In this issue: EXPLOSIVE EXPLORATIONS Experience Japan\'s revered fireworks & unique destinations from north to south | FEATURE SNAP, CRACKLE AND POP The world of Japan\'s artisanal fireworks makers| LOCAL FLAVORS Drinking in the side streets of Nakano | THE LAST WORD Is Tokyo a lock for the 2020 Olympics? PLUS Tourist tips and an Ehime guide in our special promotion

In this issue: Oscar winner Leonardo DiCaprio on channeling his inner survivor in The Revenant; Disney creators Jared Bush and Clark Spencer on bringing Zootopia to life; the Tokyo International Players bring Mark Twain’s "Huckleberry Finn" to Tokyo; and more!

The Metropolis editorial team buzzed with caffeine this week as we trekked around Tokyo to find the best beans and brews in town for you. After the caffeine rush, we also caught up with After Romeo, a five-piece boy band from Los Angeles that’s making waves in Japan. Speaking of waves, chill to the relaxing sounds of Hapa—sure to transport you to the shores of Hawaii. Meanwhile, check out places to take your children this Golden Week. Alternately, make this springtime even better by supporting TELL in their present campaign to fight child bullying in schools, an escalating issue in Japan. You’ll be glad you did!

18 best burgers in Tokyo. Wrecking Crew lights up. Nara's red, gold and green. Going goth at Tokyo Fashion Week. 

Scottish post-rockers Mogwai evolve, Tokyo channels the Irish, Grammy-winner Sam Smith drops in for a chat, the best Vegan dining options, and more.

NAO’s the toy of the season as ball-jointed dolls join the family, plus hot pot hot spots, Bandai cakes, reflexual healing and a PUA counter-punch.

Katsura Sunshine rocks rakugo and Nakayama Kinni-kun’s pecs breach borders as Metro offers a guide to all the giggles in Toyko! Also Maria Sharapova on Fox Japan, Thanksgiving turkey tips and savoring the ordered chaos of Japan.

Che'nelle channels love, Tim Burton's twisted art, fall color hotspots and the uncertainty of coming out in Japan. Plus a special guide to Nakano!

Hot Halloween haunts, terror for tots, haunted walks and stranger danger. Plus Fox The Walking Dead!

Sake secrets, hangover helpers and fuming about smoke.

FEMM rocks the dollhouse, check twisted art at Bunkamura and find self-esteem in steam.

Celebrating 20 Years! In this issue: JAVA JIVE Brewing coffee in the city | ART Who bought Andy Warhol? | SPORTS Samurai Blue news | LOCAL FLAVORS Hot cocktails

In this issue: TAKEN How Japan allows parent-child abductions | LOCAL FLAVORS Do the teppanyaki | MUSIC The Lumineers talk sushi | THE NEGI All the news that fits PLUS That\'ll learn ya! Up your game this year with our promotional special

In this issue: HIT THE MATS Fight your way to fitness in Tokyo | THE LAST WORD Japan should go all in on casinos | SPORTS An American hoops coach in Tokyo | LOCAL FLAVORS Your guide to nabe PLUS Resolve to shape up in 2014!

In this issue: NEW YEAR\'S COUNTDOWN 2013 Our guide to the city\'s top New Year\'s events | LOCAL FLAVORS Get into the holiday spirits | SPORTS Japan\'s 2013 athletic achievements | THE LAST WORD Tohoku full circle

In this issue:YURUKYARA CRAZY The cute characters taking over Japan | LOCAL FLAVORS Gift ideas for Tokyo foodies | CLUBBING Richie Hawtin\'s big Womb adventure | THE LAST WORD Jingle Bell Not PLUS Seasonal delights from city shops

In this issue: SPIN CITY Reasons to ride in Tokyo | MUSIC Sebadoh says Defend Yourself | LOCAL FLAVORS Secrets and stories of Ivan Ramen l SPORTS A close finish for J.League soccer | THE LAST WORD Tokyoites keep cool and carry on

In this issue: John Digweed﻿ Pioneering DJ surfs the new dance wave | FEATURE Shop all of Japan at Tokyo\'s antenna shops | LOCAL FLAVORS How to fill your autumn basket | THE LAST WORD Cool Japan... not! l PLUS Talkin\' turkey in our Thanksgiving promotion

In this issue: THRILLS IN THE HILLS In the ring with Executive Fight Night III | FEATURE Ninjalosophy: Excerpts from an ancient ninjutsu manual | DINING OUT The south grills again in Harajuku | ART Extreme augmented reality at Diesel Gallery | THE LAST WORD A Tokyo take on Murphy\'s Law PLUS Autumn Beauty Special

In this issue: GRAND THEFT AUTO V The mean streets of Los Santos hit Tokyo | LOCAL FLAVORS Top 5 tonkatsu joints in the city | CINEMA All you need to know about the TIFF | ALSO INSIDE... \"Goblin\'\" up Tokyo\'s best Halloween parties

In this issue: AT THE MOVIES Tokyo is a great city to catch a flick | DINING OUT Culinary chemistry at the TAC | BOOKS Fall fiction for the whole family | THE LAST WORD Japan\'s young entrepreneurs should embrace China PLUS SPECIAL PROMOTIONS: Minato-ku merchants & comestibles for carnivores

In this issue: PINCH HITTER Wladimir Balentien swats 55 | FEATURE Hawaiian Punch: Get your aloha on in Tokyo | DINING OUT A taste of island life | ART American pop PLUS Moving on up! Special Housing Promotion

In this issue: NO JOKE! Laugh it up with Tokyo\'s manzai comedy scene | MUSIC Jazz great Marcus Miller reinterprets himself | ART The Louvre comes to Japan | THE LAST WORD I\'m learning Japanese I really think so... PLUS Ahead of the class with Tokyo schools

In this issue: OBON EXTRA! A midsummer download | DINING OUT Hot eats & cool treats | ART Chillin\' at TNM\'s calligraphy exhibit | MUSIC Latin music fest Animate! heats up Tokyo | THE NEGI All the news that licks

In this issue: CYNDI LAUPER Fun girl gets serious for Summer Sonic | FEATURE A whirlwind tour of Kanagawa | DINING OUT Tucker south of Tokyo | THE NEGI Back like a bad politician PLUS The best of Kanagawa awaits

In this issue: VAMPIRE WEEKEND The NYC hipsters sink their teeth into Fuji Rock | FEATURE Swing jumps and jives across the city | DINING OUT It\'s Ta-Im for falafel | THE LAST WORD Planting seeds of hope in Tohoku

In this issue: FEST QUEST Bjork rocks Fuji in our summer music festival feature | DINING OUT Latin-loving caipirinhas and Peruvian ceviche in Tokyo | THE LAST WORD Japan\'s outdated OTC drug rules can\'t ease the pain

Metropolis #1002 June 7-20, 2013 OUT NOW!
In this issue: EAT \'EM & SMILE Van Halen\'s David Lee Roth jumps to Tokyo | FEATURE Test driving Japan\'s eco cars | MUSIC The UK\'s D.O.T. start a journal | THE LAST WORD Lacing up local lingerie PLUS We grill up the city\'s best burgers

In this issue: ON THE COVER Reader Christi Rochin\'s winning design | ZEN OF SEN We celebrate 1,000 issues | SPORTS The road to Brazil | LOCAL FLAVORS 3 classic ramen joints that hit the streets before we did |THE LAST WORD The evolution of Gaijin 2.0

In this special issue: SPRING INTO SUMMER TRAVEL 3 unique getaways not so far from Tokyo | THE LAST WORD The inspired legacy of Donald Richie | BAR REVIEW Meet the \"Green Fairy\" in Ebisu | DANCE Maria Pages reinterprets flamenco PLUS Shape up now with our Health & Fitness special!

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