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Thursday, July 24, 2014

New Metropolis Out Now! - JULY 2014



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Jul 23 - Jul 29, 2014
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The New Metropolis Out Now!

Metropolis Twenty
We're celebrating twenty years of Metropolis (and Tokyo Classified, of course) by having our coming-of-age event at every partygoers favorite club Womb. Join us and friends Tokyo Dreamgirl, house music violinist Paul Florea, DJ Martizio, Watapachi, Discyu and special guest EMI Japan recording artist Che'Nelle as we show off a new look magazine and prepare for adulthood.
Fashion One & Metropolis
One broadcasts original fashion programming to

 over 300 million people in 44 countries worldwide The other is Japan’s No.1 English magazine. Now we cover Tokyo couture together—in print, online and in front of the camera!

Talent Wanted Immediately!
Do you have what it takes to report on Tokyo’s fashion, trends and style? We want you!

Writers | Editors | Reporters | On-Screen Hosts
Send a CV, cover letter and link to any previous work—on camera or off—explaining why you would be the perfect fit for Fashion One and Metropolis. We’re looking for people who can report in Chinese, English,
French, Japanese and Spanish.
The Lizard King
Godzilla was awakened by atom-bomb testing in the South Pacific—and so was the idea behind that inspired him. Metropolis looks at the stories behind the big guy’s big-screen domination, a story that lumbers from the irradiated crew of a 1954 fishing boat all the way to the present day.
Flutronix
When they’re not gigging as electro/flute duo Flutronix, Nathalie Joachim and Allison Loggins-Hull grace the stages of New York’s Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Metropolis caught up with them in advance of their July 29 Tokyo set, talking about mixing classical music with Aphex Twin and Roni Size.
Land of the Lost
When is it time to leave the island? And once you’ve left, are you sure you won’t want to come back? One year out, a returned JET programme instructor examines what led to her decision—and the regrets that still linger.

Japan Travel Video
A leisurely and languid video shot at the beautiful Hama-rikyu Garden in Shiodome, courtesy of Japan Travel. A family garden of the Tokugawa shogun, the park is filled with history and tradition.


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Movie of the Week


It’s a little slow getting started, but once it gets up to speed, Hollywood’s second shot at Godzilla is plenty exciting.
Also in this issue
·       The Small Print: This week’s required reading

·       Horoscope: See what the stars have in store for you this week

·       Promotional Special: Brick Ovens & Craft Brews

·       Agenda: Toilet exhibition—dive into the fun side of human waste. Seriously!
Restaurant of the Week
T.Y. Harbor Brewery
Next time you visit the immigration office, treat yourself to a meal at this lovely restaurant hugging the Shinagawa canals, featured in our open-air café roundup.
TELL
Fall 2014 Phone Counselor Training Program Sep 20-Nov 29
Looking for ways to give back to your community? Our 12-week training course starts Sep 20. Every Tue & Thu from 6:30-9:30pm. Online program also available.
For more info email: training@telljp.com or www.telljp.com
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Metropolis Jobs
Metropolis is seeking motivated bilingual (E/J) sales executives, support staff and interns to join its advertising and marketing team.
Send your resume, in both English and Japanese, to jobs@metropolis.co.jp.
Positions available are posted on our website.
Classified Ad of the Week
Chubby Japanese lady, 40s, is seeking first "moresome" with white males, any age.
Have time only Aug 7 during the day. Chiba or Tokyo. Please bring lots of stamina. No financial interest.

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This Week's Winner:
Bob Poulson won a premium quality kitchen knife courtesy of Zwilling.






Friday, July 18, 2014

"Passage of time~TOKYO STATION~"




Published on Jun 24, 2014
"Passage of timeTOKYO STATION"Special Site
http://www.tokyostationcity.com/speci...

A full version of short animation "Passage of time
TOKYO STATION"
This animation was created by A-1 Pictures, and the main theme song was written by Yu Sakai.
The story takes place at Tokyo Station which is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Misaki, a twenty-nine year old woman, is planning to get married soon.
One day, she finds an old pocket watch which belonged to her late father. Unfortunately, it was broken and did not move.
Misaki finds out that this watch originally belonged to her grandfather. It was her grandfather who gave it to her father. They both worked at the Tokyo Station.
Misaki's father was always strict and severe, especially to her. That was the only memory she would remember about him. She regrets how they could not connect with each other because she could not communicate with him very well when she was in her teens.
Misaki visits the Tokyo station, hoping to repair this memorable watch. However, the repair shop was already gone.
She drops her shoulders and walks on the platform of the station. Suddenly, she finds a station employee who looks just like her father.
She runs and follows this person without even thinking...

YU SAKAI
 Official Web Site
http://www.office-augusta.com/sakaiyu/

A-1 Pictures
  Official Web Site
http://a1p.jp/

Thursday, July 17, 2014

J-POP SUMMIT Festival 2014


Metropolis Jul 11-Jul 24, 2014