: 03-5794-
3451. Open daily 10:30am-11pm. www.soaks.jp
KOSOAN
Zen cafeine










For a cafeinated sip in the context of a traditional
Japanese teahouse, Kosoan is a tatami-lined,
mindhealing space reminiscent of a Kyoto sabo.
The coffee (500) comes in all the usual forms,
and can be enjoyed in the Zen wash of the gor-
geous garden, or whi le you gaze upon t he
traditional Japanese folk art on display in the
gallery space. If you are bored of the black bev-
erage, go green with some matcha and wagashi
(Japanese sweets) for 800, red with a strawberry
milk (500), or scof other summer desserts like
anmitsu (agar jelly; 800).
1- 24- 23 Ji yugaoka, Megur o- ku. Tel :
03-3718-4203. Open Thu-Tue 11am-6:30pm.
Nearest stn: Jiyugaoka. www.kosoan.co.jp
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CRAYON HOUSE RESTAURANT
Feeling wholesome










Get in on the natural vibe at Crayon House with
their organic cofee (550), or their cafeine-free
cereals coffee, made from cereal and chestnuts
(525). Choose from a rich selection of whole-
some desserts, such as sesame and maple tart,
carrot pudding, and butter cookies (525). Also try
theirmainly veggielunch bufet (11am-2pm)
which costs 1,260 for adults and 630 for kids
aged 2-6.
B1, 3-8-15 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku. Tel: 03
3406 6409. Open daily 11am-11pm. www.
crayonhouse.co.jp
COFFEE ON THE GO
If you dont have the time for a sit-down
coffee session, and dont fancy heading
into one of the holy trinity of stock stan-
dards in the chain market, try the Little
Nap Cofee Stand located opposite Yoyogi
Park (5-65-4 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku; www.lit-
tlenap.jp), which serves good, quick drip
coffees (from 300). If you happen to be
in Ebisu, Sarutahiko Cofee (1-6-6 Ebisu,
Shibuya-ku; http://sarutahiko.co) has a
long list to choose from (from 380).
ROAST WITH THE MOST
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out there (venti soy non-fat cara-
mel macchi ato no-foam st i rred
ext ra-cream ext ra-hot ext ra-caramel run-
through-twice anyone?), things could get mixed
up. Whats a cofee junkie to do?
Hi royuki Takagi made t he cof fee on
this issues cover at Caf Celi (1-13-6 Ebisu,
Shibuya-ku; http://cafeceli.com). A specialist
barista trainer for Kyoto roaster Ogawa Cofee,
we asked him for some tips.
First of, all cafs are diferent. Some dont
have espresso machines, for example. Takagi
suggests orderi ng of f-menu. Baristas take
pride in serving up their best, so dont get too
complex. While the latte art might be beau-
tifulits not the baristas main focus. Their
focus is on pulling the perfect shot of espresso
every time: from the micro-millimeter of the
grind to the pressure of the tamping so the hot
water fows just right.
Takagi compares cofee to wine: conditions
have to be perfect. Depending on the day, the
temperature, or the humidity, the same cofee
bean will produce a very different espresso.
We try really hard every time to make that Holy
Grail of perfect cofee, he proclaims.
Barista otaku are so obsessed, says Takagi,
that some even carry their own milk contain-
ers and use them exclusively. Tey know by feel
when their personal stainless-steel jugs con-
tents are ready for frothing and tamping for your
latte, cappuccino or macchiato.
A good barista will get to know the custom-
ers. Some like their coffee strong, some mild;
some like aromatic, while others prefer cofee
oil. Takagis best tip in a new place? Just ask
your barista, What do you recommend?
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all the powerful Japanese riot
grrrl rock groups about these
days, but drummer Masumi
Sakurai of Tokyo noise rock duo
Moja is something of a pioneer.
When she went to famed music
college Berklee in Boston, she was the only woman
drummer among dozens of Japanese.
In the past, there wasnt as much of an under-
ground and a higher level of performance was
expected from professional recording artists,
she says at a Shibuya caf. Te explosion of the
underground has opened up the feld to anyone,
including women who may have been put off by
the image of drums as a mans instrument. People
feel freer to express themselves even if theyre not
experts.
Women are stronger in general, and Japa-
nese women musicians are popular overseas,
shaggy bassist/vocal ist Haru Higuchi chips
in, pointing to tours by women-led indie rock
bands like Bo-Peep and Detroit7. Men dont
want to go abroad anymore, he says.
Created in 2005 when their previous band
Gorilla disintegrated leaving only Masumi and
Haru, Moja havebeneath the radar of Japans
conser vat ive mai nst ream music i ndust r y
become one of t he count r ys more popular
musical exports.
When Metropolis meets them theyve just
returned from their fourth tour of England. A
quick junket to South Korea is to follow. Tis tour
was really good, Haru says with an audible sense
of contentment. We rented a car and toured Wales
and England, not just London. It was the frst time
we were really able to mix it up with local bands.
We got to experience the underground scene
and get a sense of what is going on there at the
moment, Masumi adds. Experiencing diferent
ways of thinking prevents us from becoming set
in our ways. Going abroad frequently keeps our
music from going stale.
To play and tour in such intimate circum-
stances, Haru and Masumi must be a couple, right?
If we were involved it would be difcult for us to
get along as musicians, Haru says, giving a prac-
ticed response. We both have strong personalities
and butt heads as a bandif we were a couple it
would intrude onto our personal life. Since were
not involved we can leave it at the studio.
Listening to their new album Super Ultra Gold
79, you get the sense that all the stress that builds
up in their busy Tokyo lives gets released in their
music. From the chaotic opener Introduction
through to the foreboding, machine-gun drum
riffs of the closer 100 C, the album is a mael-
strom of start-stop rhythms and scorching blasts
of guitar, bass, synths and screamy vocals.
More than the lyrics, the sound itself is
the main point, Masumi says, her well-coiffed
appearance and mild manner belying Mojas wild,
visceral music. Thats why we like to set up our
instruments on the f loorso our audience can
feel the vibrations in their guts.
For Super Ultra Gold 79 Moja (the name has no
particular signifcance they say) took the unusual
strategy of issuing the album in mp3 and vinyl
forms, but without a CD release.
Te mp3s are for the bulk of people who dont
have turntables, explains Haru. People dont
buy CDs anymore, and we want as many people
as possible to hear our music, hence the free
downloads. Te vinyl is because we love analog.
If people take different approaches to releasing
music it will hopefully stimulate the imagination
of buyers, and the market.
Mojas unorthodox approach to music seems to
refect a general nonconformist approach to life.
And death. In his day job, Haru arranges fowers
for funerals.
I see death every day, so I understand the
finality of life, he concludes. When people die
they become simply material objects, so that gives
me an appreciation of life. It makes me feel like I
could die anytime so I want to do all I can while
Im alive. I dont want to leave any regrets.
Moja play Metropolis next Saiko live music
showcase. Shibuya Milkyway, Jun 24. See con-
cert listings (popular) for details.
japan beat
Masumi and Haru issue
a sonic punch to the gut
By Dan Grunebaum
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open in Nakameguro since
March, is the Tokyo branch
of a well-known Nihonga museum in
Fukushima Prefecture, and worth a
visit for fans of the genre.
The building has a distinctive
black patterned faade, giving it a
somewhat Arabic look. Once inside,
however, the collection is unmis-
takably Japanese, with some 100
paintings executed using the coun-
t r ys t i me-honored met hods of
mineral pigments on panel, silk, and
washi scroll paper, occasionally aug-
mented with gold-leaf decoration.
Despite t he t radit ional st yle,
many painters represented here, like
Chinami Nakajima and Yuji Tezuka,
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n addition to producing some of the planets most noted DJs, Chile is
home to the threatened peaks of Patagonia. A few years back, Ameri-
can Emilie McGlone of Japanese NGO Peace Boat had the idea to
combine her twin loves of dance music and Patagonia in a fundrais-
ing DJ contest.
Since Patagonica was founded in 2008, we have adapted to new chal-
lenges, she tells Metropolis. Our first year, we fundraised to support the
international campaign by Peace Boat and the National Committee to pro-
tect the fora and fauna of Chile. During our second tour, we found ourselves
in the country during one of the largest earthquakes in Chiles history, and
quickly refocused to support the afected people.
McGlone recently formed the Patagonica Collective, which brings art-
ists and activists together to campaign for the UNESCO listing of Patagonia.
In Chile, our Patagonica DJ Contest has spread to various regions, she
explains, holding local DJ contests in three major cities before deciding
the fnal artist at the National Contest held in the capital, Santiago.
Contacted in Chile before he heads to Japan to help choose the local
champion, the winner of last years contest Marcos Latrach says its natural
for him to combine music and environmental work.
Between 1990 and 1994 I had a radio program called Mundo Ecolgico,
he relates. We promoted environmental awareness, accompanied by lit-
erature and good music. Patagonica in a way continues the work we did,
because we can reach more people to say, Hey, listen, this is our world and
we have to take care of it.
Latrach was exposed to music at a very early age by his cousinwho
sang with some of Latin Americas top bands. Electronic sounds came later
in the 90s, but Latrach has been DJing since his teens. My frst parties were
at friends houses in the small city where I lived in the sixth region of Chile,
he recalls, and at one disco where they let me play until midnight. I was
only 14 years old and didnt have permission to be out late.
A course in DJing introduced Latrach to the technical side of the craft,
and by 17 he had his frst residency at a club called Ad-hoc. Moving to San-
tiago to study production, he turned on to techno at the capitals clubs and
hasnt looked back.
Te common denominator is the music and a natural inspirationI
wonder if its a product of the political processes we lived through in Chile,
he says about the Santiagos experience of repression. A great amount of
artistic expressions were generated, and by necessity the expressions were
slanted. I also believe that our music is enriched by our origins in the native
cultures that once lived here and unfortunately were devastated.
In Tokyo, where Latrach will guest DJ at the event to decide the Japanese
Patagonica contest winner, punters can look forward to a hypnotic blend of
minimal and tech-house, juiced with Latin percussion and melodies.
Tis opportunity touches me in a special way, because music has given
me this experience, Latrach concludes. I hope to be with special people
and a culture unknown to meto show what I do and feel. I want to share
magical days flled with dancing, positive energy and musical journeys.
M Event Space, Jun 8. See club listings for details. www.parties4-
peace.com
clubbing
Marco Latrach
the chilean house honcho helms
this years Patagonica fundraiser
By Don Crispy
artifacts
SATO SAKURA
MUSEUM TOKYO
By C. B. Liddell
are contemporary, as the museum
special i zes i n Ni honga pai nters
born in the Showa era (1926-1989).
Their themes are the usual ones of
delicately painted natural scenes
f lowers, cherr y t rees i n bloom,
autumn leaves, moonlit nights and
misty views of Mt. Fuji.
Impressive works include Naka-
jimas Shunya Miharu no Takizakura
(1998), with an abundance of cherry
blossoms cascading like a water-
fall. Ten there is Tezukas Sekishun
(1995), which uses the moon as a
spotlight to pick out the subtly sex-
ual action of sakura shedding their
blossoms to a stif but gentle breeze.
Here, you realize the close afni-
ties Nihonga has with haiku poetry.
Like haiku, there is the focus on the
seasons and an attempt to evoke a
very specific sensual impression of
an aspect of nature or experience.
Sato Sakura Museum Tokyo. See
exhibition listings (other areas)
for details.
gameplan
KRUSH.19
By Bruce Gherbetti
F
ormerly of the K-1 family of
premier kickboxi ng events
in Japan, the Krush series is
now coming into its own. The last
event, Krush.18, which took place
earlier this month at Korakuen Hall
in Tokyo, was a take-no-prisoners
afair, with seven of the eleven con-
tests resulting in knockouts. The
headline match saw 63kg champion
Ryuji Kajiwara defend his belt with
a unanimous decision over 2008 K-1
Koshien champion Hiroya.
The series returns next month
with Krush.19. It, too, promises to
be another big night of action with
some heavy kickers upping the ante.
Te main event will be a 65kg super
fght featuring Yuta Kubo (Fighting
Kairos) squaring off with Abdellah
Ezbiri (Morocco). Meanwhile, the
60kg super fight pits former AJKF
Super Featherweight champ Naoki
Ishikawa against former RISE Super
Featherweight champ, the Shibuya-
based Kan Itabashi.
Also on the bil l is a 63kg Wil-
drush league contest between TaCa
(Triple-Y) and Yukimitsu Takahashi
(Hamakko Muay Tai). A KO win by
TaCa would mean a tie for frst place
with current league number one,
Hideaki Yamazaki. Several more
regular fights round out the card,
including one 70kg match, and two
60kg slug fests, plus a 60kg t it le
elimination round fght.
Each Krush f ight goes at least
three rounds, with each round last-
ing a frantic three minutes.
Krush.19. Jun 8, Korakuen Hall.
See sports listings for details.
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Yokohama & Kamakura Special
KAMAKURA TRAIL
The ancient city from a samurais-eye view
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kura offers a wealth of rambles that are
outside the typical temple tours, and
rarely crowded with tourists. To feel
like a medieval samuraiwithout the
encumbering clothing try the Daibutsu
Kuzuharagaoka hiking course. The road was report-
edly used by samurai 650 years ago, and it looks like it
hasnt changed much since then. This relatively easy
trek is perfect for those who would like to check out
Kamakura from a diferent angle.
The walk takes about an hour and a half and goes
past such locations as the Daibutsu (Giant Buddha),
and Jochi-ji and Tokei-ji temples. Genjiyama Park is the
halfway point, and good for a break. Compared with
other hiking routes, this one is well maintained, and its
steep slopes are equipped with steps. Nevertheless, you
should avoid sandals and high heels if you want your
feet to go the distance.
Take a bus from the No. 1 terminal in front of Kama-
kura station east exit 1 . After around ten minutes,
trafc allowing, get of at Daibutsu-mae 2 . Keep walk-
ing in the same direction towards the road tunnel in
front, and on the right side (youll have to cross), you
will spot some steep steps. This is the starting point. But
before you begin, you might want to pop into Daibutsu.
The famous Giant Buddha is defnitely worth a peek.
First of, youll see an old building next to the steps
before the hike begins. It used to be a Kamakura city
gymnasium, where Kendo and Aikido were practiced.
Built in 1935, it currently stands unused owing to earth-
quake risk.
The course travels ridges with views of the shore.
You can see inlets and the shore sometimes through
the groves of trees. These stunning views will clear your
mind, and the fresh air will restore your lungs. Keep an
eye out for fowers blooming in season. A recent walk was
lined with a beautiful hedge of camellia and dafodils.
You wont meet many other folk along the way, but
you should hear plenty of other life. Taiwanese squir-
rels, black kites and cats are numerous. Its said that the
squirrel population descended from locally kept pets
that escaped.
Afer 30 minutes, youll hit Genjiyama Park 3 . There
are some picnic tables and benches scattered around the
park, along with restrooms and the obligatory vending
machines. If you go down a little bit in the direction of
Kewaizaka, you'll see a statue of Minamoto no Yoritomo,
the samurai founder of the Kamakura Shogunate (1185).
Quaf a cup of Joe next to Yoritomo and he might divulge
some of the local samurai secrets.
Back on the main path, continue straight to Kuzu-
haragaoka shrine 4 . Near the gate, youll see two big
stones tied to each other with fancy red string. These
represent the gods of matchmaking. If you throw coins
into a box and pray, you're guaranteed to be hitched
within the week.
Near the end of the course, old-style Japanese houses
are scattered about. With nicely maintained bamboo
fences, thatched roofs covered with moss and lichen,
you'll probably be unable to avoid some photo snapping.
Finally, head down the slope towards Jochi-ji
temple 5 , and beyond to the main road. Turn lef and
walk straight for seven minutes. Along the way, drop by
Tokei-ji temple 6 if you still have it in you. This road will
take you to JR Kita-Kamakura station 7 which will take
you home, or back into the ancient town.
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Yokohama & Kamakura Special
This peaceful trove of Japanese art is based in
the home of modern master Kiyokata Kaburaki,
famous for his moving portraits of touching sub-
jects that captured an era. Born in 1878 in Tokyo,
Kaburaki lived and worked at here from 1954 until
his death in 1972 at age 93. The museum (entry
200 for children, and 300 for adults) can be
found at 1-5-25 Yukinoshita.

0467-23-6405

www.kamakura-arts.or.jp/kaburaki
This heaven for cinephiles was built in 2010 as
the legacy of the Kawakita couple, known by
enthusiasts as legends in Japanese movie his-
tory. The museum (entry from 200) serves the
film and art community by organizing special
exhibitions, Japanese and i nternational fi l m
screenings (from 800), workshops, and by offer-
ing a library flled with flm books and magazines.

0467-23-2500

www.kamakura-kawakita.org
Built in 1936, this antique shop is immediately rec-
ognizable as a place of cultural heritagewhich is
why it has been designated as one. The stunning
pinewood hall is a good introduction to the artisa-
nal work of this space, where you can obtain real
handmade wooden articles, chiseled with the
expertise collected from lifetimes of experience,
and carefully lacquered with black and vermilion.
Stop by for a wooden slice of local culture.

0467-22-0708
The artisans of Hakkodothe oldest store in Kama-
kuraare descendants of sculptors of Buddhist
images, and use the technique of Kamakura-bori to
produce quality crafs. Typically, a pattern is chiseled
into katsura wood, then lacquered, in a month-long
process. Hakkodos skills have been passed through
through generations, but theyre not afraid of adding
modern methods to make beautiful objects of art.

0467-22-2429

www.kamakurabori.org
Stop in at Kamakura Mizue to have personalized
wooden seals or chopsticks made for a truly Japa-
nese souvenir of Kamakura or a thoughtful gift for
someone special. Order any combination of letters,
numbers, or images you like, and your personalized
design will be made in three minutes while you wait.
The English-speaking staf will help you get the best
from this unique local shop.

0467-25-3812

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lotus ponds, lush greenery, with a scenic
bridge and a mountain view.
The Wakamiya Oji walkway is lined with
cherry blossoms, this path comes alive
in spring. The rest of the year its lined
by brightly lit lanterns leading the way
from Yuigahama Beach to Tsurugaoka
Hachimangu shrine. The walkway was
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body without putting in hours at
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AKAI MEDICAL CLINIC
For all your cosmetic sur-
gery needs in the bayside
cit y of Yokohama, Akai
Medical Clinic has a fine
out post t here to add to
their trendy Omotesando
location. The Yokohama
clinic not only boasts the
same range of up-to-the-
minute equipment as the
Tokyo one, but it also ofers
specialized treatment in the areas of acne, acne scars, and sun damage.
Passengers on the road to beauty should feel comfortable with the man in
the driving seat, Dr. Hidemi Akai, who earned his stripes in Harvard Medical
School and at Massachusetts General Hospital. While he has been a leader
in the Tokyo and Yokohama industry for some years now, he is not content
to rest on his laurels; constantly travelling around the world to try the latest
innovations.
Te new, state-of-the-art contraption AccuSculpt, for example, can help
you secure a trim, sexy body, without putting in hours at the gym. Te new
kind of laser-assisted lypolysis it effects, known as Laser-Lipo, removes
excess fat deposits in typical areas such as chest, jowls and hips. Tis innova-
tion uses a specifc wavelength to eliminate fat with a minimum of collateral
tissue damage. Stop in at AMC to be one of the frst in this country to try the
AccuSculpt, already a hit in the US market.
Another piece of high-grade equipment at the Yokohama clinic is the
Solari, a device for enhancing the skin, removing pores and blemishes, lines,
wrinkles and anything in the way to a great complexion. It uses intense
pulsed light (IPL) treatment, which produces high-intensity light during a
short period of time. More than any other IPL machine on the market, the
Solari is renowned for targeting tissue with precision and no side efects, pro-
ducing efective energy good for youand your tissue.
Men worried about thinning pates can have recourse to AMCs Hair
Stimulating Complex (HSC) service. Based on newborn cells operating in
embryonic conditions, this groundbreaking solution is offered alongside
topical use of lotions, intra-oral treatment, injections andfor complete
baldnessa transplant.
Botox can be had for 20,000 per area, while hyarulonic acid treatment
costs 40,000 for laugh lines, 30,000 for lip augmentation and 52,500 for tear
troughs. Remove sun-damaged skin, acne scars and blotches with a course of
full-facial chemical peeling and micro-dermabrasion therapy, currently just
15,750 for one full-facial session including vitamin treatment, and package
prices for three or six sessions, at 42,000 or 84,000.
Other services on ofer, as the summer fast approaches, include removal
of unwanted hair for those times on the beach or in the pool. Back laser hair
removal costs around 40,000-90,000 per session (depending on the area),
with approximately fve to seven sessions needed. Liposuction is ofered at
250,000 per area, for a one-of procedure.
For treatment such as removal of bags under the eyes or tear troughs, take
the course of non-surgical growth factor injections. Taken from your blood,
the growth factor comes from your own platelets and tells the skin to repair
itself. Tis is defnitely the biggest craze in cosmetic surgery of recent years,
as it uses the bodys own natural elements to reverse the processes of aging.
If you want to feel as powerful and strong as a US President, take the same
thing they dogrowth hormone treatment. Tis course of self-applied injec-
tions costs about 200,000-500,000 per month, and is touted to return the
energy and enthusiasm you might have felt lacking.
Get in touch to book a consultation with AMCs friendly, English-speaking
staf. Let AMC help you feel and look goodboth in Tokyo and Yokohama.

Omotesando: 3F KNK Bldg, 3-5-17 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku. Tel:

03-5771-4114. Email: amc@akaiclinic.com. Open daily 11am-8pm.
Nearest stn: Omotesando.

Yokohama: 4F Katsukou Bldg, 1-2-8 Horai-cho, Naka-ku. Tel:

045-252-9455. Email: amc-skincare@akaiclinic.com. Open Tue-Fri
11am-7pm, Sat 11am-5pm, closed Sun-Mon. Nearest stn: Kannai.

www.akaiclinic.com/en
AFRODITA HAIR SALON
Its really interesting to
meet so many kinds of peo-
ple wit h di f ferent hai r,
diferent tastes and difer-
ent lifestyles, says Yoshiko
Morimoto, the director of
Af rodi t a hai r sal on i n
Yokohama.
Having trained at Vidal
Sassoon in London, and
wi t h st i nt s worki ng at
salons in New York and Los Angeleswhere clientele included Hollywood
entertainers and modelsshe opened Afrodita in 2001. Her idea was to ofer
the same Beverly Hills style in English to foreigners in Japan, but without the
huge fees charged in the most exclusive parts of Tokyo.
Her reputation for great style and efortless communication gets around
as evidenced by the multitude of positive comments on her website. While
Afrodita is located in Yokohama (close to Yokohama station), many of her cli-
ents make the trip from Saitama, Chiba, Yokosuka and the Shonan areas to
get styled with her English-speaking staf.
It can be hard to get the style you want when communication is difcult,
and many foreigners have a lot of trouble at hair salons in Japan where staf
dont usually speak much English. Obtaining that style also means she car-
ries exclusive Western hair care products like Redken so foreign customers
can use products more suited to their hair type.
Producing great results isnt just about my skill level or what I think looks
good, she says. Its about fnding out what the client is really looking for,
and creating a style they feel confdent with, that suits their personality and
lifestyle. Morimotos specialty? Color. Her hair colors are not only stunning
and sexy, but also perfectly suited to complement your skin type.
Its all about communication, Morimoto says. People have diferent
types of hair, facial features, coloring, lifestyles, and needs; a really good style
takes all those things into consideration.

1F, 2-108-1 Sengencho, Nishi-ku, Yokohama. Tel: 045-311-0139. Open

Wed-Mon 10am-7pm, closed Tue. www.yokohamahairsalon.com
ALPHA LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
You couldnt find a wider
and more diverse group of
students than those busy
studying Japanese at Alpha
Language Institute. This
language school obviously
has plenty to attract every-
bodyf r om bus i nes s
people to parents, and uni-
versity students to language
enthusiasts. The interna-
tional vibe is pulsating with the inf luence of people from 23 countries
studying at Alphas headquarters in Tokyo. But now you can experience the
same dynamic learning environment, since January this year, in the fresh
and breezy city of Yokohamajust fve minutes walk from the main station.
Tere are various types of courses to suit your needs. Students are free
to build a lesson plan that is just right for their level, and their objectives.
Te main courses are Group Intensive and One-on-One. Group Intensive is
available for beginners to advanced students, and with preparation for the
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), too. One-on-One is custom-
made. You will be able to learn useful conversation for real-life situations in
Japan, including business meetings and others.
Japanese is famous as a language that is difcult to master. But you can
certainly make a good start by choosing the right institute with the right style
and educational quality. But dont take Alphas word for itget in touch by
phone or email, and head on down for a free trial lesson.

4F Yasda-1 Bldg., 2-21-8 Tsuruyacho, Yokohama. Tel: 045-316-8282.

Email: yokohama@alpha.ac.jp

22F Toranomon Kotohira Tower, 1-2-8 Toranomon, Minato-ku. Tel:

03-3504-8080. Email: alpha@alpha.ac.jp

www.alpha.ac.jp/english
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SHYO SHYO AN
Once upon a time, kimono
(literally things to wear)
were ever yday at t i re i n
Japan. Nowadays, t hese
elegant T-shaped robes,
tied at the back with an obi
sash, are reserved only for
special occasions. Since
kimono are not tailored to
ft, the wearer needs a cer-
tain skill to put them on
properlyeasy enough to learn when they were the only thing in your ward-
robe, but not so simple in 21st-century Japan.
Te answer is lessons in kitsuke (kimono dressing) from a certifed expert.
Shyo Shyo An ofers instruction in English, with a painless, natural approach
that makes it easy to dress up and look stunning. A one-off yukata (light
cotton robe) lesson lays down the essentials, while basic komon and taiko
dressing takes just three lessons to learn. Longer courses that lead to certi-
fcation are also available, and at Shyo Shyo An, youll have the opportunity
to make friends with other people who share your interest in these unique
and beautiful garments. With spring in full sway, its time to take that spe-
cial kimono or yukata out of the closetand wear it right. It will be just as
pretty as it looked when you bought it, and imagine the heads youll turn and
conversations youll start when you wear it to the temple market or a dinner
party.

4-3 Miyazaki- cho, Nishi-ku, Yokohama. Tel: 090-1764-9959.

Email: shyoshyoan. info@gmail.com. http://sites.google.com/site/
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YOKOHAMA BAYSIDE LINE
Time to claim the mantle of
Ki ng of t he Road i n
Japans beautiful bayside
ci t y. For t he ul t i mat e
roads-eye view of Yoko-
hama, there can only be
t he Yokohama Bayside
Line. Tis comfortable red
bus with large windows
tours around the cit y on
three set routes: the One-
Day Course, Morning Course, and Afternoon Course. Each takes you through
the key sights, with several stops along the way to get out, breathe the air, and
experience these sights for yourself. Depending on which course you pick,
your tour might include Sankeien Garden, the Red Brick Warehouse, the
Yokohama Foreigners Cemetery, shopping tours, Chinatown or the Hotel
New Grand, whose past patrons include General MacArthur and Charlie
Chaplin. Tese are just a few of the attractions in Japans second largest city.
With onboard videos illustrating key tourist spots in English, Chinese and
Korean, there is no doubt that you will be able to get the most out of the expe-
rience. Te ticket price includes all entrance fees, and you can hop on the
Yokohama Bayside Line at major hotels in the Yamashita and Minato Mirai
areasOne-Day Course and Afternoon Course have the option of a cruise on
Yokohama Bay, too. Check out the options on the Bayside Lines website, and
let them do the rest.

Yokohama stn east exit information center (Sogo B1F). Tel: 045-
465-2077. Open Mon-Sat 8am-7pm, Sun & hols 8am-6pm. Tickets
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Trick Art Museum
Touch and take pictures inside
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Exit 3 Motomachi-Chukagai station.
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YOKOHAMA DAISEKAI
At the center of Yokohamas
Chinatown, in front of the
Tencho-mon gate, stands
the eight-story entertain-
ment uni t Yokoha ma
Daisekai. Based on Shang-
hai Daska, it was created as
part of the 30th anniver-
sary of friendship between
the two cities, recreating
the entertainment zone of
Chinas pulsating metropolis in the bayside city of Yokohama.
Filled with souvenirs from Chinatown and the wider city of Yokohama,
Daska Market hosts a bunch of thrilling goodies on the frst and second foors,
including a Hello Kitty store. On the third foor is a food court at which to feast
on an array of delicious Chinese dishes, while a section of beauty and health
services is found on the fourth. To enter a mysterious world of mirrors, roll up
for the Trick Art Museum, which costs 1,000 for adults, 800 for high-school
or junior-high students, 500 for children, and is free for under-threes. Whats
more, fash your well-thumbed copy of Metropolis magazine at the entrance
and nab yourself a 10% discount (per group only). Please note that the dis-
count is not valid with other coupons or discount deals.
For families or groups of friends, as well as for tourists and travelers pass-
ing through, Yokohama Daisekai is a taste of the real China in the middle of
Chinatown, and its eight fun-packed foors have something for everyone to
get excited about.

97 Yamashitacho, Naka-ku, Yokohama. Tel : 045-681-5588. Email:

info@daska.jp. Open daily 10am-10pm (shop times vary). Nearest stn:
Motomachi-Chukagai. www.daska.jp
YOKOHAMA DOLL MUSEUM
Get your fll of doll-related activity at the
Yokohama Doll Museum. From Saturday,
June 9 to Monday, July 16 (a national holi-
day), there wil l be an event entitled
Dolls of Puppet Plays, in coordination
with Junes Fairy Tale Puppet Play Festi-
val. It will be a feast of moving dolls in
action, with puppetsvariously oper-
ated by st ri ng, one hand, wheel or
stickwind-up dolls, and other exam-
pl es f rom t he museums massi ve
collection of figures from around the
world. You will also have a chance to see
a traditional Japanese ballad-drama with
puppets, accompanied by a live shamisen
and song performance. Look out also for the Japanese wind-up doll devel-
oped at the end of the Edo period, based on the Western watch. It has a
complex system of gears and springs, and a surprising range of functions.
Another doll on display will be the Western-style wind-up doll. Based on a
spring watch, these dolls developed as new techniques were invented through
the late eighteenth to the start of the nineteenth centuries. Tis was charac-
teristic of a period when watchmakers were keen to show of their skills to the
upper classes so they could sell their wares.
Tese are just a selection of the fascinating range of dolls on display at the
Yokohama Doll Museum. Take this opportunity to see the rest.

18 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama. Tel: 045-671-9361. Museum

open daily 9:30am-5pm (last admission 4:30pm). Closed Mon except
hols. Caf open Tue-Sun 11am-7pm, closed Mon. Museum shop open
Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mon. Entry: 300 (adults), 150 (children),
200/100 (groups). Nearest stn: Motomachi-Chukagai. www.yoko-
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YOKOHAMA INTERNATIONAL
EDUCATION ACADEMY
The Yokohama Interna-
tional Education Academy
makes the most of its loca-
tion in the thriving area of
Minato Mirai. Close to such
attractions as t he Yoko-
hama Museum of Ar t ,
Landmar k Tower and
National Convention Hall,
and wit h t he Kanagawa
Prefectural Youth Center
and several libraries and music halls in the vicinity, the academy provides a
fantastic environment for study. And thanks to all its dormitories being
located within walking distance of the campus, theres an appealing com-
munity vibe.
Courses at Yokohama International Education Academy do more than
simply teach the language: one of the academys main objectives is also to
turn out well-rounded students. As such, it provides counseling, guidance
and general subjects such as math, and keeps students primed with regular
short essays and interview training.
EJU and JLPT exams are compulsory at the academy, and the schools
high pass rates speak for themselves about the quality of the education on
ofer. Teres plenty of incentive to get your head downstudents who hit the
highest marks get recommended to the best universitiesbut speech con-
tests and sport events keep the competition friendly. And when youre ready
for a study break, Tokyo, Hakone, Kamakura and even Mt. Fuji are just a short
train ride away. Get in touch to arrange a tour of the facilities.

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YOKOHAMA MUSEUM OF ART
Opened in 1989, the Yoko-
hama Museum of Art is one
of the largest art institu-
t ions i n Japan. Wit h its
iconic architecture, featur-
ing the expansive space of
t he Grand Gal ler y, t he
museum is made up of a
t ot al of seven gal l er y
spaces, as well as an Art
Informat ion and Media
Center that holds over 90,000 art-related books, ateliers hosting a wide range
of workshops for children and adults, a shop, and a caf.
Surrounded by the history and the new spirit of Japans second largest city,
the museum focuses on collecting and showing modern and contemporary
art created since the late 19th century, when the port of Yokohama opened,
alongside many special exhibitions.
The museum has a large collection of art from the late 19th century
through to the present day, including works by Dal, Magritte, Czanne, Pica-
sso, as well as works by Yokohama-related artists since the Edo and Meiji eras.
As Yokohama is one of the birthplaces of photography in Japan, the museum
is also proud to have a signifcant photo collection. Tese works are shown in
the exhibition Yokohama Museum of Art Collection. Please note that fees
vary per exhibition, and that caf and shop opening times vary slightly from
the museum. Te museum is closed for year end holidays and certain other
days, so check their site for details.

Minatomirai 3-4-1 Nishi-ku, Yokohama. Tel: 045-221-0300. Open

Fri-Wed 10am-6pm, closed Thu except hols. Fees vary per exhibition.
Nearest stn: Minatomirai. www.yaf.or.jp/yma
By Dan GruneBaum AGENDA
Te outdoor festival season gets into high gear
with Taicoclub. Each year since 2006 the event has
curated a connoisseurs selection of electronic
and post-rock acts at a mountainside setting in
Nagano. Tis years lineup is by far the most ambi-
tious yet. With a new album rumored to be in the
offing, New Yorks Animal Collective [pictured]
make their frst Japan visit in three years. Japans
own Boredoms and Sakanaction ofer their own
takes on post-rock, while Africa Hitech, Ricardo
Villalobos and Josh Wink hold things down on the
dance f loor. Advance tickets are selling quickly
and door tickets will not be available.
Kodama no Mori, Nagano Pref, Jun 2-3. See con-
cert listings (popular) for details.
In case you hadnt noticed, its Japans year of
Madchester. Te Stone Roses are headlining Fuji
Rock, and Peter Hook just performed Joy Division
songs at the Hacienda Oiso festival. But Japan also
responded to Englands late 80s ecstasy-fueled,
rock-meets-dance-music revolution with its own
Second Summer of Love. For one night, nostalgic
fans and the merely curious can witness two of
those bands, Venus Peter [pictured] and Secret
Goldfsh, on stage together for the frst time in 15
years. DJ Yoda and co. will be on hand to spin clas-
sic tunes of the era.
Unit, May 26. See club listings for details.
festival
TAICOCLUB 12
French mult i media performance t roupe
Systeme Castafiore makes its debut in Japan to
perform Stand Alone Zone, a fantastical mlange
of computer graphics, dance and music. Garbed in
bizarre alien costumes, dancers simultaneously
on stage and screen enter an unknown zone, a
kind of futuristic universe that leads the viewer
befuddled as to where the stage ends and a digi-
tally conjured cyberworld begins. Formed in 1990,
Systeme Castafore takes its inspiration from the
music and stage direction of Karl Biscuit and cho-
reography of Marcia Barcellos.
Saitama Art Theater, Jun 23. See dance listings
for details.
Is it real or fake? Should we care? At frst glance,
German artist Thomas Demands photographs
of nuclear control rooms and presidential ofces
look real. On closer examination they yield small
clues that they are in fact cardboard constructions
of Demands making. In the conceptual artists
frst major exhibition in Japan, viewers are asked
to question their perceptions of key places and
events in recent history. Says New York Times art
critic Michael Kimmelman: Te reconstructions
were meant to be close to, but never perfectly,
realistic so that the gap between truth and fction
would always subtly show.
Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, until
Jul 8. See exhibition listings (other areas) for
details.
art
THOMAS DEMAND
dance
STAND ALONE ZONE
exhibition
GOYA AND SPANISH
PAINTING IN THE LOUVRE
Imagine if you could enjoy a famous artwork
i n sol it ude. Entered only wit h reservat ions,
Gotandas Louvre DNP Museum Lab is a collabo-
ration between the landmark Paris museum and
Dai Nippon Printing that brings this dream to
fruition. For its current show visitors get to exam-
ine at close reach one of Spanish master painter
Goyas fnest works, Te Boy in Blue. Viewers not
only get to enjoy the painting in peace and quiet,
t hey can also take i n advanced mult i media
materials explaining the canvass signifcance
including a life-size video introduction by Louvre
curator Guillaume Kientz.
Louvre DNP Museum Lab, until Oct 28. See
exhibition listings (other areas) for details.
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BOOTSY COLLINS
Bootzilla used to steal the show when he was
the bassist for Parliament-Funkadelic, and proved
hes still a show stealer at last years Summer
Sonic. Now those with a yen for funk can experi-
ence Collins up close when he settles into Tokyos
poshest dinner club for a three-night engagement.
Born in 1951, William Earl Bootsy Collins cut his
teeth with James Brown before hooking up with
George Clintons P-Funk in 1972. Te bassist has
had a storied solo career since parting ways with
Clinton in 1980, and at Summer Sonic was one of
three bassists on stage along with a pair of psyche-
delic soul go-go dancers.
Billboard Live, May 31-Jun 2. See concert list-
ings (popular) for details.
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Teachers For Tohoku
Acharityevent feat. various
Kantointernational schools'
facultybands. May27, 4-11pm,
free, donationsrequested.
What theDickens. Nearest stn:
Ebisu. Tel: 03-3780-2099. http://
meturl.com/teachergig
Girugamesh
Visual-kei band. May
30, 6:30pm, 4,200+1d.
Liquidroom. Nearest stn: Ebisu.
Tel: 050-5533-0888.
Quattro Mirage Vol. 4
ShibuyaComesAlive! feat.
virtuosoguitarist Miyavi and
Rize. May31, 7pm, 3,800
+1d. ClubQuattro. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-8750.
Humbert Humbert
J-popduonamedafter the
Lolitaprotagonist. May
31, 7:30pm, 3,800+1d.
Liquidroom. Nearest stn: Ebisu.
Tel: 03-3405-9999.
Ziyoou-vachi
Chaosof musicwiththequeen
beesof fashion. Jun1, 7pm,
3,500+1d. Shibuya-AX.
Nearest stn: Harajuku. www.
ziyoou-vachi.com
Left Behind Parents
Benefit
Feat. TheDiplomats(Tokyo),
JimmyBinks&theShakehorns
andDennisGunn. Raising
moneyandawarenessinthe
fight against solecustodyand
childabductioninJapan. Jun1,
7pm, 2,000. Crawfish. Nearest
stn: Akasaka. www.crawfish.jp
Big Beach Festival
Feat. Chemical Brothers,
SvenVath, JohnDigweed,
etc. Jun2, 10am, 10,500.
Makuhari KaihinPark. Nearest
stn: Kaihinmakuhari. www.
bigbeach-fes.com/12
Yuzu
J-popduo. Jun2-3. 5pm,
13,600. TokyoDome. Nearest
stn: Suidobashi. Tel: 03-5800-
9999.
Fear and Loathing in Las
Vegas
Emometalcorebandfrom
Kobe. Jun3, 6pm, 3,000+1d.
O-East. Nearest stn: Shibuya.
Tel: 03-3462-6969.
Party Boat
Merpeoples, Anamin, Dayand
Buffalo. Jun3, 7pm, 2,000+1d.
Redcloth. Nearest stn: Shinjuku.
Tel: 03-3202-5320.
Miki Imai with Nobuo
Kurata
Vocalsandpiano. Jun3-5.
Varioustimes, 9,000-11,000.
BillboardLive. Nearest stn:
Roppongi. www.billboard-live.
com
Monkey Majik
Jpop-rockband. Jun8, 7pm,
5,800. ShibuyaKokaido.
Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.
shibuko.com
Soulja Boy
UShip-hopstar and
producer. Jun8, 6:30pm,
10,000(adv)/11,000
(door). Yokohama
BaysideHall. Nearest stn:
Motomachi-Chukagai. www.
swagfamilylegacy.jp
Flumpool
J-rockbandfromOsaka. Jun
9-10. 5:30pm, 5,800. Tokyo
DomeCityHall. Nearest stn:
Suidobashi. Tel: 03-5800-9999.
Anna Tsuchiya
J-popsinger, actressandmodel.
Jun9, 6pm, 5,000. Shibuya
Kokaido. Nearest stn: Shibuya.
Tel: 03-3463-3022.
MUCC Day
J-rockbandcelebratestheir
15thanniversary. Jun9,
4:09pm, 5,569(adv)/6,600
(door). Makuhari Messe.
Nearest stn: Kaihin-Makuhari.
Tel: 050-5533-0888.
Rega
Funkyprogressivequartet
fromEhime. Jun9, 7pm, 3,000
Michie Koyama
Pianorecital. Jun23, 3pm,
2,000-5,000. Bunkamura
OrchardHall. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-3244.
Berlin Symphony
Orchestra
Feat. Lior Shambadal (c) and
StanislavBunin(p). Jun24,
5pm, 5,000-16,000. Suntory
Hall. Nearest stn: Roppongi-
itchome. Tel: 03-3944-9999.
NHK Symphony
Orchestra
Feat. Olivier Charlier and
Michiyoshi Inoue. Jun24,
4pm, 2,000-6,500. Saitama
Arts Theater. Nearest stn:
Yonohonmachi. Tel: 048-858-
5500.
Ikuko Kawai
Violinist, composer, andart
professor. Jun28, 7&9:30pm,
5,800-7,800. BillboardLive.
Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.
billboard-live.com
Niu Niu
Childprodigypianist. Jun30,
2:30pm, 2,500-4,500. Suntory
Hall. Nearest stn: Roppongi-
itchome. Tel: 03-3584-9999.
Kool Nostalgia
Feat. sopranosinger Tomoko
Shibata. Jul 6, 6:45pm, 6,000
w/1d(general). Yamaha
GinzaHall. Nearest stn:
Ginza. www.yamahamusic.
jp. Jun24, 1&4pm, 5,000
(general). JiyugaokaOperaza.
Nearest stn: Jiyugaoka. www.
tomokoshibata.com
Cavalleria Rusticana
Feat. PaoloCarignani (c) and
TetsuTaoshita. Jul 13-16,
various times, 2,000-18,000.
TokyoBunkaKaikan. Nearest
stn: Ueno. Tel: 03-3828-2111.
Arts Shower
ZoorasianBrass andthe
rabbit-facedStringQuartet of
Tsuru-Usagi. Jul 30-31. 2pm,
1,000. TokyoOperaCity.
Nearest stn: Hatsudai. www.
operacity.jp
Keisuke Toyama
Pianorecital. Aug1, 7pm,
3,000-3,800. SuntoryHall.
Nearest stn: Roppongi-
itchome. Tel: 03-3584-9999.
Stage
Gogatsu Hanagata Kabuki
Classical Japanese
dance-drama. Until May
25, 11am&2:30pm, 3,000-
14,500. Shimbashi Enbujo.
Nearest stn: Higashiginza. Tel:
03-3541-2600.
Macbeth
Shakespeares tragedyput
onbyInternational Theatre
CompanyLondon. May26-Jun
2, various times andprices.
Various locations. www.
stageplay.jp/en
Rokugatsu Dai Kabuki
Classical Japanese
dance-drama. Jun5-29,
11am&2pm, 3,000-21,000.
Shimbashi Enbujo. Nearest
stn: Higashiginza. Tel: 03-3541-
2600.
Cloud 9 by Caryl Churchill
BlackStripetheater presents
this edgyplaybyan
award-winningplaywright.
Jul 5-9, 7:30pm&2:30pm,
2,500-3,000. TinyAlice. www.
blackstripetheater.com
Come Fly Away
NewBroadwaymusical
feat. FrankSinatraclassics.
Preschoolers not permitted.
Jul 24-Aug12, various times,
7,000-10,500. Bunkamura
OrchardHall. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. www.cfa2012.jp
Gamarjobat Silent
Comedy
Pantomimeduo. Aug31-Sep2,
various times, 4,500-5,000.
KanagawaArts Theater.
Nearest stn: Motomachi-
Chukagai. www.gamarjobat.
com
The Beach Boys
Veteranrockbandreturnes to
Japan. Aug16, 4:30pm, 8,000-
9,000. QVCMarineField.
Nearest stn: Kaihin-Makuhari.
Tel: 043-296-1227.
Summer Sonic
GreenDay, Rihanna, Sigor
Ros, NewOrder, etc. Aug
18-19. 11am, 15,000(adv.1
day), 27,000(adv. 2days).
Makuhari Messe. Nearest
stn: Kaihin-Makuhari. www.
summersonic.com
JAZZ/WORLD
Mose Allison
Veteran jazz blues singer.
May 25-27. Various times,
7,500. Blue Note. Nearest stn:
Omotesando. www.bluenote.
co.jp
Carmen Lundy Quartet
Multi-talentedAmericanjazz
singer. May22-25. Various
times, 6,800-9,000. Cotton
Club. Nearest stn: Tokyo. Tel:
03-3215-1555.
Chris Potter Underground
Americanjazzmusician. May26
&28-29. Varioustimes, 7,000-
9,000. CottonClub. Nearest stn:
Tokyo. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
The Real Group
Award-winningSwedish
acappellagroup. May28,
4,500-6,500. BillboardLive.
Nearest stn: Roppongi. Tel:
03-3405-1133.
Everette Harp
R&B, smoothjazz feat. Indra
LesmanaQuartet. May28-29.
Various times, 7,000. Blue
Note. Nearest stn: Omotesando.
www.bluenote.co.jp
James Farm
Feat. JoshuaRedman, Aaron
Parks, Matt Penmanand
EricHarland. May30-Jun2.
Various times, 8,400. Blue
Note. Nearest stn: Omotesando.
www.bluenote.co.jp/jp
Tom Harrel Quintet
Americanpost-bopjazz
trumpeter, flugelhornist. May
30-Jun1. Varioustimes, 7,500-
9,500. CottonClub. Nearest stn:
Tokyo. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Bootsy Collins
Deep funk bassist. May 31-Jun
2. 11,500-13,500. Billboard
Live. Nearest stn: Roppongi. Tel:
03-3405-1133.
Taicoclub 12
Animal Collective, DadaD,
Jonti, JoshWink, etc. Jun2-3.
3pm, 11,000-12,000(adv)/
13,000(door). Kodama no Mori.
Nearest stn: Yabuhara. www.
taicoclub.com
Jim Hall
Veteranjazz guitarist's solo.
Jun2, various times, 8,400-
10,500. CottonClub. Nearest
stn: Tokyo. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Jim Hall Trio
Feat. Scott Colley and Joey
Baron. Jun 3-6. Various times,
8,400. Blue Note. Nearest stn:
Omotesando. www.bluenote.
co.jp
Yes
Feat. AaronGoldberg, Omer
Avital andAli JacksonJr. Jun
7-9. Varioustimes, 6,500-
8,500. CottonClub. Nearest stn:
Tokyo. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Monday Michiru
Japaneseclubjazzpioneer . Jun
7, varioustimes, 5,000-7,000.
BillboardLive. Nearest stn:
Roppongi. www.billboard-live.
com
Platina Jazz Orchestra
PresentedbyRasmus Faber.
Feat. anisong singer Megumi
NakajimaonJun9. Jun8-9,
various times, 4,800-6,800.
BillboardLive. Nearest stn:
Roppongi. www.billboard-
live.com
Very Be Careful
Feat. Cumbia&Vallenato.
Jun9, 10:30pm, 3,500. Marz.
Nearest stn: Seibushinjuku.
www.japonicus.com/
verybecareful2012.html
Robert Glasper
Experiment
Pianist who incorporates jazz,
hip-hop, gospel, R&B, and
alt-rock. Jun 12-14. 5,500-
7,500. Billboard Live. Nearest
stn: Roppongi. www.billboard-
live.com
Chris Botti
Critically acclaimed jazz
trumpeter. Jun 16, 2pm,
8,000-10,000. Tokyo
Dome City Hall. Nearest stn:
Suidobashi. Tel: 03-5800-
9999.
Hiromitsu Agatsuma
Tsugaru-jamisen player. Jun
17, 4:30 & 7:30pm, 5,000-
7,000. Billboard Live. Nearest
stn: Roppongi. www.billboard-
live.com
Bernard Purdie & Friends
Feat. Reuben Wilson and Grant
Green Jr. Jun 18-19, various
times, 6,000-8,000. Billboard
Live. Nearest stn: Roppongi.
www.billboard-live.com
Karyn White
R&B diva. Jun 22-23, various
times, 7,000-9,500. Billboard
Live. Nearest stn: Roppongi.
www.billboard-live.com
Baptiste Trotignon
French pianist's solo. Jun 24,
6:30pm, 5,000-7,000. Cotton
Club. Nearest stn: Tokyo. Tel:
03-3215-1555.
Chihiro Yamanaka
Jazz pianist and vocalist. Jun
24, 4:30 & 7:30pm, 4,800-
6,800. Billboard Live. Nearest
stn: Roppongi. www.billboard-
live.com
Yusa
Cuban singer-songwriter. Jun
25-27, various times, 7,500-
9,500. Cotton Club. Nearest
stn: Tokyo. Tel: 03-3215-1555.
Wouter Hamel
Jazz singer-songwriter from
Holland. Jun 27, 7 & 9:30pm,
5,000-7,000. Billboard Live.
Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.
billboard-live.com
Tony Monaco Trio
Feat. Yosuke Onuma and
Gene Jackson. Jun 28, various
times, 5,500-7,500. Cotton
Club. Nearest stn: Tokyo. Tel:
03-3215-1555.
CLASSICAL
Simpatico Chamber
Orchestra Concert
Eiichi Kimura conducts pieces
by Ravel and Mozart. May 27,
6pm, free (by application).
Tokyo Opera City Recital Hall.
Nearest stn: Hatsudai. Tel:
080-6547-1791.
Evgeni Brozhanov
Piano recital by Bulgarian
virtuoso. Jun 8, 7pm, 3,000-
5,000. Suntory Hall. Nearest
stn: Roppongi-itchome.
Tel: 03-3584-9999. Jun 9,
3pm, 2,500-3,500. Saitama
Arts Theater. Nearest
stn: Yonohonmachi. Tel:
0570-064-939.
Piano Etoile Vol. 18
Piano recital. Jun 9, 3pm,
2,500-3,500. Saitama
Arts Theater. Nearest stn:
Yonohonmachi. Tel: 048-858-
5500.
Russian National
Orchestra
Feat. Daishin Kashimoto and
Mikhail Pletnev. Jun 13, 7pm,
6,000-15,000. Green Hall.
Nearest stn: Sagami-Oono. Tel:
042-742-9999.
Zerosai-mae no Concert
Music for the soon-to-be-born
and their mothers, performed
by pianist Yuko Mifune and
cellist Yoko Ara. Jun 23, 3pm,
1,000 (pregnant women),
2,000 (general). Philia Hall.
Nearest stn: Aobadai. www.
philia.com
(adv) +1d. ClubQuattro. Nearest
stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-8750.
Big Bang
SouthKoreanboyband. Jun
16-17. varioustimes, 9,500.
YokohamaArena. Nearest stn:
Shin-Yokohama. Tel: 04-5474-
4000.
Lite
Tokyoinstrumental
progressiverockoutfit. Jun23,
6:30pm, 3,000(adv) +1d. Super
Deluxe. Nearest stn: Roppongi.
Tel: 03-5412-0515.
Hostess Club Weekender
Feat. TheCribs, Hot Chip,
MysteryJets, Gaz Coombes,
HereWeGoMagic, Cloud
Nothings, Exlovers, etc. Jun
23-24. 2pm, 7,900(oneday)/
13,900(twoday). Yebisu
GardenHall. Nearest stn: Ebisu.
www.ynos.tv/hostessclub
Metropolis presents Saiko
Vol. 10
Africaemo, SammBennett, Moja,
Mootekkis, TokyoPinsalocks
&Gabez (comedy). DJs Adam3
&Muthafunka. Jun24, 4pm,
2,000(adv) / 2,500(door) +
500drinkcharge. Milkyway.
Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel:
03-4550-2929. www.metropolis.
co.jp/saiko
Junko Ohashi
J-popsinger. Jun25-26. 7
&9:30pm, 6,500-8,500.
BillboardLive. Nearest stn:
Roppongi. www.billboard-live.
com
Roach
Hardcorequartet from
Okinawapromotenewalbum
release. Jun28, 7:30pm, 2,800
(adv) +1d. O-West. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. Tel: 03-3462-6969.
Angel Witch
Britishheavymetal outfit.
Jun29, 7pm, 6,500+1d(adv).
O-East. Nearest stn: Shibuya.
Tel: 03-5774-3030.
Orange Range
Okinawangroupblendingpop,
rockandhip-hop. Jul 3, 6:30pm;
Jul 4, 6:30pm, 5,500. Shibuya
Kokaido. Nearest stn: Shibuya.
Tel. 045-671-9911.
Hardcore Fanclub
Japanesehardcore. Jul 4,
7pm, 2,000(adv) +1d. O-West.
Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel:
03-3444-6751.
Paris Match
J-popduoblendingbossanova,
jazz, andhouse. Jul 4, 7&
9:30pm, 5,000-7,000. Billboard
Live. Nearest stn: Roppongi.
www.billboard-live.com
Do As Infinity
J-pop/rock. Jul 7, 6pm, 6,300.
ShibuyaKokaido. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. Tel: 03-3463-3022.
Electric Mary
Hardrock. Jul 10, 7pm,
6,500+1d. ClubQuattro.
Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.
mandicompany.co.jp
Fabolous
Rapper fromtheUS. Jul 13,
6:30pm, 10,000(adv)/11,000
(door). Yokohama
BaysideHall. Nearest stn:
Motomachi-Chukagai. www.
swagfamilylegacy.jp
Nao Matsushita
Japanesesinger andactress. Jul
21, 6pm, 6,300. Bunkamura
OrchardHall. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. www.matsushita-nao.
com
Radical Music Network
Feat. Mimi Maura, CheSudaka,
DJScratchyetc. Jul 25, 6pm,
4,000(adv)/4,500(door).
CAY. Nearest stn: Omotesando.
www.japonicus.com/rmnspe7.
html
Fuji Rock Festival
TheStoneRoses, Radiohead,
BuddyGuy, andmore. Jul 27-29.
16,800(one-day)/42,800
(three-day). NaebaSki Resort.
Nearest stn: EchigoYuzawa.
www.fujirockfestival.com
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Concerts
POPULAR
Hokuo Music Night
Nordicalt. pop/electronica
artists-Lo-Fi-Fnkfrom
Sweden, KiraKirafrom
Iceland, LarsandtheHands
of Light fromDenmarkand
HuskyRescuefromFinland.
May25, 6pm, 4,800. Unit.
Nearest stn: Daikanyama. Tel:
03-5459-8630.
Soulive with Karl
Densen
Jazz funkmasters Soulive
teamupwithLennyKravitz
saxmanKarl Densen. May
25-26. 7&9pm, 5,500-
7,500. BillboardLive. Nearest
stn: Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-
1133.
Tokumaru Shugo
Japaneseindie
multi-instrumentalist.
May25, 7pm, 3,500+1d.
Liquidroom. Nearest stn:
Ebisu. Tel: 03-3444-6751.
Outlook Festival
Reggae, dub, jungle, DnB,
etc. May26, 9pm; May
27, 2pm, 4,800. Tabloid.
Nearest stn: Hinode. www.
outlookfestival.jp
Rocks Tokyo 2012
Thirdyear of festival, with
OneOkRock, BigMama,
Totalfat andmore. May
26-27, noon, 8,500(one
day)/15,000(twodays) +1d.
WakasuPark. Nearest stn:
Shin-kiba. www.rockstokyo.
jp/2012
Japan Blues & Soul
Carnival
Feat. JohnnyWinter and
others. May26, 5pm, 9,000-
10,000. ZeppDiver City.
Nearest stn: Daiba. www.
mandicompany.co.jp. May
27, 4pm, 9,000. Hibiya
Outdoor Theater. Nearest stn:
Hibiya. Tel: 03-3591-6388.
Metal Attack
Finnishmetal bandsSwallow
TheSun, ProfaneOmen,
etc, withveteranJapanese
metallersAnthem. May26,
5pm, 5,800. Liquidroom.
Nearest stn: Ebisu. Tel:
03-5464-0800. www.
creativeman.co.jp
Man With a Mission
Japaneserockersinwolves'
clothing. May27, 6pm,
3,000. Shibuya-AX. Nearest
stn: Harajuku. Tel: 03-5738-
2020.
The Cherry Coke$
Irishmusic-influenced
J-punkrock. May27, 4pm,
3,200. Liquidroom. Nearest
stn: Ebisu. Tel: 03-3462-6969.
Kat Deluna
Dominican-AmericanR&B
sensation. May27, 6pm,
5,500. YokohamaBayHall.
Nearest stn: Motomachi-
Chukagai. www.2rlive.com
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Thats Gamaru Show
Feat. silent comedians
Gamarjobat. Sep1, 1pm,
4,000-4,500. Kanagawa
ArtsTheater. Nearest stn:
Motomachi-Chukagai. Tel:
045-633-6500.
Million Dollar Quartet
Broadwaymusical. Sep5-17,
varioustimes, 7,500-9,000.
TheatreOrb. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. Tel: www.theatre-orb.
com.
Romeo & Juliet
Shakespeare'sclassic. Oct 6-21,
5,000-13,000. TheatreOrb.
Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.
theatre-orb.com
Elizabeth
Viennamusical . Oct 26-31,
varioustimes, 5,000-13,000.
TheatreOrb. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-3244.
Phantom of the Opera
GastonLerouxsclassic
adaptation. Ongoing, various
times, 3,000-9,800. Dentsu
Shiki Theater Umi. Nearest stn:
Shinbashi. www.shiki.gr.jp
Dance
The Taming of the Shrew
Ballet basedonShakespeare's
comedy. Jun1-2, varioustimes,
5,000-18,000. TokyoBunka
Kaikan. Nearest stn: Ueno. Tel:
03-3791-8888.
Swan Lake
PerformedbyStuttgart Ballet.
Jun5-6, 6:30pm, 5,000-
18,000. TokyoBunkaKaikan.
Nearest stn: Ueno. Tel: 03-3791-
8888.
Alatzki
Butohdancequintet. Jun
9-10, varioustimes, 3,500.
SessionHouse. Nearest stn:
Kagurazaka. Tel: 03-3266-0461.
Hikariyami
Feat. Pearl Alexander (b),
ToshimaruNakamura(g) and
TaketeruKudo(h). Jun9, 8pm,
2,300(adv), 2,800(door).
Super Deluxe. Nearest stn:
Roppongi. www.super-delux.
com
Stand Alone Zone
Systme Castafiore presents an
adventure inasurreal worldfull
of illusions, afuturistic universe
darkandmythical creatures. Jun
23, 3pm, 2,500-3,000. Saitama
Arts Theater. Nearest stn:
Yonohonmachi. www.institut.jp
Nameless Voice
Freakshow-inspireddance
byNoism. Jul 6-8, various
times, 4,500(general),
3,000(students). Saitama
ArtsTheater. Nearest stn:
Yonohonmachi. www.saf.or.jp
West Sid e Story
RomeoandJuliet-inspiredstory
of street gangsin50sUS. Jul
18-Aug5, varioustimes, 8,000-
13,000. TheatreOrb. Nearest
stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-3244.
Yokohama Bayside Ballet
Danses Grecques, Carmen, and
Bolero. Jul 20, 7pm, 7,000-
9,000. YokohamaRedBrick
Warehouse. Nearest stn:
Minatomirai. Tel: 04-5211-1555.
Ballet Matsuri
Family-orientedballet event.
Jul 21, 11:30am&3:30pm,
6,000. U-Port Hall. Nearest stn:
Osaki-Hirokoji. Tel: 03-3494-
1840. Aug5, 1:30pm, 6,000.
KanagawaKenminHall.
Nearest stn: Nihonodori. Tel:
04-5662-8866.
Chiekovsky Highlight
Classicballet. Jul 22, 1:30pm,
6,000. U-Port Hall. Nearest stn:
Osaki-Hirokoji. Tel: 03-3494-
1840. Jul 21, 1:30pm, 5,500.
ChibaCityCivicHall. Nearest
stn: Higashichiba. Tel: 043-224-
2431.
Napua Greig & Hawaiian
Hula Girls
Musicanddancefromtheisles.
Aug4-5, varioustimes, 5,000-
7,000. ShinjukuBunkaCenter.
Nearest stn: Higashishinjuku.
Tel: 03-3350-1141.
Clubbing
FRIDAY 25
Air
Catcha Groove. Soul, funk: DJs
NormanJay, Ovall, etc. From
10pm, 3,000. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. www.air-tokyo.com
Club Asia
Funnel. Techno, electro: DJs
Hikaru, Bremen, etc. From
11pm, 3,000w/1d. Nearest
stn: Shibuya. www.clubasia.
co.jp
Eleven
Almadella. techno/dubstep:
Peverelist, Keihin, Shhhhh,
Rilla. From10pm, 3,500
(general). Nearest stn:
Roppongi. www.go-to-eleven.
com
Micro Cosmos
Kids, Young Wild&Free.
Hip-hop: DJ K27t andmore.
From12am, 2,000w/1d.
Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.
microcosmos-tokyo.com
Module
Opus. Techno, minimal: DJs
Qhey, Kobayashi, etc. From
10pm, 2,500w/1d. Nearest
stn: Shibuya. www.module-
tokyo.com
Sound Museum Vision
Electric Buzz. Techno, house:
DJs Namito, Tti, etc. From
10pm, 3,000w/1d. Nearest
stn: Shibuya. www.vision-
tokyo.com
The New Matrix Bar
Matrix Friday. Oldschool
hip-hop, west side, southside,
all mix: DJ Ykkandmore. From
6pm, 1,000(after 11:30pm).
Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.
matrixbar.jp
The Room
Champ. Funkyjazzymusic: DJs
Tominaga, Oibon, etc. From
10pm, 2,500w/1d. Nearest
stn: Shibuya. www.theroom.jp
Warehouse702
Fire. House: DJs Tanaka,
Fukushima, etc. From10pm,
3,500w/1d(m), 2,500w/1d
(f). Nearest stn: Azabu-Juban.
www.warehouse702.com
Womb
Teng ANight. Idol, anime: DJs
RamRider, Kz, etc. From11pm,
4,000(m), 3,500(f). Nearest
stn: Shibuya. www.womb.co.jp
SATURDAY 26
Ageha
Daishi Dance. House: DJ Daishi
Dance. Live: YoshidaBrothers.
From11pm, 3,500. Nearest
stn: Shin-Kiba. www.ageha.
com
Air
Www. House, electro: DJs The
Lowbrows, Riton, etc. From
10pm, 3,500. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. www.air-tokyo.com
Club Asia
ClubAsia. Electro: DJs Nakata,
Nakamura, etc. From11pm,
3,500w/1d. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. www.clubasia.co.jp
Eleven
Dj Harvey2012Tour of Japan.
Psychedelicdisco: DJs Harvey,
Takimi, etc. From10pm,
3,500. Nearest stn: Roppongi.
www.go-to-eleven.com
Liquidroom
Dj NobuNewLabel Bitta
LaunchPartyOn. Techno,
house: DJ Nobuandmore.
From12am, 2,000(adv) /
3,000(door). Nearest stn:
Ebisu. Tel: 03-5464-0800.
Micro Cosmos
Night Park. Hip-hop: DJs
Hazime, Tama, etc. From12am,
2,500w/1d. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. www.microcosmos-
tokyo.com
Module
Inlook Festival. Bass music:
DJsJaqwa, Nargiz, etc. From
11pm, 3,000 w/1d. Nearest
stn: Shibuya. www.module-
tokyo.com
Sound Museum Vision
Alien Radio. House, techno:
DJs Umek, Groove Patrol,
etc. From 10pm, 3,000
w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya.
www.vision-tokyo.com
The New Matrix Bar
Saturday Night Fever.
Hip-hop, R&B, reggae: DJ
Ykk and more. From 6pm,
1,000 (after 10pm). Nearest
stn: Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-
1066. www.matrixbar.jp
Unit
Madchester Night. Feat. Venus
Peter and Secret Goldfish.
From 11:30pm, 3,000
(adv), 3,500 (door). Nearest
stn: Daikanyama. www.
unit-tokyo.com
The Room
Jazztronica! House, jazz: DJs
Nozaki, ShuyaOkino(Kyoto
JazzMassive), etc. From
10pm, 2,500w/1d. Nearest
stn: Shibuya. www.theroom.jp
Warehouse702
The Ring. House: DJs
Asahina, Kenji, etc. From
11pm, JYP4,000 w/1d.
Nearest stn: Azabu-Juban.
www.warehouse702.com
Womb
Tresvibes. House, minimal:
DJs Roman Flugel, Otsuki,
etc. From 11pm, 4,000.
Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.
womb.co.jp
SUNDAY 27
Eleven
SmileNihonshu. Reggae:
DJsBigH, Tarou, etc. 2-6pm,
1,500. Nearest stn: Roppongi.
www.go-to-eleven.com
Micro Cosmos
TheVenus. All goodmusic: DJs
Yu-Ki, Arata, etc. From12am,
men2,000w/1d, womenfree.
Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.
microcosmos-tokyo.com
Module
Stark. House, electro: DJs
Yummy, Ogawa, etc. From
4pm, 2,000w/1d. Nearest
stn: Shibuya. www.module-
tokyo.com
The Room
Yuragi. House: DJs Kiichiro,
Gara, etc. 5-10pm, 1,500
w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya.
www.theroom.jp
Warehouse702
HighUp. Hip-hop: DJs Taku,
Takuya, etc. From11pm,
2,500w/1d. Nearest
stn: Azabu-Juban. www.
warehouse702.com
Womb
Everlasting. House, techno:
DJs Watanabe, Shingo, etc.
4-10pm, 2,500. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. www.womb.co.jp
WEDNESDAY 30
Eleven
Sml. House, techno: DJs
Okada, Kansugi, etc. From
10pm, 1,000w/1d. Nearest
stn: Roppongi. www.
go-to-eleven.com
Module
EasySkanking. Reggae, soul:
DJs Bana, Ucchie, etc. From
7pm, 1,500w/1d. Nearest
stn: Shibuya. www.module-
tokyo.com
The Room
DiscoViking. Bar style: DJs
33queen, Kajitsu, etc. From
6-11pm, free. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. www.theroom.jp
Warehouse702
Majic. Hip-hopDJs Kango,
Yu, etc: Live: DobermanInc.
From10pm, 2,500w/1d.
Nearest stn: Azabu-Juban.
www.warehouse702.com
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How High. House, techno:
DJs Ten, Timo, etc. From
10pm, 1,500 w/1d. Nearest
stn: Shibuya. www.womb.
co.jp
THURSDAY 31
Air
Guild. House, techno: DJs
Watanabe, Tsutsumi, etc.
From 10pm, 2,500 w/1d.
Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.
air-tokyo.com
Club Asia
The Survivor. Reggae: DJ
Spicy Chocolate. From
11pm, 2,500 w/1d. Nearest
stn: Shibuya. www.clubasia.
co.jp
Eleven
Soundpost. House, disco:
DJs Fujimoto, Ishizuka, etc.
From 10pm, 2,000 w/1d.
Nearest stn: Roppongi.
www.go-to-eleven.com
Module
Laguna Bass. Bass music,
dubstep: DJs Fys, Rs, etc.
From 8pm, 1,500. Nearest
stn: Shibuya. www.module-
tokyo.com
The Room
Spunky. Jazz, house: DJs
Matsuoka, Kawahara, etc.
From 10pm, 2,500 w/1d.
Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.
theroom.jp
Womb
Page 7. Progressive house,
tech house: DJs Yasuhiro,
You, etc. From 10pm,
1,500. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. www.womb.co.jp
FRIDAY 1
Air
Music from Another Time,
Some from Now, and from
Different Places. House: DJ
Joaquin "Joe" Claussell and
more. From 10pm, 3,500.
Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.
air-tokyo.com
Club Asia
The Block Party. House,
electro: DJs Congorock,
Taku, etc. From 11pm,
3,500 w/1d. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. www.clubasia.
co.jp
Eleven
Chaos. Techno, house: DJs
Ricardo Villalobos, Fumiya,
etc. From 10pm, 4,500.
Nearest stn: Roppongi.
www.go-to-eleven.com
Micro Cosmos
Honey Drippin Premium.
Hip-hop: DJs Kashi Da
Handsome, Ryuhei, etc.
From 12am, 2,000 w/1d.
Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.
microcosmos-tokyo.com
Module
Innocence. Techno,
minimal: DJs Crazy Neo,
Bgm, etc. From 10pm,
2,500 w/1d. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. www.module-
tokyo.com
Sound Museum Vision
Epock. All mix: DJs Kza,
Tanaka, etc: Live: Black
Jaxx and more. From 10pm,
3,500 w/1d. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. www.vision-tokyo.
com
The Room
Breakthrough. Hip-hop:
DJs Jin, Ladi Dadi, etc.
From 10pm, 2,500 w/1d.
Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.
theroom.jp
Womb
Sterne. Techno: DJs
Christian Smith, Ishino, etc.
From 11pm, 3,500. Nearest
stn: Shibuya. www.womb.
co.jp
UPCOMING
Ageha
Ultra Music. House: DJs
Emma, Force of Nature, etc.
Jun 2, from 11pm, 3,500.
Nearest stn: Shin-Kiba. www.
ageha.com
Ginza Roots
Domina-Trix6. Female
dominance: DJsVariousDJs.
Jun2, from10pm, 5,500w/1d
(m), 2,000w/1d(f). Nearest
stn: Ginza-Itchome. www.
loungeroots.com
Patagonica DJ Contest
Fundraising event feat. ChileanDJ
MarcoLatrach. Jun8, from9pm,
3,000w/ free organic food. M
(event Space &Bar). Nearest stn:
Daikanyama. Tel: 03-6416-1739.
Exhibitions
AKASAKA/ROPPONGI
21_21 Design Sight
TemaHima: TheArt of Livingin
Tohoku. Traditional craftsfrom
thenortheasternregion. Until
Aug26, 1,000. OpenMon&
Wed-Sun11am-8pm, closed
Tue. 9-7-6Akasaka, Minato-
ku. Nearest stn: Nogizaka.
www.2121designsight.jp
Mori Art Museum
HoTzuNyen. Video. Until May
27, 1,500/1,000(univ, HS).
OnePiece. Experiencetheworld
of mangaandanimesupervisor
EiichiroOda. Original art,
movies, etc. Until Jun17, 2,000
(general)/1,500(HS, MS)/800
(elemandunder). LeeBul. Asias
leadingfemaleartist. Until May
27, 1500. ArabExpress. The
latest art fromtheArabworld.
Until Oct 28, 1,500(general).
MAMProject: LeeChangwon.
Visual trickery, mechanism
anddangersof theact of seeing.
Jun6-Oct 28, 1,500(general),
1,000(Univ&HS). OpenMon
&Wed-Sun10am-10pm, Tue
10am-5pm. 6-10-1Roppongi.
Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.
mori.art.museum
Mori Arts Center Gallery
Ancient EgyptianBookof the
Dead. Journeythroughthe
afterlife. Jul 7-Sep17, 1,500.
52FRoppongi HillsTower,
6-10-1Roppongi. Nearest stn:
Roppongi. Tel: 03-5777-8600.
The National Art Center,
Tokyo
Czanne. Paris-Provence.
PaintingsbyFrench
post-impressionist artist.
Until Jun11, 1500. Gutai.
Avant-gardeartist groupfrom
the50s-70s. Jul 4-Sep10,
1,000. 400Years of European
Masterpieces. Collectionof the
StateHermitagemuseum. Until
Jul 16, 1,500. OpenWed-Mon
10am-6pm, closedTue.
7-22-2Roppongi. Nearest stn:
Roppongi. www.nact.jp
GINZA/KYOBASHI/
TOKYO
Bridgestone Museum
YouveGot toSeeThese
Paintings. Painting. Until Jun
24, 800. OpenTue-Sun&hols
10am-8pm, closedMon. 1-10-1
Kyobashi, Chuo-ku. Nearest
stn: Tokyo. www.bridgestone-
museum.gr.jp/en
Galleria Grafica Bis
Rock&Roll Dragon. Intricate
dragondrawnwith0.5mm
mechanical pencil byHideo
Aratani. Sep3-8, free. GinzaS2
Bldg, 6-13-4Ginza. Nearest stn:
Ginza. www.gg-bis.com
National Film Center
NihonEiga. Historyof Japanese
filmsfromtheNFCcollection.
Ongoing, 200. Let's GoToThe
Movies. Retromovieposters,
culture, etc. Until Jul 29, Closed
Jun18-25, 200. OpenTue-Thu
&Sat-Sun10am-5pm, Fri
10am-8pm. 3-7-6Kyobashi.
Nearest stn: Kyobashi. www.
momat.go.jp
National Museum of
Modern Art Tokyo
JapaneseCrossingBorders: Asia
as DreamedbyCraftspeople,
1930s-1945. Antiques. Until
Jul 16, 500. ReikaFurukawa.
Yamato-e(Japanesepaintings
inspiredbytheTangDynasty
paintings). Until Jun12-29,
PhotographyToday4. Feat.
worksbyShinyaArimoto,
Shuhei Motoyama, etc. Jun
1-29, 420(general). Kikkawa
Reika: AnExplorer froLine
inModernTimes. Yamato-e
painter. Jun12-29, 850. Open
Tue-Thu&Sat-Sun10am-5pm,
Fri 10am-8pm. 3-7-6Kyobashi.
Nearest stn: Takebashi. www.
momat.go.jp
New Otani Art Museum
Eternal FeminineBeauty
ReflectedinEuropeanPaintings.
35paintingsfrom17thto
19thcenturies. Until May27,
800(general). OpenTue-Sun
10am-6pm, closedMon. 6F, 4-1
Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku. Nearest
stn: Yotsuya. www.newotani.
co.jp/group/museum
Span Art Gallery
AkiraUno. Graphicartist,
illustrator, andpainter from
60sundergroundart scene.
Until Jun2, free. LaFteBlanche.
IllustrationsbyAkiraUno.
Until Jun2, free. JinYamamoto.
Painter, sculptor, anddoll
maker. Jun4-16, free. Open
Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, closed
Sun. 2-2-18Ginza. Nearest stn:
Yurakucho. www.span-art.co.jp
Vanilla Gallery
Vitamin-V. WorksbyTetsuo
Koyama, KeiryuAsakura, and
Kizimecca. Until May26, 500.
OpenMon-Fri noon-7pm, Sat
noon-5pm, closedSun. 4FDaini
KamataBldg, 6-10-10Ginza.
Nearest stn: Ginza. Tel: 03-5568-
1233.
HARAJUKU/AOYAMA
Ukiyo-e Ota Memorial
Museum of Art
ViewfromtheSky. Ukiyo-eof
Edosceneryfromthesky. Until
May27, 7,00/500(univ, HS)/
free(MS&under). NekoHyakkei.
Utagawasukiyo-eof pussies.
Until Jul 26, 1,000(general),
700(HS&univ). OpenTue-Sun
10:30am-5:30pm, closedMon.
1-10-10Jingumae. Nearest stn:
Harajuku. www.ukiyoe-ota-
muse.jp
SHIBUYA/EBISU
Bunkamura Gallery
Leonardoda Vinci: Bi no
Risou. TheIdeaof Beauty: A
celebrationof LeonardoDa
Vinci's paintedworks. Until Jun
10, 1,500(general)/1,000
(univ, HS)/700(MS, elem).
Aquirax World. AkiraUno's
works. Until May27, free.
Art of UKRock. Artworkof
Britishmusicians. Jun13-21,
free. Female Times. Works of
fivefemaleartists. Until Jun
13-24, free. Restaurant Tanaka.
Paintings of foodbyaformer
chef. Jun27, free. The Splender
of the KithanDynsasty. Various
mediafromMongolia. Jul
12-Sep17, free. Opendaily,
10am-7pm. 2- 24-1Dogenzaka.
Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.
bunkamura.co.jp
Parco Museum
Rune Naito: Roots of Kawaii.
Illustrations of cutegirls as
precursors tothenational
obsession. Until Jun4, 500.
Opendaily10am-9pm. B1F
ParcoPart1, 15-1Udagawacho,
Shibuya-ku. www.parco-art.
com/web
The Watari-Um Museum
of Contemporary Art
Turning Around. Controversial
works byChimPomand
other edgyartists. Until Jul 8,
1,000. OpenTue&Thu-Sun
11am-7pm, Wed11am-9pm,
closedMon. 3-7-6Jingumae.
Nearest stn: Gaienmae. www.
watarium.co.jp
Yamatane Museum of Art
The ModernNihonga. Celebrate
the120thanniversaryof the
birthof FukudaHeihachiro.
May26-Jul 22, 1,200
(general). OpenTue-Fri
11am-5pm, closedMon&
hols. 3-12-36Hiroo. Nearest
stn: Ebisu. www.yamatane-
museum.or.jp
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Dokkin Jikken Shitsu
Gallery
Mimesis. Works bydragqueen
VivienneSato. Opening
receptiononJune6-24.
4-6:30pm, free. OpenTue-Sun
4-7pm(final day1-7pm).
ClosedMon. 602Gunkan
Bldg, 1-1-10Okubo. Nearest
stn: Higashi-Shinjuku. Tel:
080-4688-1091. www.dokkin-
jikken.com
Fuji Photo Gallery
Fuji PhotoGalleryShinjuku.
One-year anniversary
exhibition. Jun1-7, free. 1-10-3
Shinjuku. Nearest stn: Shinjuku
Gyoenmae. www.prolab-
create.jp/culture/gallery/
shin_gallery.html
Gallery Shuhari
RojinShinpi. Photographs
of eccentricelderlypeople
byKyoichi Tsuzuki and
KeigoKatayama. Until May
27, free. Yopparai Tengoku.
Photographs of drunks by
Kenji Kawamoto. May29-Jun
10, free. Tue-Sunnoon-8pm,
until 5pmonlast day. Closed
Mon. 3-13-3FYotsuya. Nearest
stn: Yotsuya. www.gallery-
shuhari.com
Hiromart Gallery
Its a Wonderful Life. Painting
showbyYukaGotoand
TomohiroKoizumi. Until May
27, 1-7pm, free. MyFriends.
Acrylicandmixedmedia
paintings byRitsukoSato.
Jul 8-15, 1-7pm, free. Open
Wed-Sun1-7pm, closed
Mon-Tue. 1-30-7Sekiguchi.
Nearest stn: Edogawabashi.
www.hiromartgallery.com
Kenji Taki Gallery
Sakuji Yoshimoto. Mixedmedia.
Until Jun16, free. OpenTue-Sat
noon-7pm, closedSun-Mon
&hols. 3-18-2Nishi-Shinjuku.
Nearest stn: Hatsudai. www.
kenjitaki.com
Roonee 247 Photography
Nigeria Saiko no Egaotachi.
Photos of smiling Nigerians.
Jun 12-17, free. 5-18-11
Shinjuku. Nearest stn:
Yotsuya-Sanchome. www.
roonee.com
Sompo Japan Museum of
Art
Henri Le Sidaner. Painting.
Until Jul 1, 1,000(general).
42FSompoJapanBldg, 1-26-1
Nishi-Shinjuku. Nearest stn:
Shinjuku. www.sompo-japan.
co.jp/museum
Tokyo Opera City Art
Gallery
Beat Takeshi Kitano. Japanese
comedian/director's first
exhibitioninJapan. Until
Sep2, 1,300. OpenTue-Thu
11am-7pm, Fri-Sat 11am-8pm.
3-20-2Nishi-Shinjuku. Nearest
stn: Shinjuku. www.operacity.
jp/en/ag
Tokyo Toy Museum
Ki noGangu-ten. Wooden
toys. Until Sep30, free. Open
Fri-Wed10am-4pm. Closed
Thu. YotsuyaHiroba, 4-20
Yotsuya. Nearest stn: Yotsuya
Sanchome. www.goodtoy.org
UENO
National Museum of
Nature and Science
Genso no Fushigi. Learn about
chemical elements. Until
Oct 8, free. The Inka Empire
Revealed: A Century after the
Machu Picchu Discovery.
Feat. 3D sky-view theater.
Until Jun 24, 1,400 (general).
Open Tue-Thu & Sat-Sun
9am-5pm, Fri 9am-8pm,
closed Mon. 7-20 Ueno Park.
Nearest stn: Ueno. www.
kahaku.go.jp
The National Museum of
Western Art
Berlin. Europeanart from
RenaissancetoRococo. Jun
13-Sep17, 1,500(general).
Opendaily9:30am-5:30pm. 7-7
UenoPark. Nearest stn: Ueno.
www.nmwa.go.jp
The University Art
Museum
Yuichi Takahashi. Modern
Japanesepaintings. Until Jun
24, 1,300(general)/ 800
(Univ&HS)). OpenTue-Sun
10am-5pm, closedMon. 12-8
UenoPark. Nearest stn: Ueno.
www.geidai.ac.jp/museum
Tokyo National Museum
Japanese Masterpieces fromthe
Museumof Fine Arts, Boston.
Japaneseart fromtheMeiji era.
Until Jun2, 1,500(general).
OpenTue-Sun9:30am-5pm.
13-9UenoPark. Nearest stn:
Ueno. www.tnm.jp
OTHER AREAS
3331 Arts Chiyoda
OtomoKatsuhiroGenga.
Legendarymangaartist
KatsuhiroOtomoexhibits
artworkfromAkiraandothers.
Lawsonticket Lcode: 39995.
Until May30, 1,500(general).
Opendailynoon-7pm. 6-11-14
SotoKanda. Nearest stn:
Suehirocho. www.3331.jp/en
Louvre-DNP Museum Lab
Goya andSpanishPainting inthe
Louvre. entrybyappointment
only. until oct 28, free. Fri
6-9pm, Sat &Sun10am-6pm.
1FDNPGotandaBldg, 3-5-20
Nishi-Gotanda. Nearest stn:
Gotanda. www.museumlab.jp
Makuhari Messe
DinoKingdom. Jurassic
showcase. Jul 21-Sep23,
9am-5pm, 2,500(general),
1,200(elem&MS). Nakase
2-1, Mihama-ku. Nearest
stn: Kaihin-Makuhari.
www.m-messe.co.jp
Meguro Museum of Art
Tokyo
CharlottePerriandandJapan.
Frencharchitect anddesigner
wholivedinJapanduring
WWII. Until Jun10, 900
(general)/700(HS, univ, 65and
over). YomogaettaKaiga. Works
byMorisukeKomoda. Jul
14-Sep2, 500. OpenTue-Sun
10am-6pm, closedMon. 2-4-36
Meguro. Nearest stn: Meguro.
www.mmat.jp
Museum of Contemporary
Art Tokyo
Bloomberg PavilionProject.
AkihisaHiratas paper
building stages exhibitions
andperformances. ongoing,
free. Thomas Demand. Artist
meticulouslycreates sets
andphotographs them. until
Jul 8, 1,000. 4-1-1Miyoshi,
Koto-ku. Nearest stn: Kiyosumi-
shirakawa. www.mot-art-
museum.jp
Sato Sakura Museum
Tokyo
Permanent collection. Nihonga
fromShowaera-bornpainters.
1-7-13Kamimeguro, Meguro-
ku. openMon-Fri 1-8pm,
Sat-Sun11am-6pm. Nearest stn:
Nakameguro. www.satosakura.
jp/tokyo
The Museum of Modern
Art, Saitama
UltramanArt. Designand
figurines of Ultraman. Jul
7-Sep2, 1,100. GotoShu.
Paintings andinstallations
byGotoShu. Until Jul 8, 200.
Opendaily10:00am-5:30pm.
9-30-1Tokiwa, Urawa-ku,
Saitama-shi. Nearest stn:
Kitaurawa. www.momas.
jp/022eng/e_index.htm
Sports
BASEBALL
Interleague
SaitamaSeibuLions vs.
TokyoYakult Swallows. May
25-26, 6pm, 600-20,000.
SeibuDome. Nearest stn:
Seibukyujomae. Tel: 04-2925-
1141.
TokyoYakult Swallows
vs. TohokuRakutenEagles.
May27-28, 6pm, 500-4,500.
Meiji JinguGaien. Nearest stn:
Harajuku. Tel: 03-3401-0312
Yokohama Dena Baystars
vs. Orix Buffaloes. May
27-28, 3pm, 500-5,500.
Yokohama Stadium. Nearest
stn: Kannai. Tel: 04-5661-
1251.
Tokyo Yakult Swallows
vs. Hokkaido Nippon
Ham Fighters. May 30-31,
6pm, 500-4,500. Meiji
Jingu Gaien. Nearest stn:
Harajuku. Tel: 03-3401-0312
SaitamaSeibuLions vs.
YokohamaDenaBaystars.
Jun2-3, 1pm, 600-20,000.
SeibuDome. Nearest
stn: Seibukyujomae. Tel:
04-2925-1141.
Chiba Lotte Marines
vs. Yokohama Dena
Baystars. Jun 5-6, 6:15pm,
800-4,800. QVC Marine
Field. Nearest stn: Kaihin-
Makuhari. Tel: 043-296-
1227.
SaitamaSeibuLions vs.
Chunichi Dragons. Jun
5-6, 6pm, 600-20,000.
SeibuDome. Nearest
stn: Seibukyujomae. Tel:
04-2925-1141.
TokyoYakult Swallows vs.
ChibaLotteMarines. Jun8-9,
6pm, 500-4,500. Meiji Jingu
Gaien. Nearest stn: Harajuku.
Tel: 03-3401-0312
BOXING
Shoot Boxing Act 3
Jun3, 5:30pm, 4,000-
10,000. KorakuenHall.
Nearest stn: Suidobashi. Tel:
03-5800-9999.
WBC Superfly World
Title Match
Jul 8, 12:30, 5,000-
30,000. Yokohama
Cultural Gymnasium.
Nearest stn: Kannai or
Isezakichoujamachi. Tel:
045-641-5741.
GOLF
JLPGA
Nichirei Ladies Cup. Jun
15-17, 8am, 2,200-5,000.
Dai-HakoneCountryClub.
Nearest stn: Sounzan.
EarthMondahminCup.
Jun22-24, 8am, 1,500-
5,000. CamelliaHills
CountryClub. Nearest stn:
Kisarazu.
KICKBOXING
Krush.19
Japans leading kickboxing
event. For more info: krush.
tickets@gmail.com. Jun
8, 6-9pm, 4,000-12,000.
KorakuenHall. Nearest stn:
Suidobashi. www.krush-gp.
com
PRO WRESTLING
New Japan Pro-
Wrestling
Best of theSuper Jr XIX. Jun
6, 6:30pm, 2,000-8,000.
KorakuenHall. Nearest stn:
Suidobashi. Tel: 03-5800-
9999.
Big Japan Pro Wrestling
Death in the Dark. Jun
7, 7pm, 4,000-5,500.
Shinkiba 1stRing. Nearest
stn: Shinkiba. Tel: 03-3521-
1015.
KorakuenTournament.
Jun21, 7:00, 1,000-6,800.
KorakuenHall. Nearest stn:
Suidobashi. Tel: 03-5800-
9999.
Dramatic Dream Team
Pro-wrestling
What AreYouDoing
Tournament. Jun24, Noon,
1,000-6,500. Korakuen
Hall. Nearest stn: Suidobashi.
Tel: 03-5800-9999.
DDTRoadtoBudokan
Tournament. Jul 22, Noon,
1,000-6,500. Korakuen
Hall. Nearest stn: Suidobashi.
Tel: 03-5800-9999. www.
ddtpro.com
RUGBY
Sevens Festival
May27, 10am, 300-1,000.
ChichibunomiyaRugby
Stadium. Nearest stn:
Gaienmae. Tel: 03-3401-
3881.
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Samoa vs Japan
Jun17, 2pm, 300-6,500.
ChichibunomiyaRugby
Stadium. Nearest stn:
Gaienmae. Tel: 03-3401-
3881.
SOCCER
J. League, Division 1
FCTokyovs UrawaReds.
May26, 7pm, 500-6,000.
AjinomotoStadium. Nearest
stn: Tobitakyu. Tel: 04-2440-
0555.
Kashiwa Reysol vs
Albirex Niigata. May 26,
6:30pm, 1,000-5,000.
Hitachi Stadium. Nearest
stn: Kashiwa. Tel: 047-162-
2250.
Kawasaki Frontalevs
VegaltaSendai. May26,
2pm, 800-4,500. Todoroki
Stadium. Nearest stn:
Musashikosugi. Tel: 044-722-
0303.
KashimaAntlers vs
NagoyaGrampus. Jun16,
6:30pm, 1,400-7,500.
KashimaSoccer Stadium.
Nearest stn: KashimaSports
Stadium.
YokohamaMarinos vs
FCTokyo. Jun16, 1pm,
900-5,000. NissanStadium.
Nearest stn: Kozuke. Tel:
04-5477-5000.
FCTokyovs CerezaOsaka.
Jun23, 6pm, 500-5,000.
AjinomotoStadium. Nearest
stn: Tobitakyu. Tel: 04-2440-
0555.
Kashiwa Reysol vs
Kashima Antlers. Jun 23,
6:30pm, 1,000-5,000.
Hitachi Stadium. Nearest
stn: Kashiwa. Tel: 047-162-
2250.
Kawasaki Frontalevs
YokohamaMarinos. Jun
23, 7pm, 800-4,500.
Todoroki Stadium. Nearest
stn: Musashikosugi. Tel:
044-722-0303.
UrawaReds vs Vegalta
Sendai. Jun23, 7pm, 1,000-
4,500. SaitamaStadium.
Nearest stn: Urawamisono.
Tel: 048-812-2002.
Nabisco Cup
YokohamaMarinos vs
JubiloIwata. Jun6, 4pm,
800-4,500. Todoroki
Stadium. Nearest stn:
Musashikosugi. Tel: 044-722-
0303.
SWIMMING
Japan Open (50 meters)
May25-27, 9:00, 1,500.
Tatsumi International
SwimmingCenter. Nearest
stn: Shin-Kiba. Tel: 03-5569-
5061.
TENNIS
Toray Pan Pacific
Women's Tournament
Sep21-29, various, 1,000-
20,000. AriakeColosseum.
Nearest stn: Ariake. Tel:
03-3529-3301.
Festivals
Hanazono Jinja Rei
Taisai
Shintoshrinefestival.
May25-28, all day, free.
HanazonoShrine. Nearest
stn: Shinjuku-sanchome. Tel:
03-3209-5265.
Tennosai
Shinto-stylesummer
festival. Jun2-5, all day,
free. SusanooJinja. 6-60-1
Minsmi-Senju, Arakawa-ku.
Tel: 03-3891-8281.
Sanno Matsuri
Aparadeof childrenin
formal attire, traditional
court dancing, taikoand
dancecompetitions. Jun
7-17, all day, free. HieShrine.
Nearest stn: Tameikesanno.
www.hiejinja.net
Torikoe Jinja Taisai
Summer matsuri with
mikoshi floats. Jun9-12, all
day, free. TorikoeShrine,
2-4-1Torikoe, Koto-ku.
Nearest stn: Kuramae.
Sumidagawa River
Fireworks
Tokyos most popular hanabi
with20,000fireworks. Jul
28, 7:05pm, free. Nearest stn:
Asakusa.
Koenji Awaodori
Tokushima-styleparade
throughthestreets with
hundreds of dancers. Aug
25-26, 5-8pm, free. Nearest
stn: Koenji.
Forums & Expos
Moe Culture Festival
Otaku-culturebonanzafeat.
anime, figurines andcosplay.
Until Jun3, 10am-5pm,
1,500. Ota-kuSangyoPlaza
PiO. 1-20-20Minami-Kamata,
Ota-ku. Nearest stn: Keikyu
Kamata. www.moecul.com
International Tokyo Toy
Show
Reservation-onlytradefair.
Until Jun17, various times,
free. TokyoBigSight. Nearest
stn: Kokusai-Tenjijo-Seimon.
www.toys.or.jp.
Comic City Tokyo
Doujinshi andother
self-publishedmanga. Jun
24,11am-3pm. TokyoBigSight.
Nearest stn: Kokusai-Tenjijo-
Seimon. www.akaboo.jp/
event/0624tokyo129.html
Tokyo Career Forum
Job fair for English speakers
and bilinguals. Jun 30-Jul 1,
10am, free. Tokyo Big Sight.
Nearest stn: Kokusai-Tenjijo-
Seimon. www.careerforum.
net
Flower Dream
Japans largest flower festival
withdisplays andaflorist
contest. Jun30-Jul 1, various
times. TokyoBigSight. Nearest
stn: Kokusai-Tenjijo-Seimon.
www.flowerdream-tokyo.net
Bazaars & Markets
Hanazono Shrine Market
EverySun, 8am-4pm,
HanazonoShrine. Nearest
stn: Shinjuku-sanchome. Tel:
03-3200-3093.
Ibaraki-ichi
Freshvegetables fromfarms
inIbaraki. EverySat, 7-9am,
Roppongi Hills East Court.
Nearest stn: Roppongi. Tel:
03-6406-5285.
Nogi Shrine Market
EverysecondSun, 5:30am-
3pm, Nogi Shrine. Nearest stn:
Nogizaka. Tel: 03-3478-3001.
Oedo Antique Fair
Japans largest outdoor antique
market. Everyfirst andthird
Sun, 8am-4:30pm, Tokyo
International ForumHall C.
Nearest stn: Yurakucho. Tel:
03-5805-1093.
Aoyama Marche Farmer's
Market
Farmers fromaroundthe
nationgather tosell their
organicfruits andvegetables.
Everyweekend. United
Nations University. Nearest
stn: Omotesando. Tel: 03-3456-
0960.
Learning
The English Craft Club
PracticeEnglishwiththeSak
Puppets. Materials, snacks,
andnotesincluded. May
27, 1-3pm, 5,000. Shinjuku
Gyoen. Nearest stn: Shinjuku
Gyoenmae. www.sakepuppets.
wordpress.com
SCBWI Translation Day
BringingJapaneseTeen
LiteraturetotheWorld.
Presentationsanddiscussion
for JP-ENchildrenslit
translators. Jun16, 8:30am-
5pm, 3,000(adv), 4,000-
5,000(door). YokohamaInt.
School. Nearest stn: Motomachi
Chukagai. www.scbwi.jp
Other Events
Japan on Foot
MaryKingpresents her book
onher 7,500kmtrek. May
25, 6-9pm, 1,500(general).
WesleyCentre, 6-10-7Minami
Aoyama, Minato-ku. www.
swet.jp. May27, 12:30-3:30pm,
3,200. LeMont St Michel.
Nearest stn: Mejiro. www.
finelinepress.co.nz
WFP Walk The World
Charity walk (5/10km) for
starving children. May 27,
9am, 1,500 (adv), 2,000
(door). Rinko Park. Nearest stn:
Minato Mirai. Tel: 0120-711-
951.
PechaKucha
Show-and-tell of innovative
andinspiringprojects
byartists, designers, and
architects. May30, 8:20pm,
1,000. Super Deluxe. Nearest
stn: Roppongi. Tel: 03-5412-
0515.
Manpaku Food Fair
Regional foodat 80stalls, plus
beer gardenandpicnic area.
May 26-Jun2, 11am-9pm; Jun
3, 11am-6pm, 500(door),
400(adv), free (elem&under).
Showa KinenPark. Nearest stn:
Tachikawa. www.manpaku.jp
World Journey Festa
Worldfestival withlive
performances, dancing,
paintingandmore. Jun3,
10am-8pm, 4,000(adv)/5,000
(door). Harumi Port Terminal.
Nearest stn: Kachidoki. Tel:
03-6805-3518.
Asagaya Star Road
Festival
Feat. a host of street performers
anddancers, foodstalls of 54
small izakaya andbars that offer
cheap nibbles, booze, and100
curry. Jun3, 5:30pm, free. Star
Road. Nearest stn: Asagaya.
French Wine & Tapas
Sipwinefromthesouthof
France, withtastydishes.
Jun9, 6-8:30pm, 2,980. Yagi
Ni KikuRestaurant. Nearest
stn: Daikanyama. www
news.laferrandiere.com/
winetasting/Site/The_event.
html
Ohana Festival
Hawaiianmusic, ukulele
workshop, market. Jun9-10,
11am-6pm, 6,300(adult),
3.150(elem). Stellar Ball.
Nearest stn: Shinagawa. Tel:
03-5421-1111.
Legoland Discovery
Center
Legoamusement park
grandopening. Jun15, all
day, 1,300(adv). Legoland
DiscoveryCenter. Nearest stn:
OdaibaKaihinKoen. www.
legolanddiscoverycenter.jp
Onan Spelmermaid
Poeticdragqueens soloshow.
Jun23, 6pm, 1,000. GLuv.
Nearest stn: Nakano. www.
onan.nobody.jp
Tokyo Bay Noryosen
Maritimenomihodai action.
Wear your yukataandget
1,000off (Mon-Thu). Freefor
kimono-wearingladiesonJul
2. Until Sep23, 7:15pm, 2,500
(general), 1,000(HS&MS),
500(elemen). Takeshiba
Passenger ShipTerminal.
Nearest stn: Takeshiba. www.
tokaikisen.co.jp
Department-H
Undergroundpartyhosted
bydragqueens. BYOB. Jun
2, from12am, 3,000(dress
code)/4,500(w/flyer)/ 5,000
(door). TokyoKinemaClub.
Nearest stn: Uguisudani. Tel:
03-3874-7988.
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Agenda Movies By Don Morton
For theater details: metropolis.co.jp/movies
HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN
An ex-con working as a strip-club
bouncer in Grand rapids (Grand
rapids?) finds himself between
a rock (the mob) and a hard place
(thecops) whentheplaceisrobbed
andheisblamed, andhemust clear
his name, etc. Pro: Dave Bautista,
another freight train of a pro wrestler turning to the movies,
delivers his lines competently and has a certain presence. And
theflmmakers are, refreshingly, goingfor anoir viberather than
slam-bangaction. Con: thoseflmmakersdont havethechopsto
donoir, the storyis shopworn, andit gets boring fast. Just kindof
peters out at the end. Japanese title: Rising Sun Uragirino Daisho.
(90min)
BAD TEACHER
Cameron Diaz plays a lazy, gold-
digging, drug-abusing skank who
works as a teacher despite having
not atraceof talent orinterest inthe
education feld. Shes trying to get
her hands on an extra $10,000 for
the boobjobshe thinks will attract
a wonky-but-richfelloweducator (Justintimberlake). Laughing
yet?Itspuzzlinghowacomedy starringDiaz, whocandofunny,
manages to be so mean-spirited, obvious and faccid. Its like its
going through the raunch-flick motions and hoping someone
will laugh. Someonewill, but not many. Dont beexpectingYoung
Adult. or evenBad Santa. (92min)
THE MUPPETS
A longtime fan is dismayed to fnd
his felt-and-fuzz idols disbanded
and the historic Muppet Studios
abandoned and threatened by
a developer. He vows to get the
band back together and put on a
show toraisemoneytorestorethe
gleefullyinsane troupe toits former glory. this, intime-honored
tradition, involves a lot of clever singing (incl. the rainbow
Connection) and dancing, the telling of self-aware jokes and
several high-profle cameos. though this fun fick might appeal
more to nostalgic adults than to kids, it will put a smile on every-
ones face, andwhats better thanthat? Mahnamahna! (98min)
OPERATION: ENDGAME
When t he l eader of t wo rival
teams of seri ously unhi nged
covert assassins is murdered in
their deep-underground bunker
and a self-destruct mechanism
activated, the teams, instead of
working together on an exit strat-
egy, elect to start killing each other using ofce supplies. While
this unforgivably violent, mean-spirited misfire is aiming for
Dr. Strangelove satire, all it achieves is the most unpleasant 82
minutes of blunt traumayouwill ever witness inamovietheater
and a colossal waste of the talents of rob Corddry, Ellen Barkin,
Maggie Q, Adam Scott, Ving rhames, Jefrey tambor and Zach
Galifanakis. Japanesetitle: Gokuhi Shirei Dog x Dog. (82min)
FIND ME GUILTY
When mobster Jackie Dinorscio,
al ready servi ng 30 years, was
namedaco-defendant inamassive
80s rICo trial, he decided, to the
horror of the prosecution and
defense alike, to act as his own
lawyer, thus providing his poorly
suppressedinner standupcomicwithacaptiveaudienceandthe
opportunitytopoint out theabsurdities of theUSjusticesystem.
SidneyLumet (12AngryMen, Serpico, Network, TheVerdict) brings
his formidable courtroom experience to the enterprise, but
what makes this one stand out is his casting of Vin Diesel in the
lead. With hair! And hey! Vinny D does pretty good. Who knew?
Japanesetitle: Connection Mafatachi no Hotei. (125min)
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DARK SHADOWS
theGothictVcult faveof theearly
70s was pretty out there for its
day. now tim Burton and Johnny
Depp turn it up to 11. Barnabas
Collins was, in 1772, the scion of a
successful Maine fisheries family
in colonial America who spurned
the love of a witch. She retaliated by turning him into a vampire
andburyinghiminacofn. twohundredyears later heemerges
to a world of lava lamps and the Carpenters, and vows to return
his humorously dysfunctional family to its former glory. Its as
delightfully twisted as any Burton film, and though it sags in a
fewplaces, Deppmakes thematerial shine. (113min)
BRAKE
Secret Service guy wakes up in
a transparent box in the trunk of
a car, put there by terrorists who
want to know where the President
is. they frst try psyching him out,
then torture, but this is one tough
agent. As claustrophobic guy-in-a-
box movies go, this one, starring Stephen Dorf and his nostrils,
is a bit like 2010s Buried, starring ryanreynolds andhis, except
for the part about being remotely believable. Dorff is solid, but
theflms credibilityerodes witheachnewcontrivance, until not
one but twopreposterous third-act plot U-turns leave youwitha
defnitejerked-aroundfeeling. (92min)
VIDAL SASSOON
THE MOVIE
thischeerful hagiographyonthe
20th centurys most influential
hairstylist ofersglimpsesintohis
compellinglife, fromaDickensian
childhood in a Jewish orphan-
age, through wartime London,
a sojourn in Israel, then swinging London, to finally being in
the right place at the right time with the right entrepreneurial
attitude and, most importantly, the right, Bauhaus-inspired,
geometrical haircuts. I learnedstuf, but theupbeat, infomercial
approach, superfcial evenfor afashionfick, mademewishfor
something deeper about this undeniably inspirational man.
SassoondiedonMay9at 84. (94min)
Showingfrommay26
MEN IN BLACK 3
Its always a pleasant surprise
when a movie turns out to be
better than you expected. And
frankly, after the flaccid MIB
II back in 2002, I didnt expect
much of thi s second sequel .
But its wonderful! trouble is,
everythings a surprise, and I cant tell you much. not even
what the hell Josh Brolins doing in there. youll have to get
your spoilers elsewhere. Steven Spielberg exec-produced it,
Ethan Coen co-wrote it, and Barry Sonnenfeld directed it. Its
got a good story; some fresh and funny creatures; a cool, Back
to the Future kindof vibe; andits evenquitemovingat theend.
Must-see. (105min)
new
new
FACES IN THE CROWD
Profoundly ridiculous horror-suspense drama
about awomansuferingfromaneural ailment
rendering her unable to recognize faces. (100
min)
LAST NIGHT
Examination of marital fidelity ping-pongs
between two couples and generates some
sexual tension, but fewtrueinsights. (93min)
BRIDESMAIDS
The Hangover meets thechickfickinacomedy
ofering heart, mischief and great hilarity. (128
min)
JOYFUL NOISE
I could have ignored the many contrivances
in this marriage in hell of Sister Act and Glee if
it had delivered even a little real gospel music.
(117min)
Also showing
N
ostalgia, they say, just isnt what it
used to be. But that corny gag about
our most wistful of emotions, its
allure and its dangers, is whats at the
heart of Woody Allens witty and wise 41st flm. A
successful but dissatisfed Hollywood screenwriter
(a spot-on owen Wilson) on a pre-honeymoon
visit to Paris sees the city as a second shot at his
youthful dream of becoming a novelist. His fance
(rachel McAdams) likes to shop. He longs for the
days between the wars, when Paris was a hotbed of
not-yet-famous creative geniuses. one night, while
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sitting alone in a deserted square, a vintage Peugeot
sputters up and Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald invite him
to a party. Each midnight thereafer, he fnds himself
rubbing shoulders with the likes of Hemmingway,
Picasso, Dal, Buuel, Eliot, and Gertrude Stein a
special nod to Kathy Bates. Allen wisely doesnt
bother explaining how this happens, or even if the
guys just imagining it, because it really doesnt
matter. those with a modicum of cultural literacy
will enjoy this flm the most. So is nostalgia what it
used to be? no. Its better. And funnier. (94 min)
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or the second year Metropolis is the English media supporter
of Short Shorts film festival & asia, a great event for
cinema fans who love the short format (or just happen to
have defcient attention spans). nearly 200 works clocking in
under the 25 minute mark will screen from June 15-30 at locations in
tokyo and yokohama.
Among the must-see lineups is the Academy Program, which
brings together high-quality shorts that were nominated in the various
short flm categories at this years 84th Academy Awards. Heading up
the program is The Shore (pictured) by Hotel Rwanda director terry
George, which took home the Short Live Action oscar. Starring Ciarn
Hinds, it tells the story of two friends who are reunited 25 years afer
the troubles in northern Ireland pulled them apart.
In the International Program, be sure to catch the bitter-sweet
love story presented in the Australian short Summer Breaks, featuring
currently in-demand actress Mia Wasikowska just before she came to
international attention by scoring the title role in Alice in Wonderland.
In the Asian International Program, one of several highlights is The
Great Rabbit, a work by Japanese animator Atsushi Wada which picked
up a Silver Bear award at this years Berlin Film Festival.
the CG Program showcases digitally created shorts, the Music
Program explores the intersection of flm and music video, and the
Football Program presented by J. League soccer takes to the playing
feld. this years fest will also include a special selection of shorts from
Arab countries in collaboration with the Doha Film Institute, as well as
a collection of French shorts.
Free admittance will be ofered for several programs, including the
Lets travel! Project, featuring works shot at various locales around
Japan and the Stop! Global Warming Competition, among others.
In the lead-up to the ofcial start of the fest on June 15, organizers
have declared June 4 Short Film Day and will be handing out free
tickets programs at the Brilla Short Shorts theater in yokohama.
It will be a long night for short flms as the festival kicks of with
all-night screenings at toho Cinemas roppongi Hills on June 15-16.
Further screenings will be held between June 15-30 at Laforet
Museum Harajuku, omotesando Hills Space o, and Brilla Short Shorts
theater. Kevin Mcgue
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http://metropolis.co.jp/ss12 for more info.
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F
ilmmaker Kishu Izuchi is a whirl-
wind of activity. He has for years
written scripts, most notably
with pink-film legend takahisa Zeze
(Izuchis credits include co-writing
the screenplay for the beloved Dream
of Garuda). Izuchi has also directed
six films and founded Eiga Ikki, a film
movement whichorganizesscreenings
and promotes the independent spirit
in cinema as well as putting out a film
newspaper.
this work is a twisting romantic
thriller that doesnt shy away from his
previous concentration on the erotic,
but concentrates on bui l di ng the
tensionwithintherelationships. Ugawa
(Masaki Miura) isateacherat anupscale
private hi gh school when l awyer
Inamura (yoko Chosokabe) contacts
him about a woman with a mysterious
past named Mei (Ai Sazamine) who
has recently returned to town. Six
years earlier when Ugawa was dating
afellowteacher namedMichiyo(Muku
Akazawa) she befriended him from
nowhere at a supermarket, seduced
him and dragged him into a living
hell when her chimpira ex-boyfriend
Mayama(SoheePark) returns. nowshe
is back. What gameis sheplaying?
though slow movi ng, t he f i l m
develops the characters and mystery
well. Its not a masterpiece, but engag-
ing. (105min)
KANOJO NI
TSUITE SHIRU
KOTO NO SUBETE
HAPPY
the filmmakers of this thought-
provoking documentary traveled
around the world to study what
makespeoplefeel thetreasuredyet
elusivetitleemotion. youprobably
alreadysuspect that itsnot money
or possessions, but what is it? Why
does a Calcutta rickshaw driver consider himself as happy as
the average American? And why does Japan rate so low on the
global happinessscale?Asistheproblemwithmost international
docs here, themanylanguages areonlysubtitledinJapanese, so
I recommend that you try to snag a DVD of this rewarding film
subbedinalanguageyoucanunderstand. (76min)
Showingfrommay12
THE BALLAD OF MOTT
THE HOOPLE
Lovingly assembled rock- doc
wi l l , as i s so of ten t he case,
appeal mostly to fans. Chronicles
somewhat formul ai cal ly t he
bands early years, its misbehav-
ing and its excesses as success
eludedit. (Itsworthyof notethat someconsider Mott theinspira-
tionfor robreiners classic1984mock-docThis is Spinal Tap). At
anyrate, tokyoaudienceswill bemost interestedinkeyboardist/
composer MorganFisher, whohaslivedheresince1985andputs
onafascinatingmonthlyseriesof one-manconceptual/improvi-
sational concerts called Morgans organ (with photography) at
SuperDeluxe. (110min)
Showingfrommay12
LARRY CROWNE
A recently divorced nice guy gets
fired for lack of higher education,
enrolls at a junior college, gets a
scooter and a cute makeover from
some non-threatening minority
kids and falls for his cranky public
speaking teacher. Whats not to
like about a tom Hanks/Julia roberts rom-com for the middle-
aged, produced, directed and co-written (with nia Vardalos)
by Hanks? Well, just about everything. though its shooting for
charming and congenial, this relentlessly upbeat, frustratingly
fat-footedmisstepis awkward, ofers zerochemistry, andcomes
ofas hopelesslyblandandblindinglyschmaltzy. Japanese title:
Shiawase no Kyoshitsu. (98min)
THE DESCENDANTS
Alexander Payne s l atest wry
observation on the human condi-
tionstarsGeorgeClooneyasabusy
Hawaiianreal estatelawyer facing
the difcult decision of pulling the
plug on his brain-dead wife when
helearns that shehadbeenfooling
around. At the same time, he has to decide for his extended and
avaricious family whether or not to sell a tract of unspoiled land
for agolf course. Paynenavigatesthroughthepotential mawkish-
ness with his trademark sense of humor, resulting in a blend of
wit andpoignancythatsnot easytoachieve. Call it anear-perfect
movieonhumanimperfections.Japanesetitle: Family Tree. (115
min)
HIT SO HARD
riches-to-rags rock-doc about likable lesbian drummer Patty
Schemel is overshadowed by Curt and Courtney, but interest-
ingtowardtheend. (103min)
eiga
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his animated featured based
on a 2007 novel by Masayuki
Kawaguchi has just been added
to the biggest animated flm fest in the
world, Annecy, which takes place in
FranceinJune. Its agoodchoice.
this classically styled, well-drawn
work develops universal themes,
managingtodevelopadreamyfeelwhile
still seemingrealistic. Aferthelossof his
father, sixth-grader yuta(Akashi takei)
decides to use his summer vacation
visiting places where they spent time
together. one such place is an tranquil
damdeepinthemountains wherethey
collectedbeetles. Whilethereyutafalls
and hits his head, losing conscious-
ness. Whenhe awakes there is a village
where the dam was and yuta realizes
hesslippedbackintime. Itsthirtyyears
earlierandyutahasachancetoget back
what heslost.
yes, it s a time-slip movie and a
fantasy, but it makes youbelieve. If you
like anime, check it out. (English title:
Rainbow-Colored Fireflies: The Eternal
Summer Vacation; 105min)
NIJI IRO
HOTARU: EIEN
NO NATSUYSUMI
By roB SCHWArtZ
KILLER ELITE
Ex-SASJasonStathamis hired by
anoil sheikwhois holdinghostage
his mentor (robert De niro) to
revenge-kill a trio of current-SAS
troops who murdered his three
sons, and, just to make thi ngs
i nteresti ng, make the ki l l i ngs
look like suicides or accidents. Jasons opposite is Clive owen,
representingashadygrouptaskedwithprotectingSASguysfrom
reprisals. Bottom line, its the usual JS square-jawed action stuf
withacoupleof A-list supportingactors, not badlydoneif youlike
this sort of thing, and a bit more centered on character and plot.
Basedonatruestory. Bollocks. (115min)
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B I T E S
opening
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n the afuent triangle of Hiroo, Ebisu and Shibuya,
Orgoglio del Casalta (1F Hiroo Bldg, 3-12-40
Hiroo, Shibuya-ku; www.orgogliodelcasalta.com)
is aiming to put a spin on how Italian restaurants
set themselves up in Tokyo. For starters, the outdoors
is a small Tuscan garden of creeping ivy and other
pretty vegetation. Just inside the opened doors, youll
see something unusual for Tokyo restaurants, which
is a cocktail bar right up front. This is a good place for a
pre-prandial Campari and orange, or to chill out while
you wait for a table. Owner-chef Yoshinori Konno
learned his trade in the Old Country and handmakes
his delicious pasta (from 1,400).
matsuri
O
n June 3 the rapidly soaring sector of
Asagaya comes alight once more with the
magnifcent all-day Star Road Festival.
The fourth instance of this local initiative
will include ten diferent street performances
including clowns and what not, and an Awaodori
summer paradea form of the bon odori dance that
welcomes the spirits on their annual visit to the land
of the living. For those keen on seeing how Okinawans
shake their booty, there will also be an Eisa dance,
the Ryukyu version. Local outlets will keep the beer
fowing and the karaage crackling, and will be doling
out one-coin currya 100 coin, that is.
fare
gyaru
F
or those of you who feel unfairly excluded
from the gyaru community, specialists Galt
Pop have opened the themed bar 10sion
(7F KN Shibuya 2 Bldg, 13-9 Udagawacho,
Shibuya-ku; http://galtpop.jp/10sion) on Center-gai, to
initiate you. Men and women are welcomed alike, and
the entirely female staf do away with polite speech
in order to create an unpretentious atmosphere.
Cocktails and soba, including the hopefully dogmeat-
less Hachiko soba, accompany a cosmetics service
for those craving fake lashes and doe eyes. Theres
a fee of 1,000 per hourbut who said going gyaru
wouldnt cost you?
W
ay out west along the Chuo line in
Tachikawa, the massive annual food
fair Manpaku (Tachikawa-shi; http://
manpaku.jp) will be setting up from
May 26-June 3 in Showa Kinen Park, afer around
100,000 people successfully stufed their faces there
last year. Pay your 500 entry fee (free for elementary
kids and under) and gain access to no fewer than 80
stalls serving up ramen, gyoza, curry, various sweets,
and plenty of local specialties from all over Japan. The
beer garden will keep you frothing up to the gills with
craf and local beers, and from June 1-3 there will be a
Tokoshima market to explore, too.
smoke
O
nce confned to expat-heavy districts like
Roppongi, shisha bars are now cropping
up all over, in various guises, from Persian
fast-food bars to hipster hangouts. Here
are three of the best: Aladdin in Kichijoji (http://
aladdinshishabar.com), housed in a wooden shack as
narrow as its menu of 600 cocktails is wide; Galata
in Jiyugaoka (http://shop.jiyugaoka.net/galata), a
cosy Turkish-run kebab joint with outdoor seating
and good Turkish wine; and Shisha Cafs 1 & 2 in
Shimokitazawa (http://shisha-tokyo.com), with a
winning combo of good value, trendy appeal and
shisha accessories on sale.
closing
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est Cantinas purport to bring the rugged US
Southwest to Tokyo punters, via Southwest
and Tex-Mex cuisine, and plenty of frozen
margaritas. Regarding this chain of resto-bars
spread over several central Tokyo locations, there is
some good news and some bad news. The bad is that
the Ebisu branch is closing downbut the good is that
its marking the occasion with Ebisu Zest Last Night on
June 1. From 7pm-midnight you can pay an incredible
2,000 for all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink, and
even if you slosh up afer midnight, you can still nab
yourself two drinks for one crisp 1,000 bill. So tip your
stetson in farewell.
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izakaya review
PANDA
A bears den of
delights on the
Chuo line
Text & photos by David Labi
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usashi -sakai mi ght
seem obscure for most
Tok yoi t es, but t hi s
leafy suburb two stops
beyond Kichijoji on JRs top suicide
l ine has some surprisingly tast y
spots. A great start is quirky izakaya
Panda. Other branches are Kopanda
in Harmonica Yokocho, Kichijoji,
and Tachinomi Futa-ku in Asagaya
(it has a small truck sticking out)
but the westernmost venue has a lot
to recommend it.
The panda-shaped lantern out-
side is a clue, and t he t i ny door
makes it seem a hobbits dwelling.
Bend in, remove shoes, and behold
the wide counter with a low bench
fitting 12 at a push. To your right is
a sequestered table for groups, and
at the back another twowith one
on a raised dais with a commanding
aerial vista.
What sets Panda apart from your
standard izakaya is the manager
Momo, who does most of the cook-
ing on an oven behind the counter.
Shes charismatic and engagingin
English, tooand spends the night
bantering with her customers. If you
are one or two, get a seat at the coun-
ters near end to watch her in action.
Te TV behind the bar is not inva-
sive, and the muted sound gives way
to an eclectic playlist ranging from
hoarse Tom Waits to funky J-pop. On
different occasions Ive seen Kung-
Fu Panda (of course) playing silently
J/E Menu available in Japanese
Food: 300-1,000, drinks 300-800
No nonsmoking seats
Sit door-end of the counter to watch
the chef in action
Vibe, staf, dcor, food!
In the sticks
3-1-3 Kyonan-cho, Musashino-shi.
Tel: 0422-34-0704. Nearest stn:
Musashi-sakai
Open Mon-Sat, 5pm to 2am, closed
Sun. Soon opening for lunch.
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Dining Out
on the screen and the Japanese wom-
ens soccer team thumping Brazil to
patrons and stafs delight.
Te nama grapefruit sour (450) is
a prime opener, with half of a peeled
grapefruit placed in a large glass of
shochu and soda for you to mash
together with a metal cocktail stir-
rer. The menu is one of those crazy
handwritten swirls, which Momo
will explain if you dont read Japa-
nese. It changes regularly, especially
the sashimi, but all dishes range
from about 400-1,000 apiece. Some
of the delicious creations have been
Korean-st yle karaage wit h chi l i
sauce; ramen salad [pictured]; sui
gyoza, or boiled dumplings, swim-
ming happily in a bowl of spicy miso
soup; cream-cheese tofu and crack-
ers; and the hearty cha-han (Chinese
fried rice). Another recent star was the
moist, tasty mochi gome niku dango,
or steamed meatball with mochi rice.
After your grapefruit sour, swig a
bottle of their namesake Panda beer
from Thailand (700). With all this
liquid refreshment youre bound to
visit the little bears room, where a
soft-lit panda shrine waits for your
oferings. Really.
tastemaker
JAMIE PAQUIN
Canadas heavenly nectar in Tokyo
By Jeff W. Richards

Canadas image as a
cold country works
against people imag-
i ni ng it could be a
serious wine producer, says Jamie
Paquin, founder of Heavenly Vines
and purveyor (along with his wife
Nozomi) of quality, terroir-minded
Canadian vintners produce here in
Tokyo. In fact, it's the only all-Cana-
dian wine shop in the worldoutside
of Canada, of course.
And while many might think of
Te Great White North, or anything
above the 49th parallel, as a frozen
wasteland unsuitable for viticul-
turetheyd be sadly mistaken.
The areas of British Columbia,
Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia
that are suitable are exceptional.
People are usually surprised to learn
that the Okanagan Valley [in BC] is a
desert and reaches over 40C in the
summer, and even parts of Niagara
have longer growing seasons than
the Bordeaux average. For such a
vast country, wine regions are very
small however, and produce limited
quantities. They do so well locally
that they have little need to export
something Paquin and Heavenly
Vines would like to change.
Tokyo is the right place for these
wines given the citys appreciation of
high-quality, hand-crafted food and
drink from around the world, he
says. Te time is right, as well, since
major international wine writers are
taking serious interest in Canadian
wines. Matt Kramer of US magazine
Wine Spectator recently described
Ontario as the least-known, great
wine region in the world.
Heavenly Vines offerings wont
break the banknot all of them,
anywaybut this isnt your local
bottle shop. On the night I stopped by,
Paquin had graciously opened a 2008
Desert Hills Malbec from the Okana-
gan Valley for customers to taste. We
have no interest in fogging wines for
their own sakeour passion lies in
wines of distinction, he notes, pur-
posefully swirling the Malbec around
in an unobtrusive glass. We want
the wines we import to Japan to grab
peoples attention rather than merely
serving as a token of Canadiana. I
take a big hit of the dark ruby colored
red. A slap of oak is followed by a vel-
vety cascade of dark summer fruits
trailing over my tongue, the famous
cherries and brambleberries of the
region. Attention sufciently grabbed.
Currently in his portfolio is two-
time Canadian Winery of the Year
Tawse Winery from Niagara, as well
as some of Norman Hardies Pinot
Noir and Chardonnay, the latter of
which was named by Wine Spectator
as a top 3 world wine in 2011.
And word is spreading. Heavenly
Vines now supplies hotels such as the
Four Seasons Marunouchi, Manda-
rin Oriental, Grand Hyatt Roppongi
Hills, Kimono Wine Bar and Grill,
and exclusive wine bars like Petit
Paris in Kagurazaka and Bar Olivino
in Meguro. More recently weve
partnered with Caf Celi in Ebisu
to showcase Canadian wines by the
glass and bottle, concludes Paquin.
Owners Desmond Soon, also Cana-
dian, and Kazue Shu now have
Tokyos most diverse Canadian wine
list at very reasonable prices.
2-29-5 Ebisu-minami, Shibuya-
ku. Tel: 03-5773-5033. Nearest
st: Ebisu. www. facebook. com/
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HONEYCLOVER BABYSITTING
A N D H O U S E K E E P I N G
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i n Engl i sh- speaki ng and
foreign babysitters. We will
provide qualified babysitters
who a r e be s t s ui t e d t o
you and your chi l d. LAST
MINUTE calls ok! Reasonable
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Mobi l e: 080- 4274- 3237
www. honeycl over. co. j p
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LOVI NG BABY MASSAGE.
Teaching mothers, fathers
and other family members
professional baby massage
and child yoga techniques
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accl ai med Peter Wal kers
De ve l o p me n t a l B a by
Massage and YogaGym.
E/J. 3000/session. Four-
session discount: 10,000.
Call Shino at 080-3362-0429
or email babymassage123@
gmail.com
2 FIND A PLACE
2.1 GUESTHOUSE
NEXT TO AZABU-JUBAN AND
MINAMI-SHINAGAWA STN.
Pri vate furni shed rooms
in Akasaka(2min), Azabu-
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very cl ose to the stati on.
Cleaning every week. First
two months speci al offer
4 6 , 0 0 0 ~ 5 6 , 0 0 0/ m,
uti l iti es i ncl uded. No key
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090- 2405 - 0022

mail@bauhousetokyo.com
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Gi nza 53, 000~. Gotanda
4 8 , 0 0 0 ~ . Ka c h i d o k i
4 8 , 0 0 0 ~ . U t i l i t i e s
7000/m. Fully furnished, w/
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2
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g a r d e n ; s u n n y , f r e s h
ai r, i n templ e area, good
nei ghbor s 1 00, 000/m.
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2
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shotengai feel . No guarantor/
key money. faiz. kazi@gmail.com
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Nat i ve Engl i sh- speaki ng
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HOUSE SHARE. Luxurious, bright,
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2.6 BUY/SELL PREMISES
BAR AND KITCHEN, I ri sh/
Australian, on Toyoko line,
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3 EDUCATION
3.1 JAPANESE SCHOOLS








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ASSOCIATION OF JAPANESE
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areas. Lessons at places convenient
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3.5 LANGUAGE EXCHANGE
Chinese and German. Wo iau tu de
wun. Native Chinese student needs to
study Ger and would like to exchange
Chn. mag.chokolade.17@gmail.com
English and Japanese. Engli sh-
speakingCanadianmaleseeks a serious
Japanese language exchange partner
in Saitama, near Kawaguchi stn, Tue or
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English and Japanese. Im seeking
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jjbeancoffee@yahoo.co.jp
English and Japanese. Hi! Canadian
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casual study over dinner, coffee, etc.
Hoping to get to conversation level.
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day J, one day E, etc. themikemash@
yahoo.com
EnglishandJapanese. I am seriously
seeking native English speakers. I can
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evenings preferred. poppingblue@
hotmail.co.jp
English and Japanese. American
English teacher seeking a language
exchange partner with some good ideas
to help me learn J. I can help you with
E. Shinjuku/Shibuya preferred. Please
mail me your schedule. mjsenseijp@
yahoo.co.jp
English and Japanese. Seeking a
good language exchange partner in the
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weekdaysdaytimeor weekendevenings.
Ill help your English. Lets meet soon.
sali925@yahoo.co.jp 090-1678-5644
EnglishandJapanese. Can you teach
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4 HOUSEHOLD GOODS
4.1 FURNITURE &
FITTINGS
Chairs, wooden, two available, w/
removable white cover 500/each.
Pick up Nishi-Azabu by May 27. robert.
furtak@i.softbank.jp 08041974433
Table, dining (W180xD110xH78cm), w/
four chairs, used two years, imported
from USA, in great condition 50,000.
Pick up Suginami-ku. rinmatsu@
hotmail.com
Table, bedside, Ikea, natural wood
(H40xW52xD30), in good condition
500. Pick up Nishi-Azabu. robert.
furtak@i.softbank.jp 08041974433
4.2 APPLIANCES
Aircon, Handy Cooler, hand-held
evaporativefan, onepink, oneblue, new
3500. service@progenomics.com
Appliancesale! Digital fridge, 450L+,
w/ice maker, etc. 35,000. Washer/
dryer 16,000. Rice cooker 3000.
Plasma TV, 42 25,000. Toshiba wall
unit aircon, all season 15,000. And
more. kuma4love@gmail.com
Blender, Toshiba MX-K10GR, 94, in
good condition 500. Pick up Nishi-
Azabu. robert.furtak@i. softbank.jp
08041974433
Hairdryer, National EH5414, 1200W,
in good condition 1000. Pick up Nishi-
Azabu May 26-29. robert.furtak@i.
softbank.jp 08041974433
Humidifier, Vi cks V165c, works
perfectly. New 5000. Sell 1000. Pick
up Nishi-Ogikubo. cjriach@hotmail.
com
Juicer, Juiceman Jr. Pro, from the US,
easy cleaning, in excellent condition
5000. Photos available. exlen@
hotmail.com
Microwave, Mitsubishi RO-LE25 , 03,
w/oven and defrost function, in good
condition 4000. Pick up Nishi-Azabu
May 26-29. robert.furtak@i.softbank.jp
08041974433
Rice cooker, National SR-TG10C, 02,
w/timer function and accessories, in
good condition 4000. Pick up Nishi-
Azabu. robert.furtak@i. softbank.jp
08041974433
Toaster oven, Zojirushi ET-VT22, 1.5
y/o, cooks 23cm pizzas 500. Pick up
Myogadani. mtanhljp@yahoo.co.jp
4.3 SAYONARA SALE
Sayonara sale! Washer, fri dge,
bookshelf, dresser, heater, baby gear,
etc. Pick up Ikebukuro. Details, photos
available. tokyolivin@gmail.com
Sayonarasale! Sanyo SR-361RL fridge,
09 model, 365L 30,000. Sanyo
ASBW-60B washer, 09 model 20,000.
Zojirushi NS-WB10 rice cooker, 09
model 10,000. Prices negotiable. Pick
up Takanawadai. neal_1972@hotmail.
com 08042041624
Sayonarasale! Gas stove 7000. Ikea
sofabed 20,000. Coffee table 5000.
Dining table, w/four chairs 15,000.
Dining table 8000. Armchairs 3000.
eMachines N2380 PC 10,000. IO-Data
monitor 8000. keyar2045@gmail.
com
Sayonara sale! Newer large fridge
18,000. Washer/dryer, 8kg 16,000.
Plasma TV, 37, digital 20,000. Dual
Core desktop PC, Vista, 3GB RAM
18,000. Microwave3000. Ricecooker
3000. tokyodomeandme@gmail.com
Sayonara sale! Sony Bravia TV, 40,
full HD 50,000. Weber charcoal
BBQ 5000. Mini freezer 2000.
expatsayonara@gmai l . com 080-
3706-1212
Sayonara sale! Fri dge 17, 000.
Microwave/oven 17,000. Sofa 11,000.
Vacuum 12, 000. Fan, w/remote
3000. Rice cooker 4000. Gas
heater 6000. Small sofa 2500. Iron
800. Transformer, 200-100W 2000.
Low table 2000. Shelves 2000.
camilleinjapan@yahoo.fr
4.4 TV & HOME THEATER
Blu-ray player, LG BD550, almost
new, hardly used 8000. rankutt@
gmail.com
DVD player, LG DVD-EX30, plays all
formats, hardly used 2000. rankutt@
gmail.com
LCDTV32, SonyBravia, HD, inexcellent
condition 30,000. Pick up Iidabashi
area. zazaintokyo@gmail.com
LCD TV 32, Sharp Aquos LC32E5B,
almost new, original packaging. New
57,600. Sell 40,000. Pick up Tamachi.
Can deliver for + 2000. jjxiao@gmail.
com
4.5 AUDIO & MP3
Headphones, Pioneer SE-MJ2 500.
Pick up Nishi-Azabu. robert.furtak@i.
softbank.jp 08041974433
Speakers, Sanwa, two available, w/
subwoofer, in excellent condition
3000. kravtsova@yahoo.com
Stereo, YamahaTSS-15, w/fivespeakers,
woofer, remote, hardly used, in good
condition 4000. rankutt@gmail.com
4.6 FOR KIDS
Baby items. Pack and Play, Baby
Bjorn bouncer. Pick up Moto-Azabu,
Azabu-Juban or Roppongi Hills. ftl4@
hotmail.com http://www.flickr.com/
photos/84123638@N00/
Baby swing, Graco, as new. New
30,000. Sell 10,000/obo. Pick up
Ayase or can deliver within Yamanote
line. rentjapan@yahoo.com 090-3575-
8536
Stroller, Dual Combi, for babies
up to age 3, w/rain cover, in good
condition 9000. Photo available.
iamgentlefanjp@yahoo.com 090-4171-
0103
5 HOBBIES & INTERESTS
5.2 SPORTS EQUIPMENT
Basketball, Official NBA, as new, game
ball, slightlyusedinNBAgameinJapanin
03 3000. exlen@hotmail.com
Belly dancing/yoga equipment.
Hip scarf, burgundy, w/silver coins;
two exercise VCDs; belly dancing
CD; two yoga exercise VCDs; Iyengar
beginner yoga book; meditation CD
1000. Pick up Tamachi or Shinagawa
stn. njeyachandran@tokyois. com
080-4194-9922
Boots, hiking, Aku Mountain, Vibram
soles, Gortexuppers, sizeUK11/USA11 1/2,
usedabout threetimes, ingreat condition
8000. Meet between Roppongi and
Yokohama. dickiered@gmail.com
Kayak, Malibu Mini-X, for fishing, with
all accessories including fish finder, etc.
90,000. CanarrangedeliveryinTokyo/
Yokohama. Details available. dickiered@
gmail.com
5.3 MUSICAL EQUIPMENT
Acousticguitar, Yamaha FV-411 GS, in
goodcondition, w/soft case, guitar stand,
Fender strap 5000. Meet Motomachi-
Chukagai, Toyoko/Hibiya line, or
Ishikawacho, JR Negishi. dickiered@
gmail.com
Bass, Hohner B2AV, five-string, w/
licensed Steinberger bridge system, in
excellent condition, good sound and
low weight, EMG Select active pickups,
passive/active toggle switch, fold-down
leg rest, natural wood finish 80,000/
obo. kvh@mac.hush.com
Bass, authenticIbanezSoundgear, serial
numbered, electric, made in Japan, no
modifications 23,000. Soft gig bag
1000. idreamfast64@softbank.ne.jp
08048072182
DJ equipment. Vestax VCI-100SE
5000. FostexNF-01Amonitor 20,000.
Negotiable. santokiya@gmail.com 090-
6508-8606
Piano, Yamaha P-140, digital, built-in
loudspeakers, w/stand and pedal,
in perfect condition, bought in 09
55,000. Pick up Kagurazaka. cjriach@
hotmail.com
6 VEHICLES
6.1 CARS, PARTS &
ACCESSORIES






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Can do change. nickjapan2002@
yahoo.com090-1859-1378
PERFECT 91 1 S CONVERTI BLE,
34,000km, perfect service record,
first owner (May05), garagecar, new
shaken, new tires, metallic blue, LH
drive, tiptronic 7,250,000. Available
early June. chris@midoriyahills.com
090-4529-5663
TOYOTA ESTIMA AERAS G SPECIAL
EDITI ON, 10, pearl whi te, 2. 4L
dual power s l i de door s , ETC
uni t, mul ti -i nformati on di spl ay,
seats seven, 9000km, June 10
l eat her seat , navi gat or f r ont
sensors, child seat, cruise control
2, 600, 000. rci ndrani l @gmai l .
com https: //pi casaweb. googl e.
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6.2 MOTORBIKES, PARTS,
& ACCESSORIES
50CC HONDA ZOOMER SCOOTER,
black, 11, 800km, kept indoors, in
excellent condition, w/new tires
90,000. Can view in Minato-ku.
al exanderaram@hot mai l . com
08032401456
6.3 BICYCLES, PARTS &
ACCESSORIES
Bike, Cervelo R5, 12, brand new, w/
warranty. chemitsue@gmail.com
specialists, educators and
other experts will be on hand
to advi se you i n Engl i sh,
Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog,
Kor ean and Mongol i an.
Sat , June 16, 1- 4pm (cut-
of f t i me for recept i on i s
3: 30pm) , I t abashi Green
Hall. www. itabashi-ci.org/
int-en/299/ 03-3579-2015.
kkour yu@ci t y. i t abas hi .
tokyo.jp
NEED TO TALK?
Were here tolisten.
TELL LIFE LINE: free
English-language
a n o n y m o u s
counsel i ng, dai ly
f r om 9a m- 1 1 pm, by t r a i n e d
volunteers: 03-5774- 0992. TELL
COUNSELING CENTER: affordable
mul ti l i ngual psychotherapy by
a c c r e di t e d We s t e r n- t r a i ne d
professionals, a CIGNAInternational
Provi der : 03- 4550- 1146. TELL
website: www.telljp.com. Follow us
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TokyoLifeLine.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS TOKYO.
If you have a problemwith drinking,
we can hel p. Engl i sh- speaki ng
meet i ngs dai l y. 03- 3971 - 1 471
i nqui ri es@aatokyo. org ht t p: //
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12 SOCIAL SCENE
12.1 LETS PARTY






A L L - YO U - C A N - D R I N K
HARAJUKU INTERNATIONAL
PART Y, S a t , May 2 6 ,
6:40pm~. Promotional offer!
Onl y 2000 for women
and non-Japanese. http://
i nternati onal party. p- ki t .
com/
GAITOMO INTERNATIONAL
PARTY. VERY POPULAR
PARTY. Gaitomo Party is held
every weekend! Fri, May 4:
BBQ. Sat, May 12: Roppongi.
Sat, May 19: Roppongi. Sat,
May 26: Original. There are
many Japanese who want to
talk with foreigners. info@
gaitomo.com http://gaitomo.
ninja-web.net/









JAPAN I NTERNATI ONAL
PARTY - Spri ng/ Summer
Special. Sat, May 26, 6: 30-
9pm, Devi Fusion (Roppongi).
Japans biggest international
party. Meet 250 new people.
All-you-can-drink and free
snacks. 3000-3500(JM).
Mobi l e: get your f r i end.
c o m/ mo b i l e / j i pa r t y@
hotmail.com 090-1735-5405
www.getyourfriend.com/







SHINJUKU COSMOPOLITAN
PARTY - EARLY SUMMER
SPECIAL. Sat, June 2, 6:20-
9pm, Intl Club Tokyo Loose.
Shinjukus biggest and full-
scal e i nternati onal party.
200 peopl e. Ever ybody
welcome! All-you-can-drink
and free snacks. Femal e:
3000. Male: 3500. party@
shi nj ukuparty. com www.
shinjukuparty.com
TOKYO I NT L PARTY. Best
i nt l part y i n Tokyo! May
25: Roppongi TGIF singles
party. Sat, May 26: Tokyo
intl party, all-you-can-drink
and eat. Sun, May 27: Tokyo
speed dati ng. Sat, June 2:
Quest intl party in Roppongi.
Please check website. best@
i nt er nat i onal par t y. com
http: //internationalparty.
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13 CLUBS & INTERESTS
13.1 SPORTS






AMERI CAN FOOTBALL .
Nihon Unisys Bulls, X league
Central Division, seeks fit
players w/ US college football
experience for all positions.
Practice every Sat/Sun from
10am-3pm (including meeting)
in Tokyo/Saitama (time & venue
subject to change). Attendance
at practice must be over 60%.
Please contact for tryout info
and send your profile to team
admin. bullsxleague@gmail.
com http://www.unisys.co.jp/
football/




Z UMBA AND MAS AL A
BHANGRA SCHOOL. We offer a
healthy, youthful and pleasant
lifestyle. The classroom is a
private and warm spot at a chic
studio located in Roppongi.
Why don t you j oi n us?
ht t p: // l asoci et e. exbl og.
jp/15111140/
ALL-NATIONALITY TOUCH
FOOTBALL. Non- cont act
t ag r ugby ( OZ t ag) and
Rugby League players. We
play every Sat from 10am in
Tatsumi. M/F and beginners
welcome! Good exercise and
fun! Many other activities
such as BBQs and drinking
parties! Email for detail s.
t o k y o r u g b y l e a g u e @
hotmail.com http://ameblo.
jp/tokyo13warriors
AMATEUR RUGBY LEAGUE
PLAYERS. Japan ANZACS
rugby league team is looking
for rugby league players for
Japanese Rugby League
official games from Apr to
Sep. Everyone wel come.
For more detai l s, contact
japananzacs@gmail.com
FENCI NG I N TOKYO. The
YMCA Fe nc i ng Te a m i s
looking for new members!
Fencing is both a mental and
physical sport that is fun and
challenging! Both Japanese
and foreigners, beginners
a n d a dva n c e d f e n c e r s
welcome! ymzk@king.odn.
ne.jp for more information!
English inquiries welcome.
ht t p: // member s 3. j com.
home. ne. j p/tokyo-ymca-
fencingteam/home.html
TAMBOURELLI . Ve r y uni que
new sport from Scotland. Usi ng
a t ambouri ne- l i ke i nst rument
as a sports racquet, players hit a
shuttlecock! We play two or three
times/monthonweekends inMeguro
with many socials. Join us! More
details: www.tamjapan.org/en/ info@
tamjapan.org
Crossbike, Giant Escape R3, 11, size L,
in good condition, w/two bottle cages
and lock, suitable for around 170-180cm
height 20,000. Pick up Honancho.
naosama@yahoo.co.jp
Mountain bike, Black Trek 3500,
bought in US, two y/o, not heavily used,
in good condition 12,000. Pick up
Jiyugaoka. Details, photos available.
hayneda@yahoo.com
7 GENERAL
7.2 FASHION
Clothes, womens, Japan size M/L, for
all seasons, 12 pieces or more 3000.
euniceinjapan@gmail.com
Jacket, leather, black, as new, hardly
worn, size L, soft 5000. exlen@
hotmail.com
Jacket, leather, dark brown, size M,
French brand, worn once, as new
16,000. camilleinjapan@yahoo.fr
Jersey, Authentic Boston Red, XL,
as new 12,000/obo. togoshiblue@
yahoo.com
T-shirts, vintage, sports, MLB/NFL,
Yankees, Red Sox, many teams and
players, good/excellent condition,
mostly size L-XL 500+. Buy two, get
one free. Details, photos available.
exlen@hotmail.com
8 COMPUTERS
8.1 SERVICES







T OKYO I T S E RVI C E S .
We fix all kinds of computer
probl ems and al so of fer
a dat a recovery servi ce
i n Tokyo. We provi de a
range of computer services
to corporate, smal l and
medium-sized businesses,
and individual PC and Mac
users as well. Onsite call and
English computers for sale.
Rentals also available. 1min
walk from JR Yamanote line,
Hamamatsucho stn S5 exit,
3min from Daimon subway
B4 exi t . 1 0am- 6: 30pm.
C a l l 0 3 - 3 4 3 7 - 2 3 1 2 .
www.tokyoit.jp/english
8.2 HARDWARE
Foot pedal, for PCs, three-pedal, made
by Scythe 2000. Pick up Azabu-Juban
stn. max_815@yahoo.com
iPad 1 64GB, Wi - Fi , i n excel l ent
condi ti on, screen fi l m and back
cover since day one, w/TDK wireless
headphones, stereo iPad dock, unused
camera connection kit, cables, original
package, etc. 35,000. rsd91750@
nifty.com
Mac, iMac 10.1, 21. 5, 3.06GHz, Intel
Core 2 Duo, L2 Cache 3MB, 4GB, w/
Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, Snow
Leopard, external CD drive, 500GB
di sk, HP Of fi cej et 6000 pri nter.
502juno@gmail.com 09065196902
Tablet, Sony, 32GB, four m/o, hardly
used, w/never- used, sti l l - i n- box
Bluetooth keyboard, cover, adapter,
protector sheet, in perfect condition.
New 55, 000+. Sel l 35, 000.
profscott2000@yahoo.ca
Workstation, HP xw6400, Quad
Core 2 processor, 4GB RAM, 80GB HD,
DVD-ROM/CD-R/W, Nvidia Quad Port,
keyboard, mouse, Dell speakers, Win 7,
w/two 19 Eizo monitors, HPPSC 2450
printer 45,000. rankutt@gmail.com
10 HELP!
10.2 SUPPORT
F R E E P R O F E S S I O N A L
C O N S U L T AT I O N F O R
F OR E I G N R E S I D E NT S .
Lawyers, admi ni st rati ve
#948 www.metroPolis.co.jP 35
band. Must have stage and recording
experi ence. I nf l uences i ncl ude
U2, Evanescence, Oasis, Dido, etc.
firstdown49@yahoo.co.jp
Drummer seeks band. Hi, I am a
drummer. I can play several styles.
Im motivated to play gigs in Tokyo.
blackaeim@hotmail.com
Jazz-funk musicians needed. New
semi-pro jazz-funk band forming in
western Tokyo seeking all instruments,
rhythm section and horns. Must have
experience, want to do monthly gigs, be
able to practice in Machida/Kanagawa.
kenzenjazz1nyo@gmail.com
Keyboard/pi ani st wanted by
Japanese soul band. We rehearse
twice/month, basically in Yoyogi.
Check atchy with Soul Stewards
so you can see how we play. Thanks.
atchywithsoulstewards@gmail.com
13.5 MIND, BODY, SPIRIT
PUBLICLECTURE: BUDDHISMINTHE
WEST. AnintroductiontoVajrayana/
Di amondway t eac hi ngs wi t h
Jonathan Bradley. Venue: Yoyogi-
HachimanCommunityHall. Date: Sat,
June 9, 12, 5:30-8:30pm. Donation:
1000. Moreinfo: www.diamondway.
jpor 080-4389-8818.
14 PERSONALS
14.1 FRIENDS
Dancing partner wanted. Hey,
like Latin music and spicy dancing?
Chinese woman, around 27, needs
dancing partners. Any English speakers
are welcome. Lets enjoy the hot
summer with salsa and others. mag.
chokolade.17@gmail.com
13.4 MUSIC
PROFESSIONAL BANDS SEEKING
VENUES. I have two professional
bands, one jazz, the other R&B/pop.
Seeking venues to perform on an
ongoing basis. Available for private
functions. Phillip: 080-5422-9007.
Serious replies only.
VOCALIST SEEKING VENUES. I m
a professional vocalist from Los
Angeles seeking venues (e.g. clubs,
bars, restaurants) to perform on a
regular basis. I sing all styles and I
havetracks. Alsoavailablefor private
functions. Phillip: 080-5422-9007
Avant rock. Guitarist seeks others to
form instrumental experimental/avant-
garde band. edonara@yahoo.com
Bassist wanted for alternative rock
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J O B S
CHATHOSTS&TEACHERSWANTED
@ LEAFCUP ( tokyo, Yokohama,
omiya) . seeki ng ent husi ast i c &
proficient Korean, French, spanish,
German, and/or english speakers who
can teach and lead lively conversations
@ chat tables and group lessons.
1000-1800/h. apply online: www.
leafcup.com/job.htm
I N T E R N S H I P S : E D I T I N G ,
TRANSLATI ON, DESI GN, SEO,
WEB DEVELOPMENT, VI DEO
EDITING. seeking experience with
real, high-profile projects? if you are
studying design, marketing or it, we
offer a limited number of internships
each year. admin@pureenterprise.
com www. pureenterpri se. com/
internships/ 090-6566-9880
HALF-JAPANESE AND FOREIGN
FEMALE MODELS, t al ent o and
singers wanted for tV, commercials,
etc. , opportunities in japan. must
be f r eel ance and not al r eady
contracted with an agency in japan.
some japanese is required. send
resume, phot os and any ot her
rel evant i nf or mat i on t o st eve.
trendjpmanagement@gmail.com
03-4550-2929
To advertise:
commercial@metropolis.co.jp







ARK HILLS CAFE, located in central
tokyo, is seeking english-speaking
par t- t i me wai t st af f , rest aurant
experience required 950+/h~, plus
t ransport at i on. worki ng hours:
12-11:30pm. For more details, please
email through our website. http://
ws-company.jp/recruit/ sugitani@
ws-company.jp
SALES INTERN. Metropolis is seeking
an e/j bilingual intern to join the
most successful english-language
advertising team (restaurants & Bars
team) in japan. Great opportunity to
learn about advertising in an exciting
environment. no pay, but transportation
provided. Please fax your resume (e/j) to
03-4550-2859or email knakashima@
metropolis.co.jp.
ORGOGLIO DEL CASALTA ITALIAN
RESTAURANT is seeking an assistant
manager, fluent japanese (speaking/
writing), high-class italian restaurant
experience requi red, 10am-12am
(shift), six days off/month, plus winter
and summer hol idays 350, 000-
400,000/m. 1/F Hiroo Bldg, Hiroo
3-12-40, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. contact:
090-2776-3182 or donorgoglio@
gmail.com

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Many more Classified ads online! Please visit classifieds.metropolis.co.jp
Do you know yummy schnitzel
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working and living in Tokyo. Schnitzel
is one of my favorite foods, but I cant
find any yummy schnitzel restaurants
in Tokyo. If you know of any, lets dine
out. kayo4649@gmail.com
Hello/dajiahao. Hello, I come from
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14.2 MEN LOOKING FOR
WOMEN
FINEFOOD, WINEANDGREATTIMES.
Warm, affectionate MM, 40s, seeks
romantic lady in a similar situation
who desires fine food, conversation
and romantic times. I also love art,
music, fashion. buzzbuzz17@yahoo.
com
MARRIED MAN SEEKING A GOOD
FRIEND. Seeki ng a woman for a
l ong-term rel ati onshi p, not j ust
sex but also good friends. I am 45,
but still genki. Please send me your
photo. pastasjp@yahoo.co.jp
ROMANTI C DATES AND FUN.
Married, 40s, positive, energetic,
lover of fine food and wine, seeking
sexy, romantic lady with similar
passi ons for di screet romanti c
dates. If you love champagne, food
and great ti mes, l et s chat fi rst.
creativeboy1712@gmail.com
SUBMISSIVE SJM. Cute submissive
SJM, 33, i s seri ousl y seeki ng a
woman who is into, or interested in,
dominatingmen. I amsosubmissive,
with six years experience, that I can
take whatever and can serve you in
anyway. slaveintokyo@gmail.com
WHITE GUY, 40s, in dekichatta-kon
situation. I aminterested in meeting
a fit Japanese woman for sincere
good times. Age and situation not
important. Imtall, thinandsaidtobe
handsome. rushers39@gmail.com
YOUR BOY TOY. Canadian, 24, for
confi dent JF, 30- 45. You can do
whatever you want with me, or let
me take control. I want to be your
boy toy and live to fulfill your every
desire. kadethwalker@yahoo.co.jp








Friendly and exotic JM in Tokyo
seeks romance. Friendly, caring JM in
Tokyo seeking sincere female for dates
and a relationship. I am easygoing and
seeking a fun and relaxing time. I like
cinema, classical music. sipping_dita@
hotmail.co.jp
Are you tired of Roppongi? Me,
too. Im an attractive SW American
executi ve, l ate 30s, seeki ng an
attractive JF, 25-38, for a fun, casual
romantic relationship and possibly
more. . guavajelly_
jp@yahoo.com
Summer approaching! Tall, blond,
blue- eyed, athletic, very friendly
European professional living in central
Tokyo is seeking a JF, 25-40, for
enjoying physical pleasures after work.
Lets make this a great summer! Please
mail w/photo. ivyineu@yahoo.co.jp
True love? Female friend sought
in Tokyo by nice, honest SJM. Any
nationality ok. redblue.red587@gmail.
com
You, me and summer. Professional,
very normal, attractive WM, 30s, active,
seeking a lady for friendship and maybe
more. You should be mature, able to
hold a conversation, interesting and
perhaps slightly naughty. mnb752@
hotmail.com
14.3 WOMEN LOOKING
FOR MEN








SINGLE? Then this is for you.
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men and Japanese women.
Leave the event with a new
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Be my soulmate. Seeki ng SWM
or mixed, 25-45, who is honest,
sensible, sincere, willing to build a nice
relationship. Im a warmhearted JF, mid-
30s, who enjoys cooking and traveling.
Only genuine messages with basic
information get a reply. himawarigirl@
inter7.jp
Down-to-earthman. SJF, 40s, medium
build, short black hair, is seeking a SM
who is educated, down-to-earth, late
30s-40s, professional, living in central
Tokyo. toweldry000@livedoor.com
Drinking friends wanted. JF, 30s,
170cm, with big eyes, seeks male
European friends for drinking, dining
out, etc., on Fri or Sat nights in Tokyo. I
speakE/Sp/Fr. Not interestedinteachers
or bored husbands. casasolar5@yahoo.
co.jp
Love traveling? Affectionate, warm,
cari ng, fun- l ovi ng, professi onal ,
multilingual JF seeks a mature,
sophisticated gentleman, 35-45, for
a meaningful long-term relationship.
Do you also enjoy traveling, water
sports, nice dining, music, art, reading?
icedcoconutmilktea@hotmail.com
Seekingcute-but-comfyJF? Sweet,
caring, sexySJFseekinganice, down-to-
earth, single professional businessman
to hang out with. Im seeking a stable
relationship. Nonsmoking, please.
loveurpp@gmail.com
Single shinhatsubai! Seeking a
comedian type to go steady. SJF,
30s, outgoing, smart, imaginative,
likes yakyu, izakaya, beer, wine,
laughs, seeking a guy, under 37, who is
honest, kind and a good listener for fun
company. Must speak some Japanese.
pahatsubai@hotmail.com
Speak Korean or English? SJF, mid-
30s, seeks someone who is sincere
and attractive. Im bilingual, attractive,
with a good smile, and I love traveling,
art, etc. Serious only, please. keimilai@
gmail.com
14.4 GAY & LESBIAN
Bi- curious bottom guy, good-
looking, seeking a JM top for casual fun.
bicurious@live.jp
Want Western girls for friendship or
more. I dont care about age. Please
send me a message w/photo, then Ill
reply. Im 31. ichigo9597@gmail.com
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15.1 JOB WANTED
HOME HELPER. ExperiencedFilipina
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JOB AND SPONSOR NEEDED. White
Ukranian male, 21, seeking a full/
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Leorules theheart. Youhaveintuitively
known thats the basis for everything.
Whena Leoloves, theyare inthe realm
of the highest vibrations. Thats whyyoucanbe a
bit more strategic right now. Venus is retrograde,
and last weeks solar eclipse in your friendship
sector has revealedwhat your needs trulyare. As
youfindthat youarelovingyour ownenergy, you
attract thepersonwhomatches youexactly.
TAURUS
Apr 20~May 20
ARIES
Mar 21~Apr 19 June 22~July 22
GEMINI
May 21~June 21
What is it that you came here for? Is this
the planet you meant to land on? Last
weeks solar eclipse is a preparation for
financial shifts. Venus, your ruler, is retrograde.
You can take time out to question or doubt. That
doesnt mean you wont come out on top. Tricky
Dark MoonLilithinyour Signis a seductress who
canmanifest your dreams. Itsjust amatter of shin-
ing light intoanywell-hiddenshadows.
Gemini is the Sign with all the action
these days. Or more precisely, youre
the leader of pivotal positioning right
now. Last weeks solar eclipse in Gemini might
have been a head-turner for you. If you didnt
noticeachange, giveit time. Of courseits all about
self-love and self-giving. Treat yourself to the
gentle caring and appreciation you have always
deserved. Romancecomes fromall directions.
Cancers are cuddle babies. A hug or a
hot meal leaveyouglowing. Thesame
goes for a bubble bath with magical
elixirs that restore your land-weary soul. You
know this is a time of great change. Last weeks
solar eclipse managed to kick your collective
unconscious into gear. There are things you can
nolonger ignore, anddont want to. Venus is retro-
grade. Invest inyourself andthoseyoulove.
Charging ahead is a blast for you. Ura-
nus in your Sign takes you to untold
heights, onlytobringyoutothedepths
of unexplored valleys and new visions. Then the
Part of Fortune, also in Aries, reminds you there
is money to be made. Trusting yourself might be
aquestionwhenyourechangingbythemoment.
Last weeks solar eclipsehelps speakupwithcrys-
tal clarity. Romanceis everywherefor you.
CANCER
Love Money Luck
LIBRA
Sep 23~Oct 22
SCORPIO
Oct 23~Nov 21
LEO
July 23~Aug 22
VIRGO
Aug 23~Sep 22
Theres notellingwhat youll decideto
do. Options are flying fast andfurious
with last weeks solar eclipse in your
sector of long-distance travel. Will youstart mov-
ingtowardshigher groundbyinvestinginspiritual
realms?Will yousignupfor acourseinhigher edu-
cation? Or will your time be spent managing the
fluctuating energies inyour relationship(s)? That
might just bewherethereal moneyis.
Psychological transformation is what
you re all about now. Last weeks
solar eclipse shed light in your career
sector. Now, yet another veil has been lifted and
you might be feeling brave enough to get out and
about. Virgo is shy, but as a mutable earth sign,
youre stronger than you think. Love is flooding
theplanet andyoureup, down, andsidewayswith
thebeautyandpoignancyof your contribution.
Juno inyour Signhas plans for you. You
canresist her, but shekeeps whispering.
And there might just be times when she
raises thevolume, too. This goddess wants youto
feel that you are cared for, watched over in a way
that never makes you feel alone. Shes known as
the consort and she might offer you a long-term
partner. Vesta, Ceres, andJupiter are inyour rela-
tionshipsector. Howcanyouresist? Shouldyou?
AQUARIUS SAGITTARIUS
Nov 22~Dec 21
CAPRICORN
Dec 22~Jan 19
PISCES
Jan 20~Feb 18 Feb 19~Mar 20
Sentimental, romantic you. If you
could spare the world from pain you
would do it. However, that s how
the vast majority step up their ladder. How to
approach your personal ascension this week?
Change is happening so quickly youre waking
up a different person each morning. Chiron and
Neptunehelpedyousurvivetheeclipselast week.
Communicateit brings thecomfort youcrave!
Sometimes Sagdoesnt want torunfree.
As theCentaur, youmight prefer tostay
inyour padlockedmeadowfull of green
springgrassesandflowerful blessings. Last weeks
solar eclipseinyour sector of relationships might
have hit you hardor at least, its likely to hold
your attention for a while! Those you are attract-
ing match your wavelength. You want creative
freedom. Andthecomfort that stabilitybrings.
Now that last weeks solar eclipse has
imprinted itself on your romantic sec-
tor, what path are you going to choose?
Or whom? Mercury, the Sun and Venus are all
offeringtheir seductiveflirtations. Didanyonesay
youhadtoleaptoadecision?Not true! Junoisyour
indicator of long-termrelationships, andthis god-
dess is firmlyplantedinyour area of career. Love
oftencomes fromfollowing your dreams...
Dear Capricorn, last weeks solar
eclipse took a bite out your uncon-
scious andput it uptherefor all toview.
Youre nowtransformedinyour area of workand
health. Youve beengiventhe keys totake charge
in just the places you feel called upon to build a
connection. Love is yours for the asking. If you
hold out your hand, youll find one to hold yours.
Doyoutrust themtoholdyour heart?
Metropolis wants to hear from you. Send your comments to letters@metropolis.co.jp. Note that letters may be edited for length and clarity.
NOT KIDDING
Regarding Land of the Missing Son
(The Last Word, May 10): I recommend
you to check the documentary From
The Shadows about this topic. They
follow a few left-behind parents.
www.fromtheshadowsmovie.com.
lovenasa
ERRATA
Regarding Eclipse (Upfront, May 14):
Just to let you know that you printed
the wrong date for the eclipse in the
current issue! You wrote June 20, and
its on the 21st... Oops! I wonder how
many people will get up early on the
wrong day because of thisJF
[Its actually on May 21Eds]
Regarding Lee Bul (Art, Apr 26): Lee
is her surname, not Bul. Unless youre
on a first-name basis with her. Please be
more careful when dealing with Asian
names.palidor
Regarding Battleship (Movie
Reviews, May 11): Really... Battleship is a
video game? Maybe somebody should
tell that to Hasbro, they are selling a
board game instead...develin
MOOGS AWAY
Regarding Richard Pinhas and
Merzbow (CD Review, Apr 17): Been
listening to Richard and Merzbow
for almost 20 years. The Cuneiform
label has the best in new innovative
and creative soundz wild beyond
your normal thump thump beat of the
everlasting bass drum. Another point
on this article, although Pinhas plays
guitar, for his early work with French
band Heldon in the 90s he used A.R.P.
electroniks, VCS3, Mellotron, and in
the 80s an E-Mu computer system,
Polymoog, Moog 55, and a polyphonic
synth.xrcxx
HELLO GOODBYE
Regarding What Are You Looking At?
(The Last Word, Apr 26): I come from
a country where its kind of normal to
acknowledge people you meet on the
street, shops and wherever. Just a hi
or hello is cool. Im not gonna stop
now. Even if it blows their Im the only
gaijin in Japan dream.pauly

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Youre walking past thousands of
people in a place like Tokyo. If you
were saying hello to everyone,
Japanese and foreigners alike, it would
still be mighty strange but at least
it would be fair! Ignoring Japanese
people all day and vigorously nodding
at every foreigner you see just seems
racist to me, although in a backhanded
fashion.johnnyrabbit
BULLTWIT
Loved the Student Soapbox feature
article [May 10]. Nice inspiring stories
by students!@Curiousiko
Thanks for your Burger Special
during my trip [Apr 13]heres my
little write up: http://t.co/kkQljZ2o
@perfecttrough
Re: The E.A.T. diner in the new Hikarie
building... Im very sure its NOT Cali
style. In n Out or FatBurger IS.
@StarrWulfe
Re: Green Escapes (Upfront Extra, Apr
24): There is a glowing green escape
in Fukushima...@ststev
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SPOT THE
DIFFERENCE
THIS LACK OF
UNDERSTANDING
OF FOREIGN
CULTURES COULD
BE DAMAGING TO AN
AGING JAPAN FACED
WITH INTENSIFYING
GLOBALIZATION
PRESSURES
W
hen youre rid-
i ng t he t rai n i n
Japan, take note
of where ever y-
one sits around
you. If there is a spare seat next to
you and a spare seat across the way,
Japanese people will often take the
latter. Is this racism? I would argue
notat least not a sinister form of
racism.
There were 2.1 million foreign-
ers l i vi ng i n Japan i n 2010, 1.6
percent of its 127 million total popu-
lation. In Japan, common attitudes
towards foreigners (or what Id call
soft racism) are often born out of
the ever-present focus on cultural
difference rather than feelings of
superiorit y (hard racism). The
decision to avoid sitting next to a for-
eign person on the train most likely
derives from a fear of the unknown,
rather than a genuine aversion to
foreign people.
The word for foreigner in Japan,
gaiji n, has become synonymous
with an us and them mentality.
In Japan, youre often not an Aus-
tralian, Briton or Indonesian. Youre
simply a gaijin.
mine who headed home after work
one day carrying 100,000 rent in
cash. As he reached for his wallet
before arriving home his gut sank
with the realization that it was gone.
As happens in so many stories of this
kind in Japan, the local police station
called him to interrupt his distress.
A stranger had found the wallet on
the street and handed it inalong
with its precious contents. Though
many readers might have heardor
experiencedstories like this, its
worth remembering that there are
few countries in the world where
t his ki nd of t hi ng happens. The
family-like bond in Japanese society
breeds this kind of common respect
and thoughtfulness for their fellow
community membersand even a
foreigner, in this case. But this sense
of unity comes at a price.
Many Japanese people struggle
to relate to foreigners. Often when
I order at a restaurant in Japan, for
example, t he waiter wi l l turn to
my Japanese friends and reply to
themeven though Ive just spoken
in Japanese. This lack of familiar-
it y and understanding of foreign
cultures could be damaging to an
aging Japan faced with increased
immigration and intensifying glo-
balization pressures.
Some of these social issues have
been recognized by the Japanese
business community who lobbied
successfully for English to become
a compulsory subject for fifth- and
sixth-grade elementary school stu-
dents from 2011albeit only one
lesson per week. Rakuten, Japans
largest i nternet onl i ne retai ler,
announced that English will be the
companys ofcial language by 2012,
with all internal meetings held in
English.
The Japanese government has
also made some steps towards inter-
nationalizing the Japanese psyche
over the past few decades. Way back
in 1978, the government launched
t he Japan Exchange and Teach-
ing (JET) program in communities
across Japan. In 2011 there were
4,330 participants from 39 countries
acting as assistant language teach-
ers (ALTs), sports education advisors
(SEAs), and coordinators of interna-
tional relations (CIRs). Te program
has been largely efective promoting
cross-cultural interaction at grass-
roots level. However, t here st i l l
remains a gap in the appreciation of
the diversity of foreign cultures, and
a communication gap.
Japan needs to expand on these
programs and policies to strengthen
cultural awareness and, in turn,
improve Japanese international rela-
tions. Tis will expose more Japanese
to foreign peoplehopefully without
adversely afecting their family-like
social bondand al low t hem to
communicate, exchange ideas and
most importantly, relate. And per-
haps the next time Im travelling on
a train in Tokyo and there are two
empty seats, a Japanese person will
sit next to me, not because they chose
to sit next to a foreigner, but because
they didnt see a diference.
GET YOUR
NEXT PRINTED
COPY FRIDAY,
JUN 8
Glen Clancy is a former resident of
Japan who now works at Arena magazine
in Melbourne. He can be found online at
www.aussiebeef.wordpress.com
The cost of
Japans Us vs.
Them mentality
By Glen Clancy
The linguistic classification of
foreigners into a single group both
inadvertently encourages ignorance
of the array of different cultures
worldwide, and prevents the realiza-
tion of the many social and human
similarities other cultures share
with the Japanese. For example, Ive
of ten been asked such questions
here as, Do people overseas eat a
lot of rice? or, Do people overseas
drink coffee?as if everyone out-
side Japan is a united entity.
But there are advantages to this
shared national psyche. It bonds the
Japanese people closer together and
forms a family-like union between
127 million people, or rather124.9
million people.
This sense of fami ly unit y is
ref lected in universal social prac-
tices such as removing shoes before
entering a house or school, the cus-
tom of public bathing in onsen as
well as activities such as nabe parties
or izakaya outings. Following the
Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of
3/11/2011, there were numerous for-
eign reports written in admiration of
Japanese victims and refugees lin-
ing up courteously in ration queues
and remaining considerate of others
despite the horrifc conditions.
Another example of this consid-
eration lies in a story of a friend of
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