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Oct 30-Nov 12, 2015 Japan’s Nº1 English Magazine www.metropolisjapan.com
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EDITOR’S
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Before we move on to the food-heavy festivities that await in the
coming months, we must endure the bittersweet post-Halloween
days that force us to reflect upon the choices we’ve made—and for
most of us that indulged in treats rather than tricks, that includes a
lot of brushing and flossing. Fortunately, we have a guide of Tokyo’s
Photo by Kokei Usuda
top dentists to give a shine to your smile. Meanwhile, post-Halloween
in Japan also means pre-Christmas. But if you feel it’s too early for
holiday tunes, hear Dominican-American pop star Kat DeLuna’s
dancefloor-friendly beats. Alternately, boyband Collabro provide a
classy musical soundtrack to the season. What’s your flavor?
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autumn leaf spots
Mt. Takao
Accessible from downtown Tokyo via the Chuo
Line, this is an ideal hiking spot to admire the
fall foliage. Traditional taiko performances and
puppet shows are scheduled for this season as
part of the Maple Festival. Takaosan-guchi
or Takao.
Meiji Jingu Gaien
This garden’s Icho Namiki Dori — literally
meaning the “ginkgo tree-lined avenue” —
attracts numerous onlookers as it transforms into
a spectacular thoroughfare of autumn colors.
Gaienmae. www.meijijingugaien.jp/english
Inokashira Park
One of the best parks to stroll around all seasons
of the year, the fallen leaves on the pond make it
a particularly romantic background for couples.
Take in the beautiful Tokyo autumn view and
crisp air whether alone or with someone you
love. Inokashira-koen or Kichijoji.
Photo by Massimiliano Donati
NOV 12-13
EDITOR’S PICK
JOLT TOURING FESTIVAL 2015
Fans of the avant-garde can expect a festival of delights
when Australia’s Jolt Festival touches down in Roppongi.
Among the experimentalists on the bill are audio-visual
duo Black (Darren Moore and Brian O'Reilly), who
investigate the intersections between electronic music,
improvisation, and abstract images, and musician and
filmmaker Philip Brophy. Also aboard are Keiji Haino, a
founder of Japan’s noise music scene and a towering
figure in experimental music, as well as Phew, an avantgarde vocalist who first gained notoriety with art punk
band Aunt Sally in the 1970s, and Yoshihide Otomo, a jazz
guitarist, turntablist, and restless experimentalist whose
work, prompted by the Fukushima disaster, extends
into political realms. Nov 12-13, 7:30pm, ¥3,300-5,000.
SuperDeluxe. Roppongi. http://j.mp/jolttokyo2015
NOV 6-8
KAKUYA OHASHI & DANCERS:
THE TEMPEST
Contemporary dance choreographer Kakuya Ohashi
takes on Shakespeare’s last and most mysterious work.
Believed to have been written in 1610-11, The Tempest
follows the magical campaign of Prospero to restore his
daughter Miranda to her rightful place as the Duke of
Milan. Ohashi’s interpretation will feature choreography
inspired by Japan’s avant-garde postwar dance form
butoh, with a reading by Japanese vocal improviser Ami
Yoshida. Ohashi’s stagings also make use of projections
for an immersive experience. Nov 6, 7:30; Nov 7, 2pm
& 7pm; Nov 8, 2pm, ¥3,500. Ryogkoku Theater X.
Ryogoku. http://j.mp/tempest2015 Dan Grunebaum
NOV 3
NERVOUS MAGIC LANTERN
Legendary experimental filmmaker Ken Jacobs—known
for his seminal ’60s works such as Tom, Tom, the Piper's
Son—will present a “live screen performance” of light and
shadow using two custom-made film projectors. New
York-based musician/composer Aki Onda will accompany
Jacobs’ one-of-a-kind spectacle. Nov 3, 7pm, ¥2,500
(adv)/ ¥3,000 (door). Spiral. Omotesando.
Tel: 03-3498-1171. http://j.mp/nervousmagiclantern
2015 S/S “Pretty Hate Bird,” photo by Marcio Madeira
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UNTIL NOV 8
OCT 31-NOV 3
ORSON WELLES: THE KNOWN
AND THE UNKNOWN
Ready to celebrate the arrival of autumn, but don’t
like to venture far afield? Then, Urban Camp Project
is for you. This family-friendly, four-day camp takes
place within 8,000-sq-meter lot in the heart of Tokyo.
No foliage under a starry sky, but plenty of events will
be happening on the site formerly occupied by Tokyo
Denki University. A limited number of tents wil be
available for ¥1,000 per day. Oct 31-Nov 3, ¥1,200.
Former Tokyo Denki University. Ogawamachi,
Shin-Ochanomizu, or Jinbocho. Tel: 03-3518-9101.
www.mosaki.com/uc/index.html
This sidebar of Tokyo International Film Festival (to be
held separately at National Film Center) commemorates
the centenary of the birth of cinema’s foremost genius:
Orson Welles. Restored prints will showcase his work
as director and actor, including The Lady from Shanghai
(starring his then-wife Rita Hayworth). The Third Man
is also on the program, in which Welles plays one of
his most memorable characters: an American on the
run in the underworld of war-ravaged Vienna. Until
Nov 8, various times, ¥1,300. National Film Center.
Kyobashi, Takaracho, or Tokyo. Tel: 03-5777-8600.
www.momat.go.jp/english/fc Kohei Usuda
URBAN CAMP TOKYO 2015
UNTIL DEC 23
LABYRINTH OF UNDERCOVER:
25-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE
One of the leading figures in contemporary fashion,
Jun Takahashi’s name has been synonymous with the
cutting edge of Japanese cool since making his debut
collection in 1994. His Undercover label—described as
“genius streetwear” by none other than Vogue—has
collaborated with the likes of Nike, Uniqlo, Supreme,
and Nigo. This exhibition pays tribute to Takahashi's
25-year career as a cult fashion designer. Until Dec
23, 11am-7pm, ¥1,200. Closed Mon. Tokyo Opera City
Art Gallery. Hatsudai. Tel: 03-5777-8600.
www.operacity.jp/en/ag
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WHINING UP
IN JAPAN
Following Kat DeLuna’s
path to Tokyo
BY TWIKI KLAATU
T
he summer of 2007 was scorching—but
the heat was mainly coming from the
airwaves as pop music took a turn to the
islands. Reggaeton and dancehall dominated the genre and the charts, catapulting
Caribbean pop stars such as Rihanna, Sean
Kingston, and Sean Paul into the mainstream. At
the helm of this trend was then-19-year-old Kat
DeLuna, whose infectious dancehall hit “Whine
Up”—which featured Elephant Man—was being
blasted in clubs and on iPods everywhere.
While her catchy name may sound like one
crafted for stage, it has in fact been with her
since birth. “Kat is short for Kathleen,” the
singer explains. “My full name is Kathleen
Emperatriz DeLuna, which means ‘Pure Moon
Empress’ in Spanish.”
Now on the verge of turning 28, the Dominican-American diva is making a welcome
return following her 2010 album Inside Out with
the new single “Bum Bum,” featuring singersongwriter Trey Songz.
Part of that return includes a trip to Japan
for her “Asian Beauty” tour. DeLuna has a
love for everything Japanese—the people,
the food, the fashion—and this trip will see her
performing in Osaka, Nagoya, Kyoto, and, of
course, Tokyo, where she’ll appear at ELE Tokyo in Azabu-Jūban on October 29, the same
night and venue as the Metropolis Halloween
Glitterball.
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To follow the path that led to the “Asian
Beauty” tour, we must go all the way back to
New York City and the Bronx, where she was
born in 1987. Although she was born in the U.S.,
her parents are both Dominican and the family
soon moved back to the Dominican Republic. It
was there that DeLuna formed a love for music.
“Since the very early age of two, I recognized that my passion for music was more than
just a thing. I had to have it, and be it,” explains
DeLuna.
So, naturally, upon returning to America at
the age of 14, the singer soon attended the
Newark Arts High School in New Jersey. Her
passion for performing grew along with her
skills, and a turning point came in 2002 when
she took first prize in a karaoke competition
with a rendition of “I Will Always Love You,”
Dolly Parton’s hit song that was written fully
into the cultural lexicon by Whitney Houston
and The Bodyguard. Even to this day, DeLuna
cites the legendary diva as a key influence,
saying that “Run to You” is her favorite song
to sing.
Fast-forward to 2006, when DeLuna signed
a recording contract with Epic Records, the label that has been home to Celine Dion, Sade,
Shakira, Pearl Jam, and Michael Jackson. This
led to the development of her first album, 9
Lives, and the release of the aforementioned
single “Whine Up” in 2007. This Gold-certified
single—whose title comes from the Caribbean
English pronunciation of “wind up,” the act of
moving one’s hips on the dance floor—reached
No. 1 on the Billboard U.S. Dance Club Songs
chart, and landed DeLuna a Billboard Latin
Music Award for Latin Dance Club Play Track
of the Year, making her the first Dominican pop
singer to cross over into the mainstream.
In October 2007, DeLuna was named Best
New Artist at the Premios MTV Latinoamérica
Awards. In the years that followed, her fan base
continued to grow, and in 2009 she moved to
Universal Music and began work on her second album, Inside Out. The lead single “Push
Push,” featuring prolific R&B master Akon, was
released in 2010.
With each year, expectations have grown,
and one might expect there to be some tough
times to work through, but DeLuna says that
hasn’t been the case. When asked what has
been the most difficult time since her debut,
she explains “There hasn’t been one. I am a
very positive person. I am thankful for my fans
[‘Delunatics’] because they have brought me
to this point. I love what I do and always push
forward no matter what the situation is.”
Following new singles roughly once a year
between 2010 and today, the next step for
DeLuna is her upcoming album Viva Out Loud.
And that brings us to the “Asian Beauty” tour
and the first stop on October 29 at ELE Tokyo.
After this, the tour will continue with shows at
Vanity Osaka (November 2), V2 Tokyo (November 7), Kitsune Kyoto (November 8), and Orca
Nagoya (November 10). Details about all these
dates are available at http://dme-world.net.
Finally, DeLuna leaves us with advice for
up-and-coming artists: “Be strong and believe
that you can do it.”
SINCE THE
VERY EARLY
AGE OF TWO,
I RECOGNIZED
THAT MY
PASSION FOR
MUSIC WAS
MORE THAN
JUST A THING.
I HAD TO HAVE
IT, AND BE IT.”
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food&drink
Friendship is magic—but apparently so are
pancakes! Makers of the fluffy flat stuff Sunday Jam
have made themselves known around Harajuku
with their delectable treats. But this time, they make
themselves about 20 percent cooler by transforming
into the My Little Pony Café—a pop-up celebration
of the equine gal-pals. As such, on offer are the
Marshmallow Banana Choco Pancake (¥1,280) which
comes with a swirly pastel ice cream scoop, and a
My Little Pony latte (¥730). Bronies, your fun has
been doubled.
Until Nov 29. Sunday Jam, 2F Lucessimo Bld.,
4-28-28 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Harajuku.
Now and then, along comes a shop whose name
perfectly describes how it feels about its product. That
certainly is the case with Groovy Nuts, a store in NakaMeguro that serves various kinds of organic, healthy
nuts that come in different seasonings. The shop serves
health-conscious snacks—mixed bags of almonds,
walnuts, macadamias, cashews, pecans, pistachios,
and many more (¥500 per 100g)—in five flavors:
roasted, honey roasted, smoked bacon, cacao, and
truffles (¥350-¥3,000). But there’s more—Groovy also
quenches thirsts with fresh glasses of nut milk (almond,
macadamia, or walnut) and smoothies (¥650). If you’re
looking for a healthy snack, go nuts! 1-1-5 Higashiyama,
Meguro-ku. Naka-Meguro or Ikejiri-Ōhashi.
Great Scott! It’s official: the Back to the Future franchise is
now set in the past, as October 21, 2015, marked the date
Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled to from their home
year of 1989. Trattoria Paradiso, a casual Italian eatery
operated by Sweets Paradise, pays homage by decking
their Ikebukuro shop out in Back to the Future goodness.
Their pizza (¥980) and latte (¥600) highlight the Hill
Valley clock tower, parfaits are shaped like Hoverboards
(¥1,200), pancakes are imprinted with silhouettes of
Marty rocking out to “Johnny B. Goode” (¥1,100), and
cakes are shaped like Deloreans (¥1,800). There's also
Marty’s “Nobody Calls Me Chicken” Curry (¥1,500).
Until Dec 6. 1F Sunshine City, 3-1-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro,
Toshima-ku. Higashi-Ikebukuro or Ikebukuro.
Photo by Vesna Kevork
RESTAURANT
¥¥
EN/JP
nale, the Mozart torte. I ended up
compromising and tried half of
the meal I set out to, going with
the classic Wiener schnitzel set
(¥2,400), but becoming seduced
by the Mozart torte for dessert.
Lunch sets are priced between ¥1,150 and
¥2,400. If you would like to add cake, you can
add one of the classics—the Landtmann cake,
sachet, or Mozartkugel—for an additional ¥480.
These would normally set you back up to ¥770
per slice. An array of coffees may be sampled
for an additional cost, including the well-known
and loved Einspanner, a coffee topped with
whipped cream. Lunch sets include simple
options such as soup (¥1,150) as well as all the
classics, like goulash and Wiener schnitzel, and
random options such as pasta, fried chicken,
potato salad, and sautéed salmon.
Cafe Landtmann
BY VESNA KEVORK
T
ucked away in an upmarket Aoyama
shopping center is a Viennese restaurant
brimming with old-world charm.
To venture inside is to enter a formal establishment reminiscent of Europe in a bygone
era. There’s also a light and airy terrace, which
one should opt for if weather permits as it offers
panoramic views of the district.
Staff dressed in black and white, with teenytiny bowties and hair in neat buns or ponytails
resemble ushers at a theater or an opera.
I intended to try the Wiener schnitzel and
sachertorte—the classics—but found myself
torn between the goulash set and, as a sweet fi-
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The consommé soup is not
what you would expect: rather
than being just a simple warm and
comforting concoction, this soup is
replete with ribbons of shredded
crêpe (Palatschinken) that celebrate
this autumnal season. It is complemented by a hot Vienna bread roll.
The Wiener schnitzel is served
with potatoes and a slice of lemon
to further bring out the flavor, accompanied by a small pot of cassis
jam and blueberry sauce that adds
sweetness and moisture.
The European-style dessert is
very generous. The Mozart torte (an
additional ¥480 with lunch set) is
creamy and sweet, with what seems
to be the traditional flavors of the Mozartkugel:
chocolate, marzipan, and nougat.
If old-school hospitality is what you’re after,
with a touch of elegance and a hearty European
meal that’s warm, earthy, and comforting, then
this place takes the trophy.
Other desserts include apple strudel and the
cylinder-shaped apricot crêpe, the Marillenpalatschinken. I promised myself I’d come back to
taste them before the end of autumn.
The Viennese charm of this restaurant calls
to families looking for a night out, or a romantic
evening for two wanting to share an apple
strudel on the balmy terrace.
Allow yourself to be jolted back to 1900s
Europe—more specifically, Austria—and enjoy
the Viennese delights on offer.
Cafe Landtmann. AO Building, 3-11-7 KitaAoyama, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-3498-2061.
BAR
¥¥
EN/JP
Mikkeller
Tokyo
TEXT AND PHOTOS BY KOHEI USUDA
T
omigaya is a neighborhood that has retained a sense of authenticity in the midst
of Tokyo’s hyper-commercialized shopping hubs. A community of old-fashioned
izakayas, toriyaki shops, and independentlyowned cafes thrives along its intertwining
little alleyways, even though the area is only
a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of
Shibuya’s Center Gai.
The latest addition to the Tomigaya neighborhood is Mikkeller Tokyo, a casual bar operated by the Danish microbrewery, which was
founded in 2006.
Inside their newly-launched Tokyo brewpub—the third outlet to be opened in Asia after
Seoul and Bangkok—the wall behind the bar is
adorned by a big blackboard on which as many
as 20 different brews are listed at all times. (Out
of this extensive list, five “guest beer” slots are
reserved for local microbreweries such as Hokkaido’s own North Island brand.) This eclectic
diversity is what distinguishes Mikkeller from
other brands capitalizing on a growing thirst
for all things craft.
The brainchild of former science teacher
Mikkel Borg Bjergsø, the novelty of this quasiscientific approach to brewing has won over
many fans, not least the world-renowned chef
Rene Redzepi of Noma. And it is little wonder
why. His Copenhagen-based company does
not actually own a single brewery of its own.
Befitting his former profession, Bjergsø works in
close tandem with other microbreweries around
the world to produce “experimental” recipes for
his unique line of foamy beverages.
For a microbrewery, the breadth of Mikkeller’s lineup is truly exhaustive, ranging
from pale ale and pilsner to strong dark stout
and fruity cream ale, all labeled with winsome
monikers like “Mikkel’s Dream American Pilsner”
(¥650) and “Crooked Moon Tattoo DIPA” (¥750).
The abundance of choice should win the
hearts of beer aficionados of all walks of life.
Moreover, beers on tap come in two sizes, a small
glass or a pint, so that allows you an opportunity
to savor a few brews on any given visit. (The
former starts at the affordable price of ¥550.)
The staff’s choice is Mikkeller’s “Spontan
Series” of lambic brews such as Udagawa
Spontanale (¥550). Brewed in a unique process
called “spontaneous fermentation,” with its
roots in Belgium, Spontanale has a distinctive
sour aftertaste and is a rare enough type of
beer that it is only sold at this location as well as
a few specialty shops and bars in Japan.
Word of mouth has apparently spread
amongst the city’s burgeoning population of
craft beer devotees. When Metropolis paid
a visit on a recent Friday night, the barroom
was bustling with locals as well as international
patrons craving something other than what
Japan’s typical beer brands have to offer. (After all, products like Asahi Super Dry and Kirin
Ichiban account for over 90% of domestic beer
consumption.)
Mikkeller offers a breath of fresh air for
those just seeking a good time as well: the
establishment provides a rare opportunity to
booze and schmooze in a generously spacious
front terrace. It’s a welcome change of scenery
in this city of cramped izakayas, sorely lacking
in such social environments.
Please be warned that the food menu (as
yet) consists only of side dishes, including a
charcuterie plate of bread, pickles, and salami
(¥1,500). Non-alcoholic schmoozers need not
worry, however: Fuglen’s signature Cold Brew
coffee (¥500) is also served, which comes in
a handsome slim bottle.
3 7-1 0 U d a g a w a c h o B 1 F, S h i b u y a - k u .
Shibuya. 03-5738-7186. [email protected].
www.mikkeller.jp
RECIPE
Yuzu Koshō
Coleslaw
RECIPE AND PHOTO BY RIEKO SUZUKI
There are millions of coleslaw recipes out there,
and we all have our favorites. This one is very
simple with the refreshing spiciness of yuzu
koshō—one of the most flavorful seasonings in
Japan, in my opinion. Use onions with mild flavor
to avoid diluting the sensation of yuzu koshō.
You can also wash sliced onions with water, then
drain tightly to remove excess moisture, before
mixing them with other ingredients.
Cooking time: Active 20 min
Servings: 2-3 side dishes
INGREDIENTS
•1/3 head of cabbage
•1 large onion
•1 large carrot
•80cc mayonnaise
•80cc unsweetened yogurt
•⅓ tsp sugar
•1 tbsp yuzu koshō
•1 tbsp lemon juice
DIRECTIONS
1. Peel the carrot and onion. Slice all vegetables
into thin sticks or ribbons.
2.In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar,
yuzu koshō, and lemon juice. Mix well.
3.In large bowl, mix sauce with vegetables. Let
rest in fridge for 30 min or more before serving.
Rieko Suzuki
Rieko blogs bilingual recipes at
http://meturl.com/ruby
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fashion fix
BY SAMUEL THOMAS, FASHION EDITOR
TOKYO FASHION WEEK
T
Photos by Samuel Thomas
Tradition on Trend
raditional Japanese fashion was thrust to
the fore this Tokyo Fashion Week, with
heavy metal band X-Japan’s frontman
Yoshiki Hayashi being given the coveted
headliner spot for his new kimono venture Yoshikimono. Those expecting a restrained show in
line with Yoshiki’s recent penchant for classical
music—which culminated in him even penning
a song for the tenth anniversary of Emperor Akihito’s enthronement—were partially correct. The
man himself took to the runway behind a hanya
mask before playing a highly accomplished
piano accompaniment to
the show itself—on his
own bespoke piano no
less. The kimono fashion,
on the other hand, harked
back to the visual-kei
glam metal excess of the
1980s, where the man
first made his name.
The s taples of XJapan’s stage costumes
were out in force, with
punk studs turning up
on obi belts, lashings of
lace, S&M dog-collars,
and chains binding
the body. Even on the
k i m o n o t h e m s e l ve s ,
leopard print, skull, and
Chrome Hearts luxury
gothic imagery turned
up in spades. These were balanced by nods to
more traditional Japanese floral motifs, which
all built to a sense that Yoshiki was trying—and
succeeding—to help a non-Japanese audience
connect with the kimono. References like layering a studded black-leather belt on top of an obi
belt hammered the point home, although the
shiny patent boots, fishnets, and metal-studded
bras the models were styled with might have
shifted the balance out of the comfort zone of
his domestic fans, who were doing a fine job of
representing the brand at the venue.
Still, it must be remembered that this was a
show not preaching to the converted, but rather
trying to reach a new audience who ordinarily
would never dream of donning a kimono. Thanks
to the headliner status of the Mercedes Benzsponsored venue, all eyes were on the show.
And whatever you made of it, there is no doubt
he put the kimono back in the fashion spotlight.
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Those yearning for a
somewhat more modest
way to keep tradition
in fashion had plenty
of options to choose
from, not least Takeshi
Kunitomo’s brand Gouk,
known by many as part
of the H.Naoto stable
of subcultural brands.
Gouk’s usual strategy
to keep young people
interested in traditional
Japanese fashion is to
play to anime and manga
fans by building popcultural references into
the gothic wa mix. This
time, however, Kunitomo marked his first-ever
showing on the Tokyo Fashion Week schedule
with a high-fashion direction, experimenting with
a more refined base, and paying literal homage to
traditional Japanese fashion by using real antique
textiles, many over 70 years old.
The show was packed with on-trend methods for building tradition into ensembles, sheer
embroidered textiles were right in line with
current Harajuku trends, and yuzen dyeing
was deployed for the prints. Even in the styling,
Gouk offered new tweaks to age-old classics,
building the notoriously tiny traditional Japanese handbags to a scale you could get an iPad
in, and styling some looks with Western-style
shoes while still providing sandals for those
who want them.
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Photos by Samuel Thomas
OFF SCHEDULE
Inside the Head of
Mr. and Mrs. White
J
enny Fax, from Taiwanese designer
Shueh Jen-Fang, and Mikio Sakabe’s
eponymous brand are pretty much
universally acknowledged as the most
exciting alternative fashion brands coming out
of Japan right now. Few know, however, that
the two designers are actually a power couple,
both working out of the same Tokyo atelier.
Given the proximity of their work in real life, as
well as aesthetic terms, a collaboration runway
show was surely an inevitability, and this time
the Tokyo fashion underground got exactly what
they wanted. And want it they did, with the show
having to be staged twice to accommodate the
sheer number of fans who flocked to LaForet
Museum in LaForet Harajuku.
The catwalk was staged as a church of sorts,
complete with a choir that cheered its way
through the show. At the centerpiece was not a
cross, but rather a small model of a contemporary
two-story Japanese house. And the hymn? The
instantly recognizable “Sekisui House no Uta”
that anyone who has lived in Japan will know
as the jingle to the Sekisui House commercials.
At first, the pair seemed to want to put in the
frame a conservative, peace-loving Japanese
family, but it was clear that they also wanted to
show the discord at the heart of these perfect
family scenes. Outside the church stage, a
burlesque dancer tried to grab the audience’s
attention from her podium, and a team of
besuited office workers staged an alternative
catwalk using Cabbage Patch Kid dolls with
absorbed childlike concentration. In short, it was
chaos—but a chaos that was a glimpse inside
the psyche of a pair who are rapidly ascending
to iconic status.
On the fashion itself, Jenny Fax’s output on
the runway depicted a number of girly kawaii
archetypes, but all with a dark twist that the
designer herself referred to as “curses.” Hair
brushes were stuck in her models’ hair like
knives, frilly dresses looked as if they were
melting, and some models walked the runway
just in their underwear with their faces painted
as shojo manga characters in an uncomfortable
challenge to the sexualization of youth. In essence, it was a trip back to the ’80s “Pink House”
era of Japanese fashion, and one that echoes
trends at large in Japanese mainstream fashion.
Jenny Fax just wanted to show the darker side.
As for Mikio Sakabe, his collection arrived
without warning halfway through Jenny Fax’s
runway, with him taking aim at the current transient trend-based nature of fashion. His clothes
looked as if they were halfway between shifting
from one garment to another, as if it was going
out of fashion even as it was being worn. This
theme was further echoed by the fact that he
splattered the models with paint backstage just
before the show in an attempt to create a moment
that could never be replicated, painting over
the clothes on to the body and even cementing
bags to the models’ hands with viscous paint. In
the collection, Sakabe was asking just what has
substance in fashion by presenting ensembles
that were only half-finished but looked perfectly
complete from the front. They were just strapped
in place with elastic at the back. Perhaps the
enfant terrible of Japanese fashion is accusing
the industry at large of a lack of substance.
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movies
BY DON MORTON
featured movie
CLOUDS OF
SILS MARIA
Veteran actress Maria Enders (a spot-on Juliette
Binoche) launched her career a few decades
back with her portrayal of a young personal
assistant to an older businesswoman in the play
“Maloja Snake.” In it, her character seduces and
uses the older woman, eventually driving her
to suicide. Now Maria has reluctantly agreed to
appear in a stage revival of the play, but this time
as the older woman, opposite Hollywood hottie
Jo-ann Ellis (Chloe Grace Moretz), a bad-girl
celebrity with a constant retinue of paparazzi.
But the main story lies in the differences in
interpretation of the situation between Maria
and Val (Kristen Stewart), her own personal
assistant. Parallels emerge. All three actresses
do some of their best work to date, but Stewart’s
unforced and convincing performance shows
once again that there’s way more to her than
that Twilight twaddle. Although it’s in English,
this is in theme and approach a French film, and
it may be a little meandering for some. Director
Olivier Assayas is less interested in advancing
a plot than he is in his characters and what they
say. Interesting to note that the director’s 1985
Rendez-vous helped launch Binoche’s career.
Japanese title: Actress: Onna tachi no Butai.
(124 min)
NEW
THE VISIT
Th e big g es t my s ter y
surrounding writer/
director M. Night
Shyamalan (The Six th
Sense) is how he still
manages to find people willing to fund his increasingly
dismal movies. Logic is tossed out early on here, when
a single mom sends her two irritating kids for a visit with
her estranged parents, whom they have never met.
Grandma and Grandpa are weird. One of the kids is an
aspiring filmmaker, allowing Shyamalan to venture into,
yes, the dreaded “found footage” format. I think M. is
trying for a horror comedy, but the giggles are nervous
and the scares only mildly chilling. Comeback? Maybe
next year. (94 min)
NEW
MAZE RUNNER: THE
SCORCH TRIALS
Thomas and his band
of maze-bound heroes
apparently jumped from
the frying pan to the fire
at the end of Maze Runner, and here they mostly continue
to jump from various frying pans into a variety of fires.
No mazes; lotsa running. From electrical storms, storm
troopers, and even fast-moving zombies. Most dystopian
YA adventure trilogies resort to filler in the middle movie
(Insurgent), but this narratively threadbare entry is moving
so fast that it’s not immediately apparent that it’s mostly
spinning its wheels. Bright spots: Giancarlo Esposito and
Rosa Salazar join the cast. Impressive visuals. Japanese
title: Maze Runner 2: Sabaku no Meikyu. (132 min)
THE TRANSPORTER
REFUELED
The non-stop product
placement–sorry–action
continues, but without
Jason Statham. In his
stead, we have the kind of Eurotrashy Ed Skrein. He’s
got the beard stubble right, but does little else to evoke
Statham’s raspy, stone-faced presence, which brought all
the silliness together. In this attempted reboot, driver-forhire Frank Martin must chauffeur/safeguard a quartet of
femme fatale bank robbers bent on bringing down the
Russian human trafficker that done them wrong, yada
yada. Mostly cheap car tricks and reliably ludicrous
mayhem. Despite the threatened sequels, this franchise
is out of gas. Japanese title: Transporter Ignition. (96 min)
WOLFCOP
In a Canadian town
where they host an
annual “Drink ‘n’ Shoot”
hunting festival and pets
have been disappearing,
a bumbling, alcoholic police sergeant unsubtly named
Lou Garou (Leo Fafard) realizes that after a night at
the Tooth and Nail tavern, he has become a werewolf.
The pentagram carved into his chest was a hint. He
decides to stay on the job, what with his heightened
senses and a snout for crime, and dispatches criminals
with animal abandon. But the people who changed him
have their own plans. It is impossible to dislike a film
like this. Saskatchewan lycanthropic filmmaking at its
very finest. (79 min)
EARTH TO ECHO
Three young boys and
a token girl find a cuteas-a-button robot alien
and must battle parental
denseness as well as evil
Feds to get him back to his spaceship and home. Golly,
why didn’t anyone think of that idea before? On the plus
side, the kids are minimally irritating, and I liked the
way the little space thingy used their smartphones to
communicate. On the minus, the script’s fairly dumb and
it’s filmed in the old-long-ago found-footage gimmick
that makes it an effort to watch. All in all, a likable
enough E.T. knockoff that is sure to delight you. If you’re
EIGHT. A real watch-watcher for parents. (91 min)
PAN
Just because the kid can
fly doesn’t mean he’s a
superhero and therefore
crying out for a friggin’
“origin” story. There’s no
magic here. It’s dark, shrill, narratively thin, and the only
one having any fun is an unrecognizable Hugh Jackman
as Blackbeard (?). Hook’s not even a bad guy. Rooney
Mara is bizarrely miscast as Tiger Lily. The film lost me 20
minutes in, when Peter is greeted at Blackbeard’s “pixum
dust mine” with an a cappella choral version of “Smells
Like Teen Spirit.” Seriously? And, no, I am not the first
critic to observe that “Pan” is an unwise title for any film.
Japanese title: Neverland, Yume no Hajimari. (111 min)
NEW
NEW
NEW
NEW
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Trials: © 2015 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved.; The Transporter Refueled: © 2015 Europacorp – Tf1 Films Production/Photo: Brunocalvo; Wolfcop: © 2014 Wolf Cop Productions Inc. ; Earth To Echo: ©2014 Rml
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Starred Up Films Limited And Channel Four Television Corporation; What We Did On Our Holiday: © Origin Pictures (Our Holiday) Limited / British Broadcasting Corporation 2014;
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More reviews: metropolisjapan.com/movies
FANTASTIC FOUR
Going in, I was prett y
sure this F4 origin story
reboot couldn’t be worse
than that 2005 turkey.
Well, wrong again,
Morty. For a movie based on an action comic, there’s
precious little action and virtually no fun going on. The
promising young cast (Miles Teller, Kate Mara, Michael
B. Jordan, Jamie Bell) is swallowed up in a dark and
dully downbeat story that never really goes anywhere.
This cynical, even panick y—on the part of Fox—
attempt to restart a franchise is such a clear setup for
an increasingly unlikely sequel that it resembles, more
than anything else, the world’s longest pre-credits
sequence. (100 min)
A LITTLE CHAOS
Alan Rickman’s second
directorial effort is about
a romance between the
real French landscape
architect Andre Le Notre
(a listless Matthias Schoenaerts), who built the gardens
at Versailles, and the fictitious woman designer Sabine
De Barra (a sparkling Kate Winslet) he engaged to
counterbalance his perhaps overly ordered philosophy.
Rickman plays Louis XIV, and a scene-stealing Stanley
Tucci is terrific as his foppish brother. It’s a beautifully
filmed and acted costume/period piece, but for a movie
so named, it could have benefitted from quite a bit more
of the title characteristic. Japanese title: Versailles no
Kyutei Niwashi. (117 min)
FINDING VIVIAN MAIER
For 4 0 year s, V i v ian
Maier was a nanny who
took a lot of pictures.
But she never exhibited
her photographs. Why?
After her death in 2009, archivist John Maloof bought
at auction several boxes of her negatives, and soon
recognized an undiscovered, major American talent. This
riddle of a documentary shows us her astounding work,
but also tries to define her, revealing details so gradually
that it plays more like a mystery. The film does not shrink
from the troubling, impossible-to-answer question of
what the reclusive Vivian would have thought of this welldeserved, posthumous fame. Unique and fascinating.
Japanese title: Vivian Maier wo Sagashite. (83 min)
THE INTERN
Jules Ostin (Anne
Hathaway) is a successful
entrepreneur who agrees
t o a “ s e n i o r i n t e r n”
p ro g r a m d e s p i te n ot
being comfortable around old people. Robert De Niro
is a bored 70-year-old retired exec who’s assigned to
be Jules’s personal assistant. She respectfully resists,
he gently persists, she relents, they bond and learn life
lessons, etc. It’s all pretty schmaltzy, as Nancy Meyers
films can be (Something’s Gotta Give, It’s Complicated),
but it ’s good schmaltz, or at least inof fensive.
Featherweight, too many extraneous subplots, and
overlong. But worth catching to watch these two Oscar
winners at work. Japanese title: My Intern. (121 min)
STARRED UP
Title refers to the U.K.
practice of moving
excep t io nall y v io l en t
juvenile of fenders to
adult prisons. One such
graduate is feral 19-year-old Eric [the explosive Jack
O’Connell (Unbroken, ’71)]. One of his fellow inmates
is his prison-powerful lifer dad (the always good Ben
Mendelsohn), whose abandonment of the boy at age five
is one of the causes of his viciousness. David Mackenzie’s
viscerally authentic film is brutal to be sure, but also a
deeply humane look at the emotional life of inmates. A
twisted family drama. The script is by a former prison
therapist. You may be reluctant to see this; overcome it.
Japanese title: Namo naki Heino Nakano Ou. (106 min)
WHAT WE DID ON
OUR HOLIDAY
A bickering, separating
couple (Rosamund Pike
and David Tennant) and
their three kids, aged 4
to 9, motor off to Scotland for his cancer-stricken dad’s
75th birthday (Billy Connolly, alone worth the ticket price),
hoping to spare Granddad the news of the impending
divorce. This setup alone would offer some rich comedic
pickings, but what then happens is even funnier. A little
sitcom-ish but well-written and directed by Andy Hamilton
and Guy Jenkin, who do a similar TV sitcom. Difficult to
anticipate, kind of goofy, and the kids are not annoying. I
had fun. Veddy British, but not without a fart joke or two.
Japanese title: Kaizoku Giichan no Okurimono. (95 min)
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eiga
This is a unique take on
the familiar Japanese high
school love story trope.
Based on a manga by the
By Rob Schwartz
same name that has sold
over 4 millions copies in 9 volumes, this pic adds farcical
comedy to the well-worn youth romance genre. It has also
been serialized as a TV anime series and now makes its
way to the silver screen. Takeo (Ryohei Suzuki) is a gentle
giant, with rough-hewn features and a heavy brow. His
lifelong best friend Suna (Kentaro Sakaguchi) is dreamily
handsome and every girl, including all the ones Takeo
has ever liked, fall for him. After the pair graduate from
middle school and move on to high school, Takeo saves a
Rinko (Mei Nagano) from harassment on the street; when
she offers her warm and sincere thanks, he immediately
falls in love with her. In fact, it seems the feelings are
mutual, but Takeo is so programmed to believe that all
girls around him are in love with Suna that he believes
that to be the case with Rinko. A comedy of errors mixed
with a coming-of-age drama, this quirky flick has verve
and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Refreshing. English
title: My Love Story. (105 min.)
ORE
MONOGATARI
movie news
Nearly a quarter century after her groundbreaking,
Oscar-nominated role in Thelma & Louise, Geena
Davis is still working to create diverse female characters in entertainment. The American actress recently
launched a global symposium at the BFI London Film
Festival, in conjunction with the Geena Davis Institute
on Gender in Media. “Media images have a huge
impact on our perceptions, and on our social and cultural beliefs and behaviors,” Davis said in a statement.
“Our new global study, explores how global films may
be reinforcing negative wgender stereotypes with
movie audiences of all ages.” On the red carpet at the
festival, the actress said, “My whole goal is to have
more female characters in what kids see from the very
beginning, because it turns out that the media that is
created for little kids is very lacking in female characters. The male characters are the ones that have
adventures and do interesting things.” Davis recently
had a cameo in the indie hit In a World… about a young
woman trying to break into the male-dominated world
of movie trailer voiceovers and lent her voice to the
English version of the Studio Ghibli film When Marnie
Was There. Kevin Mcgue
cinematic underground
The Norwegian romantic drama 1001 Grams (pictured)
follows a scientist as she carries Norway’s precious
1-kilo standard weight to a conference in Paris, where
it will be compared with the samples from other
countries. To her dismay, her own emotional baggage
winds up on the scales. In Norwegian and French with
Japanese subtitles, on from Oct 31 at Bunkamura’s Le
Cine (2-24-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku; www.bunkamura.
co.jp)...Also at Bunkamura, Orchard Hall continues
its series of live symphonic accompaniment to
classic films with two screenings of Stanley Kubrick’s
2001: A Space Odyssey, Nov 25, 7pm and Nov 26,
2pm. American Robert Ziegler conducts the Japan
Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Tokyo Philharmonic
Chorus adds some celestial voices… Nazi Germany
continues to fascinate f ilmmakers. Labyrinth of
Lies tracks a young man 15 years after the War as he
follows a paper trail to expose war crimes (at Cinema
Qualite, 3-37-12 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku; http://qualite.
musashino-k.jp) while 13 Minutes tells the true story
of Georg Elser, a German worker whose bomb failed
to assassinate Hitler (at Toho Cinemas Chanter 1-2-21
Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku; www.tohotheater.jp). KM
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arts&culture
problems come to mind. Approaching historical issues that divide us through the lens of
America helps to offer a new way of looking
at our differences. Baseball provides the ideal
means to attempt this.
STAGE
GOD BLESS
BASEBALL
Director Toshiki Okada probes
Japan-Korea-U.S. perceptions
through baseball
Differences between American and Japanese baseball have been explored in books
like You Gotta Have Wa and films such as
Mr. Baseball. How does God Bless Baseball
add to this work?
Unlike these, I’m not considering the differences between Japanese and American
baseball. Rather, the comparison is between
Japan and Korea at one level, with America
standing above us. For example, the fact that
Japanese and Korean players now go to the
major leagues is a way to judge how much
both countries have improved. We compete
over how many players we have in the major
leagues. I’m interested in these kinds of relations between the countries.
Who are the South Korean members of the
team, and how did you come to work with
them?
Yoonjae Lee is an energetic and effective
actor. Actress Sung Hee Wi is a veteran of
physical theater, and also a choreographer.
I auditioned them both last summer in Seoul.
BY DAN GRUNEBAUM
P
rizewinning playwright Toshiki Okada’s
God Bless Baseball examines Japan and
South Korea’s complicated ties with the
United States through the lens of sport,
also offering a new way of looking at the two
countries’ own troubled history. Over a century
since America’s national pastime arrived in both
nations, Metropolis heard from Okada about
the motivations behind his new piece and the
differing Japanese and Korean approaches to
the sport ahead of the work’s staging as part
of this year’s Festival/Tokyo.
Why did you choose baseball as a subject for
this Japan-Korea project?
I’d wanted to create a work about baseball for
a long time, but I didn’t know when I would
be able to do it. When this year’s Asian Arts
Theatre festival in Gwangju invited me to participate, I thought to create a joint production
bringing together Japanese and Korean actors.
It may have been intuitive to choose baseball
because of the popularity of the sport in both
countries. And as baseball implies a strong
American influence, it made sense to include
[the U.S.] too. The influence of America is an
essential question for both countries, and both
are trying to figure out how to think about the
U.S., so it made [for] an ideal theme.
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Owlspot Theater, Nov 19-29.
Tell us about your personal experience of
baseball.
I played as a kid—but only because my father
strongly wanted me to, and it wasn’t much fun.
One coach would beat us for no reason. So for
me, baseball was a traumatic experience; it’s
actually the worst memory of my life. For that
reason, I’d long wanted to write a play about
baseball.
How does baseball differ in Japan and Korea?
Korea seems to lack the connection with
spirituality, the earnestness, the sometimes
coercive nature of Japanese baseball. The
fans I saw in Seoul come for the excitement.
Fans are invited to hold drinking competitions
or propose marriage on big screens in the
stadium.
How can baseball provide a new way for
Japan and Korea to approach America?
I hope the play can help us think about what
America means to the people of both countries. One way to consider the U.S. is through
the popular sport of baseball, as America
looms large for both countries. But this means
I was lumping together Japan and South Korea, which created various challenges. When
you think about both countries, historical
FESTIVAL/TOKYO
The eighth edition of Japan’s most ambitious theater
festival presents a range of works throughout
November at venues centered in Ikebukuro. In addition
to God Bless Baseball, presented in Japanese, Korean,
and English, a number of works offer English subtitles.
All the Sky Above the Earth (Wendy’s Syndrome) is
Spanish theater giant Angélica Liddell’s consideration
of themes of sex, violence, and madness through
the eyes of Peter Pan’s Wendy, who visits Utøya, the
Norwegian island where 69 young people were killed
in 2011.
Being Faust – Enter Mephisto is a smartphoneenabled reinterpretation of the famous German legend
by the Goethe-Institut Korea and game development
company Nolgong in which the audience itself takes
on the role of Faust.
Folks in Shizuoka can enjoy an English-titled
rendition of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s
Dream, while a number of other works are rooted in
physical movement and can be enjoyed regardless
of language. Among these, the focus in this year’s
program on Myanmar’s burgeoning theater scene
in Roundabout in Yangon promises three works that
range from performance and installations to video
works and music.
www.festival-tokyo.jp/en/
MUSIC
COLLABRO
The spotlight’s on the U.K.’s
musical theater boyband
BY MARTIN LEROUX
I
n 2013, aspiring U.K . singers Jamie
Lambert and Matt Pagan conversed over
Facebook about forming a band with
which to perform in hotels across Europe.
Soon, they embarked on a nationwide search
for members, which led them to meet fellow
hopefuls Michael Auger, Thomas J. Redgrave,
and Richard Hadfield. Two years later, the
quintet—known as Collabro—has two albums,
a sold-out U.K. tour, and fan bases worldwide
under their belt. Fresh off a U.S. trip to sign a
major record deal, the group is now preparing
for their first Japan tour in November along
with the release of their second album, Act
Two.
Collabro’s renown owes itself to the group’s
classical vocal style and rich harmonies, using
these qualities to deliver musical theater standards in a pop format—filling a niche relatively
absent in the mainstream boyband palette.
And while the members’ individual musical
tastes are varied—Redgrave’s a metal head,
Auger’s into pop, Pagan and Hadfield are both
lovers of swing, and Lambert’s a fan of opera—
musical theater is a shared passion over which
they’ve bonded due to its expressive nature.
“In a musical, the songs are often there
when the character can no longer express
themselves through just speaking,” explains
Hadfield, a rugby-loving Brighton native,
former street musician, and the youngest of
the group at 21. “The emotion is too great to
simply put into standard words.”
“The soulful lyrics and the storylines in
musical theater shows are so special,” adds
23-year-old Pagan from Carlisle. “Take Les
Misérables for example—‘Bring Him Home’ …
people can relate to it, if they know somebody
in the armed forces.”
In particular, Les Misérables was instrumental to kick-starting Collabro’s career. One
month after their formation, the unit auditioned
for the 2014 season of Britain’s Got Talent and
wowed the judges and audience with a rousing
performance of “Stars” from the Victor Hugo
novel-turned-Broadway musical. Their rendition of the tune is now the most well-known in
their oeuvre.
“This is collectively our favorite musical,”
states Auger, a 25-year-old Portsmouthian,
who was pursuing a career in finance before
joining the group.
Collabro would go on to win the competition
and sign with judge Simon Cowell’s record label
Syco, on which they released their first album
Stars in 2014. The album debuted at number one.
The following year, they headlined a tour of the
U.K., and performed showcases on TV in Portugal, the U.S., and Japan. The latter trip in particular
was a memorable experience for the guys.
“Going up Tokyo Tower was amazing, and
seeing Zōjō-ji Temple; those are great memories,” adds Redgrave, a fan of anime who used to
work at a Japanese restaurant prior to Collabro’s
success. The 26-year-old states that his favorite
memory, however, was going on popular TV
show Music Station, where he met the likes of
Mr. Children and Naoto Inti Raymi, who was “one
of the friendliest men I’ve ever met.”
“We love Japan,” says Lambert, 26, a selfprofessed fan of mangas Naruto and Ouran
High School Host Club.
Now, Collabro is preparing for their first
Japan tour, which will see them perform at
Tokyo’s Bunkamura Orchard Hall and the Orix
Theater in Osaka. As such, the five Brits muse
on the impression with which they hope to
leave Japanese audiences.
“We like to give an all-rounded show when
we perform,” says Hadfield.
“We put so much effort and emotion into our
shows; we work to make our audiences feel
every word of the song,” Redgrave explains.
“We want to be able to make even non-English
speakers feel the emotions that we are singing.”
Moreover, the boys are grateful to be able
to tour the world, making music with their
best friends.
“We really do feel like brothers,” says Auger.
“We know each other’s strengths and weaknesses, and we really enjoy spending time together and singing. Making music is something
we’ve all grown up wanting to do—so to be
singing for a living makes us all very happy.”
Collabro: First Japan Tour. Nov 5, 7pm.
Bunkamura Orchard Hall. Shibuya. ¥7,500¥8,800. Tel: 03-3216-8500. Collabro’s sophomore album Act Two on sale Nov 4.
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NOV
4
Glenn Miller Orchestra
Swing/jazz big band originally formed
by Glenn Miller in 1938, made famous
for their hour-long program on
NBC-Blue. Nov 4, 6:30pm. ¥5,0007,000. Bunkamura. Shibuya. Tel:
03-3477-9111. www.bunkamura.
co.jp/english/orchard
Tickets on sale now
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Courtney Barnett
Australian singer-songwriter
known for her witty, rambling
lyrics and deadpan singing
style. Oct 30, 7pm. ¥5,500.
Liquidroom. Ebisu. Tel:
03-5464-0800. http://j.mp/
barnett2015
Whitesnake
English rock band known for
their hits “Here I Go Again”
and “Is This Love.” Oct 30,
7pm. ¥9,800-20,000. Pacifico
Yokohama. Minatomirai.
http://j.mp/whitesnake2015
NOV
23
Back to the Future in
Concert
Watch the 1985 film on a large,
hi-def screen, with the New Japan
Philharmonic performing Alan
Silvestri’s score. Nov 23, 5:30pm.
¥7,800-9,800. Tokyo International
Forum Hall A. Yurakucho. Tel:
03-5221-9000. http://bttf-live.jp
Tickets on sale now
The Pains of Being Pure
at Heart
American indie pop band from
New York City whose latest
album, Days of Abandon,
was released in May of 2014.
Nov 10, 7pm. ¥5,500. Club
Quattro. Shibuya. Tel:
03-3477-8750. http://j.mp/
pureatheart2015
Larry Graham and Graham
Central Station
American funk band founded
by American bass guitarist
Larry Graham. Nov 10-12,
7-9:30pm. ¥8,800-10,800.
Billboard Live. Roppongi.
Tel: 03-3405-1133. http://j.
mp/grahamcentral2015
The Strypes
Scott and Charlene’s
Wedding
Australian lo-fi pop band,
supported by Boys Age,
Potlucks, and Servals. Oct 31
(Halloween party), 4:30-10pm.
Shichoshitsu Sono 2. Tel:
045-251-3979. Nov 1, 7pm to
11pm. Ruby Room. Shibuya.
Tel: 03-3780-3022 (evenings)
/ 070-6969-4816 (daytime).
www.tokyogigguide.com/
sacw
Miguel
Grammy-winning American
singer whose recent third
album, Wildheart, was
released to universal critical
acclaim. Nov 3, 6pm. ¥7,500.
Studio Coast. Shin-Kiba.
Tel: 03-5534-2525. http://j.
mp/migueltokyo2015
Four-piece rock band from
Ireland who drew inspiration
from ’60s blues-boom and
’70s pub-rock bands such
as Dr. Feelgood, Eddie
and the Hot Rods, and
The Rolling Stones. Nov
12-13, 7pm. ¥6,500. Studio
Coast. Shin-Kiba. Tel:
03-5534-2525. http://j.mp/
thestrypes2015
Nell
Korean indie rock band
known for their gloomy
and psychedelic sound,
whose fourth studio album,
Separation Anxiety, was a
hit in South Korea. Nov 13,
7pm. ¥7,500. Akasaka Blitz.
Akasaka. Tel: 03-35848811. http://j.mp/nell2015
NOV
25
Arrested Development
American alternative hip-hop group
founded as a positive, Afrocentric
alternative to the gangsta rap
popular in the early 1990s. Nov 25,
7pm. ¥7,800-9,800. Billboard Live.
Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-1133.
http://j.mp/arresteddev2015
Tickets on sale now
Dam-Funk
American modern-funk
musician, vocalist, and
producer. Nov 17, 7pm.
¥6,500-8,500. Billboard Live.
Roppongi. Tel: 03-34051133. http://j.mp/damfunk2015
DEC
18-20
The Three Degrees
A “Christmas Season Special” by
the women’s group originally from
Philadelphia, known for their 1974
single, “When Will I See You Again.”
Dec 18-20, 6:30-8pm. ¥8,00010,000. Cotton Club. Tokyo.
Tel: 03-3215-1555. http://j.mp/
threedegreesxmas2015
Tickets on sale now
several others including Walk
the Moon, Neon Trees, and
Twenty One Pilots. Dec 1, 7pm.
¥5,500. duo Music Exchange.
Tel: 03-5459-8716. http://j.mp/
smallpools2015
Dutch pop artist Sings with
special guest Asako Toki.
Nov 21, 6pm. ¥6,000-8,000.
Tel: 03-3405-1133. http://j.mp/
bennysings2015
American alt-rock group that
formed in the late 1980s in
New York. Dec 1, 7:30pm.
¥6,800. Liquidroom. Ebisu.
Tel: 03-5464-0800. http://j.
mp/mercuryrev2015
Singer known for his hit single
“Wait for You,” and for placing
third on the fifth season of
American Idol. Nov 8, 4:30pm.
Roppongi. Tel: 03-34051133. http://j.mp/yamin2015
Def Leppard
The English rock band and
pioneers of the New Wave
of British Heavy Metal
pour some sugar on Tokyo.
Nov 9, 7pm. ¥12,00013,000. Nippon Budokan.
Kudanshita. http://j.mp/
leppard2015
Andy Fairweather Low
and The Low Riders
Welsh guitarist Low, who
was a founding member of
the 1960s British pop band
Amen Corner, with Nick
Pentelow, Dave Bronze,
and Paul Beavis. Nov 6-9,
6:30-9pm. ¥8,500-10,500.
Cotton Club. Tokyo. Tel:
03-3215-1555. http://j.mp/
andyfairweather2015
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Canadian singer-songwriter
whose music is generally
melancholic pop-folk
with elegant melodies,
accentuated by the use
of guitars and economic
application of other
instruments. Nov 16, 7pm.
¥6,500-8,500. Billboard
Live. Roppongi. Tel:
03-3405-1133. http://j.mp/
sexsmith2015
DMA’s
Sydney trio who came
together making nostalgic
garage-pop in a bedroom
in Newtown. Nov 17, 7pm.
¥5,000. Daikanyama
Unit. Daikanyama. Tel:
03-5459-8630. http://j.mp/
dmastokyo2015
Carly Rae Jepsen
The Canadian pop sweetheart
tours for her new album,
Emotion. Call the ticket
office, maybe? Nov 17, 7pm.
¥8,000-9,000. Zepp DiverCity.
Daiba. Tel: 03-3527-5256.
http://j.mp/carlyrae2015
American guitarist, singer, and
songwriter who first found
widespread success in the early
1980s with the Stray Cats. Feb 22-23,
7pm. ¥8,800-9,800. Tokyo Dome City
Hall. Suidobashi. Tel: 03-58009999. http://j.mp/briansetzer2016
Tickets on sale now
foundational progressive
rock group. Dec 7-10, 7pm.
¥15,000. Bunkamura .
Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-9111.
http://j.mp/kingcrimson2015
American indie rock band
who are renowned for their
encyclopedic repertoire
of cover songs in live
performance and on record.
Dec 18, 7pm. ¥6,000. Tsutaya
O-East. Tel: 03-5458-4681.
http://j.mp/yolatengo2015
Neon Indian
Sam Smith
After the cancellation of his
last Tokyo show, Sam Smith
returns with his In The Lonely
Hour Tour. Nov 24, 7pm.
¥8,000-14,000. Yoyogi
National Gymnasium.
Meiji-Jingumae. http://j.
mp/samsmithtokyo2015
American electronic music
group named by Rolling
Stone as one of the best
new bands of 2010. Dec 2,
7pm. ¥5,000. Daikanyama
03-5459-8630. http://j.mp/
neonindian2015
Halestorm
Rudimental
English drum‘n’bass band
who rose to prominence in
2012 with their single “Feel
the Love,” featuring John
Newman. Nov 24, 7pm.
¥6,500. Liquidroom. Ebisu.
Tel: 03-5464-0800. http://j.
mp/rudimental2015
American rock band well
known for their non-stop
touring, performing as many as
250 shows a year. Dec 2, 7pm.
Tel: 03-5459-8716. http://j.mp/
halestorm2015
Jojo Mayer and Nerve
British rock band whose debut
album Nowhere has been
named one of the greatest
albums of the shoegazing
genre. Nov 25, 7pm. ¥7,500.
Zepp DiverCity. Daiba. Tel:
03-3527-5256. http://j.mp/
ridetokyo2015
A fine-tuned group that
cross-pollinates the
premeditated format of
programmed electronic
music styles with real-time,
improvised performances. Dec
1-3, 6:30-9pm. ¥6,800-9,000.
03-3215-1555. http://j.mp/
nerve2015
Battles
Cashmere Cat
An experimental rock trio
formed in NY. Nov 25, 7-10pm.
¥6,500-¥7,000 +1d (at the
door). Ex Theater Roppongi.
Roppongi or Nogizaka. Tel:
03-6406-2222. www.beatink.
com/Labels/Warp-Records/
Battles/BRC-480
Norwegian musician, producer,
and DJ who appeared on the
international EDM scene in
2012 with remixes and edits
of songs by Lana Del Rey, 2
Chainz, and Jeremih. Dec 5,
midnight. ¥5,000. Daikanyama
03-5459-8630. http://j.mp/
cashmerecat2015
Ride
Ron Sexsmith
Elliott Yamin
Rockabilly Riot
Yo La Tengo
Mercury Rev
Benny Sings
FEB
22-23, 2016
Brian Setzer’s
Mew
Danish alternative rock band
who classifies itself as “indie
stadium.” Nov 25-26, 7pm.
¥6,500. Tsutaya O-East. Tel:
03-5458-4681. http://j.mp/
mew2015
The Pop Group
A pioneering post-punk act
from Britain. Dec 7-8, 7:30pm.
Tel: 03-5459-8716. http://j.mp/
popgroup2015
Thunder
British hard rock band
originally formed in 1989
when the group Terraplane
broke up. Nov 30, 7pm.
¥8,000-10,000. Ex Theater
Roppongi. Roppongi or
Nogizaka. Tel: 03-6406-2222.
http://j.mp/thundertokyo2015
Ringo Deathstarr
Alternative rock band which
channels diverse influences
such as Fugazi, The Cure, The
Smiths, My Bloody Valentine,
and The Velvet Underground.
Dec 8, 7:30pm. ¥5,500. Womb.
Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039.
http://j.mp/deathstarr2015
Smallpools
American four-piece indie pop
band who have supported
King Crimson
Widely recognized as a
Frank Wildhorn and
Friends
Join multi-Grammy and Tony
nominated composer/producer
Wildhorn, with guests Thomas
Borchert, Jackie Burns,
Douglas Sills, and others.
Dec 26-27, noon to 1pm.
¥6,000-12,000. Theatre Orb.
Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-9999.
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Adam Lambert
American pop singer and
songwriter who rose to
fame in 2009 after finishing
as runner-up on the eighth
season of American Idol. Jan
8, 7pm. ¥7,500-8,500. Tokyo
Dome City Hall. Suidobashi.
Tel: 03-5800-9999. http://j.
mp/adamlambert2016
British pop band who first
gained fame in late 2012
with cover songs uploaded
to YouTube. Feb 3, 6:30pm.
¥8,000. Tokyo International
Forum Hall A. Yurakucho.
Tel: 03-5221-9000. http://j.
mp/thevamps2016
Nate Ruess
Jesu/Sun Kil Moon
Solo act by Ruess, who
is the lead vocalist of the
indie pop band Fun. Jan
15, 7pm. ¥5,800. Studio
Coast. Shin-Kiba. Tel:
03-5534-2525. http://j.mp/
nateruess2015
Experimental band Jesu with
folk rock act Sun Kil Moon.
Mar 1, 7pm. ¥6,000. Club
03-3477-8750. http://j.mp/
jesusun2016
The Vamps
JAZZ/WORLD
Tahiti 80
French indie pop band
from Rouen and Paris. Jan
19, 7:30pm. ¥6,500. Club
03-3477-8750. http://j.mp/
tahiti802016
Jody Watley
Grammy Award-winning
singer whose music crosses
genres including pop, R&B,
jazz, dance, and electronic
soul. Jan 18-19, 7pm to
9:30pm. ¥7,500-9,500.
Tel: 03-3405-1133. http://j.mp/
watley2016
Kamasi Washington
American jazz saxophonist
mainly known for his tenor
playing, following in the
traditions of John Coltrane
and Albert Ayler. Oct 30-Nov
1, 7-8pm. ¥7,800. Blue Note
Tokyo. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
http://j.mp/washington2015
David Benoit featuring
Sara Gazarek
Jazz pianist Benoit with jazz
singer Gazarek. Oct 30-Nov
2, 6:30-9pm. ¥8,000-10,000.
03-3215-1555. http://j.mp/
benoitandgazarek2015
Tobias Jesso Jr.
Canadian musician who has
been compared to singer/
songwriters of the 1960s and
’70s, from Randy Newman
to Harry Nilsson and Emitt
Rhodes. Jan 27, 7pm.
Roppongi. Tel: 03-34051133. http://j.mp/jessojr2016
Ellen Oléria
Singer, musician, songwriter,
and actress from Brazil,
specializing in genres such
as Música Popular Brasileira,
funk, and samba. Nov 2,
7pm. ¥6,800. Blue Note
Tokyo. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
http://j.mp/oleria2015
Deodato
Tal Wilkenfeld
Brazilian pianist most known
for his innovative rendition
of Richard Strauss’ classical
opus Also Sprach Zarathustra,
more commonly known as
the theme to 2001: A Space
Odyssey. Nov 2 at 7pm and
8:30pm, Nov 3 at 4:30pm
and 7:30pm. ¥6,800-8,800.
Tel: 03-3405-1133. http://j.
mp/deodato2015
Australian bass guitarist
who has gained worldwide
attention performing
alongside some of rock and
jazz music’s most notable
artists, including Jeff Beck.
Nov 30, 7pm. ¥8,000-10,000.
Tel: 03-3405-1133. http://j.mp/
wilkenfeld2015
The Vanguard Jazz
Orchestra
Featuring music with
complex-yet-warm harmonies
and memorable melodies
mostly written by Thad
Jones, VJO plays various
styles, from relaxing swing
and ’70s-style jazz-funk
to ballads with complex
harmonic structures. Nov
5-7, 7-9pm. ¥6,900-8,900.
Tel: 03-3405-1133. http://j.
mp/vanguardjazz2015
Kendrick Scott
American jazz drummer,
bandleader, and composer
who is also the founder of
the World Culture Music
Record Company. Nov
10-11, 7-9:30pm. ¥7,800.
Blue Note Tokyo. Tel:
03-5485-0088. http://j.mp/
kendrickscott2015
Chico & The Gypsies
A French musical formation of
rumba catalana, flamenco, and
Latin pop and rock tunes led
by one of the founders of the
Gipsy Kings. Nov 27-30, 7pm
to 9:30pm. ¥8,800. Blue Note
Tokyo. Tel: 03-5485-0088.
http://j.mp/chicogypsies2015
Jazztreffen 2015: Jazz
From Europe
A multi-day concert series
introducing contemporary
jazz from Europe. Until Dec 2,
5pm. ¥3,000-5,000. GoetheInstitut Tokyo-Europa Saal. Tel:
03-3584-3201. http://meturl.
com/4n
Salena Jones
U.K.-based American jazz and
cabaret singer whose album
My Love won her an award in
Japan for outstanding sales.
Dec 9-10, 6:30-9pm. ¥7,5009,500. Cotton Club. Tokyo.
Tel: 03-3215-1555. http://j.mp/
salenajones2015
Lizz Wright
American jazz/R&B singer
and composer who started
singing gospel music and
playing piano in church as
a child. Nov 14-15, 5-8pm.
¥8,500. Blue Note Tokyo. Tel:
03-5485-0088. Nov 17-18,
6:30-9pm. ¥8,500-10,500.
03-3215-1555. http://j.mp/
lizzwright2015
Bobby Caldwell
American singer, songwriter,
and multi-instrumentalist
best known for his 1978
hit single “What You Won’t
Do for Love.” Dec 17-19,
6:30-9pm. ¥10,500-17,000.
Tel: 03-3405-1133. http://j.mp/
bobbycaldwell2015
Diana Krall
Joe Porcaro Quartet
Quartet led by American jazz
drummer Porcaro, featuring
Emil Richards. Nov 13-15,
6:30-8pm. ¥8,800-11,000.
03-3215-1555. http://j.mp/
porcaroquartet2015
Stanton Moore Jazz Trio
Led by Moore, who is most
widely known as a founding
member of Galactic, with
David Torkanowsky and
James Singleton. Nov 19-22,
6:30pm to 8pm. ¥7,0009,000. Cotton Club. Tokyo.
Tel: 03-3215-1555. http://j.
mp/mooretrio2015
Elsa Kopf in Tokyo
Jazzy-folky ballads from
a lovely French singersongwriter. Nov 26, 8pm.
Weekend Garage Tokyo.
Shibuya. Tel: 03-54285751. www.facebook.com/
events/1771042466505184/
Stacey Kent
Grammy-nominated American
jazz singer who received the
National Order of Arts and
Letters, a French government
decoration, in recognition
of her contribution to the
arts. Nov 24-26, 7pm to
9:30pm. ¥8,500. Blue Note
Tokyo. Omotensando. Tel:
03-5485-0088. http://j.mp/
staceykent2015
An Evening with Diego El
Cigala
One of the most innovative
and thrilling flamenco
singers today, Diego El Cigala
comes to Tokyo to present
an evening of passionate
and poetic music from Spain
and Latin America. Nov 27,
7pm to 9pm. ¥6,000-7,500.
Bunkamura. Shibuya.
Tel: 03-3477-9111. www.
kajimotomusic.com/en/
concert/k=474/
Grammy Award-winning
Canadian jazz pianist and
singer who is the only jazz
singer to have eight albums
debuting at the top of the
Billboard Jazz Albums. Feb
24-25, 7pm. ¥14,000-15,000.
Showa Women’s University
Hitomi Memorial Hall.
Sangenjaya. Tel: 03-34115120. http://j.mp/krall2016
CLASSICAL
Deutsches SymphonieOrchester Berlin
Conducted by Tugan
Sokhiev, with performances
of Schubert’s Rosamunde
Overture D.797, Mendelssohn’s
Violin Concerto in e minor
op. 64, and more. Oct
30, 7pm. ¥5,000-18,000.
Tokyo Metropolitan
Theatre. Ikebukuro. Tel:
03-5391-2111. http://j.mp/
deutsches2015
Chamber Orchestra
Sagamihara
An all-Mozart program
including Eine kleine
Nachtmusik, Symphony
No. 29, and more. Oct
31, 2pm. ¥5,000. Mori no
Hall. Hashimoto. Tel:
042-775-3811. http://j.mp/
sagamiharachamber2015
Deutsches SymphonieOrchester Berlin
Conducted by Tugan
Sokhiev, with performances
of Mendelssohn’s Die
Fingals-höhie Overture,
op. 26, Beethoven’s Piano
Concerto No.3 in c minor,
op.37, and more. Nov 3, 2pm.
¥7,000-19,000. Suntory Hall.
Roppongi-itchome. Tel:
0570-55-0017. http://j.mp/
deutschesberlin2015
Finnish Radio Symphony
Orchestra
Conducted by Hannu Lintu,
with Akiko Suwanai on the
violin. The program includes
Sibelius’ Finlandia, op. 26,
Violin Concerto in d minor,
op.47, and more. Nov 4, 7pm.
¥5,000-13,000. Suntory Hall.
0570-55-0017. http://j.mp/
finnishradiosymph2015
NHK Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Tatsuya
Shimono, with performances
of Rachmaninoff’s Piano
Concerto No. 3 in d minor,
op. 30, and Beethoven’s
Symphony No. 7 in A Major,
op. 92. Nov 8, 4pm. ¥4,0006,500. Saitama Bunka
Center. Minamiurawa. Tel:
048-866-3171. http://j.mp/
nhksymphsaitama2015
Li Yundi: All Chopin
Program
Chinese classical pianist Yundi
performs Chopin’s Piano
Concerto No. 1 in e minor, op.
11 and Piano Concerto No. 2
in f minor, op. 21. Nov 11, 7pm.
¥6,000-15,000. Suntory Hall.
0570-55-0017. http://j.mp/
yundichopin2015
Royal Concertgebouw
Orchestra
Conducted by Gustavo
Gimeno, with performances
of Tchaikovsky’s Piano
Concerto No. 2 in G Major,
op. 44 and Symphony No. 6
“Pathétique” in B minor, op.
74. Nov 12, 7pm. ¥8,00033,000. Tokyo Metropolitan
03-5391-2111. http://j.mp/
royalconcertgebouw2015
Japan Philharmonic
Orchestra
Conducted by Pietari Inkinen,
with performances of
Sibelius’ Scene Historique,
Suite No. 2, op. 66 and
more. Nov 15, 2:30pm.
¥4,000-5,000. Sagami Green
Hall. Sagami-ōnō. Tel:
042-749-2200. http://j.mp/
jpnphilinkinen2015
Teresa Carreño Youth
Orchestra of Venezuela
Conducted by Christian
Vásquez, with performances
of R.Strauss’ symphonic poem
Don Juan, op.20,
Rachmaninov’s Rhapsody
on a Theme of Paganini,
op. 43, and more. Nov
17, 7pm. ¥1,500-6,000.
Tokyo Metropolitan
03-5391-2111. http://j.mp/
teresayouth2015
HR-Sinfonieorchester
Conducted by Andrés
Orozco-Estrada, with a
program including Glinka’s
overture Ruslan and Lyudmila,
Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto
No. 1 in b-flat minor, op.23,
and more. Nov 18, 7pm.
¥6,000-17,000. Suntory Hall.
0570-55-0017. http://j.mp/
hrorchester2015
Frankfurt Radio Symphony
Orchestra
fantastique, op. 14, and
more. Nov 21, 3pm. ¥1,5006,000. Tokyo Metropolitan
03-5391-2111. http://j.mp/
teresayouth2015
Air
Eri Tsuchiya Piano Recital
Club Asia
Annual recital at the Steinway
Salon Tokyo by established
concert pianist Eri Tsuchiya.
Nov 21, 3-5pm. ¥3,000
(adv)/¥3,500 (door). Matsuo
Hall. Yurakucho or Ginza.
Tel: 03-3539-1845. plus.
google.
Awa Halloween. House,
techno. DJs Takeru, Kick
Off, etc. 11pm. (m)¥3,500,
(f)¥2,500. Shibuya. Tel:
03-5458-2551. www.clubasia.
co.jp
Itzhak Perlman
Violin recital with
performances of Brahms’
Scherzo (F.A.E. Sonata),
Beethoven’s Sonata for Violin
and Piano No.5 in F Major,
op.24 “Spring,” and more.
Nov 21, 7pm. ¥8,000-16,000.
Suntory Hall. Roppongiitchome. Tel: 0570-55-0017.
http://j.mp/perlman2015
José Carreras
Spanish tenor who is
particularly known for his
performances in the operas
of Verdi and Puccini will
perform Zemlinsky’s Il Segreto
Delle Stelle, Lama’s Silenzio
cantatore, and more. Nov 22,
7pm. ¥15,120-34,560. Suntory
Hall. Roppongi-itchome.
Tel: 0570-55-0017. http://j.
mp/carreras2015
2001: A Space Odyssey/
Live Cinema Concert
Full screening, with live
orchestra and chorus. Nov
25, 7pm, Nov 26, 2pm.
¥6,000-10,000. Bunkamura
. Shibuya. Tel: 03-34779111. www.bunkamura.co.jp/
english/index.html
Menahem Pressler
German-born IsraeliAmerican pianist whose
career was launched after
he won first prize at the
Debussy International Piano
Competition in San Francisco
in 1946. Nov 28, 6pm.
¥6,000-8,000. Suntory Hall.
0570-55-0017. http://j.mp/
pressler2015
Conducted by Valery Gergiev,
with a program including
Richard Strauss’ Don Juan,
Op.20, Bruckner’s Symphony
No.4 in E-flat Major, WAB104
“Romantic,” and more. Dec
2, 7pm. ¥11,000-26,000.
Suntory Hall. Roppongiitchome. Tel: 0570-55-0017.
http://j.mp/munichphil2015
Joe Hisaishi Beethoven
Symphony No. 9 Special
Composer Joe Hisaishi,
known for his film scores for
Hayao Miyazaki and Takeshi
Kitano, conducts his rendition
of Beethoven's Symphony No.
9. Dec 11, 7pm. ¥8,200-9,200.
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre.
Ikebukuro. Tel: 03-53912111. http://hisaishi-no9.com
Mahler Zyklus
Conducted by Andrés OrozcoEstrada, with performances
of Glinka’s overture Ruslan
and Lyudmila, Tchaikovsky’s
Piano Concerto No. 1 in b-flat
minor, op.23, and Brahms’
Symphony No. 1 in c minor
op. 68. Nov 19, 7pm. ¥4,00017,000. Tokyo Metropolitan
03-5391-2111. http://j.mp/
frankradiosymph2015
Conducter Kazuki Yamada’s
first attempt at performing
all of Mahler’s symphonies.
Jan 30, 3pm. ¥3,000-7,000.
Bunkamura. Shibuya. Tel:
03-3477-9111. http://j.mp/
mahlerzyklus2016
Teresa Carreño Youth
Orchestra of Venezuela
Ageha
Conducted by Christian
Vásquez, with performances
of Bernstein’s Overture to
Candide, Berlioz’s Symphonie
Microcosmos
Halloween Party. All good
music. DJs Irie, Afromance,
etc. 12am. ¥3,000 w/1d.
Shibuya. Tel: 5784-5496.
www.microcosmos-tokyo.com
Sound Museum Vision
Big Halloween Party. All mix.
DJs Koo, Kaori, etc. 9pm.
¥4,000. Shibuya. Tel:
5728-2824. www.vision-tokyo.
com
T2
Shibuya Mixx. EDM. DJs
Baby-T, Vivid, etc. 10pm. (m)
¥4,000 w/1d, (f) ¥2,500 w/2d.
www.t2-shibuya.com
The New Matrix Bar
Matrix Friday. Old-school
hip-hop, west side, south
side, all mix. DJ Ykk and more.
6pm. ¥1,000 (after 11:30pm).
Roppongi. www.matrixbar.jp
The Room
Global Rhythms. Hip-hop. DJs
Shark, Sancon, etc. 10pm.
¥2,000. w/1d. Shibuya.
www.theroom.jp
Clubbing
FRIDAY 30
Midnight Circus. EDM. DJs
Nakata, Shintaro, etc. 9pm.
¥4,500. Shinkiba. Tel:
03-5534-2525. www.ageha.
com
XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS
Penthouse Night Club for
Ladies & Gentlemen.
Produced by DJ TARO (’80s
& ’90s R&B). Oct 31, Nov 7
& 14 at 8pm (m) ¥6,000, (f)
¥4,000 with Moët & Chandon
Quarter Bottle. Kamiyacho
Tel: 03-5777-0065. www.
facebook.com/Penthouse.
Night.Club.for.LG
TUESDAY NOV 10, 2015
Extreme Sepak-Takraw
KELU 2015
Experience the excitement of
this sport that merges soccer
and volleyball at a one-day
tournament featuring players
from the Japanese national
team! Tsutaya O-East.
Shibuya. 7pm (Doors open
at 6pm). Advance ¥2,500¥4,000. Door ¥3,000. (+ One
Drink: ¥500). Tel: 03-54584681. sepak.kelu@gmail.
com. https://m.facebook.
com/kelu.sepaktakraw
Womb
Shibuya Halloween. House,
techno. DJs Para One, Osawa,
etc. 11pm. ¥3,500. Shibuya.
www.womb.co.jp
Shu, Vivid, etc. 10pm. (m)
¥5,000 w/1d, (f) ¥3,000 w/2d.
www.t2-shibuya.com
SATURDAY 31
The New Matrix Bar
Ageha
Midnight Circus. EDM. All
mix. DJs Kaori, Yoji, etc. 9pm.
¥5,000. Shinkiba. Tel:
03-5534-2525. www.ageha.
com
Air
Munich Philharmonic
Orchestra
OCT 31, NOV 7 & 14
Fullpanda Night. Techno.
DJs Dasha Rush, Yuka, etc.
10pm. ¥3,500. Shibuya.
Tel: 03-5784-3384. www.
air-tokyo.com
Resonation. House, techno.
DJs Ishino, Kawanabe, etc.
Tel: 03-5784-3384. www.
air-tokyo.com
Club Asia
Halloween Party. Electro,
house. DJs 80kidz, Veevee,
etc. 11pm. ¥3,500 w/1d.
Shibuya. Tel: 03-5458-2551.
www.clubasia.co.jp
Daikanyama Unit
Halloween Disco. Disco. DJs
Daniel Wang, Takahashi, etc.
Live: Soichi Terada 11pm.
¥3,800. Daikanyama.
Tel: 03-5459-8630. www.
unit-tokyo.com
Lounge Neo
Jungle Groove. Techno,
electronic. DJs Kero Kero
Bonito, Kane West, etc.
Tel: 03-5458-2551. http://
loungeneo.iflyer.jp
Microcosmos
Halloween Party. All good
music. DJs Erie, Nabe,
etc. 11pm. ¥2,500 w/1d.
www.microcosmos-tokyo.com
Sound Museum Vision
Disco Devil. Bass, trap. DJs
Shintaro, Daruma, etc. Live:
Kilo Kish. 9pm. ¥4,000.
www.vision-tokyo.com
T2
Saturday Night Fever. Hip-hop,
R&B, reggae. DJ Ykk and more.
6pm. ¥1,000 (after 10pm).
Roppongi. www.matrixbar.jp
The Room
Jazzbrothers on the Corner.
Jazz. DJs Yama, Takehana,
etc. 10pm. ¥2,500 w/1d.
Shibuya. www.theroom.jp
Womb
Tresvibes. Techno, house. DJs
Dewalta, Otsuki, etc. 11pm.
¥3,500. Shibuya. www.
womb.co.jp
SUNDAY 1
T2
Global Allmix Party. All mix.
DJs Various DJs. 10pm. (m)
¥2,500 w/1d, (f) ¥1,500 w/2d.
www.t2-shibuya.com
Womb
EDM Sunday. EDM. DJs
Yoshimasa, Go, etc. 7-11pm.
womb.co.jp
MONDAY 2
Air
Innervisions. House, techno.
DJs Ripperton, Shibata, etc.
Live: Ame. 10pm. ¥3,500.
Shibuya. Tel: 03-5784-3384.
www.air-tokyo.com
Club Asia
Midnight Garage. Hip-hop.
DJ Kato-Pa and more. 11pm.
¥3,500. Shibuya. Tel:
03-5458-2551. www.clubasia.
co.jp
Daikanyama Unit
Jah Shaka. Dub, reggae. DJ
Jah Shaka and more. 11:30pm.
¥3,800. Daikanyama.
Tel: 03-5459-8630. www.
unit-tokyo.com
21
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Try!Touch Enjo An Introduction to Dance
Let’s All Enjoy
the World of
Nihon Buyo
Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 2pm
Shibuya Cultural Center Owada, Densho Hall
Microcosmos
Air
House Session. House. DJ
Danny Krivit and more. 11pm.
¥3,000 w/1d. Shibuya.
Tel: 5784-5496. www.
microcosmos-tokyo.com
Eureka. House DJs S3a, Mad
Mats, etc. 10pm. ¥3,500.
Shibuya. Tel: 03-57843384. www.air-tokyo.com
Sound Museum Vision
Sound Museum Vision
Warp. Electro. DJs Verbal,
Nakata, etc. 10pm. (m) ¥3,000,
(f) ¥2,500. Shibuya. Tel:
5728-2824. www.vision-tokyo.
com
T2
T2Monday. EDM. DJs Various
DJs. 10pm. (m) ¥2,500 w/2d,
(f) ¥1,500 w/2d. Shibuya.
Tel: 5428-8692. www.
t2-shibuya.com
Shodo
Calligraphy Workshop
With simple, easy-to-follow lessons, we provide a
full experience of calligraphy with a scenic view of
Kiyosumi Gardens.
Venue
Price
Free
Reservations are required.
＊In case entering the garden,
please pay the entrance fee.
Date
Tuesday, 10
Wednesday, 11
Thursday, 12
Sunday, 22
Monday (Public holiday), 23
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Kiyosumi Gardens
Taisho Kinenkan
Participation
Find out more at
our website or
access the following
QR code.
Time
11am - 12pm / 1pm - 2pm / 2:30pm - 3:30pm
＊The time will change only on 24 November.
2pm - 3pm / 3:30pm - 4:30pm / 5pm - 6pm
Organized by Arts Council Tokyo
(Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Supported by / in cooperation with Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Website: www.tokyo-tradition.jp/eng/
22
The New Matrix Bar
Womb
The Room
Edm Warz. EDM, house.
DJs Scndl, Yuria, etc. 11pm.
womb.co.jp
Jazzbrothers on the Corner.
Jazz. DJs Yama, Takehana,
etc. 10pm. ¥2,500 w/1d.
TUESDAY 3
Womb
The Choice. Techno. DJs
Kuri, Ciucus, etc. 10pm.
¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya.
Tel: 03-5784-3384. www.
air-tokyo.com
Traditional culture experience program
Various DJs. 10pm. (m)
¥3,500 w/1d, (f) ¥2,500 w/2d.
www.t2-shibuya.com
Beatrek. Jazz, crossover. DJs
Shacho, Tanno, etc. 10pm.
¥2,000 w/1d. Shibuya. www.
theroom.jp
Air
Website: www.tokyo-tradition.jp/en/program/p01_06.php
T2
Matrix Friday. Old-school
hip-hop, west side, south
side, all mix. DJ Ykk and
more. 6pm. ¥1,000 (after
10pm). Roppongi. www.
matrixbar.jp
The Room
Advanced reservations are necessary.
You can reserve your seat via
our website from Saturday 31st October.
https://v3.apollon.nta.co.jp/nihonbuyo/
Gathering. DJs Various
DJs. 10pm. ¥3,500 w/1d.
www.vision-tokyo.com
Tresvibes. Techno, house. DJs
Dewalta, Otsuki, etc. 11pm.
¥3,500. Shibuya. www.womb.
co.jp
DANCE
Ruby Room
Tales of Hoffmann
Open Mic. 7pm. ¥1,500 w/2d.
Shibuya. Tel: 03-3780-3022
(evenings) / 070-69694816 (daytime). www.
rubyroomtokyo.com
Ballet which fascinates with
its theme of love woven
by richly individual stage
presences such as the hero,
Hoffmann, who appears in
various life stages from youth
to the onset of old age, the
three women whose hearts
he stole, and the devil who
appears in a multitude of roles
under different guises. Oct
30, 7pm; Oct 31, 1 & 6pm; Nov
1 & 3, 2pm. ¥3,240-12,960.
New National Theatre Tokyo.
Hatsudai. http://j.mp/
hoffmann2015
T2
Super Tuesday. EDM. Various
DJs. 10pm. (m) ¥2,500 w/2d,
Tel: 5428-8692. www.
t2-shibuya.com
Womb
Tuemix. EDM. DJs Alpha One,
Reon, etc. 10pm. (m) ¥1,500,
(f) free. Shibuya. www.
womb.co.jp
Exhibitions
WEDNESDAY 4
ENDING SOON
T2
Shibuya Girls Party. EDM.
DJs Various DJs. 10pm. (m)
¥2,500 w/2d, (f) ¥1,500 w/2d.
www.t2-shibuya.com
The Room
Noi. Techno, house. DJs Niwa,
Hernia, etc. 7-11pm. Free.
Womb
Wedm. EDM. DJs Hiroki, Yo,
etc. 10pm. (m) ¥1,500, (f) free.
Shibuya. www.womb.co.jp
Pioneer of
Photojournalism
An exhibition of works by the
renowned photojournalist
Margaret Bourke-White, who,
through her contributions to
Life magazine and various
other publications, exerted
tremendous influence
on the development of
photojournalism in Japan.
Until Nov 2, 10am. Fujifilm
Square. Roppongi. Tel:
03-6271-3350. http://j.mp/
bourkewhite2015
THURSDAY 5
Preserving Heritage:
The Nezu Collection
T2
In commemoration of the 75th
anniversary of the foundation
of the museum, this exhibition
focuses in particular on
paintings, calligraphies, and
tea utensils. Until Nov 3,
10am. ¥1,000-1,200. Nezu
Museum. Omotesando.
Tel: 03-3400-2536. www.
nezu-muse.or.jp/en
Hand’s Up. World mix. Various
DJs. 10pm. (m) ¥2,500 w/2d,
Tel: 5428-8692. www.
t2-shibuya.com
The Room
El Amor. Disco, house. DJs
Endo, Ririko, etc. 8pm-12am.
theroom.jp
Womb
Mix Juice. EDM. DJs Yamariki,
Naoto, etc. 10pm (m) ¥1,500,
(f) free. Shibuya. www.
womb.co.jp
FRIDAY 6
Ageha
Electro Dash. EDM, all mix.
DJs Mitomi, U5, etc. 11pm.
(m) ¥3,000 w/1d, (f) free.
Shinkiba. Tel: 03-55342525. www.ageha.com
by Robin Fry, a Berlinbased Canadian artist who
is known as an abstract
painter and performing
artist. Until Nov 8, 1pm.
¥Free admission. Hiromart
Gallery. Edogawabashi.
Tel: 03-6233-9836.
hiromartgallery.com
OS-XX Prelude to the
Operating Systems of the
Future City
The exhibition examines the
operating system (OS) of cities
and explores themes based
on the historical context,
providing an opportunity
to think about the future of
Tokyo and other cities by
exploring the formation of
the future cities through
the visions of creators who
develop the latest ideas and
methodologies. Until Nov
8, 11am. Tokyo Wonder Site
Hongo. Tel: 03-5689-5331.
www.tokyo-ws.org/english
ONGOING
Pioneer of Photojournalism
An exhibition of works by the
renowned photojournalist
Margaret Bourke-White, who,
through her contributions to
Life magazine and various
other publications, exerted
tremendous influence
on the development of
photojournalism in Japan.
Until Nov 2, 10am-7pm. Free.
Fujifilm Square. Roppongi.
Tel: 03-6271-3350. http://j.mp/
bourkewhite2015
Preserving Heritage: The
Nezu Collection
In commemoration of the
75th anniversary of the
foundation of the museum, this
exhibition focuses in particular
on paintings, calligraphies,
and tea utensils. Until Nov
3, 10am-5pm, closed Mon.
¥1,000-1,200. Nezu Museum.
Omotesando. Tel: 03-34002536. www.nezu-muse.
or.jp/en
The Last Impressionists:
Time of Intimacy
Showcasing works by
artists who were active
in Paris during the start
of the 20th century, such
as Carrière, Aman-Jean,
and Le Sidaner. Until Nov
8, 10am-6pm (until 8pm on
Fri), closed Mon. ¥650-1,000
(adv)/ ¥800-1,200 (door).
Sompo Japan Museum of Art.
Shinjuku. Tel: 03-54058686. www.sjnk-museum.org
Robin Fry: Gary’s Lilies
Exhibition of new paintings
by Robin Fry, a Berlin-based
Canadian artist who is
known as an abstract painter
and performing artist. Oct
2-Nov 8, 1-7pm, closed
Mon & Tue. Free. Hiromart
Gallery. Edogawabashi.
Tel: 03-6233-9836. http://
hiromartgallery.com
OS-XX Prelude to the
Operating Systems of the
Future City
Showcasing works by
artists who were active
in Paris during the start
of the 20th century, such
as Carrière, Aman-Jean,
and Le Sidaner. Until Nov
8, 10am. ¥650-1,000 (adv)/
¥800-1,200 (door). Sompo
Japan Museum of Art.
Shinjuku. Tel: 03-54058686. www.sjnk-museum.org
The exhibition examines the
operating system (OS) of cities
and explores themes based
on the historical context,
providing an opportunity
to think about the future of
Tokyo, and other cities, by
exploring their future structure
through the visions of creators
who develop the latest ideas
and methodologies. Until
Nov 8, 11am-7pm. Free.
Tokyo Wonder Site Hongo.
Ochanomizu, Suidobashi,
or Hongo-sanchome. Tel:
03-5689-5331. www.
tokyo-ws.org/english
Robin Fry: Gary’s Lilies
What is Realist Painting?
Exhibition of new paintings
Exploring the diversity
The Last Impressionists:
Time of Intimacy
and potential of realist
painting through 54 works
of landscapes, figures,
and more. Until Nov 15,
10am-5:30pm, closed Tue.
¥900-1,800. Hoki Museum.
Toke. Tel: 043-205-1500.
www.hoki-museum.jp/en
The Art of Bulgari: 130
Years of Italian
Masterpieces
This exclusive exhibition
will highlight the jewelry
and watches of Bulgari that
defined a pivotal period in
Italian design. Until Nov 29,
9:30am-5pm. ¥800-1,400.
Tokyo National Museum.
Ueno. http://j.mp/
artofbulgari2015
Okubo Toshimichi and the
Times He Lived In
The museum’s first exhibition
presenting their complete
collection of material relating
to Okubo Toshimichi, who
led the Meiji Restoration
and the establishment of
modern Japan. This exhibition
presents correspondence
and other articles left by
him, and explores his life and
achievements. Oct 6-Dec 6,
9:30am-4:30pm. ¥450-830.
National Museum of Japanese
History. Keisei-Sakura.
www.rekihaku.ac.jp/english
Kimono Modernism
This exhibition showcases
bright and colorful meisen,
a type of kimono, created
from the Taisho to the Showa
Period, that adopted modern
American designs such as
prints of roses and tulips. Sep
26-Dec 6, 10am-5pm, closed
Mon. ¥500-800. Sen-Oku
Hakuko Kan. Roppongiitchome. Tel: 03-5777-8600.
www.sen-oku.or.jp/english
From Ukiyo-e to
Photography: Cultural
Awakening in Japan’s
Visual Field
Showcasing the various
expressions found in ukiyo-e
and photographs from the
end of the Edo Period to the
beginning of the Meiji Era. Oct
10-Dec 6, 9:30am-5:30pm
(until 7:30pm on Sat), closed
Mon. ¥470-1,140 (adv)/
¥680-1,350 (door). Edo-Tokyo
Museum. Ryogoku. Tel:
03-3626-9974. www.
edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp/en
The Genesis and
Development of
Landscape Painting
Showcasing works from the
Kunsthistorisches Museum
in Vienna, of attractive
European landscapes.
Until Dec 7, 10am-7pm
(until 9pm on Fri & Sat).
¥500-1,300 (adv)/ ¥700-1,500
(door). Bunkamura: The
Museum. Shibuya. Tel:
03-5777-8600. http://j.mp/
wienlandscape2015
Kuriki Tatsusuke
Kuriki Tatsusuke (1943-2013)
was an artist who, after
flourishing at the Asahi
Ceramics Art Exhibition
and the Nitten Exhibition,
demonstrated a unique talent
in the ceramic art world by
devoting himself to his own
viewpoint and theory of form.
This exhibition will try to
identify his clear approach
to art and modern ceramics.
Oct 8-Dec 13, 10am-5pm,
closed Mon. ¥400-700. The
National Museum of Modern
Art, Tokyo. Takebashi. Tel:
03-5777-8600. http://j.mp/
tatsusuke2015
called Giardino dei Tarocchi
in Italy, containing sculptures
of the symbols found on
Tarot cards. Until Dec 14,
10am-6pm (until 8pm Fri),
closed Tue. ¥600-1,400 (adv)/
¥800-1,600. The National Art
Center, Tokyo. Nogizaka.
www.niki2015.jp
Captive Beauty: Treasures
from the Prado Museum
Drawn entirely from the
Prado’s extraordinary
holdings, the exhibition brings
together works by a range
of illustrious painters who
contributed significantly to the
history of European art, such
as El Greco, Goya, and Murillo.
Oct 10-Jan 31, 10am-6pm
(until 8pm on Fri), closed Mon.
¥1,500 (adv)/ ¥1,000-1,700
(door). Mitsubishi Ichigokan
Museum. Tokyo. Tel:
03-5405-8686. http://mimt.
jp/english
UPCOMING
Seductive Smiles:
Masterpieces of Ukiyo-e
Paintings from the Weston
Collection
Enjoy 100 selected paintings
of Edo beauties by ukiyo-e
artists. Nov 20-Jan 17, 10am
to 5pm. ¥400-1,300 (adv)/
¥500-1,500 (door). Ueno
Royal Museum. Ueno. Tel:
03-3833-4191. http://weston.
exhn.jp
Sports
SOCCER
FC Tokyo vs. Sagan Tosu
Nov 22, 1:30pm. ¥600-6,200.
Ajinomoto Stadium.
Tobitakyu. Tel: 04-24400555. www.fctokyo.co.jp/
english
Festivals
INTERNATIONAL
Festival Fukushima!
Ikebukuro Nishiguchi Park
Following its triumph in
Tokyo as the opening work of
Festival/Tokyo 2014, “Festival
Fukushima! @Ikebukuro
Nishiguchi Park” returns to the
city with its unique dose of free
folk culture, music, and dance.
Oct 31-Nov 1, 3pm to 1pm.
0. Ikebukuro West Gate Park.
Ikebukuro. www.festivaltokyo.jp/15/en/program/
festival-fukushima/
Second Annual Ukraine
Day Festival
Learn something new about
Ukraine and its culture, taste
Ukrainian food, participate in
workshops to make motanka
dolls or pysanka Easter
eggs, and create collages.
Nov 15, 12:30pm to 6pm.
¥Free, but some workshops
require payment. Space
Alta. www.facebook.com/
events/1099265846759270/
Peter Barakan’s Live Magic!
2015
A two-day adult-oriented
roots music festival curated
by Peter Barakan, packed
with music from Japan and
around the world. Until Dec
25, noon. ¥12,000 (one-day
ticket)/¥21,000 (two-day
pass). Ebisu Garden Hall.
Tel: 03-5423-7111. http://
livemagic.jp
decorations, gifts and crafts;
drop in to the White Elephant
Sale for practical hand-medowns and visit the Bake Shop
for homemade goodies. Nov
15, 9am to 2pm. Franciscan
Chapel Center. Roppongi.
Tel: 03-3401-2141. http://
franciscanchapelcentertokyo.
org
Niki de Saint Phalle
Showcasing works by French
sculptor and painter Saint
Phalle, who created a garden
Bring a friend and share in the
holiday spirit while shopping
an assortment of Christmas
Japanese Traditional Culture Festival
COMEDY
New Material Night
Standup, improv, and trying
out new stuff. Nov 3, 8-10pm.
Free. Double Tall Cafe.
Shibuya. Tel: 03-5467-4567.
http://tokyocomedy.com/
new_material_night
Learning
Exclusive Napa Valley Wine
Seminar
Learn about Napa Valley wines
and enjoy a gourmet dinner in
an international atmosphere.
Nov 14, 7pm to 10:30pm.
¥14,980 (reservation).
Legato. Shibuya. www.
wineandcooking.info/en/
specialevent.html
Meditation Retreat with Dr.
Barry Kerzin
Join Dr. Barry Kerzin, a
Buddhist monk and personal
physician to the Dalai Lama,
for a four-day meditation
retreat on the foot of Mt.
Fuji. All the lectures will be
led by Dr. Kerzin in English
with Japanese interpretation.
Nov 12-15, 3:30pm to 2pm.
¥54,000 (member)/ ¥59,400
(non-member). Shoji Mount
Hotel. Tel: 0555-87-2200.
http://humanvaluesinstitute.
org/2015fallmeditationfuji
Other Events
Sundai Charity Halloween
Spider!
The campus of Sundai College
is transformed into a haunted
house, with all profits going to
the Japanese Red Cross. Oct
31, 10am-3pm. ¥100. Sundai
College of Business & Foreign
Languages. Ochanomizu.
Tel: 0120-51-4185. www.
sundaigaigo.ac.jp
The Secret 2015 World
Tour featuring Cyril
An award-winning JapaneseAmerican magician who has
captivated audiences around
the world. In this Tokyo leg
of his World Tour, Cyril will be
performing newer and more
challenging magic tricks. Nov
11-15. ¥7,000-15,500. Tokyo
International Forum Hall C
Yurakucho. Tel: 0570-003337. http://sunrisetokyo.com/
cyril2015
Free
entry
*Some programs
may charge.
Kagurazaka area
[Eve] Saturday, November 14, 2015
[Main Festival] Sunday, November 15, 2015
Website: http://kaguramachi.jp/en
The World of
Edo Ito
Ayatsuri Ningyo
–The Beauty of
Onnagata Puppet
Edo Ito Ayatsuri Ningyo has a 380-year history.
Experience the beautiful forms of the Onnagata
(female) Puppets in action.
Night Wonder Aquarium
Wander through Enoshima
Aquarium at night, when it’s
transformed into an art space
that changes in relation to
the movement of the fish.
Until Dec 25, 5-8pm. ¥1,0002,100. Enoshima Aquarium.
Katase Enoshima. Tel:
0466-29-9960. www.enosuiwonderaquarium2015.com
Saturday, December 19,
2015 at 5:30pm
Koganei Miyajigakki Hall
(Koganei Civic Center),
Main Hall
Tickets (All seats reserved)
Adult ￥2,500
Student ￥1,500
Markets
Christmas Boutique and
Mrs. Claus’ Bake Shop
Kagurazaka Street Stage
O-edo Tour 2015
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www.lelitmeguro.com/
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1.4 TRAVEL
2 FIND A PLACE
2.2 RENT UNDER ¥200,000
ICHII CORPORATION.
Over 600 affordable, qualityfurnished apartments in
central Tokyo locations. No
key money/guarantor/agent
fee required. New, clean
apartments, simple contract
system, full English support.
Call us today! 03-5437-5233
www.japt.co.jp
3.5 LANGUAGE EXCHANGE
Dutch and Japanese. Japanese male,
35, seeking Dutch-J language exchange
partner via Line or Skype, or around
Niigata. [email protected]
English and Japanese. Open-minded
Japanese female, 23-40, sought for
language exchange and socializing.
Serious only. Call Bobby at 0905589-6864 or 080-8118-4073 or email
[email protected].
English and Japanese. Native
English speaker in Tokyo seeking
language exchange via email or Line.
[email protected]
English and Japanese. Hi, I'm a JF,
early 30s, seeking a language exchange
partner. I'm not a teaching professional,
but if you are interested in studying with
me, please mail me. Female preferred.
[email protected]
English and Japanese. E/J exchange for
book writing on healing field of interest.
Ikebukuro area. [email protected]
English and Japanese. JF seeks an
exchange partner in the daytime on
weekdays at Kawasaki Stn. [email protected]
FOR ENGLISH- L ANGUAGE
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located in Toranomon Hills.
Superior service, customer
satisfaction and convenience.
Open until 10pm. http://goo.gl/
RdwZvh 0120-648-071
1.2 HAIR & BEAUTY
CURLY HAIR SPECIALIST IN
TOK YO. English-speaking
Kiyoko, highly experienced
in NY’s curly hair salons,
takes care of curly hair at
her salon, Nepenji, in Ebisu.
Reser vations: 03 -3793 2357 or [email protected]
http://english.nepenji.net/
index_en.html
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through the renting process.
For a stress-free search, contact
Rent Life. 045-470-3214 www.
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2.5 PLACE WANTED
T H I N K I N G A B O U T
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¥32,400. Gold ¥27,000. Silver
¥21,600. Prices include one
photo. Bronze ¥2000 (photo
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weeks online. For details,
email us at commercial@
1.7 BUSINESS SERVICES
Luxury apartment/house sought,
55sqm+, Minato-ku (Hiroo/Ebisu ok),
no move-in other than rent; American
and Japanese, both professionals,
responsible; will pay ¥200,000¥400,000/m. No unauthorized sublets
or room shares, and no guesthouses,
please. [email protected]
Seeking flexible room or apartment in
Tokyo. English web designer seeking an
apartment or room for rent in Tokyo. My
budget is ¥100,000/m. england4japan@
gmail.com
3 EDUCATION
3.2 JAPANESE TEACHERS
AT TO RN E Y AT L AW 第一
東京弁護士会. S h i n s u ke
Nagayoshi gives expert legal
advice on issues concerning
immigration, accidents,
inheritance, divorce and
more. Fluent in English,
Portuguese, Spanish and
Mandarin. Be confident your
case is fully understood and
in safe hands. Contact me at
03-6264-4174. Fax:03-55394701 [email protected] http://
shinsuke-nagayoshi.com
English and Japanese. Japanese lady
seeking a native speaker of American
English for language exchange in the
Roppongi or Omotesando area. Serious
only. Thanks! patricia_idaida@yahoo.
co.jp
English and Japanese. I'm a Japanese
guy seeking a native English speaker for
language exchange in person in Kichijoji
or Nerima. I can teach you J in return.
[email protected]
English and Japanese. Hi, I'm Kotone,
21, female, living in Chiba. I want to
learn E. If you're studying J, I'd like to do
language exchange with you in Tokyo or
Chiba. [email protected]
English and Japanese. Japanese guy
seeking a language partner for weekdays
after work or weekends, preferably on a
regular basis. My interests are art,
photos, movies, books, travel. I'll help
your Japanese. Only native English
speakers serious about learning.
[email protected]
English and Japanese. Seeking
language exchange partner. I teach you
E in exchange for J around Akishima/
Tachikawa. Let's have fun together while
studying. [email protected]
English and Japanese. JF seeking
native English speaker to help me
understand the book Spiritual Astrology.
I will help you learn J. Central Tokyo.
[email protected]
English and Japanese. Interesting,
well-educated, cute SJM seeks native
English speakers in Tokyo for a language
exchange. Let's meet once or twice/week
to improve our language abilities. I'm
sure that it'll be a wonderful experience.
Just email me. languageex2010@gmail.
com
English and Japanese. UK guy, 43,
wants to communicate with a Japanese
person. Let’s exchange languages by Line
or in person in Tokyo. moosehoose32@
yahoo.com
ASSOCIATION OF JAPANESELANGUAGE TEACHERS TOKYO,
JA PA N . H ighly qu al if ie d,
experienced instructors
offer individual/small group
lessons at your home/office/
instructor’s home. Business/
d a i l y c o n v e r s a t i o n /J L P T
a va i la b le. Les s o n fe e fro m
¥2200-¥2700/h. Negotiable.
03-3918-0876/044-855-5039
[email protected] http://
ajt-tokyo.jp
Italian, English, Japanese. I'm Italian
and I can speak E and J. I'm seeking
someone who is interested in Italian
culture and language. I'm 24, and would
prefer people around my age. I want to
make friends. [email protected]
Korean and English. 한국어가능
하 는영국남잔데일본에서사
는한국친구찾고있다. 요즘일
어배우고있고한국어안쓰기땜
에한국어거의다까먹었나봐.
[email protected]
Korean and Japanese. Japanese male,
42, seeks a native Korean speaker for
Kor/J exchange. I like music, reading,
cooking. I hope we can learn from each
other and have some fun. astralsky@
excite.co.jp
英語と日本語。僕はイギリス人.
毎日日本語を勉強してる. でも
言語交換にいつも失敗しちゃう.
[email protected]
3.6 LEARNING: GENERAL
French and Japanese. Fr and J exchange
and book collaboration in Ikebukuro.
I'm a French book writer, 50. I seek a
language exchange partner. I'm learning
J. I like mikkyo and aromatherapy. I
hope you like the same things. winds_
[email protected]
French, English, Japanese. European
man seeking a language exchange
partner to improve his Japanese. I can
teach you Fr or E. Let's enjoy sharing
our cultures and interests. Machida
area preferred. understanding_life@
hotmail.com
Laminator, w/pouch film, A4 and A3, 100
pieces each ¥4900. tsuneokobayashi@
hotmail.com
P a s t a /n o o d le m a ke r, P h i l i p s
HR2365/01, new, still in box ¥18,000.
Pick up Edogawa-ku or pay for delivery
yourself. [email protected]
4.3 SAYONARA SALE
Sayonara sale! TV stand; fan; corner
shelf; mirror; sofabed; queen-sized
bed, w/mattress; plastic shelf; fridge;
semiautomatic washer; wooden
wardrobe; microwave. durgajena@
yahoo.com 08048786032
4.4 TV & HOME THEATER
LED TV 40", HDMI connection, w/remote,
BCAS card for terrestrial TV ¥30,000. Pick
up Ikebukuro. [email protected]
4.5 AUDIO & MP3
DVD/CD player, JVC DEUS, w/speakers,
remote, in excellent condition ¥40,000.
Come and have a listen. [email protected]
4.6 FOR KIDS
File folders, size B1, three available,
cute designs ¥750/all. Pick up or
c h a k u b a r a i. P h o to s a v a i l a b l e.
[email protected]
English and Japanese. Friendly British
and Japanese couple with a 4-year-old
bilingual, princess-loving girl in Kichijoji
seeking someone who loves kids and is
learning E/J to do some babysitting in
exchange for language practice. Female
only. [email protected]
English and Japanese. I'm a JF in Tokyo.
I want to be able to speak English better.
M/F ok. I work in Ikebukuro. Sometimes,
I go to Omotesando, Shibuya, Shinjuku. I
enjoy coffee. [email protected]
ANIME-STYLE CAPSULE HOTEL
I N YO KO H A M A , I TA - K A P U .
The only capsule hotel with
anime-style rooms, complete
with anime body pillows and
sheets. Free Wi-Fi, comics, big
bath, various amenities ¥4000/
person/night. 045-231-3726
[email protected]
http://bit.ly/1JVN0zR
Indonesian and English. Japanese lady
seeking a native speaker of Indonesian
for language exchange in the Roppongi or
Omotesando area. Serious only. Thanks!
[email protected]
Karate gi and belt, for kids 3-12
¥0-¥2000. [email protected]
F R E E J A PA N E S E C O O K I N G
A N D C U LT U R E C L A S S E S .
Demo classes taking place
in Nov (calligraphy, craf t s,
origami) for foreigners. Price:
free. Original value over
¥10,000. Requirements:
S N S fee db ack , take p hotos
and videos. Contact:
himawari1212iloveyou@
yahoo.co.jp (Uchiyama)
www.yoitoko.org
3.9 TEACH ME!
English lessons. JM, 30, seeks native
English teacher for reasonably priced
lessons at a cafe in central Tokyo.
[email protected]
Karate lesson for English or Spanish
lesson. Do you seriously want to learn
real karate? I can teach you one of the
major styles of traditional Japanese
karate for free in exchange for English or
Spanish lessons. [email protected]
Mandarin teacher sought. Native
teacher sought by Japanese male, late
40s, who speaks some Chinese, for
Mandarin lessons in Tokyo. Send price
and place of lessons. toribane@excite.
co.jp
PhD student in engineering? Tokyo
only. D2/D3 majoring in wireless
communication engineering? Need some
mentoring on how to design simulation.
Must know radio channel modeling,
etc., and be able to use Matlab/Simulink
¥5000/two hours. yatri_in_town@yahoo.
co.jp
Teach me English in exchange for
astrology help. I read your birth chart
and you help me read in sophisticated
E. JF seeking native English speaker who
can provide accurate birth time, day and
place. Near Tokyo Stn. scorpio.pisces5@
gmail.com
4 HOUSEHOLD GOODS
4.1 FURNITURE & FITTINGS
Cabinet, large, teak, in very good
condition ¥29,000. Firm. No delivery,
but can introduce a delivery company.
[email protected]
Dresser, Winnie-the-Pooh signature
dresser, in excellent condition, natural
solid wood (W43xL80xH100cm) ¥7000.
Delivery company available nearby.
[email protected] 090-3815-9355
4.2 APPLIANCES
Dryer, Toshiba, bought this year
¥20,000. Can include an older washer
which works perfectly and the stand.
Windbreaker, Puma, size 130cm, black,
in good condition ¥1000. Pick up or
chakubarai. Photo available. housetsu@
gmail.com
5 HOBBIES&INTERESTS
5.1 CAMERAS
Digital camera, Lumix DMC GF6, tilting,
touch-screen display, hinged flash,
quick autofocus, clean JPEG output, ISO
3200, fast startup, Wi-Fi, w/two lenses
(45-150mm zoom lens and 14-42),
charger, battery, bag, holder ¥20,000.
[email protected]
SLR, Canon F1, '71, in excellent working
condition, recently cleaned/refurbished
by authorized Canon dealer, body
and three lenses (telephoto, wide
angle, general), carrying case, flash
attachment, tripod, etc. Details,
photos available. [email protected]
08035837298
5.2 SPORTS EQUIPMENT
Exercise bike, Alinco AF6200, jog dial,
pulse sensor grip, distance, speed,
timer, calorie, heart rate sensor, hardly
used. New ¥25,000. Sell ¥5000. Pick
up Musashi-Kosugi. johnjaintokyo@
gmail.com
5.3 MUSICAL EQUIPMENT
Drum, Pearl stainless steel shell drum,
w/case and stand (double-braced Tama),
in great condition, shiny, few scratches,
sounds great ¥5000/obo. Pick up
Machida. [email protected]
Electric guitar, Epiphone Les Paul
Custom ¥35,000. Di Marzio super
distortion pickups, Grover tuners,
Schaller roller bridge, Schaller strap
locks and strap, Korg tuner. markcopi@
aol.com
5.5 GAMING
Airsoft gun, Dominator APS-1 ¥9000.
[email protected]
6 VEHICLES
6.1 CARS, PARTS, & ACCESSORIES
Nissan Elgrand, '02, black, 72,000km,
in excellent condition, w/TV, navi, and
ETC ¥450,000. sarahmariehickey@
gmail.com
Toyota Crown Royal Saloon, '09,
in excellent condition, 59,000km,
pearl white ¥1,480,000. Negotiable.
Wagon R Limited, '06, 112,000km, in
good condition, w/two years of shaken.
¥240,000. [email protected]
070-5569-0733
The majority of classified ads have moved online! classifieds.metropolis.co.jp
6.3 BICYCLES, PARTS, & ACCESSORIES
10.2 SUPPORT
Folding bike, almost new ¥7500.
[email protected]
7 GENERAL
7.2 FASHION
E X- W E TA
WORKSHOP
DESIG NE R on
The Hobbit now
bringing his own
hand-crafted
jewelry and
chainmail to market. Only the highest
quality materials used. Order online
and follow our Facebook page.
http://on.fb.me/1HI4kG8
Boots, Colin Stuart for Victoria's Secret,
thigh-high, black, genuine suede, 12cm
heel, size US 10/Japan 26.5/EU 42, in
good condition. Details, photos available.
[email protected]
Raincoat, Cecilene, size M, ivory, small
stain on neck ¥500. Pick up or chakubarai.
Photo available. [email protected]
PHONE COUNSELOR TRAINING
PROGRAM. Fall ‘15 in Tokyo: Oct
3 - Dec 5. In-person and online
training sessions available. For
more info, visit www.telljp.com or
email [email protected].
THE JAPAN HELPLINE, 24 hours a
day, from anywhere, about anything.
From emergency assistance to
simple questions. Visit www.jhelp.
com/ and press “help,” or call
0570 - 000 -911. To volunteer or
support, please contact team@jhelp.
com. www.jhelp.com
7.3 MISCELLANEOUS
Elton John concert tickets, three
available, for Nov 18, 7pm. New ¥18,000/
each. Sell ¥16,000/each. charlesvro@
kha.biglobe.ne.jp
7.4 ITEMS WANTED
Backpacker's bag, 40-60L. If you have
one and want to sell it, please contact me.
Thanks! [email protected]
Mobile phone, prepaid. If you have a
cheap one, let me know. gnbkaijpn@
gmail.com
8 COMPUTERS
8.2 HARDWARE
Hard drive, Logitech, external, 250GB,
works fine ¥1500. johnjaintokyo@gmail.
com
Laptop, Dell E4300 notebook, 2.4GHz
Core 2 Duo P9400, 4GB, 250GB HD, E/
keyboard, Win 7 Pro 64, docking station,
extra six-cell battery ¥15,000. masui41@
live.com
MacBook Air, 11", 1.7GHz Core i5, 4GB
RAM, 128GB HD, flash drive, in excellent
condition ¥68,000/obo. emeraldsae@
yahoo.com
Monitor, widescreen ¥1500. gnbkaijpn@
gmail.com
10 HELP!
10.1 HELP ME
Climate expert needed. Need a
guest speaker to appear on a YouTube
streaming show to talk about man-made
climate change and what to expect in
the future. assassin.wolves.films@
gmail.com http://frozen-frame.wix.com/
ageofreason
Engineering graduate student
with C++/Java skills. Help me walk
through a program. Need to have very
good programming skills. Minimum
requirement: master's degree in
engineering or science. Can pay ¥3000/
two hours, plus coffee. yatri_in_town@
yahoo.co.jp
Professional oil massage wanted.
Seeking a professional or student
masseur. Can pay ¥7000/90min or
exchange English or Italian. Serious only.
No shiatsu—only aroma oil massage.
Thanks. [email protected]
Seeking E/J translator in Machida. I
would like to edit some documents into
Japanese, but I have limited knowledge
of it. I can teach you English or French.
Please contact me. Machida area
preferred. understanding_life@hotmail.
com
Show promoting atheism seeking
co-hosts. We are seeking atheist/agnostic
individuals who would be interested in
co-hosting Age of Reason, a livestream
show that promotes positive atheism,
knowledge and common sense. assassin.
[email protected] http://frozenframe.wix.com/ageofreason
WEST PAPUA: ONE SOUL, ONE
PEOPLE . Fif t y-t wo year s ago,
West Papua should have been an
independent country. Since 1969,
West Papua has been invaded and
the people robbed of their rights,
culture and country. Help support
West Papuans’ desire to be free.
http://tapol.gn.apc.org papuansbehindbars.org
picnics, free live English
comedy, one-day trips,
language exchange and many
more. Check this link for further
detail s; w w w.meetup.com/
tokyoites
13 CLUBS & INTERESTS
13.1 SPORTS
AMERICAN 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 and 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 www.unisys.co.jp/football
A L L - N AT I O N A L I T Y TO U C H
FOOTBALL. Non-contact tag rugby
(OZ tag) 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 details.
[email protected]
http://ameblo.jp/tokyo13warriors
A M AT E U R R U G B Y L E A G U E
PLAYERS. Japan ANZACS Rugby
League team is seeking Rugby
Le a g u e p l aye r s fo r J a p a n e s e
Ru gby League of f icial games
from Apr to Sep. Everyone
welcome. Contact for more details.
[email protected]
and Kanagawa on Sat. Details available.
[email protected]
Futsal team. Intermediate futsal team
in Tokyo seeks people who can enjoy
the game with others. Please introduce
yourself (full name, age, nationality,
where you live, whether you belong to
another team). umek2002jp@yahoo.
co.jp
Ice hockey: Kanagawa Maple Leafs,
Yokohama. Join us! The Kanagawa Ice
Hockey League for working people is
a competitive league, so experience
in ice hockey is a must. A team is
joining A pool, B team is E pool. norio.
[email protected] https://sites.google.
co m / ka n a g a w a m a p le le a f s / h o m e
03-3258-5401
International futsal, five-a-side, on
weekends in Tokyo. Friendly club, all
nationalities welcome. djnorio0417@
yahoo.co.jp
Quality football. Interested in playing
football at the weekend and training
midweek? Want to enjoy a few beers after
a good run out? If you consider yourself
a quality player, please drop us a note.
[email protected]
Seeking Japanese archery
companions. Let’s do kyudo near
Tokyo. Once/month for three hours,
weekends only. See website for details.
jmty.jp/tokyo/com-spo/article-q7li
Tennis in central Tokyo. Active group of
tennis friends in central Tokyo welcomes
serious/motivated new players. We play
on weekday evenings and weekends.
Different levels (sorry, no beginners),
fun training sessions and games with
great people from all over. tennis.tokyo@
yahoo.fr
month in Tokyo. If interested, feel free to
contact us. 興味のあるお問い合わせ.
[email protected]
Seeking funk/soulful vocalist to help
bring the funk to our band. Practice is
in Shibuya. Would be a plus if inquirers
could play an instrument as well since
we perform instrumentals. sebuuuuuuu@
gmail.com
Singer sought for new duo. JM guitarist
in Tokyo area. Let's play and make music
together. Beginners welcome. I like pop/
rock. [email protected]
13.5 MIND, BODY, SPIRIT
Zen meditation (Zazen). You’ve always
thought it would be interesting to try
it—why not now? Join us Fri evenings at
Tokuun-in in Ueno. Make arrangements
in advance by email, and check our home
page. [email protected]
www.wgthorpe.com
魂の色ー道場カフェ. ライトワーカ
ーヒーリング。任意の助けのための
私に連絡してください。 winds_fr@
hotmail.com
13.9 INTERNATIONAL
Intercultural Activities. JII (Japan
Intercultural Institute) is a non-profit,
member-run organization that sponsors
activities (seminars, cultural events,
conferences) for those wanting to further
develop intercultural competencies
and meet other interculturalists.
[email protected] www.
japanintercultural.org
14 PERSONALS
14.1 FRIENDS
HIV Peer Support group and workshops.
Get together with people in the same
boat as you, who understand. Held in
a safe, considerate, 100% confidential
setting to discuss what’s on your mind,
ask questions and make new friends.
peersupporttokyo.com
FUN WITH TOUCH RUGBY! Join
us for social or competitive touch
rugby every Sat at 2:30pm by Ariake
Stn, Yurikamome Line. Any age, sex,
level ok. Please email for details.
funwithtouch.com/where-we-play
Volleyball Club Intervoll. Japanese
and foreign volleyball players gather
in Takadanobaba to enjoy playing.
Have volleyball experience and want
to play in a friendly atmosphere?
inter [email protected] http://
intervoll.sakura.ne.jp/
Asian-American from New York seeking
friends. Male from New York, 38, speaks
English and Japanese, seeking new
friends in Tokyo. Let's have coffee, go
to movies, bowling. Language exchange
ok. M/F ok. 日本語 ok. marknyctokyo@
gmail.com
Infertility support group. TTC Tokyo is
an infertility support group that provides
informal opportunities for women and
men experiencing infertility to connect
with one another. Please visit website
for more info. [email protected] www.
ttctokyo.org
PLAY RUGBY. The Tokyo Crusaders
are a friendly but keen international
rugby club. Devoted to the game and
its social side, the “Cru” welcomes
all players and supporters. www.
facebook.com/tok yo.crusaders
www.tokyocrusaders.com
Women’s football club. Five-aside, 11-a-side, on grass fields. Two
or three practices/matches on Sun. All
nationalities, experience levels, beginners
welcome. Happy and friendly club! We
have many socials. [email protected]
Coffee in Machida. Would anyone from
Western countries (especially northern
Europe) like to have a cup or two of coffee
together with an English-speaking JF,
30s, in/around the Machida area? Please
be nonsmokers. [email protected]
10.3 LOST FRIENDS
Seeking photographer Max. Seeking
Max (originally from Kyushu), a
photographer who lived in Tokyo House
(Otsuka) in the mid-'90s. His girlfriend's
name was Rei. Anyone know their
whereabouts? [email protected]
12 SOCIAL SCENE
12.1 LET’S PARTY
J O I N TH E B I G G E S T,
B E S T, M O S T P O P U L A R
I N T E R N AT I O N A L PA R T Y !
Great people, drinks and
food! Meet new friends
and party with nice people
in a friendly atmosphere.
E ve n t s i n To k yo (G i nz a ,
Azabu, Roppongi) and
Osaka. ¥1500- ¥2000.
http://english.gaitomo.com
[email protected]
TA M B O U R E L L I . U n i q u e n e w
sp or t from S cot land . Using a
tambourine-like instrument as a
racket, players hit a shuttlecock.
We play two or three times/month
on weekends in Meguro with many
socials. Join us! More details: www.
tamjapan.org/en/ info@tamjapan.
org
PLAY RUGBY Tok yo Crusaders
RFC are friendly but keen
international rugby club. Devoted
to the game and its social side, the
“Cru” welcomes all players and
supporters. http://www.facebook.
com/tokyo.crusaders http://www.
tokyocrusaders.com
All-level tennis group in Tokyo.
Serious and motivated tennis players
sought by active tennis group to join
their weekly sessions in central Tokyo.
We have advanced and intermediate
groups on weekday evenings. Beginner
and low-intermediate also welcome.
No entrance or membership fees.
Reasonable participation fees. tokyo.
[email protected]
Badminton club in Tokyo. Small
international group seeks players from
abroad. If you know basic footwork,
strokes and play seriously, you could
definitely enjoy playing with us.
[email protected] http://www.
geocities.jp/mune_albat/page4.html
Don’s Half-Fast Flash-Mob Weekend
Urban Bicycle Rides. halffastcycling@
hotmail.com
I N T E R N AT I O N A L E V E N T S .
Looking to join a variety of
i n t e r n a t i o n a l e v e n t s? T h e
Tokyo Spontaneous Hangout
Meetup Group has events
such as international parties,
13.2 LEISURE
MACARTHUR HEIGHTS.
Ta ke a b r e a k w h e r e G e n e r a l
Douglas MacArthur did! One
hour from Tokyo by car or direct
train. Beautiful cabins on the
ocean, w/onsen, beach, shopping.
[email protected]
Drunk Poets Tokyo. Drunk Poets See
God! Every last Fri of the month, we
convene to flex our English muscles and
get into the spirit of poetry. Bar Gari
Gari, Ikenoue Stn. Find us on Facebook!
[email protected]
Japanese home cooking. Japanese
housewife offers free home cooking
lessons to females at her house near
Kawasaki Stn on weekdays during
the day. Free, but you pay the cost of
ingredients. tome.haruka-soushi@
ezweb.ne.jp
Tokyo ET contact group. Join
us beneath the stars as we make
contact with ET visitors and their
craft. [email protected] www.
meetup.com/Tokyo-ET-Contact-Group/
events/193113322
Tokyo Extreme Weekenders. For those
who like to escape into nature to enjoy
four seasons of adventure and activities
with like-minded people, our purpose
is to have fun and fulfilling weekends.
Subscribe to mailing list for latest details.
tokyoweekenders.jimdo.com/
Dansker i Tokyo? JF, 30s, boet i KBH
befor og vil gerne laere sprog&kultur
mere. Nogen dansker i Tokyo omraade
til at moedes? Please be ikke-ryger,
Glaeder mig til at hoere fra jer snart!
[email protected]
Family friends. Hi, we are an Asian
family living around Sagamihara
seeking families with kids to make
friends with our 4-year-old daughter on
weekends. We can teach English to nonEnglish speakers. Thank you. j-rivera@i.
softbank.jp
Friends from all over the world.
Japanese lady is seeking friends who
can hang out in Tokyo. Anyone ok, but not
seeking a date. Thanks! patricia_idaida@
yahoo.co.jp
Hiking mates in Chichibu. European
man, 50s, seeking hiking mates and
cultural exchange in Chichibu on
weekends. [email protected]
Lunch in Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shinjuku,
Shibuya, etc.). Asian-American, 30s,
seeking new friends to have lunch for
language exchange. Have two hours
free and can meet anywhere in Tokyo.
M/F ok. Reply in E/J. marknyctokyo@
gmail.com
Not Japanese? UK chap, internationally
traveled, working near the Imperial
Palace, seeking international people
for drinks and chats after work. Any
nationality ok, but English speakers only.
Tell me your story in a few lines when
you contact me. greenteais.yummy@
gmail.com
Football /soccer players. Tokyo
Redstar, Setagaya League 1, is seeking
soccer players. Practice almost every
Sat/Sun in Tokyo. Players in a spirit of fair
play welcome. [email protected]
http://tokyoredstar.com
Japanese drummer seeking band. Hi,
I've been playing the drums since I was
in grade 2. I went overseas to play music
(USA, AZ, Japan). I play basically rock,
pop, funk, jazz, blues, etc. kosuke1016@
hotmail.com
Ping pong in Tokyo. Seriously seeking
table tennis partner for practice around
Kanda on Fri evenings, two or three
times a month. Amateur, preferably
intermediate level. M/F, any nationality/
age, family or married couple with kids
also welcome. yucary_tokyo@yahoo.
co.jp
Futsal players wanted by a very friendly
international team. Practice is in Tokyo
Musicians. Seeking bass, guitar and
vocals. We play and practice twice/
Seeking inspiring friends in Tokyo.
I'm a JF, 33, a professional writer who
13.4 MUSIC
just came back from Britain. I'm seeking
new friends to chat in Tokyo. I love books,
films, art, music, cafes, DIY things,
witty jokes, wine and sake. Cheers!
[email protected]
14.2 MEN LOOKING FOR WOMEN
American male seeking love hotel
romance. Hello! I'm a healthy, fit, honest,
respectful, considerate man seeking a
similar Japanese female to spend quality
time with when we are together in our
own romantic magical world. yafree7@
hotmail.com
Angel. Seeking someone to drink coffee
with and chat, drink wine, sing karaoke
and laugh our heads off together in Soka.
Mature woman preferred. Photo, please.
[email protected]
Are you bored with your daily life?
Are you seeking new adventures and
unforgettable life experiences? I’ve got
the money, the time and the ideas–I’m
just tired of flying solo! Care to join me?
[email protected]
Are you married and lonely? Are you
seeking passion in life? Do you need
physical and mental stimulation? Then
contact me so I can make your wishes come
true. [email protected]
Attractive, exotic Japanese male seeks
romance. Bilingual Japanese male, mid30s, educated in Europe, seeking a
caring, honest woman for a long-term
relationship. I have a variety of hobbies
and interests. Waiting for your response.
[email protected]
Caring and cute SJM seeks attractive,
hearty, nonsmoking Western female
for friendship. I would like to share fun,
interesting, great experiences with you.
If you feel the same way, just drop me a
line. Looking forward to your response.
[email protected]
Caucasian expat seeking friendship and
maybe more. Caucasian expat, early 40s,
190cm, 90kg, athletic and fit, seeking
female friend for drinks, conversation,
movies or concerts and more if we click.
[email protected]
Chinese or Taiwanese? English guy,
outgoing, tall, loves art and adventure,
would like to meet Chinese or Taiwanese
woman in Tokyo for some cool times. Age
irrelevant. Tell me three things you really
love. [email protected]
Chubby woman. Japanese man,
40s, gentle, open-minded, romantic,
seeks chubby girlfriend for a long-term
relationship. Any age, nationality ok.
Please do not hesitate. gnbkaijpn@
gmail.com
Colorful love and inspiration. Let us
cultivate colorful love and inspiration,
sharing Japanese culture, romance,
passion, and the tao of the art of love. I
am an English book writer, 52, living in
central Tokyo. [email protected]
Cute, interesting Japanese male for
SWF. Seeking attractive Western female
with a nice smile. Let's chat over coffee
or nice food. I am looking forward to your
nice reply and introduction. Just try once.
[email protected]
Discreet daytime encounters. Seeking
a MJF for a discreet and intimate
relationship. I'm a kind, respectful, welleducated MWM, mid-40s, nonsmoking.
Available to meet weekday mornings
or afternoons. Please contact me and
let's see if we connect. Thank you.
[email protected]
Do you like Japanese men? Seeking a
casual relationship with a nice female
who is attractive and honest. I am a
SJM, a thinker, gentle, look like an artist
and free man. Let's hang out together!
[email protected]
Drinking buddy, after work/weekends.
Seeking a female partner for drinking
after work or hanging out around Tokyo.
I am an Asian male, mid-30s, usually
available after work or on weekends.
Nothing serious. cool_buddy_always@
yahoo.com
English guy in Kanagawa seeking an
attractive English speaker, 40ish, with
time, conversation, some imagination
and sense of adventure. If you want
to feel special and can give in return,
then great things could happen.
[email protected]
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THE RACE IS ON!
Groups of 5 or more can
compete with each other
Membership Fee: ¥500
Includes helmet and gloves
1 ticket (7 min)=¥2100, 3 tix=¥5200, 5 tix=¥7800
Group races (5 or more people): ¥4700~per person
Course reservation: ¥47,000~per hour
043-441-3243 | [email protected]
www.harbor-circuit.com
CHAT HOSTS AND TEACHERS WANTED
BY LEAFCUP in Tok yo, Iidabashi,
S h i b u y a , Yo k o h a m a . S e e k i n g
enthusiastic, prof icient English,
French, Spanish and/or German
speakers who can teach and lead
lively conversations. ¥1000-¥1500/h.
A p p l y o n l i n e : h r @ l e a f c u p .co m
leafcup.com/job
NIKUGEN WET-AGED YAKINIKU AND
WINE RESTAURANT seeks energetic
team players for front/back-of-house
staff. Conversational Japanese and
experience in Japanese restaurants
preferred ¥1200~/h. Transportation fee
provided. 1min walk from Akasaka Stn.
[email protected] www.nikugen.jp
JapanTravel
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JOIN US IN INTRODUCING JAPAN TO
THE WORLD. S e ek ing energetic ,
bilingual individuals with a passion
for travel and interest in tourism.
We offer excellent career paths
and promotion prospects and are
an equal- oppor tunit y employer.
Positions available include account
mana g e r, d esigne r, d eve l o p e r,
project manager. Visit our jobs page
for details. To apply, please send
your resume to [email protected].
http://en.japantravel.com/jobs
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E/J bilingual interns to join the
largest tourism website in Japan.
Multiple opportunities in content,
sales/marketing and web/design.
No salary, but transportation and
business expenses provided. Minimum
three months, chance for full-time
position. Please send your resume (E/J) to
[email protected].
FASHION ONE IS SEEKING FULL-TIME
A D M I N A S S I S TA N T. C a n d i d a t e s
must have strong computer skills,
internet research abilities and good
communication skills. Native-level
Japanese is preferred, and at least
conversational English. Duties include
general admin work and bilingual
customer service. Competitive salary,
commensurate with experience, and
transportation costs are included.
Office located in Shibuya. Contact Josh
Hammontree at [email protected].
XEX ATAGO GREEN HILLS THE BAR
is seeking bartender and model
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Part-time ¥1100-¥2000/h. Full-time
available. Training period ¥1000/h.
Conversational English and Japanese
required. Please contact 03-5412-0063
for inquiries, and send resume to
[email protected].
CREATIVE , AMBITIOUS BILINGUAL
SALES STAFF IN ROPPONGI. Do you
like meeting new people and driving
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Are you excited by a challenge? Join
Metropolis’ sales team and work in a
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Sales experience required, events/
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E NTH U S I A S TI C , A DA P TA B LE W E B
DEVELOPER. As our online media
presence continues to grow, Metropolis
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to improve our existing online products
and more. Experience with WordPress
a must, along with ability to use
Git to track and manage code. To
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WANT TO HELP CREATE METROPOLIS?
We’re seeking social media, web, and
editorial interns. Great opportunity
to gain experience in a multimedia
company ! To appl y, send intro
let ter, CV and relevant clips to
[email protected].
是非、私達の広告マーケティングチームに加わ
りませんか！応募条件：責任感をもって勤勉に
取り組める方、協調性があり、意欲を持って主
体的に働ける方を募集しています。営業経験の
ある方は歓迎します。フルタイム ( M o n - Fr i ,
9:30am-6:30pm) で働ける方に限ります。
[email protected]
Fall seven times, get up eight. British
knight seeks Japanese princess for a
fairytale ending. Ok, a frog and a kiss will
do—I'll take a gamble. 日本語okです！
[email protected]
Frenchman for casual date. Kind,
well-educated, good-looking man,
professionnel, 32, seeks woman
around my age for casual dates. 日本
語オーケー. mameotoko31@gmail.
com
From Nigeria, seeking JF. Hi, I am a
black male from Africa, 40, living in the
Tokyo area. I'm seeking a Japanese
female for a good relationship. Let's be
friends first. Divorced women are also
welcome. Yoroshiku. harry.ben87@
yahoo.com
Gastronomic delights anyone? Mature
Western-educated Japanese gentleman
seeks fun-loving and sophisticated
partner for gastronomic escapade
in Tokyo. Sorry, no vegetarians.
[email protected]
Girlfriend. Japanese man, 40, decent,
cultured, with a good sense of humor,
seeking a lady of any age, Japanese or
foreign, to enjoy friendship. gnbkaijpn@
gmail.com
Horticultural therapist for wilted
flowers in Tokyo. Currently available for
consultation over glass of wine. What are
your symptoms? Multilingual SJM, 45.
[email protected]
Jukujo? Australian guy, mid-40s,
single, living in central Tokyo, seeking
an interesting, mature Japanese lady.
[email protected]
Lonely Latino in Tokyo. Single male,
mid-30s, lonely in Tokyo, seeking
discreet fun times with a JF, 20-50,
married/attached/single ok. Central
Tokyo. Serious replies only. Looking
forward to hearing from you. Your photo
gets mine. [email protected]
Mature and sophisticated Japanese,
some have said charming, seeking an
elegant, passionate, kind SWF. I dream
about wild nights as well as sharing the
simple pleasures of love. Is that you?
[email protected]
Mature JM seeking romantic date,
dinner and drinks to start, and more if
comfortable. Speak English, French and
a little Spanish. solo.revolucionario@
mail.com
Meeting new people. Hello there, I
am an exchange student from Germany,
mid-20s. I am interested in meeting
an older JF in Tokyo. I am reasonably
good-looking (for you to decide!) and
well-educated. See you! suedfrucht92@
gmx.de
Non-Japanese for non-Japanese.
Professional UK male working in Tokyo
seeks other interesting foreigners for
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include travel, music, the occasional
film and book, photography, generally
enjoying life. Casual meetup is fine.
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Seeking African or Latino woman.
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Single American. I'm seeking an
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Single Japanese gentleman seeks
white lady for a serious relationship.
I'm 35, 180cm, fit, honest, kind, work as
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Single mother sought by father with
7-year-old boy for meeting, having fun
and speaking English on weekends with
the kids. [email protected]
Single professional in Yokohama.
British SWM, mid-50s, tall, slim, living
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life in disrepair. Seeking new people.
Replies welcome from intelligent,
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Single, handsome, caring and witty
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SWM Brit, 35, seeks causal dating
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Wealthy European seeking love. I'm
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devil seeks black angel for fun times.
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14.3 WOMEN LOOKING FOR MEN
Casual but steady relationship.
Married JF, 30s, seeks a young, goodlooking Western Caucasian in Tokyo.
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Cheerful and sincere SJF, 40s, seeking a
nonsmoking, marriage-minded boyfriend
who is sincere, healthy, gentle, a
Japanese food lover, dog lover, and who
isn't addicted to video games. Let's have
coffee first. Military officers welcome.
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Fluent in Japanese? SJF, 39, seeking
never-married British gentleman,
42-48, for a serious relationship. send.
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Free during the day. JF, pretty, 30s, in
Tokyo, seeks a good-looking Caucasian,
single, 20-30s, living in Tokyo.
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Friendship first. JF, attractive, educated,
mature, early 30s, seeks a sincere, goodlooking Caucasian, 20s-30s, in Tokyo.
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Lonely SJF seeks respectful man. SJF,
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a mature professional appreciating
food, beauty and intell igence.
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Mature lover seeks mature man.
Japanese seeks a decent European
gentleman for a serious relationship.
Resident of Tokyo, over 40 preferred. Caring
heart, sympathetic ears and a warm breast
is here for you. [email protected]
Natural woman. SJF, elegant yet
natural, would like to get acquainted
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RELATIONS
PAYING FOR DENTAL PROCEDURES
BY GRACE BUCHELE MINETA
Dentists, doctors, orthodontists. Having lived in Japan for most of my adult
life, the only prices I know for services by these are Japanese prices. The other
day, a friend complained on Facebook about paying over $1,000 (roughly
¥100,000) to have two cavities drilled in America, and I was shocked; I got
three of my own cavities drilled this year in Japan for less than ¥7,000 ($70)
total. Of course, I know there’s a price difference between things in the U.S.
and Japan—but actually seeing that price difference when buying glasses,
a car, or having dental procedures performed surprises me. It’s even more
awkward when Japanese friends and family ask the usual “How much does
[insert thing] cost in America?” and I have to answer honestly, “I don’t know.”
医療費の支払い
歯医者、医者、歯科矯正医師。成人してから、ほとんど日本に住んで
います。だから、日本での医療費しか知りません。先日、Facebook
で友達が虫歯を２本治療するのにアメリカで約１０万円もかかったと
文句を言っていて、ビックリしました。というのも今年に入って、私
も日本で虫歯を３本治療したのですが、全部で７千円以下だったから
です。もちろん、アメリカと日本では物価は違います。でも、実際に
医療費を払ったり、眼鏡や車を購入する際には、改めて値段の違いに
ビックリします。日本の友達や家族に「アメリカでは、◯◯◯はいく
らするの？」と聞かれる時は、正直に「分からないわ」と答えざるを
得ないので、もっと困ります。
■ Grace Buchele Mineta is an author who blogs and draws comics
about her daily life in Japan at www.HowIBecameTexan.com.
horoscope
BY CATHRYN MOE
♥ Love ¥ Money ♣ Luck
ARIES
TAURUS
GEMINI
May 22-Jun 21 ♥♥♥♥ ¥¥ ¥¥ ♣♣
Jun 22-Jul 23 ♥♥♥ ¥¥¥ ♣♣♣
The spirit of an Aries heart can easily
be sparked. It may not be a flame
that scorches, however, as energies
on Earth are correcting for balance. This has a
corresponding response of releasing anything
that doesn’t merge with the subtle realms of
technology. For those Aries who are going
through an ultra challenge, you’re at the top of
the list, clearing whatever is no longer “you.”
A Taurus doesn’t give up. You may take
a break, but your schedule says you’ll
be back to fight another day. In the
meantime, you have more than enough to keep
you distracted. A flight of fancy—or another
locale—cheers you right up. Storm clouds float
off your shoulders. Jupiter connects with Venus
and Mars. It’s time to take a creative risk or run
away to romance; both are allowed!
Sometimes you just need to give that
upscale gray matter of yours a rest.
Mercury, your ruler, governs your
thoughts. It’s in your house of romance. Find
what you’re looking for in places that accent art,
beauty, and nature. A secret surrounding work
may have a beam of light focused into its darkest
coffers. You could receive recognition, or even a
bonus if you’re involved.
Just when you think you’re completely played out, you find another
wedge of interest to keep you going.
Jupiter, Venus, and Mars all combine to make
whatever you hear this week worth considering.
Plans are expanded, money in the bank seems
possible, and creativity to attract what you need
puts your dreams into action. All this combines to
lighten your spirits—not bad for Halloween week!
LEO
VIRGO
LIBRA
SCORPIO
Sep 24-Oct 23 ♥♥♥♥ ¥¥ ♣♣♣♣
Oct 24-Nov 22 ♥♥♥ ¥¥¥ ♣♣♣
Happy Birthday to all Scorpios! You
may feel a Scorpionic Halloween
buzz, even if you’re a Scorpio born in
a different week! The focus is on friends, group
connections, and your intellectual pursuits. In
fact, it’ll be a tricky call to do more than juggle
the colliding energies of Jupiter, Venus, and
Mars in this sector of your chart. However, the
opportunities are endless, so go for the ones
that really speak to you.
Mar 21-Apr 20 ♥♥♥ ¥¥ ♣♣♣♣
Jul 24-Aug 23 ♥♥♥ ¥¥ ♣♣♣♣
Apr 21-May 21 ♥♥ ¥¥¥ ♣♣♣
Aug 24-Sep 23 ♥♥ ¥¥¥ ♣♣♣
CANCER
Your popularity has popped through
the roof. Even though you haven’t
been looking for at tention—well,
not much—Ceres is on the precipice of your
solar seventh house. You’ll attract a number
of people who would consider you a partner,
whether you’re in a relationship or not. It’s
nice to be noticed, isn’t it? Enjoy what is welldeserved. Money expansion swings in your
favor. If you’re single, use it wisely.
Modest as you are, you still like
positive strokes. It would be unrealistic to think you’re not going to
experience a bit of head-turning this week.
Jupiter, Venus, and Mars connect in your sign.
Especially at this time of year, these planets like
you. Right now is the time to grab an expansive
chance for love, money, or a sexy connection. If
you do, expect fireworks and a cozy Halloween.
Costume ready?
Just when you think you’ve pushed
too far, there’s another step added
to the bridge you’re building. You
may not have thought of it that way, with the
shocks and jolts thrust upon you. The truth is,
recent events have caused you to switch on
an internal lever. You’re not going to go back
through the forest of no return. You’re going forward, and you’re doing it with Halloween ease.
SAGITTARIUS
CAPRICORN
AQUARIUS
Jan 21-Feb 19 ♥♥♥ ¥¥¥ ♣♣♣♣
Feb 20-Mar 20 ♥♥ ¥¥¥ ♣♣♣♣
Sagittarians need to slow down. It
won’t affect your popularity—in fact,
just the opposite! It’s only a few weeks
from “Happy Halloween” to “Happy Birthday,”
and this shows in your chart. Saturn is doing
his utmost to encourage you to trust your own
decisions. Mercury, Juno, and Dark Moon Lilith
call for you to come out and play. Is it time to
expresses your wild side? Everyone needs to
do this once in a while!
Capricorns have more than one invitation and are wondering which one
piques their interest the most. The
attractive one, the moneyed one, the one promising to run away and leave the past behind?
Aspects of this are what Pluto intended as he
started his tumultuous descent into your sign.
Crumbled cake no longer gets your attention;
a new layer of icing could mean a bakery that’s
worth a visit.
You’d love to have time to talk—you
really would. But what you’ve set into
motion is going to grow, and quickly.
It’s true that some of your projec ts have
taken on a life of their own, and that may be
an understatement. Ceres has just entered
Aquarius and a partnership is going to be more
of a support and less of a distraction. While
that’s a relief for Aquarians, you’ll still be busy
this week.
Partnership is very much on the
horizon, or already in your midst.
Jupiter, Venus, and Mars create an
equation that makes sense as you dash about.
Uranus in your solar second house of money
brings insights. Sure, this planet of brilliance
flashes an offer and then disappears; it can be
maddening. At the same time, with Mercury
temporarily opposite said trickster, you may
get what you ask for.
Nov 23-Dec 22 ♥♥♥ ¥¥¥ ♣♣♣
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Dec 23-Jan 20 ♥♥ ¥¥ ♣♣♣♣
PISCES
LINGO BOX
Jinken (人権) Human rights
Nanmin (難民) Refugee
the small print
Toyota plans to cut its
vehicles’ CO2 emissions
by 90 percent by 2050
Ishoku (移植) Transplant
Eisei (衛星) Satellite
BY STEVE TRAUTLEIN
Yohō (予報) Forecast
stats
THE DEMAND IS LIKE WATER
EXPLODING UP FROM A WELL”
0
—A broker at an Osaka-based real estate company, on the surge
of buyers from China interested in property in Japan
COMPLAINTS DEPARTMENT
⊲Members
⊲
of a group of atomic bombing
survivors expressed regret that they didn’t
receive a Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts
to eliminate nuclear weapons.
⊲During
⊲
a speech at the U.N., Okinawa governor Takeshi Onaga said hosting U.S. military
bases “undermines the human rights of local
people.”
⊲A
⊲ newspaper survey found that 83 percent of
mayors in northeastern Japan are concerned
that construction projects for the 2020 Tokyo
Olympics will divert resources from recovery
efforts in disaster-hit areas.
⊲An
⊲ advisor to the Obama administration on
science and technology said he’s concerned
about Japan’s “sizable stockpile of separated
plutonium.”
LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
⊲Officials
⊲
in Shiga have teamed with a local
meteorological company to offer Japan’s first
daily rainbow forecast.
Number of teams in the history of the
Rugby World Cup that won three matches
in the pool stage but failed to reach the
knockout stage, before Japan managed
to pull off the feat in this year’s tourney
⊲A
⊲ research team led by a professor at Tohoku
University found that “minor volcanic eruptions are not preceded by earthquakes to the
extent previously thought.”
⊲Meanwhile,
⊲
municipalities near 26 of Japan’s
50 active volcanoes have failed to draw up
evacuation plans in case of eruptions, despite
the central government asking them to do so.
⊲Fast
⊲
Retailing has launched an initiative—
dubbed 10 Million Ways to Help—that seeks to
provide clothing to refugees around the world.
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Age of a schoolgirl in Aichi who
received a patent for a trash bin that
automatically separates steel and
aluminum cans
⊲Headline
⊲
of the Week: “Kinki University Sells
Catfish That Tastes Like Eel” (via Jiji)
WILD THINGS
ONWARD & UPWARD
⊲Members
⊲
of a hunting club in Kumamoto shot
a boar that had entered a 78-year-old man’s
backyard and bitten him more than 10 times.
⊲Staff
⊲
at the Wild Bird Society of Japan say
the drop in the number of swallows in central
Tokyo is likely due to the predations of crows
and “the removal of nests by humans.”
⊲Japanese
⊲
researchers succeeded in transplanting functional kidneys in rats, and hope
to do the same in humans within ten years.
⊲It
⊲ was announced that the Emperor and Empress will visit the Philippines next year—their
first trip to the country since way back in 1962.
⊲Engineers
⊲
at JAXA are hoping to make
Japan’s space program more competitive by
developing an electric propulsion system for
satellites.
⊲The
⊲
first snow on Mt. Fuji this autumn appeared 11 days later than the average year.
⊲A
⊲ sports ministry survey found that elderly
Japanese people are more physically fit than
at any time since the annual poll began in 1998.
at a glance
BLASTS FROM THE PAST
BY ADAM GARWOOD
Check out Adam’s works at http://meturl.com/adam3
⊲Two
⊲
famed WWII battleships share a new
link now that curators at the USS Missouri
Memorial Association in Hawaii have formed
a partnership with their counterparts at the
Yamato Museum in Hiroshima.
⊲A
⊲ Buddhist temple in Kanazawa put on display a collection of farewell notes written by
seven Japanese Class-A war criminals shortly
before they were executed.
⊲Representatives
⊲
from five prefectures are
part of a new initiative targeting foreign tourists by “promoting ninja culture.”
⊲Bottom
⊲
Story of the Week: “World Record for
Most People Twirling Batons Broken in Osaka”
(via Mainichi Japan)
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Because prevention is intangible, Japanese
tend to emphasize treatment instead.
Communication is also intangible and often
overlooked. Patients in Japan accept the routine
approach of Japanese dentistry as being the
norm; therefore, people don’t really know how
to talk to their dentist about their problems and
concerns. This makes it difficult for dentists to
explain the advantages of new equipment and
methods to patients. Furthermore, the fact that
public dental schools lean heavily on paper testing rather than practical testing to build up these
intangible skill sets doesn’t help the situation.
So, here are some specific things to consider
when selecting your dentist in Japan:
COST & INSURANCE
Maintaining the
Perfect Smile
What to do when you need
a dentist in Japan
BY DR. MIYU TAKASHIMA
G
etting sick in a foreign country can lead
to unexpected stress. When in our home
country, we know where to go and what to
do. We also know what to expect in terms
of services, fees, and insurance.
When it comes to seeking out or receiving
dental treatment in Japan, my friends from
abroad often express concern about what to
Dental treatment can be very expensive in many
countries, and using insurance you have back
home can be even more difficult. Fortunately,
general costs for dental treatments in Japan
are far lower than those in the United States, for
example. Here, the average fee for a root canal
is between $50 and $70. In the U.S., the same
procedure will run you $800-$1,500. With the
right dentist, you can get the level of treatment
you would expect back home, and manage the
costs as well. Some dentists will accept your
private overseas insurance. Ask your dentist
whether they only want to use options covered
by the national health insurance system for your
treatment, or if they look for the superior solution
that will be better for you in the long term.
look for. Let me break it down for you.
This is the exact dental care you should seek:
The best customized care advised by dental
specialists. Obvious? Yes. But here’s why it has
to be this way.
NATIONAL POLICY
The government controls prices in order to manage the costs of providing coverage. While the
National Health Insurance system makes basic
dental treatment more affordable to Japan's
citizens, many advanced procedures are not
covered. This discourages dentists from using
the most modern techniques, medicines, and
materials.
Many Japanese dentists study and offer
more advanced treatments. The key is getting
to know your dentist.
JAPANESE CULTURE
Japanese often say “Can you make it as a service?” when we want something extra for free.
Culturally, Japanese tend to place monetary
value on products, but not on service. This also
holds true when it comes to health/dental care.
TREATMENT
If a root canal is in the cards, find out if your
dentist uses a rubber dam (a latex sheet that
prevents the bacteria in saliva from splashing
back into the tooth). Without it, you cannot fix the
root cause, and it will likely reoccur. Although,
there are more than 68,000 dental clinics in
Japan, only 2% use it.
STERILIZATION
The easiest way to gain comfort about the safety
of a clinic is to check which type of autoclave they
use for sterilization. Class B is the best, and 5%
of clinics in Japan use it. Class N is also good if
they don’t pack their instruments.
These are good starting points for finding out
whether a dentist is right for you. And making
sure that you have the right match for your treatment needs will make all the difference when it
comes to a positive experience when receiving
dental treatment in Japan.
■ Miyu Takashima runs 3D digital equipment at Kamiyacho
dental clinic, treating patients from Japan and abroad.
The views expressed in “The Last Word” are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the position or opinions of Japan Partnership Co. Ltd. or its partners and sponsors.
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