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03 THE SMALL PRINT
05 UPFRONT
08 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
20 AGENDA & LISTINGS
24 MOVIES
25 DINING OUT
28 CLASSIFIEDS & JOBS
33 HOROSCOPE & MEDIABOX
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The Small Print
By Steve Trautlein
STORIES OF THE WAR
WILL BE FORGOTTEN
“
IN 30 YEARS. IT’S NOW OR
NEVER”
—Nobuo Harada, curator of the Zero
Fighter Museum in Yamanashi, on his efforts to rebuild
a World War II-era Hayabusa fighter plane
abuses against residents, including “kicking,
pushing, shoving food into their mouths [and]
locking them inside bathrooms.”
ćć Officials at Softbank say a “computer programming error” led them to register 63,133
customer accounts as “delinquent ” even
though the users were making their payments
on time.
ćć The NPA says internet banking scams have
reached an all-time high this year—some
¥550 million has been stolen as of the middle of
September.
THANKS BUT NO THANKS
CHRISTI ROCHIN
ćć The foreign ministers of Japan and Germany
vowed “to cooperate to help settle the Syrian
crisis and other global issues.” Thanks anyway,
guys, but we saw how that script played out 60
years ago.
ćć A high-ranking official at the trade ministry
was sacked for insensitive comments about
the 3/11 disaster, such as claiming that reconstruction money is being wasted on “old coots
and hags” and that anyone who disagrees with
him “might as well die.”
ćć A bipartisan group of lawmakers is formulating
a bill that would legalize casinos in time for the
2020 Tokyo Olympics.
ćć Scientists at JAXA and other groups announced
a plan to “study the intestinal bacteria of
astronauts.”
WELL, THAT EXPLAINS IT
ćć Authorities in Hok kaido are warning that
encounters bet ween bears and humans
may increase this autumn because “acorns
are growing poorly across almost the entire
prefecture.”
ćć The TMG suspended the license of a home for
mentally handicapped people over a series of
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Cases of domestic violence reported in Japan in 2001,
according to the NPA
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
ćć A longtime Japanese expat living in Novosibirsk
has been chosen as one of the official torchbearers for next year’s Sochi Olympics.
ćć A 33-year-old Japanese tourist in Phnom
Penh was shot in the leg “after she resisted
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Cases of domestic violence reported in 2012
two robbers who tried to snatch a bag she was
carrying.”
ćć Officials in Mie Prefecture and New Taipei City
concluded a friendship agreement in an effort
to promote tourism exchange.
ćć Japan dropped from 8th to 12th in world
rankings in terms of “information and communication technology development,” according
to the International Telecommunication Union.
DISASTER DAYS
ćć In what they’re describing as “vicious and
large-scale” fraud, officials at the agriculture
ministry accused six food wholesalers of “lying
about the origin and designated use of rice.”
ćć Meanwhile, delegates from Fukushima held
an event in London to promote the safety of
food grown in the prefecture.
ćć A nationwide federation of blind people has
launched a magazine to record the “hardships experienced by visually handicapped
people in the aftermath of the Great East Japan
Earthquake.”
ćć A new service called Twitter Alerts aims to
provide “important and accurate information during emergencies” from police, fire and
weather agencies.
BAR NONE
ćć A Cabinet Office survey found that about 57 percent of Japanese citizens “support the hiring of
people with criminal records.”
ćć A court in Osaka ruled that it’s unconstitutional
for the government to deny prisoners the right
to vote in public elections.
ćć According to research firm Teikoku Databank,
Japanese business sentiment in September hit
its highest level in 83 months.
ćć Bottom Story of the Week: “Artist Wants to
Show the Many Hidden Charms of Train Stations” (via The Japan News)
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Percent of Japanese people who “have trouble
understanding the meaning of frequently used foreign
words,” according to a survey by the Cultural Affairs
Agency
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あつあつ
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Something that looks
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atsui
いじいじ
iji iji
Unable to be honest in
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From ijikeru.
あっぷあっぷ
appu appu
Floundering in water,
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いそいそ
iso iso
Moving as if full of joy or
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いきいき
iki iki
Someone or something
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いちいち
ichi ichi
One by one; in detail;
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Feature
Ninjalosophy
101
A new translation reveals
the secrets of an ancient
ninja manual
By Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami
P
ar t phi losophy, par t
military strategy, part
astrology and part weapons tactics, the Bansenshukai is a
centuries-old multi-volume treatise of secret ninjutsu knowledge.
W r i t e r a n d n i n ja h i s t o r i a n
Antony Cummins and translation
partner Yoshie Minami have recently
completed the first full English translation of the text. In true ninja fashion,
Metropolis sneaks a peek for you.
FROM VOLUME I:
PREFACE AND PROLOGUE
INTRODUCTION
T
his writing is hereafter titled the Bansenshukai and f rom its beg inning to
the end, it is in accord with important
points found in the Kanrinseiyo manual. This
Using the hand to
identify which element
of the zodiac is attached
to a given situation.
PATH OF THE NINJA
Antony Cummins spoke
to Metropolis about the
journey leading to the
book’s publication
By Jeff W. Richards
Did any of your beliefs about ninjutsu change during
your research for the book?
I have become firmer in my stance that there is no such
thing as a special ninja hand-to-hand combat method.
The idea of “ninja martial arts” is cemented in my mind
as a fabrication of the 20th century. After meeting
many Japanese researchers, this stance has been
verified by their comments. But on a positive note, the
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high standard of military skills performed by the real
ninja has truly developed in my imagination and has
left me wanting to show their true story.
What made you want to tackle the Bansenshukai?
It is the manual. Publishing it is one step in getting the
English-speaking world to understand the mind of the
ninja, but it is a massive step. We knew it would promote
the real history of the ninja and fully open this hidden
world for all to see. Now that it’s done, we’re waiting with
baited breath for the world to respond to such a colossal
amount of information.
How did you find all of the original texts?
The Bansenshukai is very easy to find. An electronic
copy has been floating around the internet for years
and a facsimile copy can be picked up for $1,000. We
based our translation on the copy that is now kept
Bansenshukai refers to ninjutsu and ninja tools,
which have been kept secret by the eleven ninja
of Iga and Koka. […] Also, I have collected all the
ninjutsu strategies constructed by excellent generals in both Japan and China and I dare to release
what has not been made known before.
FROM VOLUME V-VII :
NINJA NIGHT ATTACKING
T
he character for shinobi (忍) consists
of Blade (刃) and Heart (心). Why was
this used for the name of these skills?
It is because the entire system of ninjutsu is
based on bravery and valour. Therefore, those
who have set their mind on this path should
single-mindedly try to achieve bravery. To
achieve this way you should keep the following
in mind: If you do not know the following points,
your efforts will be of no use. That is, you should
throw away brute courage or blind daring and
totally commit to the way through courage of
duty. Even though brute courage is in essence, a
form of courage, the courage a wise man should
keep in mind is the type of courage that arises
from a sense of duty.
Brute courage may make you strong or hard out
of temporary rage, but it is difficult to keep your
mind strong and hard deep at the bottom of your
heart as the rage calms down. Even if that strength
through force gets to the bottom of your mind and
makes you work brave and hard, it is just based on
hot-blood and so in most cases it is no more than
your blind rage acting and what you are trying to do
is bring others to terms by force alone. As a result,
you will not have foresight nor be ready to defend
yourself fully, and you will only destroy yourself
and will not ruin the enemy to any significant level.
W
hen you intend to infiltrate the enemy
castle, you should go to the enemy
province before the allied forces have
advanced, and research to find someone who is
out of employment and ambitious and wishes to
acquire fame or bravery, or bears a grudge against
or resents your enemy lord, also, commanders
and so on, but he cannot express his grievance
because of timing, or find someone in the area
who has someone from their family within your
own allies. Taking the appropriate opportunity,
you should approach such a person by using
appropriate measures and you should invite
them to join your side. Sometimes, you should
call on his place to bribe him with gold or nishiki
(“expensive brocade”) and make this promise;
if he achieves success in his tactics, he will be
rewarded with a set amount of stipend and do
this with the guarantee of the lord’s red seal. On
that basis, you should take hostages from him and
make him write an oath, and then place him into
the enemy castle with a well considered plan. The
enemy lord will have no doubts about him as he is
from his own domain, so it will be as easy for him
as getting into his own house.
On a rainy night, if a watch fire is dead, you
may be able to sneak up to the watch fire guard
and kill him, or if you come across the enemy
togiki (“listening scout”) you may kill or capture
him also. There have been many instances of such
A deadfall trap, ninja placed these
around their houses and fortifications
to dispel other ninja from infiltrating.
in the National Archives of Japan which was given
to the shogunate by real Koka. A few volumes were
even published in Japanese, but our book is the first
full version in any language. However, the rest of the
manuals are buried deep, some in old collections,
some in vast storage facilities.
What experts did you consult?
I stand by my statement that there is no such thing as
a “ninja expert.” People have started to apply this label
to me, something I fully disagree with. Recently Mie
University has undertaken research on the collected
ninja documents of Iga, so I hope there will be such
a thing as a “expert” in the next generation. We are
flying blind and learning as we go—a journey into the
darkness, so to say.
Is ninjutsu a philosophy or a martial art?
Neither. It is a set of skills that aid two general areas.
First there are skills that help support a secret agent
on a spying mission, to gain restricted information
and to identify if an enemy status is a truth or a
cases since ancient times. Although you should
do this in some situations, it should most
definitely be avoided if it is only done when
hot-blooded. Only do this if you need to,
and if needed to succeed in infiltrating,
or if you think you cannot get in there
without disposing of them, in such a
case you may kill that person. These
two points hold true for the case the
enemy are not leaving their castle.
When you want to get into an
enemy camp, you should go there
stealthily on the night before, to
record what the crests on their lanterns are like. Then you should go
back and create a similar lantern yourself. When you get to the camp discreetly,
quickly light the lantern and disguise yourself as a guard, night patrol or fireman or so
on, according to the situation and infiltrate with
tactics.
W
hen you are sneak ing around t he
enemy castle, even pillars if seen in
the moonlight, look like the enemy
in silhouette. Not to mistake this, you should be
aware that pillars are still and while people move,
or that pillars are arrayed orderly and with the
same height, while people will not appear to be
in straight rows and have they will have differing heights. These pillars are normally for flags or
pikes to be rested against.
In an entire castle area, the outer enclosures
or the third enclosures are usually surrounded
by earthworks and bamboo thickets or it is also
the case that the moat is often dry, making it is
easy to infiltrate. However, there is little benefit
in getting in at that point. If you go firstly to the
third enclosure, then the second one and then
to the main enclosure, you will have too many
difficult obstacles to cross over, therefore it will
ex haust you and, if you are not well enough
equipped, it will take too much time and trouble, which makes it very likely that you, will be
detected. Therefore, you should figure out the
best plan using all kinds of ingenuity with the
intent to infiltrate the second or main enclosure directly.
When you steal in with the secret skills from
The infamous and often mistaken “water-spider,”
incorrectly thought to be used on the feet in pairs, is
actually a single seat life raft to be used with special
flippers to propel a ninja through the water.
the kakure-mino no jutsu (“inv isible mantle
skill”), you should employ yo-kei (“open disguise
tactics”) such as katsura-otoko (“undercover
agents”), kunoichi (“female agents”) or use the
aid of bakemono-jutsu (“the art of copying the
enemy clothes”) and so on. If you infiltrate by
conducting this art completely, there are no
castles or camps that you cannot infiltrate, no
matter how impregnable they are.
The Book of
Ninja (Watkins
Publishing, 2013,
544pp, ¥3,362) is
available for preorder from Amazon
Japan and will be in
bookstores Nov 5.
falsehood. Secondly, it is a set of skills for special
ops and commandos, which allow someone to
infiltrate an enemy position and burn it down or
to steal information. A ninja followed the samurai
philosophy and a did samurai martial arts, but they
were a special breed of people who did something
quite singular.
What’s the biggest myth regarding the ninja?
Most people think that they are separate from the
samurai. The ninja were a part of samurai warfare
and life. If I can change the readers’ understanding
on anything, it would be that the ninja were in fact
samurai themselves and that the ninja martial art
does not exist.
What techniques do you find most interesting?
Without doubt it is “sleeping gas,” but I have yet to
actually have it tested. You never know if “sleep”
means death in medieval lingo.
What do you have in line for your next project?
We will be rebuilding an entire samurai school of
war, including their ninja curriculum. Recently, we
found the grave and manuals of the samurai Natori
Masazumi and contacted the last living members
of his family, who gave permission to reopen the
school and publish the manual in English.
Do you practice ninjutsu yourself?
No. No one does. If they did, they would be put
into prison. Ninjutsu involves espionage, murder,
robbery, arson, poisoning, etc. I once asked a man
who claimed to practice it if he had burnt any
villages down that week. When he said no, I told
him that he wasn’t doing ninjutsu. People can study
ninjutsu—and it can add a vast benefit to a person’s
life—but it cannot be practiced for real.
Do you think there will ever be a realistic ninja
movie?
My greatest wish is that one day Hollywood will do
a samurai film that shows the reality of the samurai
and the ninja. Ninjas jumping through walls ready to
die? No thank you.
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for many years, who’s been to Tokyo with
me many times as frontman in Galliano or
MC Earl Zinger, is William Adamson. Watching him collaborate on stage is always full of
surprises. Finally, one of the most talented
groups to come out of California is the Stepkids, whose second album is unbelievable.
I’m just about to record with them at BBC
Maida Vale, so by the time they play Liquidroom, the session will be on fire!
J-Wave is 25, and WWS is 9. How are you
“aging gracefully” together?
We believe in good conversation, great food,
sumptuous wine and amazing music—these
things are the basis of longevity. Let’s hope
we can say the same in 25 years’ time.
Digital is transforming radio. Tell us what
that has meant to you and your career.
For me it’s been a good thing in the sense
that through my BBC 6 music show I have
been able to reach many people who haven’t
heard my show before and don’t have
such platforms as J-Wave. I also feel that
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Room, which remind me of the spirit of the
How did you go about putting together this year’s bill?
early pirate radio stations where I learnt my craft—so
Every year I come back to Tokyo, it’s always a challenge
I would say it’s all good!
to pick artists that represent different aspects of my
Where will WWS be at 10 or 20?
musical palette. I love to see new Japanese projects, so
Hopefully all over Japan in search of the perfect beat,
this year I’m very much looking forward to Toshio Matsharing the good music and inspiring a new generation.
suura’s Blue Note project. Also from Japan, and always
Liquidroom, Nov 1. See concert listings (Popular) for
a pleasure to listen to, is Jazztronik, one of the most
details.
important musicians to come out of Japanese club
Visit meturl.com/stepkids to read an interview
culture and a world-class keyboard wizard. My friend
with the band.
GILLES PETERSON
The UK tastemaker’s Japan connection
By Dan Grunebaum
E
nglish impresario Gilles Peterson is legendary as a tastemaker, not only for his BBC
6 and J-Wave Worldwide Showcase radio
shows, but also for his Talkin Loud label,
which loosed on the world artists like Roni Size. We
tracked Peterson down ahead of his annual J-Wave
Worldwide Showcase to hear about decades of restless experimentation and the special relationship he’s
cultivated with Japan.
art
EXTREME
AR IMAGE
CORE
Sensory overload
at Diesel Gallery
By C.B. Liddell
T
here’s no getting away from it, Kazuki
Umezawa is something of an otaku. Not only
is he obviously deeply involved in his art—to
the point where he probably doesn’t wash or
bother communicating much with other humans—but
the actual content of his art is clearly otaku as well, in
the sense of showing an unhealthy interest in sailor
suits, amongst other things.
Naturally, for this very reason, he is being touted as
an up-and-coming Japanese artist and even the next
big thing. A series of his astonishing collage works is
now on display at a free exhibition at the Diesel Gallery
so you can find out what all the fuss is about.
Umezawa’s collages typically feature an overwhelming flood of imagery: bits n’ pieces from comics,
ribbons, buildings, maps of Japan, and
other objects. Take a step back and
these become an almost abstract jumble. But take another couple of steps
back and the abstract confusion seems
to coalesce around some large eyeball or other prominent feature into a
shaggy, psychedelic figure, eerily looking back at you.
One work, an expansive digital print
on a tarpaulin, spread across one of the
gallery’s walls, is also enhanced by an
augmented reality program on tablet
computer that allows you to see the
various elements of the work in isolation—at least virtually.
You could speculate on what drives
Umezawa to work in this way? Is he just
being a clever contemporary artist by
PHOTO BY SHINTARO YAMANAKA
confusing categories and boundaries
mags, various sketches and photography. Eyeballs are
—being edgy by destroying the edges? Possibly, but it
a common motif, but basically anything can make the
seems that he is more simply driven by a kind of visual
mix of this visual minestrone soup that seems to reflect
restlessness that he can’t control, and which simply
the constant bombardment of imagery that cities like
works through him.
Tokyo and mediums like the internet constantly throw
Anyone remembering the Earthquake of 2011
at those of us too weak to turn them off.
might feel a certain sense of déjà vu. Just like the terThese images have been processed in various
rible tsunami then, Umekazu’s work seems to visually
ways—sometimes digitally, sometimes manually,
sweep everything up into one vast swathe of human
sometimes enlarged or distorted, but mainly thrown
detritus. There are clear resonances, which the artist
together like people onto a crowded Yamanote line
himself picked up on, because several of the works
train at rush hour—and then presented in various
actually feature photographs taken by Umezawa in
media, from blocks of Perspex and painted mirrors to
the area devastated by the quake. Well, it’s good to
digital prints and (almost) conventional canvases.
know that he gets out of his room sometimes!
Look close enough and you’ll see figurative eleDiesel Art Gallery, until Nov15. See exhibition listings
ments—characters from comic books, rainbows,
(Harajuku/Aoyama) for details.
sports
EXECUTIVE FIGHT NIGHT III
Corporate
boxing returns
to Tokyo
By Fred Varcoe
PHOTOS: DRAWING A CROWD
From top to bottom row, left to right: Raj “Knuckle Sarnie” Notani (UK), Aaron “Soul-Train” McCain (USA), Nanice “Rapid Fire” El-Gammal (Egypt), Kate “The Brawler” Buehler
(USA), Paul “I Gotta Feeling...” Maoate (New Zealand), Tatsuya Tomiyasu (Japan), Stephen “Bulldog” O’Shea (USA), Mark “Boom Boom” Smith (UK), Andrew “The Guv’nor”
McGovern (UK), Mirhat “Ice Cold” Alykunov (Kazakhstan), Keith “The Horse” Hudson (reserve, Ireland), Yusuke Toyama (Japan) Nick “The Meguro Mauler” Rees (UK),
Naritake “Tank” Fukumoto (Japan), Case “The Ace” Grant (New Zealand), Adam “White Lightening” Johnston (Australia), Hideki “Genie” Izutsu (Japan), Jan Kaszuba (trainer,
Canada) Davaa Ona (trainer, Mongolia)
W
ould you undergo three months of
preparation openly billed as, “train
till you puke”? Would you subject
your body, face, ego and reputation
to a beating in the ring?
A surprising number of corporate leaders in
Tokyo have accepted the challenge and stepped
into the ring. The fact that it all takes place in a
luxurious ballroom—Vegas-style—and proceeds
go to charity, helps to take a little of the sting out
of a right hook.
“We are pleasantly surprised at just how many
executives are out there who want to challenge
themselves in Executive Fight Night,” says Dave
Thomas, who is the vice president of marketing
for Adidas Japan by day and fights under the name
“Naughty Ninja” by night. Thomas organizes the
event with Adidas colleague Eddie Nixon (a.k.a.
“Nifty Ninja”) and Nathan Schmid (a.k.a. “Nimble
Ninja”), owner of Tokyo Fitness and Club 360.
Like many great ideas, the event was born during a Friday night on the town—but needed a lot
to make it work. “None of us had ever organized
a fighting event like this,” Thomas admits. “There
was a lot to consider and do. We all have demanding jobs, so the work was done late into the night
and on weekends.”
At first, the trio brought some corporate sponsors and other organizers on board, but now
Executive Fight Night III: Triple Thunder is set for
November 8 at Grand Hyatt Tokyo in Roppongi.
“When a friend of mine said that it was a charity
event, I was in. When I found out it was a boxing
event—that was a bonus,” says Tony Evans, area
manager for the deVere Group, the event’s main
sponsor. “I decided this would be a way to give
back personally, as compassion makes us human.”
Compassion wasn’t on the list of requirements
for trainer Jan Kaszuba. “Contact training begins
on day one,” he stated, adding that some of the
fighters were in “terrible shape” when they first
came to him.
“Some of these people have never boxed and
needed to learn how to give and take a punch
correctly,” explains Kaszuba, who has competed
in international MMA, Muay Thai and karate
competitions. “I like to keep strategy as simple as
possible because it often gets thrown out the window if it’s your first fight.”
Ed Overy is one of those who went through
Kaszuba’s training and lived to tell the tale. “By
fight night, I was in the best physical condition
I’d been in in my life,” says Overy, who fought in
the first event at the age of 43. The Air New Zealand general manager hung a punching bag in
his garage to train and felt ready to face a taller,
heavier, and younger opponent.
“I was 100% psychologically ready for the
fight,” Overy recalls. “There was not a scenario
that I had worked through that had me losing. It
was an amazing feeling to step in that ring.”
But after three two-minute rounds, things
hadn’t exactly gone according to plan. “He consistently landed more blows on me,” Overy admits.
“The brutality of it was intense. I got a few clean
shots through but in the end, he landed more on
me and won the fight by decision.”
While the part-time boxers duked it out, the
audience at the black-tie event enjoyed a fourcourse meal while mak ing contributions to
Refugees International Japan, which funds projects in Thailand, Burma, Sri Lanka and a host of
other countries.
“This event reaches a new audience for us
and really gets people involved,” say Jane Best,
the president of the NPO. “The boxers did a great
job promoting the cause. Refugees find an outlet
for their frustrations through sports, and sports
therapy is important in projects that help refugees
rebuild their self-confidence.”
Is Overy ready to strap on the gloves again?
“I don’t think I could find the mental motivation
required to lift me to the level needed to get back
in the ring,” he admits. “That said, the training
was the best physical fitness I’ve ever done.”
Executive Fight Night III. Grand Hyatt Tokyo,
Nov 8. See sports listings for details.
Autumn Beauty Special
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t’s time to sort out the problems you have with your
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¥10,000
SPECIAL OFFER
AKAI CLINIC SKINCARE
Yokohama Clinic
L
ocated near Yokohama Station, Akai Clinic Skincare is run by Dr. Keiko Akai, who is a board-certified skin
care specialist, plastic surgeon and dermatologist. The popular clinic uses state-of-the-art equipment to
offer specialized treatment for acne, acne scars and sun damaged skin. As the skin is the largest organ of the
human body, it can be easily damaged by ultraviolet rays, aging and other stresses of modern daily life. Continued
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AKAI CLINIC IN OMOTESANDO
3F KNK Bldg, 3-5-17 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku
Tel: 03-5771-4114
Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat & Sun 10am-7pm
[email protected]
Omotesando
www.akaiclinic.com/en
AKAI CLINIC SKINCARE IN YOKOHAMA
4F Quadrifoglio Bldg, 5-14 Kinkocho,
Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama
Tue-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 10am-5pm,
closed Sun-Mon
045-620-5745
Yokohama
AZABU SKIN CLINIC Ebisu Clinic
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ Photo facial trial: ¥12,500
▶▶ Therma Cool CPT: 67% off
▶▶ Laser hair removal trial
(armpits): ¥1,950
▶▶ Body Thermacool CPT: 35% off
▶▶ Critation RF Trial: ¥7,500
▶▶ Botox (including treatment for excessive
sweating) and fillers: 53-73% off
W
ith summer over, it’s time for a new approach to beauty treatment to revitalize your skin for autumn.
Those freckles and speckles left on your skin by the summer sun can be treated by Azabu Skin
Clinic’s photo facial therapy, or peeling with photofacial and vitamin C iontophoresis. DIV—a very
high potency vitamin C infusion—effectively whitens skin. Therma Cool CPT, a cutting edge skin treatment that
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as AGA treatment for male hair loss, laser hair removal, fat cavitation, Botox, fillers and more. Clinic director Dr.
Kawashima (A4M, ADD, ASMLS) is a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and Surgery
and offers consultations in English. She is a Thermacool, Photofacial, and hyaluron filler certified doctor.
BASI PILATES Various areas Fitness
7F Hagiwara 1 Bldg, 1-3-1 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku
0120-005-327 (toll-free)
Thu-Mon 10am-7pm; Tue-Wed 11am-8pm
Ebisu
www.azabu-skinclinic.com/english
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
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registration (reg. ¥15,750) and
three private lessons for ¥18,000
SERVICES
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▶▶ 5 private lessons for ¥45,000/month
P
ilates is a holistic way to move beyond traditional exercise, combining physical strength-building and
breathing exercises that cater to your headspace. Stop in at one of their 11 studios in Tokyo to get to know
Basi Pilates. With some 20 million practitioners worldwide, pilates uses the mind to control muscle, build
flexibility, increase strength and improve coordination in the legs, abdominals, arms and back. The deep muscles that support your skeleton are toned—not just the surface muscles affected by ordinary exercise. Pilates
practice helps you access this power for the first time. Contractions can then be managed daily to improve your
posture and physical well-being. During sessions, you’ll direct your thoughts inward. Concentration and breathing exercises help focus the mind. Lessons will fly by quickly—but you’ll be left feeling refreshed and ready to
continue with your week.
BLANL’OR NAIL SALON Shirokane-Takanawa Nails
Studios in Roppongi, Shibuya and
Yokohama
03-6425-7054
Tue-Fri 10am-7pm, Mon & Sat-Sun
10am-5pm
www.basipilates.jp/english
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ 5% off pedicure and manicure
combination
▶▶ Free massage with manicure
service
▶▶ Mention Metropolis and receive a
complimentary exfoliating treatment for your
feet (first-time visitors only)
SERVICES
▶▶ Manicure* = ¥3,200
▶▶ Pedicure* = ¥4,900
▶▶ Color gel* = ¥5,250▶
(*incl. filing, cuticle care, buff & polish)
J
ust a short walk from Shirokane-Takanawa station is Nail Salon Blanl’or, a favorite with local residents who
come for the attentive treatment by the Japanese staff. A warm white and brown interior with comfortable
reclining sofas makes for a relaxing atmosphere, where clients can unwind and watch television or DVDs
during their appointment. Friendly English-speaking staff begin all treatments with a massage from the fingertips to the wrist to promote circulation and healthy nails in the hands. For your tired and neglected feet, the team
will perform a proper exfoliation to remove cuticles and dried skin from the soles—highly recommended for
people who have been wearing sandals all summer.
2F Wada Bldg, 1-25-2 Shirokane, Minato-ku
03-6904-0053
10am-7pm, closed Tue
nail.blanlor.jp/en
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BUNGELING BAY EBISU Ebisu Fitness
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ 45-minute trial lessons for
newcomers are just ¥3,150
SERVICES
▶▶ Personal training: ¥4,200 (ladies), ¥6,300 (men)
A
3F Glorious Mansions, 4-22-8 Ebisu,
Shibuya-ku
03-6905-6573
[email protected]
Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat 10am-10pm , Sat-Sun &
hols 10am-6pm;
Ebisu
www.bungelingbay.com
nyone who wants to lose weight, get in shape and improve their fitness level is going to be a fan of the
quality kickboxing classes at Bungeling Bay. Lessons are available for all levels to help everyone feel
comfortable. There are classes for kids, beginners and ladies only in kickboxing, Muay Thai, core
strengthening and light sparring. There’s also training in Kaatsu, a patented exercise also known as “blood
flow restricted exercise.” If your goal is to lose weight, tone up, gain strength or to simply feel healthier, then let
Bungeling Bay’s qualified and experienced trainers set you on the right path. Their personal training sessions
will help you improve your fitness in the areas you decide and as an added bonus do wonders for your overall
self-confidence.
CLUB 360 Nishi Azabu Fitness
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ 50% off your first personal
training session
▶▶ First group class is free for
Metropolis readers!
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ust a three-minute walk from Roppongi Hills, Club 360 offers personal training, group fitness classes, physiotherapy and massage. The modern facility features three private treatment rooms, a five-star resistance
training zone, a combat zone, a spacious studio and pristine shower facilities. The Club 360 team brings
together the best physiotherapists and trainers in Tokyo to provide you with the highest level of support needed
to achieve the body and the lifestyle you deserve. Classes include boxing, kickboxing, core conditioning, circuit
training, fatburn express, outdoor boot camps and kid’s classes. Personal training sessions begin with a thorough assessment of your current condition including postural analysis and movement screening. Club 360’s
Australian and New Zealand-trained and registered physiotherapists specialize in treating spinal and postural
conditions, sports injuries and more.
DREAM WEDDING Omotesando Weddings
Group classes from ¥3,000
Personal training from ¥8,000
Physiotherapy from ¥9,500
Massage from ¥8,000
B1 CMA3 Bldg, 3-1-35 Moto Azabu,
Minato-ku
03-6434-9667
Mon-Sat 6:30am-9:30pm, closed Sun
Roppongi
www.club360.jp
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ Imported wedding dress rentals
starting from just ¥98,000
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fter 15 years in the nuptials business, Dream Wedding is one company with the ability to coordinate
everything needed to make your special day a success. They offer complete packages, that include
everything from dress rental, venue booking, photography and videography to floral arrangements,
hair and makeup services. Flexible schedules mean that they can arrange shrine weddings in Japan and
overseas so you can plan the perfect marriage in tropical Hawaii and other beautiful destination spots. At
Dream Wedding, they are passionate about creating the perfect once-in-a-lifetime experience for the bride
and groom and each plan is tailored to the couple’s desire, right down to the smallest detail, so nothing gets in
the way of saying, “I do.”
5-4-44 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku
03-3407-2588
[email protected]
11am-8pm, closed Wed
Omotesando
www.dream-wedding.jp
DUDE Shimokitazawa Hair
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ Free consultation in English for
Metropolis readers
A
t a typical Japanese hair salon you are confronted by an army of staff fawning over you like a movie star or
minor member of the Royal Family. And instead of just getting on with the job, they wrap you up like a Victorian doll and subject you to endless interrogation about what you eat and don’t eat, where you’re from,
the weather in Japan and your home country and other delightful topics. This might be great for some people, but
if you just want to have your hair cut with no extra hassle, you should zero in on Dude. Located among the trendy
lanes of Shimokitazawa, Dude is a salon with its priorities firmly in place. Friendly and efficient, the staff give both
dudes and dudettes what they came for—the stylish haircut that suits them best. They also provide a totally relaxing atmosphere that leaves their customers in peace. So aim for a hassle-free life—and haircut—at Dude.
ELANA JADE Azabu-Juban Esthetic
2-26-10 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku
03-3468-9116
[email protected]
Wed & Fri 10am-7:30pm, Thu 10am-8:30pm,
Sat-Sun & hols 10am-7pm, closed Mon-Tue
Shimokitazawa
www.dude.jp
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ Mention Metropolis when booking
and receive 15% off all facials!
(Valid until Nov 15)
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or a dose of mental, physical and spiritual health, stop in at Tokyo’s most exclusive organic
beauty salon—where boutique luxury and personalized service are unsurpassed. Superbly situated five minutes from Azabu-Juban station, all products used in Elana Jade’s treatments are
guaranteed organic and delivered by highly trained, English-speaking staff. Generously sized treatment rooms provide a private and relaxing haven for guests to escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo life.▶
Elana Jade's facials can genuinely turn back time on your features. The exclusive anti-age brightening facial
involves application of the renowned ‘Jasmin Organics’ range with lifting and stimulating massage techniques
to visibly restore elasticity to the skin. With no chemicals or lasers, an Elana Jade facial is a must to look and feel
your best this fall.
FACES HAIR & RELAXATION Yokohama Hair
3F Latorie Memorial Bldg, 1-5-19 AzabuJuban, Minato-ku
03-6438-9895
[email protected]
Mon 11am-9pm, Wed-Fri 10am-9pm, SatSun 10am-7pm, closed Tue
Azabu-Juban
www.elanajade.com
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ All hair treatments 20% off (new
clients only, valid until Dec 30,
2013)
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re you satisfied with your hair salon? Are you happy with your current style? Do you find it difficult to
express how you want your hair cut? Faces Hair and Relaxation in Yokohama can help you get the best
hairstyle to suit your personality. Faces appoints just one stylist to work with each client for best in care
and attention, so they accept only eight appointments a day. With advice for all your hairstyling questions and
service in English, Faces can cater to your every need. They even have Ayurvedic head massage available.
Ayurveda has been used as a method for maintaining and promoting good health for nearly five thousand
years. It uses natural herbs from India to maintain a healthy scalp and lustrous hair.
Cut: ¥5,250
Color: from ¥6,300
Highlights: ¥8,400
Ayurvedic head massage: ¥2,100
Ayurvedic head massage & oil pack: ¥3,150
101GS Haim 98 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku,
Yokohama
045-662-0722
[email protected]
Thu-Mon 10am-7pm, closed Tue-Wed
Motomachi Chukagai or Ishikawacho
www.faces-hair.com
GOLD SALON Azabu-Juban Hair
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ Mention Metropolis when you
come in for a Brazilian Keratin
Treatment with stylists Eiki or
Hiro before Nov 8 and receive:
▶▶ Free haircut on the day
▶▶ BKT Home hair care set (approx. value ¥13,000)
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t’s often said that Tokyo has more hair salons per square mile than any other city on earth. With so many
choices, some key points should be considered before entrusting your locks to a new salon or stylist: communication, experience, skill, technique and most importantly—taste. Located one minute from Azabu Juban
station, Gold is a 100 percent foreign owned salon and 98 percent of its clients are foreigners. All of the stylists
are able to communicate in English. They have also spent years developing their skills working with a wide variety of hair types both in Japan and abroad. They have techniques for coloring styles that range from natural
looking blonde highlights and warmer tones in brunette hair to platinum blonde and traffic stopping red. And
when it comes to taste, the Gold team exude a modern sensibility while maintaining a friendly approach with
all clients. The latest addition to the team is Aya, an English-speaking nail artist with over 13 years experience.
GOLD'S GYM Various Fitness
6F, 4-1-9 Azabu-Juban, Minato-ku
03-6436-0228
Mon & Wed-Sat 10am-8pm, closed Tue &
Sun
Azabu-Juban
www.goldsalontokyo.com
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ Drop-in session only ¥1,050 for
Metropolis readers (once per
person, ID required, valid until
end of Nov 30)
W
ith a network of over 700 gyms in 30 countries around the world, Gold’s Gym has become synonymous with weight training. And with 45 gyms across Japan, including Tokyo area locations such as
Shibuya, Omotesando and Ginza; there’s no reason you can’t start or maintain a training regimen
here. Most gyms are open from early in the morning until late at night and the ones in Harajuku, Oimachi and
Omiya are open 24 hours—so you can train stress-free whenever you want. A variety of traditional and modern
equipment is available and the machines are suitable for both beginners and experienced lifters—plus Gold’s
Gym carries as many free weights as you’d find in any US gym. With the help of Gold’s Gym, you can achieve your
fitness goals through safe and effective weight training so you can get into the best shape of your life.
HAYATO Roppongi Hair
4F/3F/B2F Verox Bldg, 6-31-17 Jingumae,
Shibuya-ku
03-5766-3131
24H, closed Sun 8pm-Mon 7am and every
third Mon
Meiji-Jingumae
www.goldsgym.jp
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ Cut & color: ¥9,800 (reg. ¥14,000)
▶▶ Cut & perm: ¥9800 (reg. ¥14,000)
▶▶ Cut & full color: ¥12,250
(reg. ¥17,500)
▶▶ Cut & digital perm: ¥11,900 (reg.
¥17,000)
▶▶ Cut & treatment: ¥7,350 (reg. ¥10,500)
▶▶ All offers include 15min shiatsu massage,
shampoo and blow dry (first-time customers
only)
H
ayato Salon just completed its first anniversary in its new Roppongi location after moving from Omotesando. It was first established back in 1994 in New York City, and opened its doors in London five years
ago. Right now the three global Hayato branches are in the three most sophisticated hairstyling cities of
the world. Hayato guarantees absolute satisfaction to all customers. Each team member is completely bilingual,
and all try their very best to create a relaxing, comfortable, and classy environment. The hairstylists are all experts
at handling the varied hair types of foreigners. Hayato himself, the founder, spent more than 12 years developing
a training program for his staff. They obtain on-the-job training at Hayato New York for two years, learning to speak
English. Only after completing that program are they finally permitted to debut as a hairstylist at Hayato Tokyo.
206 The Roppongi Tokyo Plaza, 3-7-1
Roppongi, Minato-ku
03-5574-8844
Mon & Wed-Sat & hols 10am-9pm, Sun
10am-7pm, closed Tue
Roppongi
www.hayatosalons.com
HOLISTIC SANCTUARY Akasaka Esthetic
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ First-time visitors receive 30%
off their first visit plus a 60min
therapeutic hot stone massage
for ¥10,500 (reg. ¥15,000)
SERVICES
▶▶ Thalgo express facial for men (45min): ¥7,500
▶▶ Sanctum Body (60min): from ¥12,000
▶▶ Sanctuary Experience (150min): ¥27,000
H
olistic Sanctuary is a boutique-style, private salon where you can be truly relaxed, re-balanced and rejuvenated. Founded by Keiko Chiba, a VTCT qualified expert and a veteran of the high-end hospitality
and wellness industry, Holistic Sanctuary offers extraordinary healing experiences by holistic massages incorporating such practices as aromatherapy, Swedish and deep tissue massage, lymphatic drainage
and reflexology. Aesthetic treatments such as anti-aging face-lifts and slimming high-tech ultrasound cavitation are also available. Their ultrasound cavitation machine has proven to be highly effective in combating the
effects of ageing. The process, which takes advantage of ultrasound waves to eliminate fatty tissues, has proven
immensely popular among clients. Men and women welcome, advance booking required.
LA LA BEAUTE Ebisu Waxing
6-6-4, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
03-6441-2150
[email protected]
Daily noon-10pm
Akasaka
www.h-sanctuary.com
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ 20% discount for every
treatment
SERVICES
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a la Beaute, conveniently located just one minute from Ebisu station, is a private beauty salon that creates
a comfortable environment that caters to the individual needs of each customer. Their Indiba slimming
treatments and Brazilian waxes are two popular services. Indiba is a safe high-tech process that uses high
frequency sound to warm the body from the inside out rather than from the outside in—as in a sauna—and is
proven to help remove cellulite. The salon’s Brazilian hair removal treatment uses skin-friendly honey-based
wax to completely remove unwanted hair around the V-line, I-line and O-line in designs chosen by the customer.
They use laser hair removal to cleanly and efficiently remove extraneous hair in those delicate areas before wax
is applied resulting in very smooth skin—and many return customers.
MDSA HAIR REMOVAL SALON Azabu-Juban Esthetic
Indiba treatment: ¥9,000 (60min)
Brazilian wax: ¥6,000
Body wax: from ¥3,000
Face wax: ¥2,000
Indiba facial: ¥9,000
Indiba body: ¥9,000
4-3-1 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku
03-3441-7611
[email protected]
Mon-Sun 11am-9pm
Ebisu
http://lala-beaute.jp
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ Men: full face ¥23,000
(reg. ¥29,250)
▶▶ Women: both legs ¥20,800
(reg. ¥26,000)
SERVICES
▶▶ Men (per visit/per five sessions)▶
Full face: ¥29,250/¥87,750▶
"Speedo" area: ¥38,000/¥133,000
▶▶ Women (per visit/per five sessions)▶
Both legs: ¥26,000/¥90,000▶
Bikini area: ¥13,000/¥38,000
J
ust because summer’s over doesn’t mean you should neglect your hair removal routine. Keep yourself
feeling sexy in the cooler months by booking in at MDSA now. Two minutes’ walk from Azabu-Juban station, MDSA offers private operating rooms, and admits clients through advance reservation only to ensure
privacy and comfort. Twenty percent of customers are foreign, and the staff at MDSA are fluent in English. Tools
and procedures used to remove unwanted hair from backs, shoulders, bellies and bikini lines come from the
US. The cozy atmosphere, great prices and top equipment are sure to satisfy, plus you can head in for a free consultation and a localized hair removal trial to see how it works for yourself. You’ll be impressed by the efficiency,
minimal pain and the good value for money. Rooms can service two people, so bring friends or family along to
benefit from MDSA’s service as well.
2F Ishihara Bldg, 3-7-1 Azabu-Juban,
Minato-ku
03-6435-1276
[email protected]
Mon-Fri noon-11:30pm, Sat-Sun & hols
10am-11:30pm
Azabu-Juban
http://mds-a.jp/english
PLAZA CLINIC
Hiroo Clinic
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ 50% off laser hair removal (one
time offer, restrictions apply) plus
a free book, New You With Botox
I
f you’re considering cosmetic surgery, Plaza Clinic, conveniently located near Hiroo Crossing, is an easy
choice. Dr. Robert Kure is the only surgeon in Japan certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and
was chief resident in plastic surgery at UCLA. As the head surgeon of Plaza Clinic, he strives to make sure it
has the very best in modern cosmetic care. State-of-the-art equipment is used for Botox treatment for wrinkles,
hyperhidrosis in hands and migraine headaches. Lines are reduced with Restylane and Juvederm and blemishes, and wrinkles are removed with Retin-A and Obagi systems. Plaza also offers facelifts, liposuction, laser
tattoo and freckle removal and double eyelid procedures. English consultations are offered, and foreign insurance can be used for reconstructive procedures and certain dermatological cases. Once you’ve been to Plaza,
we are confident you’ll return. Laser hair removal is currently 50% off.
POWERS HEALTH & BEAUTY Yotsuya Sanchome Nails
4F, 5-5-1 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku
03-5475-2345
[email protected]
Mon-Wed & Fri-Sat 9:30am-6pm
(by appoinment), closed Thu & Sun
Hiroo
www.plazaclinic.net
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ One color shellac ¥4,000
(reg. ¥5,775)
▶▶ Shellac French nails ¥5,000
(reg. ¥6,300)
SERVICES
▶▶ Manicure with color from ¥4,725
▶▶ Shellac with color from ¥5,775
▶▶ Gel with color from ¥6,825
POWERS
HEALTH&BEAUTY
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owers Health & Beauty is a brand-new nail salon just one minute from Yotsuya-Sanchome station. The big
concept at Powers is “making beauty and health come from inside your heart and body.” Enjoy a relaxing and luxurious time in their bright, clean salon where you can choose from a wealth of custom nail
designs or bring your own ideas to life with personalized gels, polishes and very gentle shellacs. They are marking their grand opening with some special deals and Powers Health & Beauty customers are welcome to bring
their children or dogs along on their visit.
R’S EYELASH DESIGN
Ginza Eyelashes
1F MK Bldg, 1-12 Funamachi, Shinjuku-ku
03-6380-1860
Mon-Sun noon-9pm
[email protected]
Yotsuya Sanchome
http://r.goope.jp/powershb
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ Natural design course (about 80
eyelash extensions): ¥5,600*
(reg. ¥7,800)
▶▶ Beauty design course (about 100
eyelash extensions): ¥6,900* (reg. ¥9,800)
▶▶ Elegant design course (about 120 eyelash
extensions): ¥8,600* (reg. ¥11,800)
(*first-time customers only)
R
’s Eyelash Design has built a great reputation among American celebrities with two salons in New York
that have also won top ranking on a popular American review website. You won’t need mascara to produce dramatic eyes any more, not after you try their natural-looking and elegant eyelash extensions.
The experienced staff at R’s use the latest in Japanese technology and the safest high-quality materials that
produce striking results. Customers can choose between more than 100 different eyelash extensions while
consulting with staff to customize a perfect design for their individual style and needs. As eyelash extensions
for men become more popular, R’s now offer men’s designs and welcome customers coming with a boyfriend.
3F Route Ginza Bldg, 3-11-14, Ginza, Chuo-ku
03-6264-0908
Mon-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun & hols
10:30am-7pm
Ginza
[email protected]
http://www.r-eyelash.com/japan
SIN DEN Omotesando Hair
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ Call now for a free consultation
SERVICES
▶▶ Haircut from ¥6,500
▶▶ Color from ¥9,000
▶▶ Nails from ¥4,500
A
s the air cools, it’s time for you to get your “hot” on at Sin Den, home of Tokyo’s top tier salon with nail
services. Since 1994, Sin Den has mingled relaxed surroundings with perfectly professional care to
make you look and feel sizzling from tip to toe. Warm up to autumn with a cinnamon tinge, pumpkin
spices, or chocolate undertones. Choose highlights in honey or wheat, or rock a sexy change-up for a night on
the town—all brought to you by those who excel at working with foreign hair and all the latest enriching treatments. While you’re at it, put your nails in tiptop shape with some wicked fast Shellac colors. Sin Den’s staff ace all
styles: from timeless classics to the cutting edge. For a limited time, Sin Den invites first-time customers to to take
30 percent off on a combined cut, color and nails combo, or 20 percent off for just the haircut. Offer good through
November 30, so treat yourself soon and mention this offer when you book!
SORRISO DENTAL SALON Shinagawa Dental
3-9-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku
03-3405-4409
[email protected]
Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-7pm
Omotesando
www.sinden.com
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ 6-day at-home gel tooth
whitening treatment only
¥36,000 (reg. ¥45,000)
SERVICES
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bright white smile is beautiful to look at and can greatly improve your self-confidence. The internationally trained specialists at Sorriso Dental Salon can improve the cosmetic look of your teeth, their
alignment and your overall visage. Dr. Yukari Ueki will perform a comprehensive examination during
your initial dental visit and then at regular check-ups. At Sorriso, they also specialize in cosmetic facial treatments using collagen, hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxyl apatite and Botox, which can rejuvenate skin by
reducing or eliminating wrinkles, raising scar depressions, enhancing lips and replacing soft tissue volume loss
through injections. All treatments take place in complete privacy and in a safe, comfortable environment.
TOKYO METROPOLITAN GYMNASIUM TIPNESS Sendagaya Fitness
Esthetic dentistry (porcelain crowns & veneers)
Teeth whitening
Botox
Filler
1/2F 4-21-23 Takanawa, Minato-ku
03-3443-4557
[email protected]
Thu-Fri 10am-7pm, Sat & Mon 10am-5pm,
Wed & Sun (reservation only), closed Tue
Shinagawa
www.belsorriso.jp
WEBSITE
SERVICES
▶▶ Admission to pool and gym:
¥600 (2.5 hours)
T
he Tokyo Metropolitan Gym, conveniently located near Sendagaya station, offers swimming classes,
fully equipped gyms for cardio, resistance machines and a studio for yoga, aerobics, pilates and other programs. Their intermediate and advanced swimming classes are supervised by coaches from Kitajima Aquatics, established by Japanese Olympic medalist Kosuke Kitajima. If work’s daily grind is wearing you
down, the gym also provides massages and other treatments to ease your daily fatigue and stress. To further
ease your burden and pump you up, the pool, gym, and studio programs are a great deal, costing only ¥600 for
two and a half hours.
1-17-1 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku
03-5475-2345
Mon-Fri 9am-11pm, Sat 9am-10pm, Sun &
hols 9am-9pm
Sendagaya or Kokuritsu Kyogijo
www.tef.or.jp/en_index.jsp
TRUST DENTAL CLINIC Harajuku Dental
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ Metropolis readers receive 50%
off teeth cleaning, 20% off dental
implants from our regular price
below (offer valid until Dec 31)
SERVICES
▶▶ Teeth cleaning: ¥21,000 (including x-rays)
▶▶ Implants: ¥315,000 (including ceramic crown)
▶▶ Whitening: ¥42,000 (including home kit)
S
ort out your lasting dental issues this autumn, or just go in for a seasonal clean up at Trust Dental Clinic
(formerly Tokyo Adventist Dental Clinic). The institute provides dental care of the highest international
standards for the city’s international community. Including OSHA compatible sterilization and infection
control techniques, quality services include dental implants, oral surgery, preventive and restorative dentistry. Dr Oikawa, a member of the American Dental Association, is licensed in the United States and has 20
years of clinical experience in hospital dentistry under his belt. His hygienists are trained overseas in the US
and the UK. They welcome consultation visits and second-opinion appointments. Japanese National Health
Insurance is accepted, so remember your insurance ID card. For private insurance, clinic staff can help with
your claim forms.
VI-CHE Yokohama Waxing
03-3402-1501
Mon & Wed-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm, Tue
9:30am-1pm, closed Sun
Harajuku
www.adventistdental.jp
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ For a limited time, ladies can get
a Brazilian wax for ¥5,980 (reg.
¥6,980)
SERVICES
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K
azue Nakamura, owner of Vi-Che Waxing Beauty, has decades of experience as a beautician. Having
worked at many international beauty salons, she opened her own salon specializing in body waxes in her
hometown of Yokohama in 2010. All of Vi-Che’s materials are imported from the US and only hard wax is
used for those delicate private areas. The salon has built a great reputation among foreign customers due to the
polite and respectful services only a master beautician with remarkable waxing skills can provide. Plus, with services provided in English, you can be confident that your legs, arms, face—and other areas—are in good hands.
VIP CREATIVE HAIR Moto—Azabu Hair
Eyebrow wax: ¥2,000
Under arms: ¥3,000
Legs: ¥10,000
Bikini: ¥3,000 (ladies)
2-10-17 Minamisaiwai, Nishi-Ku, Yokohama
045-548-3861
[email protected]
Wed-Mon 10am-10pm, closed Tue
Yokohama
www.vi-che.com
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ First-time visitors receive 50% off
40min tewaza head spa massage
▶▶ Mention Metropolis and receive
a free Kerastase moisture
treatment for ¥6,300 with cut, color or perm
before Dec 27 (first-time visitors only)
V
IP Creative Hair International is here to meet all your hair care needs. Their team of experts have served
the Japanese and foreign communities in Tokyo for many years. They work to provide a relaxing and
refreshing atmosphere of pure luxury in their private treatment rooms. Their exclusive "tewaza" ("hand
technique") spa relaxes head and scalp muscles, improves circulation, stimulates facial muscles and enhances
your body’s natural healing powers. The salon staff have extensive experience in the US and Japan and can
work with the full range of hair colors, as many loyal foreign customers can attest. Leave your stress behind,
relax and enjoy the VIP treatment at this exceptional hair salon.
YS Bldg 2F, 2-1-21 Moto-Azabu, Minato-ku
03-6408-6132
Tue-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun & hols 10-7pm,
closed Mon
Hiroo or Roppongi
http://www.vipcreativehair.jp
WATANABE HAIR DRESSING
Harajuku
Hair
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
book your appointment and
receive 20% off (first-time visitors
only)
SERVICES
▶▶ Hair cut from ¥5,500
▶▶ Hair cut (by Aki Watanabe): ¥7,500 (men), ¥9,000
(women)
▶▶ Highlights: from ¥8,000 (partial), ¥10,000 (full)
▶▶ Perm from ¥6,000
Y
ou could describe Aki Watanabe’s rise in the hairstyling industry as “meteoric.” After training at the academies of Vidal Sassoon and Toni & Guy, he studied at the prestigious London Hair Academy. From there
he landed a spot at the world-famous Windle Salon in London’s Covent Garden where he worked alongside such styling giants as Paul Windle, Eugene Soulieman and Johnnie Spong. Watanabe has the distinction of
introducing shiatsu ("finger presure") massage as part of the service at Windle. His work was noticed by fashion
magazines and brands and he then found himself doing the styling for editorial layouts in The Face, i-D and Sky
magazines as well as for catwalk clients such as Red or Dead. Currently, Watanabe runs Watanabe Hair Dressing
in Harajuku where he acts as stylist for clients as diverse as Beat Takeshi, Yohji Yamamoto collections and Nike.
This year, the salon is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary.
CHIE
[email protected]
www.watanabe-hair.com
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
book your appointment and
receive 20% off (first-time visitors
only)
SERVICES
▶▶ Hair cut: ¥7,000 (women), ¥6,500 (men)
▶▶ Color from ¥6,500
▶▶ Highlights ¥8,000 (partial), ¥10,000 (full)
C
hie Funakura first started in the beauty industry in Osaka, until heading to the UK to study the trade for
four years. She returned to Japan in 1994 and joined the innovative team at Watanabe Hair Dressing.
Consulting with her clients to help create the style they desire, Chie advises them on issues such as hair
texture, personal color balance and how their facial structure and ‘do influences their whole look. Her extensive
experience and creative results have resulted in her being in demand as hair and make-up stylist for television,
couture shows and fashion magazines such as GQ Japan and i-D. A few years ago, Harper’s Bazaar Australia recommended her as Tokyo’s best hair stylist. Catering to a wide range of trends, Chie hopes to make all your style
wishes come true and leave you feeling refreshed and energized when leaving the salon—like a brand new you.
CHIKA
[email protected]
http://meturl.com/chie
WEBSITE
SPECIAL OFFER
▶▶ Bring in this copy of Metropolis
and receive 20% off all esthetic
treatments (first-time visitors
only).
SERVICES
▶▶ Super exfoliation facial therapy: ¥15,750 (60min)
▶▶ Facial or body healing therapy with Matricaria:
¥18,900 (90min)
A
t Watanabe Beauty Therapy Chika, proprietor Chika Ikeda concentrates solely on facials and massage
therapy. Her facial healing therapy include cleansing, exfoliation, a unique anti-aging massage and
“electroporation” therapy. Chika is very successful in dealing with different skin irritations and customizes all her treatments to match the various skin types for women of all ages. Her massage therapy techniques
treat the human body as a finely tuned mechanism and use visceral manipulation to improve tissue movement
and mobility of the organs in the body. Courses of therapy are fully customized to ensure release of all tension,
support the body’s natural functions to rid itself of toxins and ultimately to make you feel relaxed and beautiful—
from the inside out. Before any treatment, Chika-san sits down with her clients to learn more about their general
well-being and any issues they might have regarding their body or face. Her years of international experience
will put anyone at ease.
[email protected]
http://meturl.com/formachika
Sun Beauty Harajuku B1F, 3-25-6 Jingumae,
Shibuya-ku
03-3405-1188
Tue-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun &
hols 10am-8pm, closed Mon
Harajuku or Meiji-Jingumae
Agenda Listings
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CONCERT
Funkist Festival
J-rock quintet with secret
guests. Nov 17, 2pm, ¥3,500
(adv) +1d. Akasaka Blitz.
Nearest stn: Akasaka. Tel:
050-5533-0888. http://funkist.
info
Paul McCartney
Arakoi
Japan’s longest-named band, Arakajime Kimerareta
Koibitotachi E (roughly “For Star-crossed Lovers”) is touring
its new album Document. The theme of the disc is “departure,”
and it sees the Tokyo group moving away from its roots
in dub toward ecstatic instrumental rave music not so far
in spirit from the music of Seiichi Yamamoto’s Rovo. But
“Arakoi,” as they are affectionately called, have always been
first and foremost a live band, a fact attested to by the large
crowds that regularly turn out for their shows.
Unit, Nov 9, 6:30pm, ¥3,000 +1d. Nearest stn: Daikanyama.
www.unit-tokyo.com
Former Beatles member and
contemporary music key
figure. Nov 18, 7pm; Nov
19–21, 7pm, ¥12,500-16,500.
Tokyo Dome. Nearest stn:
Suidobashi. Tel: 0570-550799. http://outtherejapantour.com
Alicia Keys
R&B singer-songwriter.
Nov 18, 7pm, ¥9,000 (adv).
Yokohama Arena. Nearest stn:
Shin-Yokohama. Tel: 03-34996669. http://t.pia.jp
Franz Ferdinand
Concerts
Shimokitazawa. Tel: 03-34667430. www.roach.jp
Glasgow boys who want you
to take them out. Nov 19–21,
7pm, ¥7,000 (adv) +1d. Zepp
Tokyo. Nearest stn: Aomi. Tel:
03-3444-6751.
POPULAR
One Direction
Pretty Maids
Fear, and Loathing in Las
Vegas
Electro-metalcore. Kobe
kids tear up dance floors
and eardrums. Oct 25, 7pm,
¥3,000 (adv) +1d. Club Citta.
Nearest stn: Kawasaki.
Tel: 03-3499-6669. www.
lasvegas-jp.com
Rapid & Slow Dance
Moss, Tits Tats and others.
Oct 25, 7pm, ¥2,000
(adv)/ ¥2,300 (door) +1d.
Heaven's Door. Nearest stn:
Sangenjaya. Tel: 03-34116774. www.geocities.jp/
xxxheavensdoorxxx
Knock Out Monkey
Reggae and hip
hop-influenced rock. Oct
25, 7pm, ¥2,500 (adv) +1d.
Club Quattro. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. Tel: 0570-084-003.
www.club-quattro.com
Bradio
Groovy funksters who know
how to disco. Oct 26, 6pm,
¥2,400 (adv)/ ¥2,900 (door)
+1d. The Game. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. Tel: 03-3409-1336.
www.bradio-web.com
Bowline
Rock fes with Ken
Yokoyama, Crossfaith, Man
with a Mission and more.
Oct 27, 12:30pm, ¥6,500
(adv). Yokohama Arena.
Nearest stn: Shin-Yokohama.
[email protected]. www.
bowlinelive.jp
Sister Paul
Experimental indie rock
with Money i$ God and
others. Oct 27, 6pm, ¥1,000
+1d. Okubo Suizokan,
B1 1-10-7 Hyakunin-cho,
Shinjuku. Nearest stn:
Shin-Okubo. http:// naks.biz/
suizokukan
Hey-Smith
Sprited ska-punk. Oct
27, 7pm, ¥2,800 +1d.
Shibuya-AX. Nearest stn:
Harajuku. Tel: 03-3444-6751.
www.hey-smith.com
Noid Vol.27
Osaka punk rockers Rizing
2 End, Peanuts for a Party
Boy and others. Oct 28, 6pm,
¥2,300 (adv)/ ¥2,800 (door)
+1d. Eggman. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. www.rizing2end.
net
Worldwide Showcase
DJ Gilles Peterson presents
up-and-coming artists from
around the world, with The
Stepkids and more. Nov 1,
6:30pm, ¥5,500 (adv) +1d.
Liquidroom. Nearest stn:
Ebisu. Tel: 03-5464-0800.
www.liquidroom.net
Roach
Okinawan hardcore band
with But By Fall. Nov 1,
7:30pm, ¥2,800 (adv)/ ¥3,300
+1d. Shelter. Nearest stn:
British boy band. Nov 2, 5pm;
Nov 3, 4pm, ¥8,000-15,000.
Makuhari Messe. Nearest stn:
Kaihin-Makuhari. Tel: 03-34996669. www.creativeman.co.jp/
english
Damo Suzuki's Network
Bearded idealist that creates
musical happenings. Nov
2, 8:30pm, ¥2,500 +1d.
SuperDeluxe. Nearest stn:
Roppongi. Tel: 03-5412-0515.
www.super-deluxe.com/
room/3511
Red Bull Music Academy
Weekender
Electronic music and art
festival with Fennesz, Lusine
and others. Nov 3, 4pm; Nov
4, 4pm, ¥4,500 (adv) +1d.
Liquidroom. Nearest stn:
Ebisu. Tel: 03-464-0800. www.
liquidroom.net
Tokyo Ska Paradise
Orchestra
Group of 10 musicians that mix
ska, jazz and rock. Nov 5, 7pm,
¥5,250 (adv) +1d. O-East. Nearest
stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-5720-9999.
www.red-hot.ne.jp
Ra Ra Riot
Not-so-pretty Danish melodic
heavy metalheads. Nov 19,
7pm, ¥7,000 (adv) +1d. O-East.
Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel:
03-5453-8899. http://t.pia.jp
Child Aid Live
Two-day festival for charity
with Mix Speaker's Inc and
others. Nov 20, 7pm; Nov
21, 7pm, ¥4,000 (adv) +1d.
Akasaka Blitz. Nearest stn:
Akasaka. Tel: 0570-064-000.
www.childaid.jp
Atoms for Peace
Thom Yorke, Flea and
company. Nov 21–22, 7pm,
¥9,000-10,000 (adv) +1d. Studio
Coast. Nearest stn: Shin-Kiba.
Tel: 03-3499-6669. www.
creativeman.co.jp
JAZZ/WORLD
Dave Koz
American smooth jazz
saxophonist. Oct 25–26,
7pm, ¥6,000-13,860. Sumida
Triphony Hall. Nearest stn:
Kinshicho. www.triphony.
com
Hoegidong Danpyunsun
New York indie-pop
quartet. Nov 7, 7pm, ¥5,500.
Liquidroom. Nearest stn: Ebisu.
Tel: 03-3444-6751. www.
liquidroom.net
Psychedelic folk singer from
South Korea. Oct 25, 8pm,
¥2,500 (door). Nanahari.
Nearest stn: Hachobori. Tel:
03-6806-6773. http://utakatarecords.com/events
Mucc
Cody Chestnutt
Visual-kei rock with electro
beats. Nov 8, 7pm; Nov 9, 5pm,
¥5,800 (adv)/ ¥6,300 (door)
+1d. Shibuya-AX. Nearest stn:
Harajuku. Tel: 050-5533-0888.
www.55-69.com
Flip
Okinawan all-girl rock band.
Nov 10, 6pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/
¥4,000 (door) +1d. Shibuya-AX.
Nearest stn: Harajuku. Tel:
050-5533-0888. www.
diskgarage.com
Ke$ha
Party girl and pop hit-maker.
Nov 12, 7pm; Nov 13, 7pm,
¥8,000 (adv) +1d. Zepp
Tokyo. Nearest stn: Aomi.
Tel: 03-3499-6669. www.
creativeman.co.jp/english
Freaks Addict Tour
Beyond
Visual-kei bands Lynch, Merry
and others. Nov 15, 5:30pm,
¥4,000 +1d. Shibuya-AX.
03-3447-8822.
The Pillows
Alternative J-rock. Nov 16,
6pm, ¥4,200 +1d. Shibuya-AX.
050-5533-0888. www.
pillows.jp
SiM
Reggae-punk rock from
Shonan. Nov 16, 6pm, ¥2,800
(adv) +1d. F.A.D. Yokohama.
Nearest stn: Ishikawa.
Tel: 03-3444-6751. www.
smash-jpn.com
R&B and neo-soul singer–
songwriter. Oct 25, 7 &
9:30pm, ¥7,000. Blue Note.
Nearest stn: Omotesando.
Mike Price Jazz Quintet
Vinicius Cantuaria
Brazilian singer-songwriter.
Nov 8, 6:30 & 9pm; Nov 9, 5
& 8pm, ¥5,800-8,000. Cotton
Club. Nearest stn: Tokyo. www.
cottonclubjapan.co.jp/en
Mike Price Jazz Orchestra
Newly acquired and
original compositions. Nov
8, 7:45pm, ¥3,990 (adv)
+1d. Someday. Nearest stn:
Shinjuku-gyoenmae. www.
mikepricejazz.com
Cinema Meets Jazz
Kazumi Tateishi Trio plays
hits from Merry Christmas Mr.
Lawrence and other movies.
Nov 9, 4pm, ¥1,500-2,500.
Green Hall. Nearest stn:
Sagami-Ono. Tel: 042-7429999. www.hall-net.or.jp
Keola Beamer
Hawaiian music. Nov 15, 6:30
& 9pm, ¥6,300-8,500. Cotton
Club. Nearest stn: Tokyo. www.
The Bad Plus with Kurt
Rosenwinkel
US trio. Nov 16-17, 5 & 8pm,
¥7,350-9,500. Cotton Club.
Nearest stn: Tokyo. www.
Boz Scaggs
Blues and rock legend. Nov
18-19, 7pm, ¥8,500-9,500 (adv).
Shibuya Public Hall. Nearest
stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-34025999. www.udo.co.jp
Le Grand Jour via Tete/
Tryo
Rock, blues and jazz a la
francaise. Nov 21, 7pm, ¥4,0006,000 (adv). Shinjuku Bunka
Center. Nearest stn: HigashiShinjuku. Tel: 03-3498-2881.
www.plankton.co.jp/france
CLASSICAL
Chie Hirai
Fortepiano concert featuring
works by Mozart and Chopin.
Oct 26, 2pm, ¥1,500-2,000.
Sagamihara South Hall.
Nearest stn: Sagamiono
Station. www.hall-net.or.jp
Autumn Music Mini
Concert
Collaboration performance
Organist Kumi Shibusawa
and Flutist Yasuko Fujioka.
Oct 26, 2pm, free. Saitama
Arts Theater. Nearest stn:
Yonohonmachi. www.saf.or.jp
Itamar Zorman
Violin recital featuring works
by Brahms, Hindemith and
more. Oct 28, 7pm, ¥3,0004,000. Suntory Hall Blue
Rose. Nearest stn: Roppongi
Itchome. www.suntory.com/
culture-sports/suntoryhall
Blend of ol' favorites and
original compositions. Oct
26, 6 & 7:15pm, ¥2,800 (adv)/
¥3,000 (door). St. Peter's
Church. 2-16-11 Asagaya Kita.
Nearest stn: Asagaya. www.
asagayajazzst.com
Kazune Shimizu
Ohta and Herb Ohta Jr.
Czech Philharmonic
Orchestra
Hawaiian ukulele duo.
Oct 26-27, 5 & 8pm,
¥7,000-9,000. Cotton Club.
Wolfgang Muthspiel &
Larry Grenadier
Austrian jazz guitarist and
American double jazz bassist.
Oct 28-29, 6:30 & 9pm,
¥5,500-7,500. Cotton Club.
Booker T Jones
American soul organist. Oct
28-30, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥8,400.
Blue Note. Nearest stn:
Omotesando.
Tsugaru Shamisen
Performance
Duo Abeya plays Aomoristyle melodies. Nov 4, 1:30 &
3pm, free +park entrance fee.
Kyu Shiba Rikyu Gardens.
Nearest stn: Hamamatsucho
or Daimon. http://tokyo-park.
or.jp/en/kyu-shiba
Performing Chopin and Liszt.
Nov 28, 1:30pm, ¥5,000.
Tokyo Opera City Concert
Hall. Nearest stn: Shinjuku
or Hatsudai. www.japanarts.
co.jp
Conducted by Jirí Belohlávek.
Oct 30, 7pm; Oct 31, 7pm,
¥6,000-18,000. Suntory
Hall. Nearest stn: Roppongiitchome. www.suntory.com/
culture-sports/suntoryhall
Riccardo Muti
Conducts for the Verdi 200th
Anniversary . Oct 30, 7pm;
Oct 31, 7pm, ¥3,000-23,000.
Sumida Triphony Hall.
Nearest stn: Kinshicho. www.
triphony.com
Meikyoku no Hanabata
Sofia Solisten and Mila
Georgieva play works by
Bach, Hayden and more. Nov
2, 2pm, ¥3,000-5,000. Tokyo
Metropolitan Theatre. Nearest
stn: Ikebukuro. Tel: 03-32349999. www.geigeki.jp
Czech Philharmonic
Orchestra
With pianist Hisako
Kawamura playing
Rachmaninov. Nov 3,
7pm, ¥9,000-18,000. Muza
Kawasaki Symphony Hall.
Nearest stn: Kawasaki. Tel:
04-4520-0100.
Isabelle Faust
Passionate solo violinist
performs sonatas and partitas
by Bach. Nov 3, 3:30 & 6pm,
¥1,500-6,500. Saitama
Yonohonmachi. Tel: 0570-064939. www.saf.or.jp
Orchestre d'Harmonie de
la Garde Républicaine
Works by Dukas, Tomasi, and
Ravel. Nov 4, 2pm, ¥5,0009,500. Yokohama Minato Mirai
Hall. Nearest stn: Minatomirai.
Tel: 045-682-2020. www.yaf.
or.jp/mmh
Peter Rösel
German romanticism piano
music. Nov 7, 7pm; Nov 9,
3pm, ¥2,500-11,000. Kioi
Hall. Nearest stn: Yotsuya. Tel:
03-5276-4500. www.kioi-hall.
or.jp
Atsuko Temma
Enjoy the amazing Stradivarius
timbre. Nov 8, 7pm, ¥5,0007,000. Kioi Hall. Nearest stn:
Yotsuya. Tel: 03-5276-4500.
www.kioi-hall.or.jp
Verdi Gala
Celebrating the 200th
anniversary of Giuseppe
Verdi's birth. Music from La
Traviata, Aida and more. Nov
10, 3pm, ¥1,500-4,500. Saitama
Yonohonmachi. Tel: 0570-064939. www.saf.or.jp/en
Tchaikovsky
Performance by pianist Makiko
Tanaka, Keiichiro Maeda and
others. Nov 10, 2pm, ¥1,5002,500. Sagamihara South Hall.
Nearest stn: Sagamiono. www.
hall-net.or.jp
Izumi Tateno Festival
With Chamber Orchestra
La Tempesta. Nov 10, 2pm,
¥4,000-7,000. Tokyo Opera
City Concert Hall. Nearest stn:
Shinjuku or Hatsudai. www.
operacity.jp/en
Kobudo
Shakuhachi, violoncello and
piano concert. Nov 14, 7pm,
¥6,000. Tokyo Opera City
Concert Hall. Nearest stn:
Shinjuku or Hatsudai. www.
capital-village.co.jp
Scandinavian Serenade
Enjoy works by Carl Nielsen
and others while dining on
smoked salmon. Nov 15,
6:30pm, ¥9,335. Foreign
Correspondents' Club of Japan.
Nearest stn: Yurakucho. Tel:
[email protected].
www.tokyosinfonia.com
City of Birmingham
Symphony Orchestra
Concert
Phaedra's Love
Sarah Kane's edgy makeover
of the Greek tragi-comedy.
English with Japanese subtitles.
Oct 31-Nov 1, 7:30pm; Nov
2-3, 2:30 & 7:30pm, ¥2,500
(student)/ ¥3,000 (adv)/ ¥3,500
(door). Tiny Alice. Nearest stn:
Shinjuku Sanchome. www.
doubtfulsound.asia
Tanoshimu Kyogen
Short farce usually performed
during interludes of Noh plays,
plus workshop. Nov 3, 11am &
2pm, free +park entrance fee.
Hamarikyu Gardens. Nearest
stn: Tokyo. Tel: 03-3232-3018.
teien.http://tokyo-park.or.jp/en/
hama-rikyu
The Suit
A wife is forced to carry the
left-behind suit of her lover
as a reminder of her betrayal
to her husband. Book-to-play
adaption by illustrious director
Peter Brook. Until Nov 17,
various times, ¥4,500-8,400.
Parco Theater. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-5858.
www.parco-play.com
Tokyo Heterotopia
"Tour" theater experience
where participants become a
part of the show. Until Dec 8,
Noon-7pm, every hour, ¥1,0003,500 (adv)/ ¥1,000-4,000
(door). Various venues around
Tokyo. www.festival-tokyo.
jp/en
Jin and Fantastic Energy
Takarazuka Review presents
the stage version of popular
TV drama/manga series. Nov
15, 4pm; Nov 16–17, noon &
4pm, ¥5,000-7,000. Green Hall.
Nearest stn: Sagami-Ono. Tel:
03-5251-2071. www.kageki.
hankyu.co.jp
No Time to Wait
A silly comedy about life and
penguins, presented by Tokyo
International Players (TIP)
Second Stage. Nov 21-22, 7pm;
Nov 23, 1 & 7pm; Nov 24, 1 &
6pm, ¥1,000-3,000. Theater
Brats. Nearest stn: Shinjuku
Sanchome. Tel: 03-3353-1868.
www.notimetowait.org
Dance
Psycho
Noh take on Hitchcock. Oct 25,
7:30pm, ¥3,000-6,500. Cerulean
Tower Noh Theater. Nearest
www.a-tanz.com/cerulean6
Swan Lake
K-Ballet Company performs
Tchaikovsky's classic ballet.
Oct 31, 2pm; Nov 1, 2pm; Nov
2, 2pm; Nov 3, 2pm, ¥7,00018,000. Bunkamura Orchard
Hall. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel:
03-3234-9999. www.ints.co.jp
Pudique Acide/Extasis
Works by Wagner, Sibelius
and Tchaikovsky. Nov 21,
7pm, ¥3,000-16,000. Tokyo
Metropolitan Theatre. Nearest
stn: Ikebukuro. Tel: 0570-010296. www.geigeki.jp
Renowned choreographer
Mathilde Monnier and
Jean-Francois Duroure. Nov
9, 3pm, ¥2,500-3,000. Saitama
Hall. Nearest stn: Urawa.
Tel: 048-829-2471. www.
institutfrancais.jp/tokyo
Stage
Ballets Russes Stravinsky
Evening
Award-winning comedy
performance group. Oct 27,
2pm, ¥4,500. Shinjuku Bunka
Center. Nearest stn: HigashiShinjuku. Tel: 0570-00-3337.
www.gamar-jack.com
Paris-based ballet company
performs The Firebird, Apollo
and Les Noces. Nov 13 & 15,
7pm; Nov 16-17, 2pm, ¥3,15012,600. New National Theatre
Tokyo. Nearest stn: Hatsudai.
Tel: 03-5352-9999. www.nntt.
jac.go.jp/english
The Marriage of Figaro
Carmen
Wicked
Clubbing
Gamarjobat
Comic opera composed
by Mozart. Until Oct 29, 2 &
6:30pm, ¥3,150-21,000. New
National Theatre Tokyo.
Nearest stn: Hatsudai. Tel:
03-5352-9999. www.nntt.jac.
go.jp/english
Broadway musical spin-off
of The Wizard of Oz. Until Oct
31, various times, ¥3,0009,800. Dentsu Shiki Theater
Umi. Nearest stn: Shinbashi.
Tel: 0120-489-444. http://
wicked.jp
The Tokyo Ballet performs
the often–told tale of love, lust
and betrayal. Nov 14-15, 7pm;
Nov 16-17, 3pm, ¥4,000-17,000.
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan. Nearest
stn: Ueno. Tel: 03-3791-8888.
www.nbs.or.jp/english
FRIDAY 25
Ageha
Halloween. Hip-hop: DJs
Verbal, Zeebra, etc. From
THEATER
Village
Celebration. Hip-hop:
DJs Sah, Yaz, etc. From
10pm, (m)¥2,000 w/1d,
(f)¥1,000 w/2d. Nearest stn:
Azabu-Juban or Roppongi.
Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.
villagetokyo.com
UPCOMING
Air
COURTESY OF FESTIVAL/TOKYO
Tokyo Heterotopia
After the March 11 disaster, director Akira Takayama staged
a series of interactive "referendums" on nuclear power. Now
one of Japan's most consistently provocative directors returns
with a look at the human stories—many of them foreign—that
lie beneath the surface of Tokyo. Participants are given a
special mobile radio and guidebook and then visit a range of
spaces from restaurants and parks, while hearing about the
people who live there, many of them Asian exchange students.
The idea is to explore ideas of travel and Asian "otherness" or
"heterotopia."
Tickets can be exchanged for a tour kit (mobile radio
and guide book) at the F/T info booth inside the Tokyo
Metropolitan Theatre Atrium. Nov 9-Dec 8, noon-7pm
(various times), ¥1,000-3,500 (adv). Nearest stn: Ikebukuro.
www.festival-tokyo.jp/en
11pm, (m)¥3,500, (f)¥3,000.
Nearest stn: Shin-Kiba. www.
ageha.com
Air
Voltage. Techno, house: DJ
Takkyu Ishino and more. From
10pm, ¥3,000. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. www.air-tokyo.com
Module
Pezzner. Techno, house: DJs
Pezzner, Shintaro, etc. From
9pm, ¥2,500. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. www.module-tokyo.
com
Sound Museum Vision
Big Halloween Party. Electro:
DJs Taku, Daishi Dance, etc.
From 9pm, ¥4,000. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. www.vision-tokyo.
com
SuperDeluxe
Halloween Channel. From
7pm, free (if wearing
costume)/¥1,000 (door)
+1d. Nearest stn: Roppongi.
Tel: 03-5412-0515. www.
super-deluxe.com/
room/3512
The New Matrix Bar
Saturday Night Fever. Hip-hop,
R&B, reggae: DJ Ykk and more.
From 6pm, ¥1,000 (after
10pm). Nearest stn: Roppongi.
www.matrixbar.jp
The Room
In Motion. House, crossover: DJ
M-Swift and more. From 10pm,
¥2,500 w/1d. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. www.theroom.jp
Unit
Resident Advisor. Electro: DJs
Stingray, Morphosis, etc. From
11:59pm, ¥3,500. Nearest
stn: Daikanyama. www.
unit-tokyo.com
Halloween Masquerade
Party. From 10pm, free
(full costume)/ ¥2,000
(semi-costume)/ ¥3,500 (w/
flyer)/ ¥4,000 (door). Nearest
stn: Daikanyama. www.
unit-tokyo.com
Velours
Velours
Unit
Fly in the Dark. Hip-hop: DJs
Kango, Shingo420, etc. From
10pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Nearest
stn: Omotesando. Tel: 03-57784777. www.velours.jp
Village
Fantastic. Hip-hop: DJs Hokuto,
Kekke, etc. From 11:30pm,
(m)¥3,000 w/1d, (f)¥2,000 w/2d.
Nearest stn: Azabu-Juban or
Roppongi. Tel: 03-6230-0343.
www.villagetokyo.com
Womb
Kats’. Electro: DJs Sonpub,
Watapachi, etc. From 11pm,
¥3,500. Nearest stn: Shibuya.
Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.
womb.co.jp
SATURDAY 26
Air
Party Jam. All mix: DJs Zeebra,
Jommy, etc. From 9pm, ¥3,000.
Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.
air-tokyo.com
Liquidroom
Extermination Dub. Dub
DJ Hikaru: Live: The
Heavymanners and more.
From 7pm, ¥3,000(adv).
Nearest stn: Ebisu. Tel: 03-4640800. www.liquidroom.net
Module
Indigo Halloween. Techno,
trance: DJs Ree K, Dufty, etc.
From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d.
module-tokyo.com
Seco
Scream! Halloween 2013. DJs
Chida, Sisi, and more. From
10pm, ¥3,000, ¥2,000 w/
costume. Nearest stn: Shibuya.
Tel: 03-6418-8141 www.
secobar.jp
Halloween Night. DJs
Kazunoko, Fujiko, etc. From
10pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Nearest
stn: Omotesando. Tel: 03-57784777. www.velours.jp
Village
Grand Slam. Hip-hop: DJs
Nuckey, Kekke, etc. From
10pm, (m)¥3,500 w/1d,
Azabu-Juban or Roppongi.
Tel: 03-6230-0343. www.
villagetokyo.com
Womb
Halloween Party. House, techno:
DJs Mathias Kaden, Guillaume,
etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Nearest
www.womb.co.jp
Idjut Boys. Disco, house: DJs
Idjut Boys, Force of Nature,
etc. From 10pm, ¥3,500 w/1d.
air-tokyo.com
Module
12th Anniversary. House: DJs
Supermaar, Sodeyama, etc.
Nov 2, from 10pm, ¥2,500.
module-tokyo.com
Sound Museum Vision
Midnight Garage. Hip-hop:
DJs Hazime, Ren, etc. Nov 2,
from 11pm, (m)¥3,500 w/1d,
Shibuya. www.vision-tokyo.
com
The Room
Especial Records Session.
House, crossover: DJs
Yoshihiro Okino(Kyoto Jazz
Massive), Yukari, etc. Nov
2, from 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d.
theroom.jp
Unit
Jah Shaka Dub Sound
System Sessions. Nov 2,
from midnight, ¥3,500
(adv)/ ¥4,000. Nearest stn:
Daikanyama. Tel: 03.-4598630. www.unit-tokyo.com
Womb
06s. Drumnbass: DJs The
Prototypes, Aki, etc. Nov 2,
from 11pm, ¥3,500. Nearest
stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-54590039. www.womb.co.jp
Exhibitions
AKASAKA/ROPPONGI
21_21 Design Sight
Toward a Design Museum
Japan. Mixed media. Oct
25-Feb 2, ¥500-1,000. Open
Mon & Wed-Sun 11am-8pm,
closed Tue. 9-7-6 Akasaka,
Minato-ku. Nearest stn:
Nogizaka. Tel: 03-3475-2121.
www.2121designsight.jp
Fujifilm Square
Ihee Kimura's Travels to
Akita and the Ryukyu
Islands. Photographer's
documentation of pre- and
post-war Japan. Until Dec
27, free. Life—Capturing
Wildlife in Photos. Four young
photographers' take on the
wilderness. Nov 15-Dec 4,
free. Open daily 10am-7pm.
9-7-3 Akasaka, Roppongi.
Nearest stn: Roppongi. Tel:
03-6271-3350. fujifilmsquare.
jp/en
Mori Art Museum
THURSDAY 31
Out of Doubt: Roppongi
Crossing 2013. Contemporary
art series held triennially.
This installment takes a fresh
look at a familiar intersection
to most Tokyoites. Until Jan
13, ¥500-1,500. Open Mon &
Wed-Sun 10am-10pm, Tue
10am-5pm. 6-10-1 Roppongi.
Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.
mori.art.museum
Air
Nanatasu Gallery
XEX Nihonbashi
The Whistlebump Halloween
Adventure. From 10pm, ¥3,000
(adv)/ ¥4,500 (door). Nearest
stn: Mitsukoshi-mae. Tel:
03-3548-0065. halloween.
peatix.com
Varium. All mix: DJs Kanomata,
Ebina, etc. From 10pm, ¥1,000
w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya.
www.air-tokyo.com
Sound Museum Vision
Rienda Halloween Party.
All mix: DJs Kaori, Hasebe,
etc. From 10pm, (m)¥3,500,
(f)¥3,000. Nearest stn: Shibuya.
www.vision-tokyo.com
The Room
Deep Enough. Deep jazz, deep
funk: DJs Ogawa, Kuroda,
etc. From midnight, ¥1,000.
theroom.jp
Dolls. Paintings by Masayasu
Tokoro. Until Oct 27, free.
Tue-Sat 11am-7pm, closed
Sun, Mon & hols. 3F Ogura Bldg.
2-12-4 Nishi-Azabu. Nearest
stn: Nogizaka. Tel: 03-64197229. www.nanatasu.jp
Suntory Museum of Art
Drinking Glass. A rare
collection of drinking vessels
from all over the world. Until
Nov 11, ¥800-1,300. Open
Wed-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun-Mon
& hols 10am-6pm, closed Tue.
9-7-4 Akasaka, Minato-ku.
Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.
suntory.jp/sma
EXHIBITION
Roppongi
Crossing
The Mori’s triennial
focus on emerging artists
returns for the fourth
time since the museum’s
opening. The theme for the
first “Roppongi Crossing” is
“Out of Doubt.” Like many
current arts impresarios,
the curators are using
Japan’s 2011 calamity as
a springboard to consider
the current state of
Japanese contemporary
art, and what they view
as heightened social
awareness resulting from
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arise through art from
the doubt now being
expressed about generally accepted ideas and existing
systems? 29 Japanese artists and groups, mainly born in the
1970s and 80s, present their answers.
Mori Art Museum, until Jan 13, ¥500-1,500. Open Mon &
Wed-Sun 10am-10pm, Tue 10am-5pm. 6-10-1 Roppongi.
Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.mori.art.museum
The National Art Center,
Tokyo
Divisionism from Van Gogh
and Seurat to Mondrian.
Oil paintings. Until Dec 23,
¥800-1,500. The Japan Fine
Arts Exhibition. Mixed media.
Recent works of traditional
themes. Nov 1-Dec 8,
¥500-1,200. Open Wed-Mon
10am-6pm, closed Tue.
7-22-2 Roppongi. Nearest stn:
Roppongi. www.nact.jp
GINZA/KYOBASHI/
TOKYO
Bridgestone Museum of
Art
Gustave Caillebotte. Oil
paintings. Until Dec 29, ¥1,0001,500. Gustave Caillbotte—
Impressionist in Modern
Paris. Works by a leading
member and supporter of the
Impressionist movement. Until
Dec 29, ¥1,000-1,500. Open
Tue-Sun & hols 10am-8pm,
closed Mon. 1-10-1 Kyobashi,
Chuo-ku. Nearest stn: Tokyo.
Tel: 03-5777-8600. www.
bridgestone-museum.gr.jp
Craft Gallery, The National
Museum of Modern Art
Close Up Crafts. Mixed media.
Until Dec 8, ¥300-500.
Open Tue-Thu 10am-5pm,
Fri 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun
10am-5pm. 1-1 Kitanomarukoen Chiyoda-Ku. Nearest stn:
Takebashi. Tel: 03-5777-8600.
www.momat.go.jp/english
Ginza Graphic Gallery
Between Human and Nature.
Mixed media. Art inspired by
fashion and vice versa. Until
Oct 28, free. Jan Tschichold.
Typography. Nov 1-26, free.
Open Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat
11am-6pm, closed Sun & hols.
1F Ginza Bldg, 7-7-2 Ginza.
Nearest stn: Ginza. www.
tokyo.mae.lu/jp/node_19876/
hana-hito-tokyo
Idemitsu Museum of Arts
Discover the Beauty of Japan
VIII. Sengai and the world of
Zen. Until Nov 4, ¥700-1,000.
The Kano School in Edo—
Innovation toward Elegance.
Traditional Japanese paintings
with an innovative style.
Nov 12-Dec 15, ¥700-1,000.
Sengai and the World of Zen.
Well-known Edo period
Zen priest's humorous yet
sophisticated paintings and
calligraphy. Until Nov 4,
¥700-1,000. Open Tue-Thu
10am-5pm, Fri 10am-7pm,
closed Mon. 9F Teigeki Bldg,
3-1-1 Marunouchi. Nearest stn:
Tokyo. www.idemitsu.co.jp/
museum
Mitsubishi Ichigokan
Museum
Masterpieces from the
Collection of Mitsubishi
Ichigokan Museum. Works by
Possessions of Muromachi
Daimyo. Ceramics from the
Korean peninsula adored
by Japanese tea masters.
Nov 2-Dec 15, ¥800-1,200.
Tue-Sun, 10am-4:30pm. 6-5-1
Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku.
www.nezu-muse.or.jp/en
Spiral
Tape Tokyo. Numen for Use's
tape installation. Nov 25-Dec
4, free. Open daily 11am-8pm.
5-6-23 Minami-Aoyama,
Minato-ku. Nearest stn:
Omotesando. Tel: 03-34981171. www.spiral.co.jp
Ukiyo-e Ota Memorial
Museum of Art
Comical Ukiyo-e: Humorous
Pictures and the School of
Kuniyoshi. Art with a laugh
in old Oedo. Until Nov 26,
¥700-1,000. Open Tue-Sun
10:30am-5:30pm, closed
Mon. 1-10-10 Jingumae.
Nearest stn: Harajuku. www.
ukiyoe-ota-muse.jp
SHIBUYA/EBISU
Bunkamura: The
Museum
Renoir, Vallotton, ToulouseLautrec and more. Until
Jan 5, ¥400-1,200. The
Beautiful-Art for Art's Sake:
The Aesthetic Movement
1860-1900. Mixed media.
Organized by the Victoria and
Albert Museum, London. Jan
30-May 6, ¥500-1,600. Wed-Fri
10am-8pm, Tue, Sat & Sun/
hols 10am-6pm, closed Mon.
2-6-2 Marunouchi. Nearest
stn: Tokyo. Tel: 03-5405-8686.
www.mimt.jp
Mitsui Memorial Museum
Masterpieces from Yamadera
Goto Museum of Art. Wide
range of european paintings
of the Barbizon School. Until
Nov 18, ¥1,300. Arcadia on
the Shore: Puvis de Chavanne's
Mythic World. Mural painter
that combined innovation
with classical style. Jan
2-Mar 9, ¥700-1,400. Open
Mon-Thu & Sun 10am-7pm,
Fri-Sat 10am-8pm. 2- 24-1
Dogenzaka. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-9111.
www.bunkamura.co.jp
Meguro Museum of Art
Momoyama Ceramic
Masterpieces. Exquisite
tea bowls, incense cases
and more. Until Nov 24,
¥700-1,200. 7F Mitsui Main
Bldg, 2-1-1 NihombashiMuromachi, Chuo-ku. Nearest
stn: Mitsukoshimae. Tel:
03-5777-8600. www.mitsuimuseum.jp
Yukio Tsuchiya. Performance
art and design. Until Dec 8,
¥500. Tsuchiya Yukio - Artist,
Designer, Educator. Pre and
post-war paintings and
designs by Tsuchiya Yukio.
Until Dec 8, ¥300-500. Open
Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed
Mon. 2-4-36 Meguro. Nearest
stn: Meguro. Tel: 03-37141201. www.mmat.jp
Mitsuo Aida Museum
Mizuma Art Gallery
National Film Center
The Watari-Um Museum
of Contemporary Art
Even Just One Thing. 10th
anniversary special display.
Until Dec 15, ¥200-800. Open
Tue-Sun 10am-5:30pm,
closed Mon. B1 Tokyo
International Forum Glass
Bldg, 3-5-1 Marunouchi,
Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 03-62123200. www.mitsuo.co.jp
Japanese Film Heritage.
Permanent collection of
works from the National Film
Center. Until Apr 3, ¥40-200.
Open Tue-Sun 11am-6:30pm,
closed Mon. 3-7-6 Kyobashi.
Nearest stn: Kyobashi. www.
momat.go.jp
Zeit-Foto Salon
Faraway. Dark and mysterious
works by Yumiko Izu.
Until Nov 16, free. Open
Tue-Fri 10:30am-6:30pm,
Sat 10:30am-5:30pm,
closed Sun-Mon & hols. 4F
Matsumoto Bldg, 1-10-5
Kyobashi, Chuo-ku. Nearest
stn: Tokyo. Tel: 03-3535-7188.
www.zeit-foto.com
HARAJUKU/AOYAMA
Diesel Art Gallery
Extreme AR Image Core. Mixed
media. Psychelic manga-style
pop art by Kazuki Umezawa.
Until Nov 15, free. Global Photo
Collaborations: Vice Japan.
Photograph. Nov 22-Feb 14,
free. Open daily 11:30am-9pm.
1-23-16 Shibuya. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. www.diesel.co.jp/art
Laforet Museum
100 Headpieces. Haute couture
catwalk headwear by Katsuya
Kamo. Nov 2-18, ¥500. Laforet
Harajuku 6F, 1-11-6 Jingumae.
Nearest stn: Meiji-jingumae.
www.laforet.ne.jp/index.html
Nezu Museum
Ido Tea Bowls: Treasured
Secret Garden. Jane Lee
creates unconventional
paintings and installations.
Until Nov 16, free. Open
Tue-Sat 11am-7pm,
closed Sun & Mon. 1-3-9
Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku.
Tel: 03-3793-7931. www.
mizuma-art.co.jp
Shuuji Terayama: Knock.
Performance art, film and
photography. Until Oct 27,
¥800-1,000. Open Tue &
Thu-Sun 11am-7pm, Wed
11am-9pm, closed Mon.
3-7-6 Jingumae. Nearest stn:
Gaienmae. www.watarium.co.jp
Tokyo Metropolitan
Museum of Photography
Nagi no Hira - Fragments
of Calm. A selection of 50
years' worth of photographs
by Issei Suda. Until Dec 1,
¥400-600. Open Tue-Wed &
Sat-Sun 10am-6pm, Thu-Fri
10am-8pm, closed Mon. 1-13-3
Mita, Meguro-ku. Nearest stn:
Ebisu. syabi.com
SHINJUKU/
IKEBUKURO
Hiromart Gallery
Dangerous Whisper: Um.
Paintings and collages by
Zdravko Toic. Oct 25-Dec 1,
free. Open Wed-Sun 1-7pm,
closed Mon-Tue. 1-30-7
Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku.
Nearest stn: Edogawabashi.
www.hiromartgallery.com
Living Design Center
Ozone
T-Life Design. Furniture.
Until Nov 12, free. 10:30am7pm, closed Wed. 3F to 8F
Shinjuku Park Tower, 3-7-1
Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku.
Nearest stn: Shinjuku. www.
ozone.co.jp
Agenda Listings
NTT
Intercommunication
Center
Open Space 2013. A melting
pot of artists and media.
Until Mar 2, free. 4F Tokyo
Opera City Tower, 3-20-2
Nishi-Shinjuku. Nearest stn:
Hatsudai. www.ntticc.or.jp
Roonee 247
Photography
AsterisqueVII. Variety
of printing methods,
incl gelatin silver and
cyanotype. Nov 5-17, free.
5-18-11 Shinjuku. Nearest
stn: Yotsuya-Sanchome.
Tel: 03-3341-8118. www.
roonee.com
Sompo Japan Museum
of Art
the Seine and Normandy.
Painting.19th-century french
urbanites' pursuit of leisure.
Until Jan 5, ¥300-1,200.
10am-5pm Tue-Sun, closed
Mon. Yano-machi 492-1
Hachioji. Nearest stn: Tokyo
Fuji Bijitsukan. Tel: 042-6914511. www.fujibi.or.jp/en
OTHER AREAS
Net Blow Up. Net installation.
Until Oct 27, free. 1 Kaigandori,
Naka-ku. Nearest stn: Nihon
O-dori. Tel: 045-661-0602.
www.zounohana.com
Hagiso
Tokyo Spidering. Eight
contemporary artists from
the Art Byte Critique group.
Until Oct 27, free. Tue-Sun
Noon-9pm, closed Mon.
3-10-25 Yanaka. Nearest stn:
Sendagi. Tel: 03-5832-9808.
www.hagiso.jp
Hoki Museum
Tokyo Opera City Art
Gallery
Museum of
Contemporary Art Tokyo
UENO
National Museum of
Nature and Science
Big Dinosaurs: Wonders of
the Gobi Desert. Velociraptor
and tarbosaurus bones
unravel mysteries . Oct
26-Feb 23, ¥600-1,500.
Open Tue-Thu & Sat-Sun
9am-5pm, Fri 9am-8pm,
closed Mon. 7-20 Ueno
Park. Nearest stn: Ueno.
Tel: 03-3822-0111. www.
kahaku.go.jp
Scai the Bathhouse
Crossed Beliefs. Mixed
media. Bold experimention
by He Xiangyu. Until Nov
9, free. Open Tue-Sat
noon-7pm, closed Sun-Mon.
6-1-23 Yanaka. Nearest stn:
Nippori. Tel: 03-3821-1144.
www.scaithebathhouse.
com
The National Museum
of Western Art
Michelangelo Buonarroti.
Painting, sculpture
and more. Until Nov 17,
¥700-1,400. Open daily
9:30am-5:30pm. 7-7 Ueno
Park. Nearest stn: Ueno.
www.nmwa.go.jp
The University Art
Museum
The National Treasure
Butto of Yakushi Nyorai and
Masterpieces from Kohfukuji.
Wooden sculptures and
bronze Buddha heads.
Until Nov 24, ¥800-1,500.
Open Tue-Sun 10am-5pm,
closed Mon. 12-8 Ueno Park.
Nearest stn: Ueno. www.
geidai.ac.jp/museum
Tokyo Metropolitan Art
Museum
Turner from the Tate: the
Making of a Master. British
romantic landscape
paintings. Until Dec 18,
¥600-3,200. Field of Painting.
Mixed media. Five artists
connect to the outside
world. Jan 4-10, free. 8-36
Ueno Park. Nearest stn:
Ueno. www.tobikan.jp
Tokyo National
Museum
From Kyoto, Inside and
Outside: Scenes on Panels
and Folding Screens.
Depictions of symbolic
locations around Kyoto. Until
Dec 1, ¥900-1,500. Calligraphy
of the Qing Dynasty: The Stele
School. Works by calligraphy
masters focusing on the
study of epigraphs. Until Dec
1, ¥400-600. Open Tue-Sun
9:30am-5pm. 13-9 Ueno Park.
Nearest stn: Ueno. www.
tnm.jp
The Galleria d'Arte Moderna
in Palazzo Pitti. Italian art
from the 19th and 20th
centuries. Until Nov 10,
¥600-¥1,000. Tue-Sun,
10am-6pm, closed Mon. 42F
Sompo Japan Bldg, 1-26-1
Nishi-Shinjuku. Nearest
stn: Shinjuku. Tel: 03-54058686. www.sompo-japan.
co.jp/museum
150 Years of Modern
Japanese Music. Mixed
media. Dynamic view
of Japan's meeting with
the West. Until Dec 23,
¥600-1,000. Project N 54 Mihoko Ogaki. Mixed media.
Until Dec 23, ¥600-1,000.
Open Tue-Thu 11am-7pm,
Fri-Sat 11am-8pm. 3-20-2
Nishi-Shinjuku. Nearest stn:
Hatsudai. www.operacity.
jp/en/ag
All seats non-smoking
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Feeling the Light and the
Wind. Realist painting by
Japanese artists. Until Nov
10, ¥750-1,500. Open Mon
& Wed-Thu 10am-6pm,
Fri, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun
10am-5pm, closed Tue. 3-15
Asumigaokahigashi, Midoriku. Nearest stn: Toke. www.
hoki-museum.jp
Crystallize. Mixed media
by Tokujin Yoshioka. Until
Jan 19, ¥600-1,100. Bunny
Smash: Design to Touch the
World. Multimedia. Design
focused on changing people's
perception of society. Until
Jan 19, ¥600-1,100. Tue-Sun,
10am-6pm, closed Mon. 4-1-1
Miyoshi, Koto-ku. Nearest stn:
Kiyosumi-shirakawa. www.
mot-art-museum.jp/eng
National Museum of
Japanese History
Documents from Medieval
Japan: Functions and
Styles. Political power shift
from nobles to samurai
represented through official
correspondence and records.
Until Dec 1, ¥450-830.
Japanese Lacquerware
Overseas II-Export Lacquer
in the Edo Period. Items
shipped from the exotic
Orient to the West. Oct 29-Dec
1, ¥250-420. A Tradition of
Chrysanthemums. A variety of
living chrysanthemums. Nov
6-Dec 1, ¥100. Open Tue-Sun
9:30am-4:30pm, closed Mon.
117 Jonai-cho, Sakura-shi.
Nearest stn: Keisei-Sakura.
www.rekihaku.ac.jp/english
Snow Contemporary
XYZ Collective
Awes for the Cosmic.
Sculptures and standing
pieces by Riyoo Kim.
Nov 15-Dec 1, 12pm-8pm
Mon, Wed-Fri, closed Tue.
1F 2-30-20 Tsurumaki.
Nearest stn: Komazawa
Daigaku. Tel: 050 1148 7964.
www.officekubota.com/
snowcontemporary
Taro Okamoto Museum
of Art, Kawasaki
Faces and Masks. Paintings.
Until Jan 13, ¥300-900.
Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-5pm,
closed Mon. 7-1-5 Masukata,
Tama-ku, Kawasaki. Nearest
stn: Mukogaoka-Yuen.
Tel: 04-4900-9898. www.
taromuseum.jp
The Container
H. Gil Yefman explores sex
slavery and World War II.
Mixed media. Until Oct 28,
free. Mon–Fri 11am-9pm, Sat–
Sun & hols 10am-8pm, closed
Tue. Hills Daikanyama,
1-8-30 Kami-Meguro. Nearest
stn: Naka-Meguro. www.
the-container.com
The French Institute
Kyoto Notebook. Paintings by
virtuoso cartoonist Nicolas
de Crécy. Until Nov 24, free.
15 Ichigaya Funagawara-cho.
Nearest stn: Iidabashi.
Tel: 03-5206-2500. www.
institutfrancais.jp/tokyo
Tokyo Fuji Art Museum
Impressionists at Waterside—
Depicting urban resorts: Paris,
Zounohana Terrace
Sports
BASKETBALL
Basketball Japan League
Tokyo

Cinq Rêves vs.
Aomori Wat's. Oct 26-27, 6pm,
¥800-8,000. Ota City General
Gymnasium. Nearest stn:
Umeyashiki. Tel: 03-54806688.
Tokyo

Cinq Rêves vs.
Saitama Broncos. Nov
12-13, 7pm, ¥800-8,000.
Musashino Municipal Athletic
Kichijoji.
Saitama

Broncos vs.
Takamatsu Five Arrows.
Dec 21-22, 6pm, ¥900-2,800.
Tokorozawa City Gymnasium.
Nearest stn: Shintokorozawa.
Tel: 04-2991-1181.
More game and ticket info at
www.bj-league.com
National Basketball
League
Hitachi

Sun Rockers Tokyo
vs. Toyota Alvark Tokyo. Oct
26-27, 3pm, ¥1,000-2,500.
Sumida City Gymnasium.
Nearest stn: Kinshicho. Tel:
03-3623-7273.
Hitachi

Sun Rockers Tokyo
vs. Chiba Jets. Nov 2-3, 3pm,
¥1,000-2,000. Kashiwa Chuo
Kita-kashiwa. Tel: 04-71649573.
www.nbl.or.jp
BOXING
Executive Fight Night III
Salarymen and OLs battle it our
in the toughest black tie event in
town. Nov 8, 6:30pm, ¥300,000
(per table, seats 10). Grand Hyatt
Tokyo. Nearest stn: Roppongi.
ticketing@ginjaninjas,com
http://executivefightnight.com
GOLF
Ito En Ladies Tournament
Nov 15-Nov 17, ¥3,000. Great
Island Club. Tel: 0475-463000.
PRO WRESTLING
Michinoku
Oct 26, 7pm, ¥3,500-5,000.
Shinkiba 1stRing. Nearest stn:
Shinkiba. Tel: 03-3521-1015.
All Japan: Anniversary
Tour
Oct 27, 4pm, ¥4,000-15,000.
Ryogoku Kokugikan. Nearest
stn: Ryogoku. Tel: 03-36235111.
Grabaka Live! 3
Oct 27, 3pm, ¥6,000-12,000.
Differ Ariake. Nearest stn:
Ariake-tennis-no-mori.
Wrestling New Classic
Oct 31, 6:30pm, ¥3,000-10,000.
Korakuen Hall. Nearest stn:
Suidobashi. Tel: 03-58009999.
VOLLEYBALL
Women's World Grand
Champions Cup
Nov 15-Nov 17, various
times, ¥500-8,500. Tokyo
Metropolitan Gymnasium.
Nearest stn: Sendagaya. Tel:
03-5474-2112.
Men's World Grand
Champions Cup
Nov 22-Nov 24, various
times, ¥500-8,500. Tokyo
LISTINGS FOR COMPLETE LISTINGS
Metropolitan Gymnasium.
Nearest stn: Sendagaya. Tel:
03-5474-2112.
[email protected]
www.sundaigaigo.ac.jp
Kids' Halloween Parade
Koenji Fes
Street performances, pro
wrestling, flea market and
more. Oct 26-27, all day, free.
Koenji area. Nearest stn:
Koenji.http:// koenjifes.jp
Oedo Kakki Parade
Traditional dance and
marching bands. Oct 27,
11:30am-3pm, free. Chuo-dori.
Nearest stn: Nihonbashi and
Kyobashi. www.nikkyo.net
Mount Takao Momiji
Matsuri
NOV 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 7 AM
VedaPlus Morning
Yoga Class
Small early morning yoga
class in Azabu-Juban with
a maximum of six people
makes it possible to connect
with the instructor. Teachers
are fluent in English and
Japanese. Private classes
also available. Tel: 03-64345448 or email: info@
vedaplus-motoazabu.
jp for reservation. http://
vedaplus-motoazabu.jp/
Hiking event to view fall
leaves. Kokeshi show every
weekend. Until Nov 30, all day,
free. Takaomachi, Hachioji.
Nearest stn: Takaosanguchi.
http:// meturl.com/takao2013
Until Nov 9, 10am-5pm,
free (w/ preregistration)/
¥500-1,000 (door). Tokyo Big
Sight. Nearest stn: KokusaiTenjijo-Seimon. j-event@
media.nikkan.co.jp. www.
nikkan.co.jp/eve/irex/english
Furusato Shibuya
Festival
Community
Performances and more.
Nov 2-3, all day, free. Yoyogi
Park. Nearest stn: Harajuku.
Tel: 03-3469-6081. www.city.
shibuya.tokyo.jp
Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art
School
Traditional dance festival.
Nov 3, 11:30am, free.
Sensoji. Nearest stn:
Asakusa. Tel: 03-3842-0181.
www.e-asakusa.jp/event
Burlesque models pose
for artstars and sketching
newbies alike with food,
drinks and arty socializing.
Every third Wed, 7pm, ¥2,000,
The Pink Cow. Nearest stn:
Roppongi. Tel: 03-6434-5773.
cowmail@thepinkcow.
com www.drsketchytokyo.
wordpress.com
Tokyo Jidai Festival
Pause Talk
Dancing of the White
Herons
Entertainment from the
Sengoku, Kamakura and Edo
periods. Nov 4, 1-4pm, free.
Around Asakusa. Nearest stn:
Asakusa. www.e-asakusa.jp
Meiji Jingu Gaien Gingko
Festival
Street perfromances, tea
ceremony demonstrations,
ikebana exhibition and more.
Until Dec 9, various times, free.
Meiji Jingu Gaien. Nearest stn:
Harajuku. Tel: 03-3401-0312.
www.meijijingugaien.jp/event
Narita San Park Koyo
Festival
Shakuhachi and koto
performances. Nov 16-17, Nov
23-24 & Nov 30, all day, free.
Narita San Park. Narita city,
Chiba. Nearest stn: Narita.
www.chiba-tour.jp
Forums & Expos
BAtoMA Interior
Exhibition
Everything for the interior:
fabric, stationery, furniture
and ceramics. Until Oct 27,
11am-7pm, ¥500. Laforet
Museum. Nearest stn:
Meiji-jingumae. www.batoma.
com
Japantex Interior Trend
Show
Interior design and more. Oct
25, 10am-5pm, ¥1,000. Tokyo
Big Sight. Nearest stn: KokusaiTenjijo-Seimon. http://
japantex.jp/english
Design Festa Vol.38
Biannual fashion, art and
crafts event with over
10,000 exhibitors. Nov 2-3,
11am-7pm, ¥1,000. Tokyo Big
Sight. Nearest stn: KokusaiTenjijo-Seimon. info_e@
designfesta.com. designfesta.
com/en
Measurement and
Control Show 2013
Electric measurement
instruments and more. Until
Nov 8, 10am-5pm, ¥1,000
(gen)/ free (students). Tokyo
Big Sight. Nearest stn: KokusaiTenjijo-Seimon. www.jemima.
or.jp
International Robot
Exhibition
Industrial and service robots,
and other related devices.
Open forum where creatives
can get together and discuss
projects, ideas and cultural
currents. Every first Mon, Cafe
Pause. Nearest stn: Ikebukuro.
Tel: 03-6912-7711. www.
pausetalk.org
Stitch-n-Bitch
Meet fellow knitters,
crocheters and sewers to
talk, share ideas, eat, drink
and create. Every first
and third Tue, 7pm, free,
Cafe Respekt. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. www.meetup.com/
TokyoStitchandBitch
Half-Fast Cyclists
Bicyclists of all treads meet
for slide shows, lectures,
ride-planning, etc. Every
second Wed, 7pm, free,
The Pink Cow. Nearest stn:
Roppongi. Tel: 03-6434-5773.
[email protected]
Learning
Beginner Lesson:
Fighting Arts
Lessons in how to use a
longsword, and chivalry. Nov
4, 3 & 4:30pm, ¥1,575. Castle
Tintagel, Toshima-ku. Nearest
stn: Shiinamachi. jnoyes@
castletintagel.com www.
castletintagel.com/english
Norimaki Art Workshop
Play with your food! Make
art by crafting pictures in
your sushi rolls. ; Nov 16,
4pm, ¥1,000. Sakura Hotel
Hatagaya. 1-32-3 Hatagaya
Shibuya-ku. Nearest stn:
Hatagaya. Tel: 03-3469-2511.
www.sakura-hotel.co.jp/event
TCS Improv Workshop
All levels welcome. See
website for more details.
Every Wednesday, 7-9pm,
Our Space Studio. Nearest stn:
Hatagaya. Tel: 03-5770-7401.
www.tokyocomedy.com/
improv_comedy_workshop
Other Events
The Screaming Skull
Haunted basement attraction
in aid of charity. Oct 25,
10am-4pm; Oct 26, 10am-3pm
¥100 donation. Sundai College
of Business and Foreign
Languages. 1-5-8 Surudagai.
Nearest stn: Ochanomizu.
Sweden Kids Week
Swedish toys, designer
clothing, Christmas
goods and more. Oct
26-27, 10am-5pm, free.
Embassy of Sweden.
Nearest stn: Roppongi.
Tel: 03-5562-5050. www.
swedenkidsweek.com
Aosando Art Fair
Opportunity to meet and
buy high quality art from
young contemporary
artists. Until Oct 27,
10am-8pm, free. Select
shops in Aoyama area.
www.aosando.com
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Costume parade,
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bar-hopping for adults,
contests and more. Oct 27,
3pm-5am, various tickets.
Shimokitazawa area,
Setagaya-ku. Nearest stn:
Shimokitazawa. http://
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Tokyo October
Fashion, art, community
and lifestyle events
across the city. Until Oct
27, various times, various
prices., various venues.
http:// meturl.com/
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Zombie Bar
Come one come all undead.
Lacking in lackluster?
Get a makeover for an
additional ¥500. Zombie
walk included. Oct 27, from
3pm, ¥1,500. Night Gallery
Cafe Crow. Nearest stn:
Roppongi. www.zombiena.
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Halloween Party
Costume contest, party
games, fortune-telling and
more. Oct 27, 6pm, ¥1,0003,500. Castle Tintagel.
Nearest stn: Shiinamachi.
Tel: jnoyes@castletintagel.
com. www.castletintagel.
com
Kimono Experience
Try on kimono and get a
special commemorative
photo taken in beautiful
surroundings. Oct 28,
10:30am-2:30pm ¥2,500
(normal)/ ¥4,000 (incl.
footwear) +park entrance
fee. Koishikawa Korakuen.
Nearest stn: Iidabashi.
2teien-kouza@tokyo-park.
or.jp. teien.tokyo-park.or.jp/
en/koishikawa
Halloween Party
Ghoulish ghost makeup for
¥500, taste their terrifying
new menu and other
activities. Oct 31, 7pm,
free. Fab Cafe. Nearest stn:
Shibuya. [email protected].
http://tokyo.fabcafe.com
Classics Day
Lecture by renowned tanka
poet and literary critic
Akiko Baba, accompanied
by music based on classical
literature. Nov 1, 6:30pm,
¥1,000-2,000. Bunkyo
Civic Hall. Nearest stn:
Korakuen. Tel: 03-58031100. http://meturl.com/
classicsday2013
Medieval Wine &
Cheese Party
Wines from Languedoc,
medieval-style music and
more. Nov 8, 8pm, ¥3,980
(adv)/ ¥4,980 (door). Castle
Tintagel. Nearest stn:
Shiinamachi. jnoyes@
castletintagel.com. http://
meturl.com/medievalwine
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MOVIES
BY DON MORTON
NOW YOU SEE ME: © 2013 SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ; THIRD STAR: © CINEMA
ONE SPV4 LTD MMX ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.; SAFE HAVEN: © 2013 SAFE HAVEN PRODUCTIONS, LLC ALL
RIGHTS RESERVED. ; DEAD MAN DOWN: © 2012 DMD PRODUCTIONS, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED..; DIANA:
© 2013 CAUGHT IN FLIGHT FILMS LIMITED. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED; THE STONE ROSES: MADE OF STONE: ©
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NOW YOU SEE ME
“
What we got here is
an all-star Ocean’s
11 with illusionists.
A stage magician,
an escape artist, a
mentalist and a small-time trickster
(Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Woody
H a r re l s o n & D ave F ra nco) a re
summoned together by a mysterious,
apparently omniscient mastermind.
A year later, backed by a Las Vegas
billionaire (Michael Caine), they’ve
become Sin City’s hottest attraction,
“The Four Horsemen,” performing
such illusions as robbing a Parisian
bank using “teleportation” without
leaving the stage, and then tossing
the three-million euro-booty to
the audience. But who’s calling the
shots here? Morgan Freeman’s a
cynical illusion debunker, and Mark
Ruffalo’s the dogged FBI agent that
thinks the crimes are real, working
with Interpol hottie Melanie Laurent.
We follow the quartet to picturesque
locations like New Orleans and New
York for more accomplished tricks.
DEAD MAN DOWN
NEW
Danish director Niels Arden Oplev’s
(Swedish The Girl with the Dragon
T at to o) f i r s t E n g l i s h -l a n g u a g e
feature is a heavily revenge-themed
and glacially paced euro-flick with
flashes of pointless violence and an
explosive ending seemingly grafted
on from another movie. A woman
(Noomi Rapace) scarred in an auto
accident black ma i ls her fel low
d a m a ge d- s ou l ne i g hb or (C ol i n
Farrell), a henchman for a local
crime boss (Terrence Howard), into
murdering the drunk who caused
it. But he has his own dark secrets.
Nicely filmed, though, and some fine
performances despite the awkward
dialogue and fragmentation. (112
min) SHOWING FROM OCT 26.
THIRD STAR
It’s absurd but spirited, and so fastpaced and dazzling you maybe don’t
mind the dozens of plot holes and
rug-pulls. The obligatory big reveal at
the end is kind of disappointing, but
with this journey, the pleasure’s in
DIANA
Well-intentioned but atrociously
written and highly simplistic soap
reduces the last two years of the
Princess of Wales’s life to a tacky,
hagiographic tabloid fantasy. Has to
do with her love affair with Pakistani
heart surgeon Hasnat Khan, who,
we are told, rejected Diana because
of Muslim family values and
understandable worries about her
intense media baggage. Dodi? A
rebound fling manipulatively aimed
at making Hasnat jealous. Naomi
Watts puts in a flawless if shallow
impersonation, and there are some
nice lonely-princess montages, but it
all goes poof as soon as anyone says
anything. (113 min)
eiga
I
k now what you’re
thinking: Japan
c o u l d n ’ t p o s s i b ly
make yet another
romantic drama about
a damaged woman
who lea r ns to love
again, could they?
( Yo u we r e t h i n k i n g
that right?) Well, yes—it
could. Toho’s newest
“blockbuster,” Kiyoku
Yawaku, is based on the
13-volume manga by
Ryo Ikuemi. Given the
book sold 2.95 million
copies, Toho might be right in thinking they have a
market for this schlock. Add to that new Japanese
superstar actress Masami Nagasawa and you have the
building blocks of a boho box office. Kanna (Nagasawa)
lost her high school sweetheart to a terrifying car
accident and has been unable to love ever since. Jump
eight years into the future and enter Roku (Masaki
Okada), a handsome and passionate young man
who falls for Kanna and will do anything to win her.
The flick hits on all the familiar points and suggests a
version of the tired “pure love” (“How does he know
what I’m feeling?”). Can she heal enough to embrace
love? You guess. (127 min.) Rob Schwartz
getting there. Not great cinema, and
straddles the cusp between dumb
and clever, but full of old-school
showmanship and fun if you let it be.
Japanese title: Grand Illusion. (115
min)
THE STONE ROSES: MADE
OF STONE
Polished but clearly promotional
do c u me nt a r y by s o c i a l-re a l i s t
fiction filmmaker (and unabashed
fan) Shane Meadows (This is England,
Dead Man’s Shoes) about the resurrection and phenomenally successful
reunion tour of the legendary band.
The group’s dissolution in acrimony
16 years earlier and the ensuing
court battles are mentioned but not
dwelt upon. This will delight the
group’s obviously avid followers
and probably baffle anyone else (me)
not intimately involved in the '90s
Manchester indie-rock scene. Still,
it’s well put together, and I liked it that
Meadows includes some complete
songs. (97 min)
NEW
Three lifelong friends (J. J. Feild,
Tom Bu rke & Ada m Rober tson )
t a k e a f o u r t h , w h o ’s d y i n g o f
cancer (Benedict Cumberbatch),
for a last visit to his favorite place,
Barafundle Bay in Wales. Can you
guess what his secret agenda is?
It’s a grueling trek, both physically,
what with the wheelchair/cart, and
emotionally, as each member of
the quartet reveals hidden truths
about himself. If this sounds a bit
depressing to you, you have no
idea! Despite the fine acting and a
few moments of forced camaraderie, this somewhat talky flick is a
downer on a level that you really
need to be a Brit to enjoy. (92 min)
VIOLET & DAISY
D i re c to r i a l d e b ut b y G e o f f re y
Fletcher, who won a screenwriting Oscar for Precious, attempts to
juxtapose frothy teen girlishness
with shocking violence, and mostly
fails. A pair of teenage hitpersons
(Alexis Bledel and Saoirse Ronan)
is flummoxed by their latest target:
a world-weary, cancer-ridden guy
in trouble with the Mob who isn’t
afraid of death (a magnificent James
Gandolfini). None of this is of course
the least bit plausible, and that’s
artsy fartsy intentional. But the lack
of dramatic credibility makes it hard
to care, and despite a few magical
Gandolfini moments, there is little
depth here. Japanese title: Violet &
Daisy: Tenshi no Shokeinin. (88 min)
SAFE HAVEN
NEW
L i t t l e n a m e - t h a t- a u t h o r q u i z :
impossibly attractive couple on the
poster; gauzy, sunlight-drenched,
postcard-perfect North Carolina
setting; woozy montages; romantic
scene in the rain; manufactured
ob stacle ; happi ne s s ever a f ter.
Nicholas Sparks? Bing-bong! Josh
Duhamel and Julianne Hough are
fine, but the sad news is that this pap
is directed by the once-great Lasse
Hallstrom (Chocolat, The Cider House
Rules, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?).
And this is his second Sparks job.
Absolutely OMG-WTF coda involves
a letter that would send anyone living
on a real planet screaming for the
hills. Shameless, Nick. Japanese title:
Kimi ni Yomu Monogatari. (115 min)
SHOWING FROM OCT 26.
BROKEN CITY
In this messy political potboiler,
alcoholic low-rent P.I. and disgraced
cop Mark Wahlberg is asked by the
oily NYC mayor (Russell Crowe)
to follow his cheating trophy wife
(Catherine Zeta-Jones), while police
commissioner Jeffrey Wright looks
on skeptically. With a cast like this,
how could you go wrong? Well, start
with a preposterous central conceit,
edit it with a chainsaw and cut drop
some scenes entirely, just to assure
complete incoherence. Then stir
in some moral ambiguity and a
few suspect coincidences. Some
effective scenes elevate this to an
entertaining diversion, but overall:
broken movie. (109 min)
movies news
cinematic underground
M
W
ore than 20 years after
England’s premiere surreal
comedy troupe lost one of its
founding members, fans can revisit
his life with the animated film A Liar’s
Autobiography: The Untrue Story of
Monty Python’s Graham Chapman. So
why now? “Partly because we have
only just discovered the tapes he left
behind,” says Ben Timlett (pictured,
right, with co-director Jeff Simpson).
Timlett grew up around Monty Python,
literally, after he discovered that his
classmate was the son of Terry Jones,
but was too young to know Chapman, who died of cancer in 1989.
“When we did a documentary series on them, we got the sense of what
an enigma Graham is,” he recalls. “He is sort of the forgotten Python, as he
didn’t have the opportunity the others had to do what they wanted later
on.” The tapes, an early attempt at an audio book, resurfaced, allowing
Timlett and his team to mix Chapman’s voice with 3D animation from
14 different studios. “Because Graham goes into such incredible flights of
fancy, we thought we could switch styles to emphasize that,” the director
explains. “And it is a way of trying to get the tone of where he was in his
life at the time.” And Chapman’s life went through major shifts of tone,
from studying medicine to battling alcoholism to being one of the first
British celebrities to come out as gay on a TV show his mother happened
to be watching. The surviving Pythons lent their voices to the project, as
did fan Cameron Diaz, who is cast in the role of Sigmund Freud. A Liar’s
Autobiography will be released in Japan November 23. Kevin Mcgue ith Egypt very much
in the news at the
moment, the time
is right for a view into the
country—one afforded by the
film Cairo Time (pictured),
currently screening in English
at Shinjuku Musashinokan
(3-27-10 S h i nju k u ; ht t p : //
sh i nju k u . mu s a sh i no -k .jp).
Accomplished actress Patricia
Clarkson plays a writer who
journeys to Cairo for a longawaited reunion with her husband who works for the UN, but
when he is detained by a humanitarian crisis, she bonds with his
Egyptian coworker… The English-language international coproduction The Other Son, a family drama with deep political roots,
is currently playing at Ginza’s Cine Switch (4-4-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku;
ww.cineswitch.com). A Palestinian and Israeli family discover
their sons were switched at birth when the hospital was
bombed. The boys are able to come to terms with the news, but
it tears at the other members of the families… A feature-length
documentary on a single department store may sound like
little more than an extended commercial, but Scatter My Ashes at
Bergdorf’s uses interviews with Karl Lagerfeld, Martha Stewart,
Joan Rivers and other to make the point that the 5th Ave. institution is the center of New York life as well as international fashion.
Screening from October 26 at Bunkamura’s Le Cinema (2-24-1
Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku; www.bunkamura.co.jp). KM
BITES
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Dining Out
cioccolato
S
sushi school
F
ood meets design as Norimaki Art Juku
offers lessons on how to roll sushi in a way that
reveals little edible works of art when sliced.
Imagine your loved one’s surprise when they open
their bento and see a panda face or other cute design
written in rice. These babies take time and effort to
master but are well worth it. An hour-long class will
yield one roll, but of course you can eat the result and
take home the recipe. Try the intermediate class to
create your own design. English-speaking guide
Maki-sensei is available to give hands-on help when
needed, and third graders and up are welcome,
making classes fun for the whole family. Classes
are held at DC English School’s dining kitchen
(2-18-20 Matsuhara, Setagaya-ku; nearest stn:
Meidaimae). For a schedule, e-mail sushi_info@
yahoo.co.jp (English OK).
ometimes mini candy bars just don’t cut it
in terms of Halloween treats. For something
more authentic, try some rustic sweets from
the new Cafferel shop in Mark IS (5-3-1 Minato
Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama. Tel: 045-319-6667.
Nearest stn: Minato Mirai). The Turin-based
confectioner is from of a long tradition of Italian
chocolatiers that started when Columbus brought
cacao beans back from the New World. Chocolates in a mushroom shaped jar (¥1,575) make for
a quaint gift and cute bite-sized sweets shaped
like ladybugs and bees (¥210) are sure to bring a
smile to the face of trick-or-treaters. For a more
mature sweet tooth, try the campagna (¥1,575), a
chocolate pound cake filled with hazelnut infused
Gianduja ganache that melts into a rich sauce
when warmed. Cafferel Mark IS is open 10am8pm Mon-Thur, and 10am-9pm Fri-Sun.
quick cuisine
L
ocated in Shibuya’s Mark City, Le Sun Palm
(1F Shibuya Mark City West 1-12-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel:
03-6416-0417) has a diverse cosmopolitan menu
that goes above and beyond the usual café. Operating under the theme “fast French,” this small
eatery serves gastronomie a la francaise in a casual
setting. Salads (from ¥680) with meat and veggies
piled on, sandwiches (from ¥480) bursting with
salmon and avocado or pate de campagne, and
pancakes (from ¥630) served with banana caramel
toppings. A bit on the decadent side are smoothies
bursting with fresh fruit and topped with softserve ice cream. Offerings are reasonably priced
considering the portion sizes, which probably
explains the lines rivaling those of Mickey D’s at
lunchtime. Take out? C’est bon!
brew
A
canned bear
S
ince the Great Tohoku Earthquake, parents
have been faced with the increased need to
teach their kids disaster protocol. The potentially gloomy task is made a bit easier by Brain
Trust Ltd.’s Pandamon (¥1,890 for a set of 3 in
plain, maple and chocolate flavors). The name is a
play on “pan” the Japanese word for bread, and the
designs bear the face Kumamon, the bear mascot of Kumamoto city in Kyushu who is winning
hearts across Japan. While nonperishable bread
in a can is not exactly the food of the gods, having
kids try it now can help prepare them for an emergency situation when they will need it. And after
eating the cans make cute pencil holders. Available online at www.baby0101.com
fter a successful summer stint as a temporary beer garden in Ark Hills, Yona Yona
Beer Kitchen is has just moved into a permanent site in Akasaka (2F Tokyu Plaza Akasaka,
2-14-3 Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku. Nearest stn: Akasakamitsuke). The eponymous ale put Japanese
craft beer on the international map when it won
the Belgian Monde Selection gold medal in 2011.
Now the Karuizawa-based brewery is continuing
its mission to encourage Japanese beer drinkers
to explore outside of the “big four” with its new
Tokyo location. On tap offerings will include the
signature ale as well as Tokyo Black porter, Aooni
Indian Pale Ale and rotating selections designed
to fit the season. Menu choices including roast
chicken, sausages and bagna càuda are being
planned to complement what’s on tap. www.
yonayonabeerkitchen.com
recipe resource
T
he c rowd-s ou rc e d c ook i ng w ebs ite
Cookpad gets over 20 million visits from
Japanese users who live alone and don’t
know their way around the kitchen and seasoned
home chefs who want to try out something new.
Now they have launched an English language site
(en.cookpad.com). So far, only a fraction of the 1.5
million Japanese recipes have been translated,
but the site is growing quickly to included dishes
such as “My Ginger Pork with Plenty of Onions”
and “Skin And All Kabocha Croquettes” and a
host of bento items. Recipe categories include
regions of Japan and dishes made with particular cookware such as tajine or silicone steamers.
There are handy conversion charts and cooking
instructions are given in text as well as user snaps,
rather than the polished photos on other cooking
portals that only make your attempt look bad. The
site is smartphone compatible, so you can check it
as you shop for ingredients.
Roppongi's famous
Chinese eatery
Order 3 Tsingtao beers,
and get 1 free. Post a photo
of the restaurant on Facebook,
and get 1 free Tsingtao. (3 people max.)
Open 24 hours • 180 people max for parties
Roppongi:
2F Court Annex Roppongi,
3-2-13 Nishi-Azabu, Minato-ku.
Akasaka:
B1F Floral Plaza
Bldg, 3-8-8 Akasaka,Minato-ku.
03-5414-5708 03-6234-9788
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restaurant review
SMOKEHOUSE
Rural southern grillin’ in
urban Shibuya
By Yukari Sakamoto
D
avid Chiddo, the local mastermind behind
hot spots like Cicada and Beacon, has hit
it out of the ballpark with Tokyo’s newest barbecue restaurant, Smokehouse.
Chiddo is a native New Yorker and some Southerners might question his skills on the grill. But his time
spent researching, testing and tasting recipes seems
to more than make up for his birthplace.
Authentic American smoked barbecue, typically using hickory, is done in several styles at
Smokehouse.
“There’s more meat on back ribs than spare
ribs,” says Chiddo, so they do a Kansas-style back
rib (¥2,200) with a genuinely spicy rub and is sauced
before hitting the grill. While some expect the meat
on ribs to fall off the bone, Chiddo says that authentic barbecue shouldn’t. The chopped pork shoulder
(¥1,700) is done Carolina-style with a pepper and
apple vinegar sauce, while the beef brisket (¥1,800)
is also a dry rub—but Texas-style and enhanced
with an espresso glaze that adds depth and richness. Even the chicken wings (¥900) on the appetizer
menu are smoked and not deep-fried. And the bacon
for the iceberg wedge salad (¥1,100) is twice smoked
and served with a peppery blue cheese dressing.
All barbecue dishes are served with your choice
of four different sauces—the essence of any true
‘que. There is an umami-rich “Porter Pepper” sauce
made with beer and molasses and a tangy “Carolina Vinegar” version with chili and honey. The
“House Pit” sauce is tomato based and sweetened
drinks
CRAFT
BEER IN
JAPAN: THE
ESSENTIAL
GUIDE
By Mark Meli
Reviewed by Jeff W. Richards
M
ark Meli, a professor of cross-cultural studies at Kansai University in
Osaka, has tasted over 1,700 varieties of ji-biru, or Japanese craft beer.
As an exchange student living in a dormitory in
Kyoto, Meli first developed a taste for Belgian
Duvel and other European brews introduced
to him by a dorm buddy. Japan’s beer, though,
was to him, “… expensive and usually not very
interesting.” While on a number of sabbaticals
researching European approaches to the study
of Japanese culture, friends in Belgium, Austria,
with brown sugar while the “Voodoo Hot” is an
exotic blend of fresh ginger and habaneros. Part of
the fun of the meal is sampling your way through
the sauces. Since they’re not available for takeaway
(yet!), the restaurant is the only place to get your
smackers on some.
Side dishes (¥400) are as you would find back
home in barbecue country, with creamy mac-ncheese, tomatoes with okra cooked al dente and fresh
spinach in a light cream sauce. Their down-home
corn bread is rich with butter and honey—crispy on
the outside and dense in the middle.
The menu is big with offerings for everyone,
including catfish and chips (¥1,000), burgers (¥1,500),
salads (from ¥1,100), and even a kid’s menu with
mac-n-cheese, chicken fingers and Yamagata hot
dogs (all with fries or potato salad, ¥800). Of course,
there is a host of American-style desserts including
pecan pie, warm apple crumble and banana cream
pudding (from ¥650).
As with other restaurants in the TY Harbor group
there is an impressive beverage selection including
their original microbrews (¥800) as well as a selection
Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia
and Hungary took him round to their local bars
and brew pubs where he fell in love with their traditional lagers and became consumed with a new
research topic.
When he settled back in Kyoto, he thought he
would have to return to drinking the bland lagers
of the big Japanese brewers—then he tasted a stellar Ginga Kogen weizen purchased at a shop in his
neighborhood. He’s spent the following six years
immersed in the world of Japanese ji-biru and the
result is Craft Beer in Japan: The Essential Guide, the
first English-language book on Japanese craft beer.
As its title suggests, this is not a treatise on the
history of beer and brewing in Japan. Meli does
spend a few pages introducing the history of beer
in Japan, detailing it’s resemblance to sake production (rice wine is brewed very much like beer),
dispelling the propaganda of the refined Japanese
palette, explaining the economics and taxation of
the drink (beer, happoshu and more) and dispensing some beer-related Japanese vocabulary; but
the bulk of this pocketable guide is all about how
and where to experience the joys of this country’s
quality microbrews
Those readers who just want to know what
beers to try or to cross off their list will benefit
from the “Best-of Lists” supplied right up front.
No need to scour the book, Meli provides his
Dining Out
of domestic and imported craft beers (¥850). The restaurant also runs a guest beer program, changing
the taps or bottles on a monthly basis. Currently,
there are beers from Hokkaido, Hyogo, California
and Oregon on tap. Whiskey-with-an-“e” aficionados will be thrilled to find a strong selection of
bourbon, rye and other sour mashes (from ¥800).
The shots are all served on the rocks with a side of
water, a great way to taste whiskey as it should be and
see how the H20 opens their flavors up.
In the front of the restaurant is a bar area, perfect
for meeting friends for some drinks and appetizers. The main dining room that overlooks the open
kitchen is dotted with small tables and to top of the
décor, ambient lighting hangs from the ceiling in
what else—smoke-colored glass balls.
A modern country music soundtrack plays during the day, but after the sun goes down it’s all Delta
blues. When the weather is good the back wall of
windows opens up onto a residential street.
Smokehouse is a well-oiled (and sauced!)
machine that offers great value for money—
although your vegetarian friends might beg to differ.
J/E Menu in Japanese & English
Lunch from ¥1,500, dinner from ¥4,000
All nonsmoking
Try to secure a cozy booth
Artisan whiskeys, some available for the first time in
Japan
Vegetarians and health-food junkies beware!
Open 11:30am-10pm daily
www.tyharborbrewing.co.jp/en/smokehouse/
lists in alphabetical
order within sections
on small and large
brew pubs, beers
by style, top overall
breweries as well as
specia l ment ions
and up-and-comers
to slake your rising
thirst. Then he presents a section of all
t he ji-bir u fests on
the yearly calendar
so you can plan your
drinking ahead of time. The rest of the book is a
guide to over 219 breweries in Japan, from Hokkaido to Okinawa, complete with ratings, origins,
full contact details and independent tasting notes.
Meli also lists the big four and their premium
beers with tasting notes, as most are bound to
down them on occasion. He caps off the book with
recommendations for 136 bars, pubs, taprooms
markets and shops to buy and drink quality Japanese microbrew.
If you love quality beer, this is an easily recommended book to stash in your attaché or backpack.
Craft Beer in Japan: The Essential Guide (Bright
Wave Media, 2013, 206pp, ¥1,250) Available at
Amazon.jp and better bookstores.
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i n j u r i e s , p o s t- o p e ra t ive
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1.2 HAIR & BEAUTY
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USA, Japan. Blue Shield,
Japanese National Insurance
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O N LY C U T Z O N E s a l o n
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1.8 GENERAL SERVICES
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from ¥3000. Four-session
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YOKOHAMA APARTMENT, NO KEY
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2 FIND A PLACE
BOOKERS SCHOOL
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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J/E bilingual webpage,
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layouts for administrators/
teachers/students. Lesson
reminders by email. English
demo site available.
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traditional tea ceremony
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security, dedicated internet
lines in every room. From
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LEARN ENGLISH VIA SKYPE!
Textbook exercises? Homework?
Writing help? Free conversation?
No matter where you live, I can
help you via Skype! 24+ years'
experience teaching in Japan,
published English study books.
Free trial lesson. Email for schedule
and cost. [email protected]
http://www.machigai.com/lessons.
html
3.5 LANGUAGE
EXCHANGE
Danish, German and Japanese.
Hej and 'N Tag! JF, 30s, seeks Danes
and Germans to help her with
languages in Tokyo/Kanagawa
through fun conversations over
cups of coffee or just hanging out.
Please be nonsmokers, 30s preferred.
[email protected]
Deutsch und Japanisch. JM seeks
language exchange with someone
who can teach me Ger. I can teach
you J in return. Prefer central Tokyo
or Kanagawa. M/F ok. Native German
speakers only. snowsurfsk8@yahoo.
com
English and Japanese. Japanese
f e m a l e , m i d -2 0 s , l i v i n g i n
Shimokitazawa, seeking English
speakers, females preferred. I like
traveling, taking photos, cycling. I spent
a year in Melbourne. anzu_ponzu@
hotmail.com
English and Japanese. Can you
help me practice speaking E? I am
willing to help you learn J in return. I
have free time weekday mornings and
afternoons. Let's meet up in the Shonan
area for coffee. chocolate88888emi@
gmail.com
English and Japanese. My native
English and cosmopolitan mind for
Japanese cultural and academic
English and Japanese. Group
language exchange every Wed, 7:309:30pm, at coffee shops around Ginza.
Most members are 20s and 30s. We
switch languages every 30min. Fun
events on weekends. Free to join.
[email protected]
French and Japanese. Japanese
female, 40s, seeks a friend who can
exchange Fr/J. Let’s enjoy learning
languages over conversation. Female
preferred. [email protected]
German and Japanese. JF seeks
Ger/J language exchange partner.
Seit Sechs Monaten lerne ich
Deutsch aber ich spreche Englisch.
F/M ok. If interested, drop me a line.
[email protected]
German, Norwegian, Swedish,
Finnish, Danish, English, Japanese.
J a p a n e s e u n ive r s i t y s t u d e n t
majoring in English, stayed in
England for nine months, concerned
about losing English, interested in
other countries as well. Enjoy talking
about travel. Tokyo and Saitama.
[email protected]
Italian and Japanese. Japanese
female seeks Italian, 30s, M/F, for
language exchange and friendship.
I am an absolute beginner. Will
help you with your Japanese.
[email protected]
Korean and Japanese. Japanese
male, 40, 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. deepgreenforest@mail.
goo.ne.jp
Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese.
Japanese male seeking Latino. I can
only speak E. If you can help me learn
Por or Sp, please drop me a line. I can
help you with J. akabasawa@yahoo.
com
Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese,
English. Brazilian-Japanese male, 33,
seeking a language exchange. I can
speak Por, Sp and J. I want to learn E.
[email protected]
10/31（THU）P.C.M. HALLOWEEN PARTY
DJ: LAVA (Free cover charge). 20：00 - START
With costume, get a glass of champagne for free (First come first serve)
11/8（FRI）P.C.M.8th ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Annual Appreciation Fair! A glass of Champagne Pommery for 1000 yen!
Every Friday, enjoy our events with free cover charge.
1F Tokia Tokyo Bldg, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku.
Nearest stations: Tokyo or Yurakucho. Open: Lunch 11am-2:30pm, Tea 2:30-5pm,
Dinner (Mon-Fri) 5pm-4am LO 3:30am, (Weekends and hols.) 5pm-11pm LO 10pm
☎ 03-5222-1251www.miyoshi-grp.com/cardinal/pcm
Beds, two available, single, wooden,
w/m a t t r e s s e s ¥ 1 0 , 0 0 0 /e a c h .
¥15,000/both. Pick up Minato-ku.
[email protected]
Cabinet, Ikea Brimnes, bedside, white
veneer (D41xH54xW40cm), 18 m/o, in
good condition ¥2000/obo. Pick up
Asakusa. [email protected]
Carpet, electric (187x185cm), as new,
w/many functions. New ¥10,000. Sell
¥2000. [email protected]
Sofa, urban gray color (L160cm), w/
leg rest, two m/o. New ¥48,000. Sell
¥35,000. [email protected]
Sofas, one seats three (180x85x85cm),
one seats two (150x85x85cm), cream
¥10,000. Pick up Chuo-ku. r.temp1234@
gmail.com
2013
Grand Open!
8 types of draft beer and over 80 types of bottled beer
ALL 14:00-19:00
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￥500 HAPPY
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- GLASS WINE
Table, dining , round , w/t wo
matching chairs, wooden top and
metal legs ¥3000. Pick up Minato-ku.
[email protected]
4.2 APPLIANCES
Fridge, Hitachi R-S43WM, five-door,
430L (650x1815x638mm), in excellent
condition ¥20,000. Pick up only
Chuo-ku. [email protected]
4.3 SAYONARA SALE
Sayonara sale! Ikea sofa, black,
seats three, pulls out into simple bed
¥15,000. Dresser/shelf, tall and narrow
¥3000. Mujirushi plastic boxes ¥100/
each. Waist-high cabinets ¥2000/
each. Pick up Azabu-Juban. glasspyg@
gmail.com
Sayonara sale! Dining table, w/two
leather chairs ¥15,000. Delonghi
electric heater ¥7000. Oil heater
¥2000. Delivery negotiable. Photos
available. [email protected]
Marunouchi
Central Exit
Open: 11am-11pm (L.O. food 10pm/ drink 10:30pm)
Lunch time: Weekdays 11am-2pm,
Sat, Sun & Hols 11am-4pm
TEL: 03-5220-2272 - Email: [email protected]
B1F PCP BLDG, 1-11-1
Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo Stn
ENGLISH TUTOR AT ONLINE
CHAT CAFE. Are you too shy
to practice your English? Do
you live too far away from
an English school? Enjoy
learning formal and casual
English online. Structured
and casual classes
of fered. Private tutoring
also available. jennifer@
yamakudaenglish.com
w w w.ya m a ku d a e n g l i s h .
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English and Japanese. English
Speaking Club is seeking serious E
learners, not those who just want to
fool around with foreigners. Anyone
at an intermediate or advanced level is
welcome to join our regular speaking
practice sessions with native English
speakers. goodluckintokyo@yahoo.
com
from
¥500
Yaesu
Central
Exit
Kyobashi Stn
Exit 5
7min from Tokyo stn. Yaesu Central Exit,
5min from Kyobashi stn (Ginza Line) Exit 5
10min from Yurakucho Stn.
Tokyo
International
Forum
dori
3.4 ENGLISH TEACHERS
English and Japanese. I am a JM
company worker, 50, who would
like to be a volunteer using E at the
2020 Tokyo Olympics. I can teach
you conversational or business J.
[email protected]
4.1 FURNITURE &
FITTINGS
Craft Beer
During the week, we are having music
by P.C.M sound producer DJ LAVA every night.
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JAPANESE LESSONS for beginners
at my place in Iogi, Nerima-ku,
Seibu Shinjuku line, 20min from
Shinjuku ¥1500/h. You can take
lessons in English. Contact:
www.123japaneseschool.jimdo.com
080-5071-5723
English and Japanese. I am seeking
language exchange partners in the
Shibuya area on weekdays (around
lunchtime). Let's meet for coffee
or lunch and exchange languages.
My English for your Japanese. No
romance, please. clickitback@gmail.
com
4 HOUSEHOLD GOODS
10/28(MON)～31(THU)
P.C.M. HALLOWEEN WEEK!
bori-
WE ARE QUALIFIED
TEACHERS offering lessons
in your area or online. Prices
from ¥1500/h , written in
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you. No registration fee!
japaneseanywhere@yahoo.
co.jp http://www.sunlesson.
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English and Japanese. Seeking
Japanese language exchange partner.
You teach me J in exchange for E. I
am an Indian male, 27. Ojima/Tokyo.
[email protected]
Tutoring my elementary school
daughter. Seeking someone in
Funabashi, ideally a female university
student or young adult with free time,
to tutor and assist my daughter (third
grade of elementary school) for onetwo hours, twice a week or more. garu.
[email protected]
CONVENIENT STANDING CASH-BAR AREA
SELECTED ALCOHOL & FOOD FROM ¥500
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3.2 JAPANESE TEACHERS
English and Japanese. Do you
want to improve your translation or
interpretation skills? Canadian, 40-ish,
seeking a language partner. Let's help
each other with our language skills over
tea. Let's meet in Ikebukuro or Nerima.
[email protected]
Japanese help needed! アメリカ人、
女、２３才, needs help with Japanese.
Legitimate help. My dream is to
become fluent in Japanese. Currently,
my speaking is very bad. Thank you in
advance! よろしく。 lost.in.japan2011@
gmail.com
GORGEOUS BAR &LOUNGE
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3 EDUCATION
English and Japanese. I'm a Japanese
guy living in Tokyo. I use E at work and
want to get used to speaking it by
having daily conversations. If you're
studying J, I could help you. I like
walking around, swimming, yoga, etc.
[email protected]
English. Seeking a native Englishspeaking teacher from the UK or US,
one of the top university graduates
preferred ¥5000/h. Azabu or Hiroo.
[email protected]
Soto
SERVICED OFFICES/virtual
offices/co-working space/
event space/cafe lounge in
Ginza. A place to connect
with future business friends.
Monthly membership
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Email: info@league-ginza.
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English and Japanese. Seeking
language exchange partner. You
teach J in exchange for E. Akishima/
Tachikawa. [email protected]
3.9 TEACH ME!
Yur
ak
translation exchanges. In/around
Nippori or Matsudo would be fine.
M/F ok. Early to late afternoons
on weekends, early evenings on
weekdays. [email protected]
Sayonara sale! Single bed ¥5000.
Computer tables ¥3000/each. Dining
table ¥5000. Sofas, one seats three,
one seats two ¥5000/each. TV case
¥5000. Closet ¥9000. Chairs ¥1000/
each. Washer ¥9000. Pick up Chuo-ku.
Details available. r.temp1234@gmail.
com
Sayonara sale! Big TV ¥30,000. Small
TV ¥2000. Wine cellar ¥2000. Bed
and mattress ¥10,000. Barbell ¥500.
Fridge ¥4000. Microwave ¥3000.
Tables ¥0-¥3000/each. Chair ¥500.
Vacuum ¥1000. Toaster ¥500. Rice
cooker ¥500. And more. kurt.sackel@
hotmail.com
Sayonara sale! Hitachi microwave
¥2000. Shoe rack ¥1000. Kotatsu
¥500. Pick up only. Details available.
[email protected]
Sayonara sale! Large fridge, threedoor. New ¥98,000. Queen bed.
New ¥90,000. TV stand, wide. New
¥30,000. Make an offer. Pick up AzabuJuban. [email protected]
4.4 TV & HOME THEATER
DVD/CD player, JVC, region-free,
hardly used, in good condition
¥1500. Pick up Denenchofu stn. ckm.
[email protected]
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Plasma TV, Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80,
full HD 1080p, in excellent condition,
guarantee until Dec '13 ¥40,000. Pick up
Kawagoe or pay delivery. valleysfield@
gmail.com
4.6 FOR KIDS
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Baby gates, two available, wooden
color, expandable, in very good condition
¥7000/each. Negotiable. Details available.
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please contact Special body shop - Max Craft
with excellent staffs and resourced equipments.
Restoration
Play kitchen, Melissa & Doug,
brought from the US, in good condition
(W94xH74xD31cm), some scratches
¥5000. Pick up central Tokyo. txcany@
hotmail.com
Stroller, Aprica, stick, cobalt, as new,
very clean ¥17,000/obo. Free delivery
possible depending on area. mizi2005@
hotmail.com
5 HOBBIES&INTERESTS
Camcorder, Sony DCR-TV10E, uses mini
DV tapes, w/three new tapes ¥5000. Pick
up Chuo-ku. [email protected]
5.4 BOOKS/CD/DVD
Book and graphic novel collection.
Tintin, Hunter S. Thompson, etc. Details
available. brian.greenough@jcom.
home.ne.jp
5.5 GAMING
PlayStation 2, w/10 games, Japanese
¥10,000. Meet central or western
Tokyo. Details available. japanveg@
gmail.com
PlayStation 3 320GB, charcoal black,
HD, recorder pack, hardly used, works
well, w/power and HDMI cords, two
controls, Mass Effect 3 and NBA 2K13
Xbox 360 250GB, w/10 games,
Japanese ¥20,000. Meet central or
western Tokyo. Details available.
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YOKOHAMA HQ AND FACTORY
4460, Ikonobecho, Tsuzuki-ku
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Tel: 045-939-0299
Mon-Fri 8:30am-7pm
Sun-Hols 11am-3pm
Ebisu stn
7 GENERAL
7.1 PHONES
Phone set, Sharp JD S10CW-B,
cordless, digital, hardly used ¥1500.
Pick up Denenchofu stn. ckm.
[email protected]
6.1 CARS, PARTS, &
ACCESSORIES
.
Painting
Road bike, Giant TCR, size M frame,
yellow/black, as new, currently
disassembled, various parts available.
New ¥226,000. Sell ~¥60,000. Price
depends on parts. View Shin-Nakano.
[email protected]
Matting, foam, soft (232x232cm),
configures to various sizes ¥4000. Pick
up central Tokyo. [email protected]
6 VEHICLES
Sheet metal work
Bike, Miyata Elevation, '91, 21.5"
frame, w/Nuke Proof hubs, Avid
V-brakes, Deore LX derailleurs,
Shimano 7-speed SIS thumb shifters,
cliple ss p e dals ¥20,0 0 0/ob o.
Shoes not included. iandedwards@
netscape.net
iPhone 5 32GB, black, brand new,
unused, w/phone cover ¥50,000.
Negotiable. [email protected]
09060221263
Camera, Leica Mini 2, film, in good
condition ¥4000. Pick up Denenchofu
stn. [email protected]
Max Craft
repairs
car
6.3 BICYCLES, PARTS, &
ACCESSORIES
Infant carrier, Lucky "Buddy Buddy"
Kaiteki Kantan, four-way, hardly used
¥1500. Pick up Denenchofu stn. ckm.
[email protected]
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Child seat, Hamax Smiley, green seat
cover, hardly used, in very good and
clean condition, w/instructions and
set-up manual (Japanese) ¥5000. Pick
up Denenchofu stn. ckm.wittmann@
gmail.com
Crib, Aprica Mommy's Touch, in good
condition, turns into bed as child grows
older. New ¥50,000. Sell ¥20,000. Pick
up or delivery Minato-ku/Shibuya-ku
and surrounding area. tokyojames@
yahoo.com
THE REALITY OF DEALER AUTO REPAIR
m
Car seat, Britax Chaperone MY2012,
black, w/side-impact protection, patented
anti-rebound bar, ideal seat for toddlers
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seats eight, 3500cc, in excellent
condition, many factory features
¥900,000. W/two years’
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¥1,000,000. Tel: 090-1859-1378
[email protected]
JCE AUTOS - THE
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PROFESSIONALS. Specializing
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storage and any other carrelated matters. If you need
assistance with your car, we
are here to help. Tel: 03-68683366 or 090 -9362- 5098
[email protected]
www.jce-autos.jp
8 COMPUTERS
WEST PAPUA: ONE SOUL ,
O N E PEO PLE . Fifty years ago,
West Papua should have been
an inde pe nde nt countr y.
Since 1969, West Papua has
b e e n inva d e d a n d th e p e o p l e
robbed of their rights, culture
a n d c o u n t r y. H e l p s u p p o r t
West Papuans’ desire to be
fre e . ht tp : //t a p ol .g n . a p c .org/
[email protected]
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
TOKYO. If you have a problem
with drinking, we can help.
English-speaking meetings daily.
03-3971-1471 inquiries@aatokyo.
org http://aatokyo.org
Infertlity 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/
To advertise in Japan’s No.1 English
magazine, log on at www.metropolis.
co.jp/classifieds or email your commercial
ads to [email protected].
11 MESSAGES
11.1 PERSONAL MESSAGES
8.2 HARDWARE
Desktop, Core 2 Duo 2.93GHz, 2GB
RAM, 350GB HD, Win 7 Ultimate, 22"
monitor, keyboard, mouse, GeForce
8400 graphics card, DVD-R/W
Laptop, Samsung RV420, 14" display,
Intel Core I5 2410 CPU, 2GB RAM,
500GB HD, DVD SuperDrive, three
USB ports, HDMI, VGA out, Win
Ultimate 7 pre-installed, in excellent
condition ¥30,000. r.temp1234@
gmail.com
Router, B u f fa l o WH R- G 3 0 1N ,
wireless LAN, 300Mbps, 11 n/g/b, w/
easy-connect AOSS button, can be
used w/FTTH, CATV, ADSL. txcany@
hotmail.com
Webcam, Logicool, HD, 2MB autofocus Carl Zeiss lens ¥1500. Pick up
central Tokyo. [email protected]
WRITE A M ES SAGE FOR YOUR
SPECIAL SOMEONE! Write anything,
from birthday messages to
proposals, and so much more!
Contact us through our website at
http://classifieds.metropolis.co.jp.
12 SOCIAL SCENE
12.1 LET’S PARTY
10 HELP!
10.1 HELP ME
Native English check needed.
JM musician needs you to check my
English lyrics. I need your help. Let's
hang out! [email protected]
10.2 SUPPORT
N E E D T O TA L K ? W e ’ r e h e r e
to listen. TELL LIFELINE: free,
anonymous English counseling
daily from 9am-11pm by trained
vo l u n te e r s : 03 - 57 74 - 0 9 92 .
TELL COUNSELING:
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Western-trained professionals,
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assistance to simple questions.
Visit www.jhelp.com/ and press
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To volunteer or support, please
contact [email protected]. www.
jhelp.com/
J I P I N T E R N AT I O N A L
HALLOWEEN PARTY. Sat,
Oct 26 , 6 : 30 -9 p m , D evi
Fusion (Roppongi). Japan’s
biggest international party.
250 people expected.
All-you- can- drink and
free snacks. Japanese
men: ¥4000. Others:
¥ 3 0 0 0 . M o b i l e : h t t p : //
getyourfriend.com/mobile/
www.getyourfriend.com/
[email protected]
090-1735-5405
J O I N T H E B I G G E S T,
B E S T, M O S T P O P U L A R
INTERNATIONAL PARTY!
Great people, drinks and
food! Meet new friend s
and party with nice people
in a friendly atmosphere.
Events in Tokyo (Ginza ,
Azabu, Roppongi) and
Osaka. ¥1500-¥2000.
http://english.gaitomo.com/
[email protected]
13.1 SPORTS
AMERICAN FOOTBALL .
Nihon Unisys Bulls, X league
C e n t ra l D i v i s i o n , s e e k s
fit players w/ US college
football experience for all
positions. Practice every
S at /S un from 10a m -3 p m
(including meeting) in
To k y o / S a i t a m a ( t i m e &
venue subject to change).
Attendance at practice must
be over 60%. Please contact
for tryout info and send
your profile to team admin.
[email protected]
http://www.unisys .co.jp/
football/
CLUB 360 PERSONAL
TRAINING, physical therapy,
fitness classes, massage.
Large, modern facility just
3min walk from Roppongi
Hills, with experienced
t ra i n e r s a n d t h e ra p i s t s .
Fo r a l l y o u r f i t n e s s a n d
rehabilitation needs, contact
us! [email protected] www.
club360.jp 03-6434-9667
TAI CHI INTERNAL POWER
WORKSHOP, NOV 2. 太極拳.
Gentle Tai Chi movements
j u m p - s t a r t y o u r b o d y ’s
shocking internal power.
Instructor Scott Meredith,
profiled in Japan’s October
HIDEN martial arts
magazine. Beginners and
experienced martial artists
welcome. www.japanzmq37.
com/workshop.pdf
[email protected]
ALL-NATIONALITY TOUCH
FO OTBALL . N o n - co nt a c t
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.
tokyorugbyleague@
hotmail.com http://ameblo.
jp/tokyo13warriors
AMATEUR RUGBY LEAGUE
PLAYERS . Japan ANZAC S
Rugby League team is
seeking Rugby League
players for Japanese
Rugby League official
games from Apr to Sep.
Everyone welcome.
Contact for more details.
[email protected]
AIKIDO IN ENGLISH. Seidokan
Aikido of Tokyo invites you to
practice a modern style of aikido in
an international environment. Sat,
1-3pm, Itabashi-ku, Toei Mita/Saikyo
line. We welcome men and women,
foreign and Japane se . dojo @
tokyoseidokan.com http://www.
tokyoseidokan.com 03-5994-1185
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.
Established in 1990, the Cru plays
in the Shuto League 1st Division.
http://www.facebook.com/tokyo.
crusaders www.tokyocrusaders.
com
TA M B O U R E L L I . U n i q u e n e w
s p or t from S cotla n d . U s in g a
tambourine-like instrument as a
racquet, 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
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 lowintermediate also welcome. No entrance
or membership fees. Reasonable
participation fees. [email protected]
Badminton club in Tokyo. Small,
international group seeks players from
abroad. If you know basic footwork and
strokes, and are serious about the sport,
you could definitely enjoy playing with us.
[email protected] http://www.
geocities.jp/mune_albat/page4.html
Basketball in the Yokohama area. Do
you want to play b-ball in the Yokohama
area? Good intermediate games every
Mon and Wed night at a local school's
gym. Feel free to come. It's free. Please
contact for further details. satoru.
[email protected]
Diving in Izu. Get in touch to talk about
scuba diving near Tokyo. Information on
scuba lessons, equipment advice, dive
trips, monthly social events, CPR training,
etc. [email protected]
Fishing/marine sports. Canadian
male seeks people who are into fishing,
kayaking and so on. Let's do some trips
in and out of Tokyo. Email me for more
info. M/F ok. No experience necessary.
[email protected]
Football/soccer players sought by
Tokyo Redstar for the Setagaya League.
Six to eight practice games, official
matches on Sat, Sun and holidays.
Everyone welcome. saito987@hotmail.
com http://tokyoredstar.com/
50％ for beauty treatments(excepts full body
massage, back massage and Reflexology)
Gaijin Golfers. Come join the most fun
and active golf group in Japan for expats,
foreign residents and English-speaking
Japanese. Excellent network for finding
golf partners, regular golf outings and
lots more! [email protected] http://
www.gaijingolfers.com
Interested in tai chi? Then why not
start now? Take a step to counter the
stresses of daily living. Practice is in
Toyama Park on Sun mornings, near
Takadanobaba stn. [email protected]
International football club. Fivea-side, 11-a-side, on grass fields. Two
or three practices/matches on Sun.
All nationalities welcome. Happy and
friendly club! We have many socials.
[email protected]
Ebisu Station
7Eleven
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Under Arms ¥2,200~
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• Visa & Immigration Procedures
• Mixed Marriage, Naturalisation
and Refugee Status
• Establishing a Company &
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• Accounting Services, Acquiring
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Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023
J-STAR PATENT, TRADEMARK & IMMIGRATION OFFICE
Any chess players out there? Feel
like playing some games in Shinjuku on
a Sun morning? Drop me a line. All levels
welcome. [email protected]
Reasonable prices.
Free first time consultation
We can support you with:
Free Japanese home cooking
lessons. Japanese housewife offers
free private home cooking lessons in
English to women only at her house
near Kawasaki stn during the day
on weekdays. You pay the cost of
ingredients. tome.haruka-soushi@
ezweb.ne.jp
Visa and immigration
Intellectual property rights
(Patent, trademark, copyrights)
Patent attorney
Immigration lawyer
Exit 4,
Nagatacho stn
Imperial
Palace
Aoyama Ave
Other Legal & Business matters
Hiroshi Oogai,
Grand Prince
Hotel Akasaka
Supreme
Court
Establishing a Company &
Branch office
13.4 MUSIC
Guitarist, other odds and ends.
Seeking musicians for creative
projects, soundscapes to improvised
rock, explorers of new sounds.
Not trying to be famous, just
want to create. Basically improvise
around a theme. [email protected].
ne.jp
Komazawa Dori
Address : 3F nakamura building 17-4-3
Minami-Ebisu Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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. djnorio@
hotmail.co.jp
MCARTHUR HEIGHTS.
Take a break where General Douglas
McArthur did! One hour from Tokyo by
car or direct train. Beautiful cabins on
the ocean, w/onsen, beach, shopping.
[email protected]
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L
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Hib
03-6452-2503
Play tag football (Oztag) in Tokyo!
Tag football is a non-contact version
of rugby and a fun way to keep fit and
make new friends! The Autumn Cup will
be held on Nov 16 at Kasai-ku Athletics
Track. Open men’s and mixed. Email
[email protected] to
enter.
13.2 LEISURE
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GOONE BEAUTY
Lycon Brazilian wax ¥9,000 →¥4,500
Lycon Full leg waxing ¥9,800 →¥4,900
Eyebrow & Upper Lip wax ¥5,500 →¥2,750
Eyelash Extension full set ¥11,000 →¥5,500
(50x50)
Eyelash & Eybrow tint ¥5,900 →¥2,950
Guinot Hydradermie Facial ¥21,000 →¥10,500
(80min)
Manicure ¥8,400 →¥4,200
Pedicure ¥18,900 →¥9,450
Futsal player. Want to play futsal on
weekends in Tokyo? Please introduce
yourself (name, age, nationality, where
you live, whether you belong to another
team). [email protected]
Futsal players wanted by a very friendly
international team. Practice is in Tokyo
and Kanagawa on Sat. Details available.
[email protected]
Daikanyama
Station
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13 CLUBS & INTERESTS
FORE IG N AN D JAPAN E S E CAFE
STAFF WANTE D. LD& K Inc . will
open a new cafe in Udagawa, Shibuya
at the end of Nov. We are seeking
friendly, music-loving E/J speakers
for the bar, kitchen and hall. Shift
work paid at ¥1000 -¥1400/h ,
depending on experience.
Transportation and staff meal
provided. Valid visa required. Please
contact [email protected].
http://www.udagawacafe.com/
Gonee has experience beauty therapist in London
for 8 years. Gonee studied beauty college at
London for CIDESCO course and she started to
work in beauty salon at Sloane Square in London.
D
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MODEL WANTED! Photographer is
seeking nude art models for art project.
Privacy is 100% respected. If interested,
please email [email protected].
Serious only. Willing to offer attractive
modeling fee.
METROPOLIS is seeking E/J bilingual
sales executives. Experience preferred,
but not required. Base salary and
attractive commissions. Send E/J
resume to [email protected].
http://metropolis.co.jp/jobs/
03-4588-2277
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JOBS
To advertise:
[email protected]
www.j-star.jp
Akasaka
Mitsuke
stn
Akasaka
Excel
Hotel
Tokyu
National
Diet
Library
608 Kitano Arms 16-15, Hirakawa-cho, 2-Chome, Chiyoda-ku ,Tokyo, 102-0093
Tel: 03-5216-6890 Fax: 03-5216-6891
Email: [email protected]
Melodic hardcore guitarist wanted.
We play melodic hardcore and punk.
You can listen to our songs at our
Facebook page. If you're interested,
email us. twelvesunday@gmail.
com https://sites.google.com/site/
agcpunk/
Rock players sought in Tachikawa.
Me: bassist/vocalist/guitar/keys. You:
heavy rock player, experienced,
hate jam bands, like QOTSA, can
drink without becoming useless or
a jerk. Practicing, recording, maybe
live, White Stripes-type aggression,
focused and loud. nomondai@
me.com
Smooth jazz keyboardist needed,
with solid chops, to do some funky,
cool, smooth jazz for semi-pro gigs.
[email protected]
Violinist wanted to play northern
European/Scandinavian music
together. Already have pianist,
guitarist, bassist and percussionist.
[email protected]
13.5 MIND, BODY, SPIRIT
Reiki share. Non-profit Reiki share
group. We meet twice/month in the
Ueno area. Other healing modalities
are ok too. [email protected]
Zen meditation (Zazen). You’ve
a lways th o u g ht it wo ul d b e
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
13.9 INTERNATIONAL
Intercultural activities. JII (Japan
Intercultural Institute) is a nonprofit, member-run organization
that sponsors activities (seminars,
cultural events, conferences) for
those wanting to further develop
intercultural competencies and
meet other interculturalists. yuko.
[email protected] www.
japanintercultural.org
Nihongo 倶楽部いんたぁなしょなる.
Nihongo Club International is a volunteer
group to help foreign people learn
Japanese at the Tokyo Volunteer Action
Center in Iidabashi. Every Thu, 7-9pm.
[email protected]
14 PERSONALS
14.1 FRIENDS
Do you like karaoke? I'm a Japanese
guy, 26, living in Tokyo. I'm seeking
friends for karaoke. Looking forward
to hearing from you soon! riku_hiroxx@
hotmail.com
French chats. Hello, I'd love to
brush up my French. I understand
more than I speak. I work in western
Tokyo, so if someone feels like
relaxing while speaking French and
English, or any other language, please
contact me! heartresortlove@gmail.
com
JLPT prep study TEAM. Preparing
for JLPT in Dec and seeking study
partners in earnest. Together
Everyone Achieves More (TEAM).
JLPT N2 most welcome. Let's get
started soon. [email protected]
090-2656-9691
Jogging partner wanted. Caucasian
male, 40s, seeking partner(s) to jog
with me around the Palace on Sat or
Sun. [email protected]
Let's hang out! Hi, I'm a SJF in Tokyo
seeking friends to have fun together:
going drinking, movies, billiards,
dancing, listening to music like jazz,
hip hop, R&B. I'm a pianist/keyboardist,
so if you play, let's jam, too! riet.
[email protected]
14.2 MEN LOOKING FOR
WOMEN
MARRIED MAN SEEKING WOMAN.
There is something that I have
missed in my life. Seeking a friend
to share some good moments
(talking, having romantic dinners
and more). Please send your photo
to [email protected].
MUTUAL INSPIRATION. Canadian
children's book writer, late 40s,
o p e n m a r r i a g e (ve r y s p e c i a l
c i rc u m st a n ce s), s e e k s fri e n d
with benefits. I'm hoping to meet
someone with enthusiasm about
doing something to make the world
better, whether through art, writing,
activism or your job. androgoner@
gmail.com
SEEKING MEANINGFUL
REL ATIO N S H IP. SJM, late 30s,
trilingual ( J/E /D E ), re lative ly
successful in business, seeking
someone with whom to start a
meaningful relationship. Would like
to have conversation, dinner, coffee,
tea, explore B-class gourmet, travel,
etc. SWF preferred. yutaka1976@
hotmail.com
SERIOUS ROMANTIC
R E L AT I O N S H I P I N T O K YO .
Successful Japanese businessman,
early 30s, bilingual, good-looking,
caring, seeking something
long-term, potentially leading to
marriage. If you’re a sincere and
serious woman, please feel free to
drop me a line. pirlo_cucchiaio@
hotmail.com
SUBMISIVE SJM, 35, cute, is seriously
seeking a woman who is into, or
interested in, dominating men. I am
so submissive, with seven years’
experience, that I am happy to take
whatever and serve you in any way.
[email protected]
Adventure. I am a European living
in Tokyo, mid-30s, tall, rather athletic,
well-educated. I am seeking a Japanese
lady who is eager to have an adventure
and have fun together. marat.tokyo@
gmail.com
All about you! SWM, professional, tall,
athletic, sandy blond hair, penetrating
blue eyes, outgoing, adventurous, loves
to laugh, knows what he wants, seeks
very slim, attractive JF, 35+, for some
special one-on-one time together. Is it
you? [email protected]
American apple pie, 38, consultant,
lived in Culver City (near Beverly
Hills), now in Mita, Minato-ku. Love
restaurants, suits with colored shirts
and ties, dancing, music, reading. You:
open-minded, live or work in central
Tokyo. [email protected]
Asian seeking partner in Japan.
Nonsmoking single Asian, 30, never
married, seeking a relationship in
Tokyo. Travelers also welcome. Waiting
for your reply. Age and looks don't
matter. [email protected]
Handsome SJM, 28, seeks foreign
female for friendship in/near Tokyo.
I like to go out with friends. Please
feel free to contact me. beautiful.
[email protected]
Hotel friend. Seeking woman, any
nationality ok, to share good times in
a hotel. [email protected]
JM, 78kg, 180cm, near Kichijoji, likes
Japanese and Mexican food, movies,
travel, parks, music, urgently seeks
a girlfriend. [email protected].
ne.jp
Let 's become good friends.
I am a fun, kind, active SJM, 40s,
seeking someone to share good times
and possibly a serious relationship.
I like coffee shop chats, movies,
exercise. Looking forward to hearing
from you! toshinoris1012@yahoo.
co.jp
Love hotel romance? Canadian guy,
attractive, tall, very well-endowed,
seeking a Japanese female for
romantic times in a love hotel. Please
be between 23 and 35. ebisuboy@
hotmail.com
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? imak1_2_3@
yahoo.co.jp
No strings attached. Nonsmoking,
DD-free man in Tokyo seeking a
safe, respectful no-strings-attached
relationship. Any questions, just ask.
[email protected]
Older woman? Sane, relaxed,
attractive SJM, 26, seeks someone
older. Maybe we can go to a nice cafe
or get drinks first. I want to take it easy.
Hope to hear from you. akaiyuuwaku@
gmail.com
Older women. I'm an attractive SJM,
26, seeking older foreign women
in Tokyo. European or American
preferred. Let's get some drinks and
see how it goes. benishigurenj@
gmail.com
Positive attitude. You're reading this
ad because you're alone or in a bad
relationship. You're seeking someone
to make you feel happy and desired.
I'm financially and emotionally secure.
I can't promise you that we match, but
let's try. [email protected]
Romance with an older lady. Very
nice and sexy gentleman seeks an
older, or much older, woman to have
nice dates and a romance. feeltokyo@
yahoo.co.uk
Athletic American guy, 37, born in
America, my father spoke German.
Lived near Santa Monica. Now near
Tokyo Tower. Enjoy dining out,
fashion, R&B, exercise every day. You:
live or work in Tokyo, open-minded.
[email protected]
Seeking high and low for M
s oulmate . St ab le , han d s o m e ,
successful SWM has been seeking
"the one." I am really seeking someone
who knows her place. This is not
a game and shouldn't be for you.
[email protected]
Attractive, cute and gentle SJM
seeking foreign female. Let's enjoy new
experiences and feel happier together.
Nonsmoker preferred. Waiting for your
response! Let's start with dialogue.
[email protected]
Seeking marriage. 婚活中. Highly
educated and established guy, around
30, seriously seeking someone 18-30
for marriage or a relationship leading to
marriage. I recently acquired Japanese
citizenship, and I can speak Japanese
quite well. [email protected]
Attractive single Japanese male
seeks a nice Western or Japanese
female for friendship and possibly
more. Nonsmokers preferred. I am
confident that I can create fun times
for you. If you are ready, email me.
[email protected]
14.3 WOMEN LOOKING
FOR MEN
Seeking Italian people in Tokyo.
Ciao a tutti! I'm a Japanese female
living and working in Tokyo. I'm
currently studying Italian and hope
to meet Italian people who live in
Tokyo. I hope to hear from you soon!
[email protected]
Serious relationship. Nice, pretty
lady ( 外国人 ), cheerful, seeks nice
man, 40-50, for friendship and maybe
romance. [email protected]
SINGLE? Then this is for
you. Singles-only dating
p a r tie s eve r y Fri n ig ht
for foreign men and
Japanese women. Leave
the event with a new date!
Always more women than
men. FREE if signing up
in advance! Otherwi se ,
JAPANESE WOMEN
SEEK MEN for serious
relationships possibly
leading to marriage.
Confidential & affordable,
since 1994. Contact TMA for
free pamphlet in English or
Japanese. [email protected].
ne.jp http://tma-marriage.
com 0120-937-909
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Horoscope
♥ Love ¥ Money ♣ Luck
ARIES
TAURUS
GEMINI
May 21, 22~June 20, 21 ♥♥♥ ¥¥ ♣♣♣
June 21, 22~July 22, 23 ♥♥♥♥ ¥¥¥ ♣♣
Look at your life and look again. How
fast can things change? A pivotal perspective indeed. Mercury retrograde,
Saturn and the Sun unearth anything that can be
shaken loose. While that may not be fun or even
pretty, once it’s cleared you gain the freedom and
clarity you’ve been craving. Trust that your spirit
is moving faster than your thoughts. Give yourself
a chance to feel the breeze with unearthly ease.
All those planets (Saturn, the Sun and
Mercury retrograde) in secretive Scorpio opposite your sign bring issues of
possessive power plays into your relationship.
This can be a business or domestic connection.
Use your strength in standing your ground which
is the Bulls’ forte. The good news is, Venus in your
solar eighth house gifts you in shared resources –
loving, transforming, sexy!
Of all the zodiac, you know how
important it is to keep moving. You
like to stay busy and your best friends
are the most interesting. Jupiter and Dark Moon
Lilith currently reside in your solar second house.
There’s temptation to spend money on something
and sweep it under the rug this week. Consider the
long view. Is the fun and frolic worth the potential
undertow? This will not stay secret for long.
With Jupiter in your sign, you have
the chance to travel or fall in love in
another country. With Dark Moon
Lilith in your sign you feel like taking a chance and
being naughty. The Moon opposite Pluto on Friday
puts a bump in your airstream so buckle up and
bring your favorite toys. Get the rest so you can
enjoy the recreation. Pallas Athene in your solar
second house means finances from the unusual.
LEO
VIRGO
Aug 23, 24~Sep 22, 23 ♥♥♥ ¥¥¥ ♣♣
Sep 23, 24~Oct 22, 23 ♥♥ ¥¥ ♣♣♣♣
LIBRA
SCORPIO
Mars, the energizer, is in your money
house. You can increase your finances
this week. Decisions need to be quick
and boldly executed. Vesta and Ceres are in the
same sector. They will give you the wisdom and
emotional support to move in a direction that
serves your best interests. Watch for moody
attempts at make-overs from those who are lagging behind. Don’t let them trip you up.
There’s no rush. Or is there? Mars in
your sign helps you move faster than
usual. But if someone collides with
you, you may have to stop. While this week’s
obstacles look like Vesuvius rising, they’re
actually a release of many years of unexpressed
feelings. Our planet can only handle so much
Mercury retrograde and your friends will help
you get through rough waters. Avoid the rip tides.
Your strength is untying the knots
in your dream catcher. You might
ask yourself, what do I really want?
Mercury retrograde is placing options in your
communications sector. You may choose to tread
water before diving to the next level. Mars, Vesta
and Ceres are in your solar twelfth house. They
show you how to combine wisdom with selfnurturing while you take action to clear the decks.
Scorpios rule the roost this week but
watch what comes down the pike. Turn
on your intuition ignition. The reason for
this is Mercury retrograde in your sign. You’re in
great shape, but Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the placement of the Moon and Mars put
a magnifying glass on your every thought and
action. This much scrutiny may be hard to bear
but it’s meant to clear the past and begin again.
SAGITTARIUS
CAPRICORN
AQUARIUS
Jan 20, 21~Feb 18, 19 ♥♥♥ ¥¥¥ ♣♣
Feb 19, 20~Mar 20, 21 ♥♥♥ ¥¥¥¥ ♣♣♣
Watch this week. Take your time.
Ve n u s i n yo u r s i g n m a ke s yo u
ultra-popular. Everyone wants you.
However, Mercury is retrograde in your solar
twelfth house. Saturn and the Sun are there too.
Not everything has risen to the surface. So if you
are not satisfied with current results, give yourself and others breathing space. There is more to
come, and what seems perplexing now will make
more sense next week.
An interesting bit of news is about
to be revealed. Mercury is applying
to the Part of Fortune in your sign.
Saturn and the Sun are following suit. What this
means is that after you receive your ‘information’, which comes from friends or a group
association, you can stabilize areas of your life
that have been wobbly. And your sense of self is
cleared to go forward with a sense that you have
found your niche.
Career matters are moving on-course as
the Sun shines its heart light in this sector of your chart. Saturn and Mercury
ask for precision in your choices this week. The
Sun square Moon aspect as the weekend begins
asks who is the authority. Unusually, this is as
much about who wants to take responsibility in
an area few choose to tread. How’s your love life?
You may meet a great mate through a friendly
encounter.
You’re in everyone’s pocket this week.
The intensity builds and Venus in
your career sector brings you the
contacts you need. You’re hopping and skipping
and finding your way through life’s latest maze.
If you’re offered a bonus, take it. This transit only
lasts until the first week of November. Wisdom
and energy prevails if you’re in a relationship. If
you’re a singleton this week, check out the mirror
and smile at what you see.
March 20, 21 - April 19, 20 ♥♥♥ ¥ ¥ ♣♣♣♣
July 23, 24~Aug 22, 23 ♥♥ ¥¥¥¥ ♣♣♣♣
Nov 22, 23~Dec 21, 22 ♥♥♥♥♥ ¥¥ ♣♣♣♣
Apr 20, 21~May 20, 21 ♥♥ ¥¥¥ ♣♣♣♣
Dec 22, 23~Jan 19, 20 ♥♥ ¥¥¥ ♣♣♣♣
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CHINA SYNDROME
CHRISTI ROCHIN
TADAIMA
Regarding “Welcome Home?” (The
Last Word, October 11): This is ok,
but I’d rather hear more about your
personal experience with reverse
culture shock and less about
Tony’s axiomatic rumblings and
Bernadette’s outback hankerings.
Tony sounds like Captain Obvious.
—hurvj
I think it’s important to hear other
people’s stories, not just that of one
person. I really enjoyed reading this.
I had a terribly difficult time when
Regarding “West Winds” (The
Last Word, September 27): After
51 years here, I can tell you that
Lisa Gay’s giddy, Pollyanna-esque
suggestions that Japan welcome
more Chinese tourists in the name
of internationalization and rosy
exchange programs just aren’t going to
fly. Ask around, Lisa, dear: regardless
of Chinese youths’ bourgeois affection
for Uniqlo (mostly made in China, by
the way) and Muji, the vast majority of
Japanese would love to have the extra
income—without the extra visitors.
And just back from a visit to Siem
Reap, Cambodia, I understand very
well why. The ubiquitous Chinese tour
groups are huge, loud, rude, unruly,
garishly dressed and accordingly
visually and vocally dominate the
CANCER
Oct 23, 24~Nov 21, 22 ♥♥♥ ¥¥¥ ♣♣♣♣
PISCES
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ancient Khmer landscapes. Truly, on
busy days one can barely see Angkor
Wat below the layers of boisterous,
pushy Chinese—bizarrely attired in
the loudest costumes tourism has
seen in decades. Sadly, they’re only
slightly less odious at the Killing Fields
in Phnom Penh, site of unspeakable
atrocities their own government
inspired.
You’ll never hear it spoken openly,
but I doubt very much indeed the
Japanese would genuinely welcome
any such tourism.—Aretha Jones
LANGUAGE LESSONS
Regarding “Ill Communication” (The
Last Word, August 30): My experience
when first learning conversational
Japanese was that my friends and
co-workers would respond to me in
English. This was initially frustrating,
but I realized that my presence
allowed them a rare chance to let their
guard down and practice their English
speaking skills with a native speaker
about topics that were meaningful
to them, not just academic exercises.
—Zenkakuji
I got a Japanese boyfriend and
moved in with him. My Japanese
was super basic and we could
hardly have a conversation at first
because I was self-conscious about
my Japanese... I also started working
in an izakaya which has helped
loads with my vocabulary and given
me many new food experiences
I would never have dared to try
otherwise... I don’t understand how
people have such a hard time finding
people willing to speak to them in
Japanese in the big cities. Hang out
with Japanese people who speak
no English. Ask them to not speak
English to you because you want to
get better. It’s not a hard thing. I’d say
you’re just not motivated enough,
honestly.—Ramsay
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THE LAW OF MURPHY-SAMA
How Tokyo gets you… again and again
By Allan Murphy
CHRISTI ROCHIN
Y
ou are between a rock and a
hard place and need to get to,
say, Ebisu from Otemachi for an
important meeting. There is no
direct connection; several trains are
needed. As you near a ticket gate en
route, you have your Suica in your
hand. Invariably, the person in front
of you does not and neither does he/
she move to the side. A man pats
himself down like an airport security check; a woman fumbles in her
purse. If you push past, you are a
rude gaijin. If you don’t, you’re a late
gaijin. In either case, you have confirmed expectations.
Allan Murphy is a cross-cultural trainer,
writer and photographer. Shake, edit, click.
A
t times, it seems the Big
Mikan is influenced by a
special force. Dr. John put
it well when he sang, “I
was in the right place, but it must’ve
been the wrong time.” Some refer to
it as karma. I call it Murphy’s Law—
the Japanese version.
W
hen you’re a pedestrian, taxis
zip by. They floor it through
yellow traffic signals and pass slow
vehicles without hesitation. However, when you are a passenger,
things are quite different. The driver
acts as if operating a school bus. He
stops when signals turn amber or
when children would like to cross
the road bet ween crosswalks or
when someone wants to enter the
road from a parking lot. He is so kind,
so courteous. Consequently, numbers on the meter tumble rapidly as
if in a pachinko parlor. Typically, he’s
just arrived from Sendai and is not
quite sure where Shinjuku is. More
than once, I suggested the driver and
I change roles.
R
est assured, whenever you go
to the swimming pool, you’ll
have just put a toe in the water when
it’s time for the five-minute rest
a split-second decision over where
to stand. You spot him—he’s sitting
fidgeting and looking at his watch.
He’s sure to be getting off soon and
you’ll have his seat. As the stations
pass, he’s looking out the window to
get his bearings. Any moment now.
You’ll be able to read the paper, do
the sudoku, check email and perhaps fire off a few. Suddenly, the
woman on his right stands up and
leaves and the man next to you slides
into her seat. Fidget, watch, bearings. After 30 minutes of standing,
hoping and praying, you arrive at
your station tired and annoyed. Sitting man gets off at the next stop.
TYPICALLY,
HE’S JUST
ARRIVED
FROM SENDAI AND
IS NOT QUITE SURE
WHERE SHINJUKU IS.
MORE THAN ONCE,
I SUGGESTED THE
DRIVER AND
I CHANGE ROLES.”
period. Such tranquility as there
may be is shattered by a long and
loud announcement that echoes in
the confines of the pool area. And
nobody seems to be listening.
M
any are the bakeries that display a large color poster of
baguettes, a Camembert sandwich, a
bowl of olives and the like. It’s virtually guaranteed these establishments
do not sell any of these items. The
“French” bread is as limp as an Irishman after six pints of Guinness on
a Friday night; the sandwiches are
made from crust-less, tasteless white
bread and are smothered in cellophane. And then there is the yakisoba
pan. The picture is there just for the
ambience. When it comes to Mexican
restaurants, the taste of the guacamole is inversely proportional to the
number of sombreros on display.
T
he morning commute is t he
hardest part of your day. But
you’ve learned a trick or two over
t he years. W hen you board t he
crowded train, you’ve got to make
I
t is Friday afternoon and you realize that you need some cash for the
weekend. Until this moment, your
bank’s ATMs have been on every
other street corner. But now they have
vanished. You walk for blocks gazing
at both sides of the street searching in
vain for the colorful logo. Have they
gone out of business? The banks you
don’t deal with seem ubiquitous. Of
course, you could pay the ¥105 service
charge at any ATM. But it’s the principal: why pay to get your own money?
Friday evening is fast approaching.
You bite the bullet, pay the fee and get
some cash. Shoganai. Yes, but when
you turn the next corner …
Lesson learned: measure twice
and cut once. Oops, I left the tape
measure in the taxi!
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