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Japan won honors at a simulated negotiating session for youngsters sponsored by the United Nations in New York.

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IS SERIOUS “ “THIS BUSINESS TO ME”

—Novelist Bin Konno, on his new position as chairman of Mystery Writers of Japan, Inc

Management in Ibaraki has created an Englishlanguage handbook that’s intended “to educate children around the world about how to protect themselves during natural disasters.” ćć TMG of f icia ls say t hey w i l l introduce a 24-hour bus service in December. The first around-the-clock route will connect—where else?—Roppongi and Shibuya.

YEAH, GOOD LUCK WITH THAT ćć Officials from the LDP want to create an cyberwarfare agency that’s staffed with “several thousand officials” and modeled on the US Department of Homeland Security.

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BARBARIANS AT THE GATE ćć Officials at the justice ministry are proposing a simplified immigration system for foreigners who are “deemed unlikely to be a terrorist or criminal.” ćć A survey by a Tokyo-based cram-school operator found that 55 percent of college students would like to study abroad but feel that it’s “too late… to deal with a globalizing world.” ćć A newspaper poll suggests that 41 percent of Japanese people approve of making it easier for politicians to change the Constitution. ćć Authorities at the justice ministry have proposed serving prison meals to elderly people who are living alone.

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INCREDIBLE SHRINKING JAPAN ćć Officials at the health ministry say a total of 1,037,101 babies were born in Japan in 2012—a record low. ćć Meanwhile, the average age that women give birth to their first child is now 30.3—a record high. ćć Despite this, the fertility rate for Japanese women increased by 0.02 points to 1.41. It’s the first time in 16 years the figure topped 1.4. ćć Ministr y off icials also said t hat a record 1,256,254 people died in Japan in 2012.

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ćć Credit where credit is due: Officials in Yokoha ma ach ieved t hei r t h ree-yea r goa l of eliminating the waiting list for children to enroll in nursery schools. ćć In honor of 80-year-old Yuichiro Miura, who in May became the oldest person to conquer Mt Everest, government officials will institute an award that recognizes “achievements in various fields by the elderly.” ćć Members of a Cabinet Office investigative committee have warned that the March 11 earthquake may cause some volcanoes around the country to become active—including Mt Fuji. ćć A senior official in charge of assistance for reconstruction in Fukushima was fired for defaming a lawyer and a local civic group on Twitter.

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Upfront PEOPLE, TRENDS & MISCELLANY sweaty season

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ids love to stick their tiny fingers into fans, and now they can without causing any undue stress to the parents. Welcome to the awardwinning Dyson Air Multiplier (AM)—the remarkable bladeless fan. Perks include it being much easier to clean than the old gunk-gatherers, a dimmer switch, and a groovy touch tilt for the smaller version. Available at electronic stores in various metallic colors—the more ambitious pink and blue ones are online only.

The standard AM01 Table Fan, of 30cm diameter, is a cool ¥39,000, while the larger, remote-control AM02 Living Fan costs a breezy ¥54,000. Heaters—and even hot/cold models—are also available. http://content. dyson.co.jp/fans

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ummer welcomes those irrepressible roaches that make a house a home. Find out when the hordes are coming using Goki Ten (gokiburi tenki yoho, “cockroach weather forecast”). This handy service providing both weather and cockroach conditions is from cleaning-product company Lion Corporation—work out the connection. Note your sightings, including area, time, how many, result (i.e. ran away, massacred them all) and the emoticon indicating your subsequent mental state. It’s not entirely clear if users’ contributions actually impact on the map levels, or if this is just a gimmick. But it could provide a useful platform in the case of a zombie apocalypse. http://gokiten.varsan.jp

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oaches are resilient. And rapid. Spray them with DDT and you’ll just end up poisoning your family while the critter recovers happily under the fridge. Squash them and you’ll hatch their eggs and make a mess. So what are roachaphobes to do? The Gokiburi Toshi Jet (ゴキブリ凍止ジェット), or “cockroach freeze stop jet” emits gas at -75ºC, immobilizing the insect immediately. You can then keep it in a state of cryogenic stasis until the year 2084, or scoop it out the window. The TV ad (pictured), involving a white-clad ghost who spouts ice from her mouth, is worth looking out for. Available at supermarkets and drugstores, ¥1,260.

euve Clicquot is almost as famous for innovative packaging as for its champagne. Not content with producing a 100%-biodegradable starch-based case that keeps the bottle cool for up to two hours, they have now packed up their bubbly in a sardine can-like case. The Ponsardine case is named after Madam Clicquot Ponsardin, who took over her late husband’s diverse concerns and combined them into a single, successful champagne business. This early prototype of a female mogul also had family connections with Napoléon. Inside the limited edition funky ca se ( ¥7,035) is a standard-size bottle of the Yellow Label Brut. VC will also be hold i n g a p op -up bar called Yellow Summer (Jul 12-13 noon-10:30pm) with a “typical 1920s Parisia n at mo sphe re ” (we all know what that’s like), and their own posh nosh food truck. www.veuvecliquot.com/ yellowsummer2013

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この子に常夏のココナツ九つ、あの子にも常夏のココナ ツ九つ。 このこにとこなつのここなつここのつ、あのこにも常夏 のここなつここのつ。 Kono ko ni tokonatsu no kokonatsu kokonotsu Ano ko nimo tokonatsu no kokonatsu kokonotsu (For this kid, nine everlasting summer coconuts, and nine for that kid, too) この猫ここの猫の子猫この子猫ね Kono neko koko no neko no koneko kono koneko ne (This cat is the kitten of this here cat, this kitten) 右目右耳右耳右目 Migi me migi mimi, migi mimi migi me (Right eye, right ear, right ear, right eye) スモモも桃、桃も桃、スモモも桃も桃のうち。 Sumomo mo momo, momo mo momo Sumomo mo momo mo momo no uchi (A Japanese plum is a kind of peach, a peach is also a peach, both Japanese plum and peach are kinds of peaches) Source: www.uebersetzung.at/twister/ja.htm

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he Aromaband anti-mosquito rubber wristband is practical and cheap.

At ¥116 a pop (or ¥399/three) it could be your savior during the summer p a r t y s e a s o n . W h a t ’s more, its active ingredient is the plant-derived citronella oil, considered a non-toxic biopesticide in the US. The Aromaband comes in one of three sizes, and one of 11 summery colors, and bears the plea “Hey, don’t bite me please!”

It ’s unlikely to be read by the insects but might stop unwanted advances in bars. Each bracelet has a shelf life of about a week, and unopened packages keep their pungent power for 1.5 years.

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et access to the quintessentially Japanese specialized hobby shop—or one genre, at least—with the new e-book Tokyo Craft Guide: A Collection of Japanese Craft Shopping Adventures. Minneapolis native Angela Salisbury, who sells Japanese sashiko embroidery kits and handmade gifts via her online shop Saké Puppets, co-wrote the book with Frances Arikawa, an Australian-born purveyor of fabricware via her own Miss Matatabi store. Whimsical yet detailed neighborhood maps are lovingly illustrated by Hanako Clulow, allowing readers to follow the mazy routes of the authors through the unique stopping points and personal stories of the underground Tokyo craft scene. Metropolis is giving away one free copy of Tokyo Craft Guide. Email your postal address to giveaway@ metropolis.co.jp and tell us your favorite type of fabric and why. The winner will be chosen by the authors on July 14. US$18, available from www. tokyocraftguide.com.

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running mates

Compensate the ale ingestion [See Beer Special, p.18] by hitting the track—with some friendly local groups.

NAMBAN RENGO www.namban.org Informal group offering social and running events to people of all levels.

There’s about 20-30 members there each week, so it’s easy to find someone to match your pace, though some members compete in serious marathons, etc.

Free to join.

RUNNING IN TOKYO http://runningintokyo.com International group for social/mixed-level runners. Website links to Japanese clubs. Free to join.

HASH HOUSE HARRIERS www.tokyohash.org With the tagline: “A drinking club with a running problem,” this bolshy club abounds with puns, nicknames and a changing bank of trails—and themes!—each week.

VEGAN RUNNERS http://veganrun.blogspot.jp Vegetarians permitted.

TAMA ORIENTEERING CLUB www.orienteering.com/~tama Trail running, orienteering and off-the-beaten-path tracks. The website is all in Japanese, but the organizer is bilingual and welcomes international runners.

JAPAN RUNNING NEWS http://japanrunningnews.blogspot.jp Hit up this blog for regular updates on the elite running scene across the nation, as well as a guide on how to enter races in Japan.

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Go beyond Yoyogi Park and the Imperial Palace to shed that gut.

KOMAZAWA OLYMPIC PARK www.tef.or.jp/kopgp Top-notch outdoor sports facilities, distance gauges, an indoor gym and greenery abound. Playgrounds for the kids, and even a dog run. The gym and athletics field cost ¥450/two hours and ¥220 every hour after that. First-time visitors must undergo a health check first (included). Sometimes booked out for groups. 1-1 Komazawakoen, Setagaya. Nearest stn: Komazawadaigaku.

AKASAKA PALACE Mooted as Tokyo’s Versailles, this former imperial residence is now the spot where visiting dignitaries lay their heads while on official business. The lush gardens of this National Treasure of Japan are free to run around in. 2-1-1 Motoakasaka, Minato-ku. Nearest stn: Yotsuya.

JOGPORT ARIAKE http://jogport.com New-concept running space from the Tokyo Marathon Foundation separates you off from the general public and provides showers and locker rooms for ¥700 per go, or ¥1,890 per month. Near Tokyo Big Sight. 1F Ariake Frontier Bldg, 3-7-26 Ariake, Koto-ku. Nearest stn: Kokusaitenjijo.

NAKANO CENTRAL PARK www.nakano-centralpark.jp This plush development just west of Shinjuku has a large green park at its center, and an Under Armour Running Station where you can shower off and even rent shoes and other kit. Monthly membership obtaining access to lockers, showers and a rental towel per visit goes for ¥3,000. 4-10-2 Nakano, Nakano-ku. Nearest stn: Nakano.

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IT’S ’S A IT SWING ING SW THING G IN TH Jump and jive

Swing Jack dancers at Chocolate Shake

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By Emma Brooke

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ack in the 1980s and ’90s, a dance revival was taking the world’s inner-city basements by storm.

The Lindy Hop—a Harlem swing da nce f rom the pre -wa r Jazz Age—was reborn when New York’s Sandra Cameron Dance Center invited two of the dance’s founding fathers, Frankie Manning and Al Minns, to teach a new generation. Though the Lindy Hop spread to the likes of London, California, and Sweden, Japan was hardpressed to see the movement tear up its dance halls.

Enter competitive dancer Hiro Yamada in 1998.

Desperate to learn the latest craze in a city lacking any instructors, he turned to another new fad—the internet— to get hold of an instructional videotape. But mastering the moves was a whole different story. “Do you think you could become a black belt in judo just by watching YouTube clips?” he chuckles. After much deliberation and the support of a few like-minded contacts, Yamada was able to invite the granddaddy himself, Frankie Manning, to give Tokyo’s first workshop.

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Jenny Thomas and Ryan Francois, Swing Ichiban Tokyo, 2011

Sing Lim and Frankie Manning, Omotesando Swing Night, 1998

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OUR PHILOSOPHY IS NOT JUST TO SHOW THE STEPS, BUT ALSO TO TEACH PEOPLE HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH THEIR PARTNER, HOW TO LEAD AND FOLLOW, WHICH IS AFTER ALL THE VERY CORE OF SOCIAL DANCING”

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n a matter of weeks, the Tokyo Swing Dance Society (TSDS) was born. And today it remains at the heart of the city’s scene, spreading its love of the Lindy Hop across the metropolis and teaching new generations how to groove.

At TSDS’ weekly Swing Sundays, beginners and pros can jump ’n’ jive with the best of them. “Our philosophy is not just to show the steps, but also to teach people how to communicate with their partner, how to lead and follow, which is after all the very core of social dancing,” says Yamada. “Just imagine, there’s no point learning what a knife and fork are if afterwards you don’t how to use them.” The society also boasts a steady turnout of both sexes, meaning a more even gender ratio compared to most swing dance communities.

Those keen to put the moves into action can head to a biweekly Swing Night in Omotesando, which also offers a short introductory lesson beforehand.

“While you can’t learn to be a great dancer in a thirty-minute lesson, these nights are a great opportunity to learn the basics and get a taste of what the scene is all about,” Yamada adds.

Aside from regular events, the TSDS also hosts some of the capital’s best big band bashes—including their thrice-yearly Omotesando Swingin’ Ball—with some of the country’s top jazz performers and a clientele who most definitely dress to impress. Past highlights have included workshops with Tony Award-nominated swing choreographer Ryan Francois and his partner, Jenny Thomas.

s Lindy Hoppers have grown in number, so too has the Tokyo scene, with new schools appearing like Swing Jack and Dancing Bus. But what really separates it from other more populous movements such as salsa (“All [Latin] music sounds the same to me!” laughs Yamada), is the accompanying fashion. Swing dancing is part of a subculture whose adherents sure as hell know how to wear some red lippy and a decent set of brogues.

The late-’90s piqued further interest in all things Jazz Age with the explosion of a swing revival (see Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Squirrel Nut Zippers and the films Swing Kids and Swingers) and neo-burlesque. The result? An army of 20- and 30-somethings who embrace vintage style as a way of life—and that includes getting to grips with dance steps of bygone eras.

And it’s not just the young folks who are getting involved. “For many of the older Japanese generation, this is their first experience with the dance,” explains Yamada. “As it began to grow in popularity in the West the first time round, the Second World War hit and all traces of ‘enemy music’ were withdrawn from popular culture.” After WWII, the occupying forces brought the new style to Japan. Postwar partiers took a particular liking to the relatively simple 6-count jiruba, or jitterbug—which offered light relief in comparison to its tougher 8-count sister, the Lindy.

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n recent years, swing has spread across Asia.

Korea boasts an expanding scene, while Singaporean Sing Lim, creative director for Jitterbugs Swingapore, is one of the genre’s most formidable dancers. But what’s next for the future of the dance in Japan?

Interest continues to climb, but Tokyo’s jazz joints are a little slow on the uptake. Many venues are unable to provide adequate dance space, while others fall foul of the no dancing rules recently enforced in the city. As a result, the best opportunities for social dancing still lie in the hands of the societies themselves, who hold regular nights and collaborate on annual events—such as the Shinjuku Jazz Festival.

For now, it looks like Tokyo still has a little catching up to do to match London and New York, where classes and events overflow most nights of the week. Those who’ve watched the scene burgeon into a whole community, though, remain hopeful. For those looking for a glamorous old time, it’s hard to resist the urge to slick back your hair, get on your glad rags and get into your swing.

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ith two left feet and a Japanese vocabulary extending to some 20 words, walking into class was an apprehensive business. The last time I tried swing dancing back in London, I was quickly cast aside and deemed a lost cause by an older (and rather sweaty) Italian gentleman named Mario. But my worries faded as soon as I met Hiro Yamada and his partner in crime, Yoko. Welcoming me with open arms, they introduced me to the regulars before adding an English translation to their lessons just for my benefit.

We began with some simple warm-up stretches before starting the four-hour workshop, which went on to cover the basic moves and more importantly, how to lead and follow your partner. As the lesson progressed, we moved onto some more advanced steps including twists, turns and even the Charleston.

For a beginner, the class was tough at times, especially as we moved on to more advanced sequences.

However, the personalized support offered by the instructors, and being able to practice with different partners, kept me on track and left me looking forward to becoming a future swing sensation.

Every Sun 1-5pm, ¥2,000. Seta Chiku Kaikan. 4-1811 Seta, Setagaya-ku. Nearest stn: Yoga. www. impetus.ne.jp Other classes and swingin’ evenings in Tokyo: Swing Night: Bi-weekly DJ-ed swing event with a beginners’ class beforehand. All levels welcome.

Tokyo Salon, ¥2,000 (w 1/d). Nearest stn: Omotesando. www.swingcats.jp Dancing Bus: Sun 2-4:40pm, ¥2,000. www.dancingbus.com Swing Jack: Monthly (first Sat) 7-11pm, ¥2,500 (w 1/d). They also do Lindy Hop classes. www.swingjack.com

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Arts & Entertainment ALL THE BEST IN ARTS & CULTURE ACROSS THE METROPOLIS music

VAMPIRE WEEKEND

New York pop unit embraces hometown on latest

By Dan Grunebaum

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t’s been three years since Metropolis last talked with Vampire Weekend’s Rostam Batmanglij at the Fuji Rock Festival. The New York pop band was new to Japan and jazzed about their appearance at the country’s key music event. As it happened their set served as a coming out for the group in Japan, and it’s been an upwards ascent here ever since.

“Japan is one of the only places where we grew considerably in terms of our following between our first and second albums,” Batmanglij says from his New York home.

How did that come about? “It was word of mouth,” he answers. “I think Japanese culture lends itself to discussing things, and people got more interested in our band—some also say our melodies appeal to Japanese tastes.”

Not that Vampire Weekend’s popularity has declined elsewhere. The band’s third album Modern Vampires of the City debuted this spring atop the charts—their second number one outing in a row. The

title is inspired by a lyric from the song “One Blood” by Junior Reed, explains Batmanglij. “We liked the way that it indirectly connects with some of the themes on the record, but we also made a conscious decision to take inspiration from this idea of the city at night.”

Frontman Ezra Koenig and producer and multiinstrumentalist Batmanglij got together in Batmanglij’s Brooklyn apartment four times a week for about a year, he adds. “I live right underneath the Manhattan Bridge in an old factory so I can see the skyline.”

Some songs came together in a flash; others took more time. “The album benefitted from having both kinds of writing,” Batmanglij believes. “One thing we realized on this record is that it was time to maybe write the best songs we could write, and not settle for a mediocre album. The record also deals with getting older.

Time is a theme that plays into the album.”

“Don’t Lie,” with its simple chorus and tinkling steel drum, was one of the fast ones. Batmanglij says the track emerged quickly at the end of the process. “Ezra

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MAKING TEA, MAKING JAPAN

Cultural Nationalism in Practice Reviewed by Mara Duer

By Kristin Surak (Stanford University Press, 2012, 272pp, ¥1,884)

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f you were ever curious about just what makes the tea ceremony such a Japanese thing, then Kristin Surak’s book, Making Tea, Making Japan, should answer your questions from all possible angles. This scholarly work presents and explores the significance of the utensils used, as well as the architecture and design of the space. It then moves on to the ritual’s role in Japanese history and the politics surrounding it, to how it transformed over time from a once-classless practice to a stratified activity within the political arena. What’s more, the book charts the evolution of the tea ceremony as a national practice and how it ended up in its modern rigid form mostly used by women.

Although Making Tea, Making Japan is an academic piece of sociological research, the author is not so coldly divided from her object of study. Surak’s passion and love for the topic emanate from the pages.

She describes the minute details and significances of ceremonial etiquette—which might be infuriating for some—with a meticulous perfection: from how one enters the room, to how one moves and what one says.

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and I took a trip to Martha’s Vineyard and we devoted ourselves to writing songs,” he recounts. “I wrote about five or six chord progressions, but Ezra was the one who helped me see the light—he just started singing gibberish off the top of his head, and the whole thing came together in about 30 minutes.”

Despite their indie roots and Batmanglij’s background in music at Columbia College, where he hooked up with Koenig, drummer Chris Tomson and bassist Chris Baio, Vampire Weekend is first and foremost a pop band—but one always ready with an intelligent quip. Still, Batmanglij insists they are un-ironic. “It’s definitely playful,” he grants, “but we’re not trying to do anything for the sake of cleverness alone.”

Batmanglij and Koenig do embrace classic pop song forms. “There’s nothing wrong with conforming to structures because you can put something deeply unconventional inside a traditional structure,” he says.

“In fact, it’s probably good to put it in the context of something more digestible.”

While her examination gives keen readers the chance to absorb the minutiae that make up temae (“tea preparation,” which includes hundreds of styles, each with their own specific name in Japanese), for those that are “just curious,” all this expert information could be a little overwhelming: “The gap between the tea bowl and tea container should be the size of the caddy’s lid, and the scoop resting on the tea vessel should not protrude beyond the curve of the water jar to maintain a sense of balance from the main guests’ point of view.”

The book is divided in five chapters. Chapter one focuses on the technical aspects of the practice, the first step to understanding the difference between having a cup of tea and performing a Japanese tea ceremony.

More interesting, though, is chapter two, which explains the history, the development and the present hegemonic form of the ceremony. The third chapter delves more deeply into the structure and politics surrounding the current form of the practice.

The opportunity to meet some of the characters who inhabit this unseen world is presented in chapter four. In an interesting piece of ethnographic collection, we finally get to hear some of this society’s individual voices. One male practitioner points out, “Now tea is a woman’s world, but it used to be men, true warriors at the center… that needs to be recovered. I wanted to do that, so I took it as a hobby.” An instructor from a famous iemoto (“school”) of the tea ceremony says: “We

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As they approach 30 years old and a decade as a band, the members of Vampire Weekend seem to have reached a new plateau of artistic and commercial success—yet they’re still at the beginning of their careers.

Could it get any better?

“I do feel like we have a long run left in us. We went through a lot of stuff on this record and solidified things in certain ways. We really focused on songwriting—as long as we do that I think we have our priorities right,” Batmanglij says.

As to the larger meaning of his chosen profession: “The reason music exists has something to do with making a direct physical connection with the body, without actual touch being involved,” Batmanglij offers.

“The way sound waves affect you is powerful and extremely direct. It can change your mood and the way you perceive things—and change your consciousness.”

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don’t have the KGB spying to see if you are doing things wrong… We’re not nearly as critical.” It’s quotes like these that bring to life the political structures still struggling within the world of tea.

The book's final chapter looks at the interaction of the tea ceremony with the construction of “Japaneseness.” According to Surak, the majority of the nation has never really experienced an actual tea ceremony. So, she asks, how did it come to be such a familiar national symbol? To find the answer, she scours the media and explores other cultural sources and influences.

She makes some interesting comparisons with other countries that also enhance their national cultures by making national art forms out of ordinary practices, like the Turnverein, the German gymnastics movement, or the Indian Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)—a nationalist paramilitary group that advocates physical training to revive the Hindu community.

This is not a simple guidebook to enchant novices and teach them the basic steps to get started in the Japanesese ritual of “tea.” But Surak’s comprehensive research will take those interested deep into the practice's background and allow them to see the tea ceremony as a window into the soul of Japanese national identity. As a foreigner living in Japan, this book might well take you back to the moment you first arrived: a wide-eyed newcomer both in love with and resistant to the strict formality of life here—yet always fascinated by the unique traditions by which the Japanese make their nation. Available at bookstores and via Amazon.jp

Kokoro, ink on paper by Konosoke Matsushita, Panasonic Corporation

KONOSUKE MATSUSHITA AND TRADITIONAL ART CRAFTS

The wabi-sabi side of an electronics genius on show at the Shiodome

By C.B. Liddell

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amuel Smiles, the great Victorian advocate of “self help" would have loved Konosuke Matsushita. Like Smiles’ other heroes, Matsushita overcame poverty by hard work and continuous self-improvement to found Panasonic, one of the great corporations of Japan. With one electronic gadget after another, many of them designed by himself, Matsushita built up his company from its launch in 1917 to the global prominence it enjoyed at his death in 1989.

But the workaholic electronics wizard had another side, as an exhibition at the Shiodome Museum shows. Throughout his life he remained deeply in touch with Japanese culture and traditional arts and crafts.

The exhibition features videos of Matsushita dressed in a man’s kimono enjoying the beauties of a traditional Japanese garden. There are also examples of various hagi ware (tea bowls) and other implements from the Japanese tea ceremony, owned by MatsuKimono, Seisyu, large white chrysanthemum shita. Other items from his collection include fabric design, yuzen dyeing on crepe silk, 1980 Panasonic designs, ceramics and some astoundingly beautiful Corporation lacquerware.

Some of the design elements of these items might suggest that Matsushita was deriving direct inspiration for product design, but this is unlikely as lacquerware designs, despite their elegance, have a limited application to electronics. Also the tea bowls, with their rough shapes and cracked glaze, exemplify the aesthetic of wabi-sabi (simple and quiet), something that seems to exist in direct contrast to precision electrical engineering.

One way to view the great tycoon’s interest in the traditional aspects of Japanese culture is as an escape from the pressures of business. After all, what could be more relaxing after a tense day in the workshop or boardroom than to slip into a black kimono and mix up a bit of green tea in serene surroundings?

This theory is almost confirmed by a photo of Matsushita writing Japanese brush calligraphy as well as by a few samples of his work. In the photo he seems more concentrated on his letters than a fifth grader in elementary school doing a kanji test, while his brush calligraphy work Kokoro, Japanese for heart or spirit, is suffused with serenity.

While this thesis is no doubt partly true, Matsushita’s interest in traditional Japanese arts and crafts was more than sheer escapism. For Matsushita there was a symbiosis between the spiritual and the commercial.

During a visit to a popular Shinto shrine in 1932, he began to consider the similarities between religion and business management.

“Human beings need both material and spiritual prosperity,” he later said. “Religion guides people out of suffering toward happiness and peace of mind. And business, too, can contribute by providing physical necessities required for happiness. This should be its primary mission.”

Suffused with spiritualism and a sense of continuity to the past and a connection to the wider community, Matsushita’s company continued to improve its business as well as the lives of its customers. A cynic might say this was all about ensuring customer loyalty, but it’s clear from the mood of this exhibition that customer loyalty was just another byproduct of Matsushita’s spiritual and holistic approach to business.

Shiodome Museum, until Aug 25. See exhibition listings (Ginza/Tokyo) for more details. #1006 • WWW.METROPOLIS.CO.JP • 09

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JapOneEra— DJ Baku One of Japan’s most versatile breakbeat DJs delivers a bomb in the form of his new album JapOneEra. On his first outing in five years, Baku heads away from canned beats towards collaborations with live musicians and singers, with contributions from singer Caroline of Mice Parade, bilingual rapper Shing02, rockers N’Shukugawa Boys and funk-fusion guitarist Mabuana.

Ever the versatile scratch artist and beatmaker, Baku lets his productions wander the full breadth of bass music from hip-hop to dub, drum and bass, Miami bass and dubstep.

There’s scarcely a dull moment on the album, and a smile was even cracked when Shing02 dropped a line about “children of the soy.”

But as kaleidoscopic as JapOneEra is, make sure to catch Baku live on his cross-country tour—his DJ sets are even more eclectic than this wide-ranging album. http://djbaku.pop-group.net

Concerts POPULAR Mongol800

Okinawan rock veterans.

Jul 5, 6:30pm, ¥5,800 (adv).

Nippon Budokan. Nearest stn: Kudanshita. www. mongol800.jp

DeliciouSweets

Unique, charming and coquettish all-girl band that sings, acts and dances as well as plays music. Jul 6, 5pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/ ¥3,500 (door).

Loft Shinjuku. Nearest stn: Shinjuku. www.derisya. com

Vistlip

Visual-kei outfit. Jul 7, 6pm, ¥4,500 (adv). Zepp Tokyo. Nearest stn: Aomi. www.l-tike.com

Chill the Punk

Emo-punk rockers Rizing 2 End, Rookiez is Punk'd, Wrong City, etc. Jul 8, 7pm, ¥2,500 (adv)/ ¥3,000 (door) +1d. Shibuya Milkyway.

Nearest stn: Shibuya. www. shibuyamilkyway.com

Atlantic Starr

’80s urban hit-makers with ’70s soul roots. Jul 8-9, ¥6,500-8,500. Billboard Live, Minato-ku. Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.billboardlive.com

9mm Parabellum Bullet

Punk and metalesque melodic rock. Jul 9, 7pm, ¥3,500 (adv) +1d.

Club Lizard. Nearest stn: Motomachi-Chukagai. www. club-lizard.com

Sendai Kamotsu

Daigo Stardust

Famed Breakers vocalist goes solo with TV monkey companion. Jul 12, 6:30pm, ¥6,500 (adv) +1d. Shibuya Koukaido. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 050-5533-0888.

No More Fuckin' Nukes

Fest feat. hard-rock heavyweights Ken Yokoyama, Brahman, Slang, etc. Jul 14, 3pm, ¥4,000 (adv) +1d. Shibuya-AX. Nearest stn: Harajuku. www. nomorefuckinnukes.com

Shonen Knife

Girlie pop-punk legends. Jul 14, 6pm, ¥3,000 (adv) +1d. O-Nest.

Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-3444-6751. http://shibuya-o. com

Mo’ Let’s Rock and Roll School

Mo’some Tonebender and The Pees. Jul 15, 6pm, ¥3,500 (adv)/¥4,000 (door). Club Quattro. Nearest stn: Shibuya.

Tel: 03-3477-8750. www. club-quattro.com

Zazen Boys

J-rock from Kyushu with angular melodies and quirky lyrics. Jul 15, 6pm, ¥3,800 (adv) +1d. Shibuya-AX. Nearest stn: Harajuku. www.shibuya-ax. com

Merengue

J-pop power ballad trio. Jul 17, 7:30pm; Jul 18, 7:30pm, ¥3,800 (adv) +1d. Liquidroom. Nearest stn: Ebisu. Tel: 050-5533-0888. www.liquidroom.net

Buzz The Bears

Melodic J-rock with a sprinkling of punk. Jul 18, 7pm, ¥2,500 (adv) +1d. O-West. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-3499-6669. www.creativeman.co.jp

Tohoku’s craziest pop-rock band. Jul 11, 6:30pm, ¥5,500 (adv) +1d. Yokohama Bay Hall. Nearest stn: Motomachi-Chukagai. Tel: 050-5533-0888. www. bayhall.jp

Otohime Matsuri

Chara

SiM

Unconventional husky-voiced songstress.

Jul 11, 7pm, ¥4,000 (adv, standing)/ ¥4,500 (adv, seated) +1d. O-East. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-54584681. http://shibuya-o. com/east

M-Flo

Hip-hop rhyme and club music masters. Jul 12, 7pm, ¥6,500 +1d. Shibuya-AX. Nearest stn: Harajuku. Tel: 0570-550-799. http://ticket. kyodotokyo.com

One-day fest feat. femalefronted bands inc. i-Rabbits, Oz and Jack Pot Bell. Jul 20, 1pm, ¥3,000 (adv) +1d. O-East.

Nearest stn: Shibuya. http:// shibuya-o.com Rock-punk-reggae quartet.

Jul 21, 6:30pm, ¥3,300 (adv) +1d. Shibuya-AX. Nearest stn: Harajuku. Tel: 03-3444-6751. www.smash-jpn.com

Mix Speaker's Inc

Cosplay visual-kei band, currently with a pirate theme.

Jul 21, 5pm, ¥4,000 (adv) +1d.

WWW. Nearest stn: Shibuya.

Tel: 050-5533-0888. www. www-shibuya.jp

Summer Madness

Magokoro Brothers and

Andymori. Jul 24, 7pm, ¥4,200 (adv)/ ¥4,700 (door) +1d. Club Quattro. Nearest stn: Shibuya.

Tel: 03-3477-8750. www. club-quattro.com

Fermin Muguruza

Basque punk-rock legend. Jul 24, 7pm, ¥4,000 (adv)/¥4,500 (door) +1d. Club Asia. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.japonicus. com/fermin2013

Fuji Rock Festival

Mother of all J-fests. Björk, Nine Inch Nails, The Cure, Vampire Weekend, etc. Jul 26-28. ¥16,800 (1 day, adv)/¥17,800 (1 day, gen)/¥39,800 (3 days, adv)/¥42,800 (3 days, gen).

Naeba Ski Resort. Nearest stn: Echigo Yuzawa. www. fujirockfestival.com

Nocturnal Bloodlust

Melodic heavy metal visual-kei. Jul 26, 7pm, ¥3,000 (adv) +1d. WWW. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.www-shibuya. jp

Tanabata Extreme

Heavy-metal fest inc. Damage Digital, Motiveless, and more.

Jul 27, 4:30pm, ¥2,000 (adv)/ ¥2,500 (door). Zone-B. Nearest stn: Waseda. Tel: 03-32036022. www.tanabata-ex. blogspot.jp

Tokyo Idol Festival

J-celebs run riot. Jul 27-28, 10am-10pm, ¥5,000 (1 day)/ ¥9,000 (2 days). Zepp Tokyo.

Nearest stn: Aomi. www. idolfes/com/2013

What I Got

Orange Range and Good Morning America. Jul 30, 7pm, ¥3,200 (adv)/¥3,700 (door) +1d. Club Quattro. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-8750. www.club-quattro.com

Mumford & Sons

Contemporary UK folk rock.

Jul 30, 7pm, ¥6,000 (adv) +1d.

Studio Coast. Nearest stn: Shin-Kiba. Tel: 03-3444-6751. www.smash-jpn.com

Björk

Quirky Icelandic singer who fearlessly dabbles in all genres.

Jul 31 & Aug 3 & Aug 6, 8pm, ¥22,000 (adv). Miraikan.

Nearest stn: Telecom Center station. Tel: 03-3444-6751. www.smash-jpn.com

Bull Shit Records

Release tour feat. rock bands Roach, Rizing 2 End, Neverlost, etc. Jul 31, 5:30pm, ¥2,500 (adv)/ ¥3,000 (door) +1d. F.A.D. Yokohama.

Nearest stn: Ishikawa. www. fad-music.com. Aug 4, 2pm, ¥2,500 (adv)/ ¥3,000 (door) +1d. Shibuya Milkyway.

Nearest stn: Shibuya. www. shibuyamilkyway.com

Golden Bomber

Talk-of-the-nation comedic foursome with visual-kei roots.

Aug 1, 6:30pm; Aug 2, 6:30pm, ¥5,775 (adv). Nippon Budokan.

Nearest stn: Kudanshita. Tel: 0570-084-003. www.l-tike. com

Steve Vai

Guitar genius with a unique playing technique and dynamic stage performance.

Aug 1, 7pm, ¥7,000 (adv).

Akasaka Blitz. Nearest stn: Akasaka. Tel: 03-3499-6669. www.creativeman.co.jp

Rock in Japan Fes

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Zazen Boys, Mongol 800, etc. Until-Aug 4. 10:30am, ¥11,500 (1 day)/ ¥22,000 (2 days)/¥30,000 (3 days).

National Hitachi Kaihin Park.

Nearest stn: Kaihinkoen. Tel: 0180-993-611. www.rijfes.jp

A-Nation Island

Music and dance festival with artists Kumi Koda, E-Girls, Scandal and more. Aug 3-11, ¥4,500-7,500 (adv). Yoyogi National Gymnasium and Shibuya-AX. Nearest stn: Harajuku. www.a-nation.net

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Aerosonic

Aerosmith and B’z reunite for a rockin' night in Chiba. Aug 8, 5:30pm, ¥12,000-15,000 (adv).

QVC Marine Field. Nearest stn: Kaihin-Makuhari. Tel: 03-34996669. www.creativeman.co.jp/ artist/2013/08aerosonic

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The von Trapps

Big band legend’s 80th birthday tour. Jul 31, 7pm; Aug 1, 7pm, ¥8,000-12,000. Tokyo International Forum Hall A. Nearest stn: Yurakucho.Jul 28, ¥25,000 (adv). Blue Note.

Nearest stn: Omotesando. www.bluenote.co.jp

The great-grandchildren of Captain von Trapp perform songs from The Sound of Music.

Jul 29, 6:30pm, ¥5,000-6,500.

Sumida Triphony Hall. Nearest stn: Kinshicho. Tel: 03-56081212. www.triphony.com

Beach fest with Totalfat, Scandal, etc. Aug 9-11, noon, ¥7,800 (one day)/¥23,400 (three days). Zushi Marina.

Nearest stn: Riviera Zushi Marina Mae or Kotsubo. Tel: 0570-550-799. www.mtvjapan. com/zushifes2013

Yokohama Steelpan Festa

Performed by Orchestra Italiana Napoletana. Aug 1, 12:30 & 4pm, ¥5,500. Tokyo Opera City. Tel: 050-37766184. Aug 10, 1:30pm, ¥5,500.

Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall.

Nearest stn: Minato Mirai. www.koransha.com

Sonicmania

Free outdoor jazz festival. Free shuttle bus available between stage areas. Aug 17-18, free.

Sumida area. Nearest stn: Kinchicho and Oshiage. www. sumida-jazz.jp

Rei Tsujimoto

Earth Celebration

Concert for Children

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Yokohama Pops Vol. 3

Zushi Fes

Summer Sonic pre-event with The Stone Roses, Pet Shop Boys and more. Aug 9, 10pm, ¥9,800 (adv) +1d/ ¥35,000 (weekend pass, adv) +1d.

Makuhari Messe. Nearest stn: Kaihin-Makuhari. Tel: 03-34996669. www.summersonic. com/2013/english

Two days of Caribbean beats and rhythms. Aug 10-11, 1pm, free. Yamashita Park. Nearest stn: Motomachi-Chukagai. taiki.nishihara@nonoka.com. www.nonaka.com

Sumida Street Jazz Festival

Summer Sonic

Legendary Kodo drummers' festival. Aug 23-25, from ¥4,700 (adv, one day), ¥8,400 (adv, two day, Fri-Sat), etc. Ogi Town, Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture. www.kodo.or.jp/ ec/en

World Happiness Festival

Sarah Brightman

Metallica, Stone Roses, Muse and more. Aug 10-11, from ¥15,500. Makuhari Messe.

Nearest stn: Kaihin-Makuhari. www.summersonic.com Kid-friendly fes with Midnight Suns, Michiko Shimizu, etc.

Aug 11, 12:30pm, ¥1,0009,000 (adv). Yumenoshima Park. Nearest stn: Shin-Kiba.

Tel: 0570-084-632. www. world-happiness.com

Punkafoolic! Bayside Crash

Punk fest with top J-rockers inc. Secret 7 Line, Hotsquall, Asshole Unite, and more.

Aug 17, noon, ¥3,500 (adv)/ ¥4,000 (door) +1d. Harumi Port Terminal. Nearest stn: Kachidoki. Tel: 03-6805-3518. www.punkafoolic.com/ baysidecrash2013

Slow Music Slow Live

Fest it up at a temple. Feat.

Bonnie Pink, Caravan and more. Aug 23-24, 6:30pm; Aug 25, 3pm, ¥6,500-18,000.

Ikegami Honmonji Temple, Ikegami. Nearest stn: Ikegami. www.lultimo.jp/smsl

JAZZ/WORLD Central Avenue Blues

Mitsuyoshi Adzuma and The Swing Boppers, Bloodest Saxophone and Mikio Itou.

Jul 6, 6pm, ¥3,800 (adv)/ ¥4,300 (door) +1d. Club Quattro. Nearest stn: Shibuya.

Tel: 03-3477-8750. www. club-quattro.com

Picnic Soup

Kuricorder Quartet and Humbert & Humbert. Jul 9, 7pm, ¥3,800 (adv)/ ¥4,300 (door) +1d. Club Quattro.

Nearest stn: Shibuya.

Tel: 03-3477-8750. www. club-quattro.com

Freddy Cole

Grammy-nominated octogenarian and his band.

Jul 9-12, ¥7,500-9,500. Cotton Club, Chiyoda. Nearest stn: Tokyo. Tel: 03-3215-1555. www.cottonclubjapan.co.jp

Yusa

Cuban singer with a tropical sound and bewitching voice.

Jul 14-16, 7pm, ¥7,500-9,500.

Cotton Club, Chiyoda. Nearest stn: Tokyo.Tel: 03-3215-1555. www.cottonclubjapan. co.jp

English classical crossover soprano and dancer. Jul 5, 7pm, ¥13,000-15,000. Tokyo International Forum Hall A. Nearest stn: Yurakucho. www.l-tike.com

Antonio Siragusa

Tenor sings pieces by Tosti, Puccini, Verdi, etc. Jul 10, 7pm, ¥6,000-12,000. Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall. Nearest stn: Shinjuku or Hatsudai. Tel: 03-3372-7050. www.operacity. jp/en

Senritsu no Kyoen

Brahms, Chopin and more. Jul 12, 7pm, ¥2,000-3,500. Mori no Hall. Nearest stn: Hashimoto.

Tel: 042-742-9999. www. hall-net.or.jp/02hashimoto

Kunitachi College of Music Orchestra

Works by Mendelssohn, Mahler and Toshio Hosokawa.

Jul 14, 2pm, ¥1,000-1,500.

Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, Shinjuku-ku. Nearest stn: Shinjuku, Hatsudai.

Tel: 042-535-9535. www. operacity.jp/en

Wenzel Fuchs Clarinet Serenade

The Berlin Philharmonic's solo clarinetist plays Beethoven, Weber, and Brahms.

Accompanied by the Tokyo Sinfonia. Jul 18, 7pm. Oji Hall.

Nearest stn: Ginza. www. tokyosinfonia.com

Nikolay Khozyainov

21-year-old Russian pianist plays Chopin, Liszt, etc. Jul 19, 7pm, ¥4,500. Hamarikyu Asahi Hall. Nearest stn: Shibashi. Tel: 03-5774-3040. www.japanarts.co.jp

Ongaku no Ehon with Pipe Organ

Zoorasian Brass, Tsuru Usagi and Organ Owl unite to play the Dragon Quest overture and more. Jul 23-24, 2pm, ¥2,000 (adv). Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, Shinjuku-ku.

Nearest stn: Shinjuku, Hatsudai. Tel: 03-5353-9999. www.operacity.jp/en

Summer Serenade

Jazz-funk fusion from the UK. Jul 18-19, ¥6,500-8,500.

Billboard Live, Minato-ku.

Nearest stn: Roppongi. www. billboard-live.com

Three-course dinner and concert feat. works by Yasushi Akutagawa and more. Jul 26, 6:30pm, ¥9,445.

Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan. Nearest stn: Yurakucho. www. tokyosinfonia.com

Baiana System

Ano Natsu

Shakatak

The Bahia guitar hits new territory with a musical collage. Jul 29, 7pm, ¥4,500 (adv) +1. WWW. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-3498-2881. www.plankton.co.jp/ baiana

Summer-themed concert with works from Peer Gynt, My Neighbor Totoro, etc. Jul 28, 2pm, ¥1,000-3,000. Sumida Triphony Hall. Nearest stn: Kinshicho. Tel: 03-5610-3815. www.njp.or.jp

’O Sole Mio

Cellist performs Beethoven, Rachmaninoff and more. Aug 3, 2pm, ¥4,000. Toppan Hall.

Nearest stn: Iidabashi. www. toppanhall.com/en Interactive performance where kids can sing and dance. Aug 3, 2pm, ¥1,5003,000. Sagamihara South Hall, Kanagawa. Nearest stn: Sagamiono Station. Tel: 042-742-9999.

Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra plays Italian classical tunes with a twist—a set dinner and all you can drink. Aug 10, 1 & 6pm, ¥24,000 (adv)/ ¥46,000 (adv, pair)/ ¥25,000 (door). Yokohama Bay Sheraton, Yokohama.

Nearest stn: Yokohama.

Tel: 045-411-1111 www. yokohamabay-sheraton.co.jp

Saito Kinen Festival

Classical music fest led by director Seiji Ozawa. Aug 12-Sep 7, various dates.

Nagano. Tel: 0570-063-050 www.saito-kinen.com

Stage Scheherazade

Ballet about the storyteller of One Thousand and One Nights. Jul 13-15, ¥5,00014,000. Bunkyo Civic Hall.

Tel: 050-3776-6184. www. koransha.com/ballet/ shinzui2013

Peter Pan

Musical based on the beloved stories by J. M. Barrie. Jul 14, 1pm; Jul 15, 1pm, ¥3,0007,800. Kanagawa Arts Theater.

Nearest stn: MotomachiChukagai. Tel: 045-662-8866. www.hpot.jp/peter

Doki Doki Precure Musical Show

Animated fairy heroes fight for justice. Jul 15, 11am & 2:30pm, Aug 12, 14 & 18, 11am & 3:30pm, ¥2,000-3,000.

Sagamihara South Hall, Kanagawa. Nearest stn: Sagamiono. Tel: 044-930-1551. www.pal2.co.jp/show

Women of Ireland

Full entertainment showcase with song, dance and live music. Jul 19, 7pm. Bunkamura Orchard Hall. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.bunkamura. co.jp/english/orchard

Wien Musical Concert II

Performances from Vampire, Rebecca, Romeo and Juliet, and more. Jul 20-21, 12:30 & 5pm; Jul 22, 1:30pm, ¥5,000-11,500.

Theatre Orb. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-9999. www.umegei.com/wmc2013

Takarazuka Boys

Musical performance celebrating the beauty and wonder of youth. Until Jul 31, various times, ¥4,500-8,800 (adv). Theater Crea. Nearest stn: Hibiya. Tel: 03-32017777. www.takarazukaboys.jp

Les Contes D'Hoffmann

Opera by Jacques Offenbach.

Jul 31-Aug 1, 6:30pm; Aug 3-4, 2pm, ¥2,000-18,000.

New National Theatre Tokyo.

Nearest stn: Hatsudai. www. nntt.jac.go.jp

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Womb

Sterne. Techno: DJs W!ld, Ishino, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Nearest stn: Shibuya.

Tel: 03-5459-0039. www. womb.co.jp

SATURDAY 6 Ageha

The Wonderland. Techno, house DJs Marco Bailey, Qhey, etc: Live: Filterheadz.

From 11pm, ¥3,500. Nearest stn: Shin-Kiba. www.ageha. com

Les Grandes Vacances Avant-garde dance-theater group Kakuya Ohashi and Dancers presents a new work based on the science-fiction novel Les Grand Vacances by Hirotaka Tobi. The book is the first installment in Tobi’s Angels of the Derelict Garden series, which are set in a sort of virtual resort in a virtual space where virtual people are waiting in vain for the coming of visitors.

Ohashi has been consistently brilliant in merging dance and video, becoming in recent years one of the leading lights of contemporary Japanese performing arts. Tobi will join the company for a post-performance talk after the July 7 engagement.

Theater Tram, Jul 5-7. Jul 5, 7pm; Jul 6, 2 & 7pm; Jul 7, 2pm, ¥2,000-3,500. Theater Tram. Nearest stn: Sangenjaya. Tel: 03-5432-1526. setagaya-pt.jp/en

Karei Naru Classic Ballet Highlights

The Kiev Ballet performs scenes from ballets inc. Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, etc. Aug 2, 1:30pm, ¥6,000. Bunkyo Civic Hall. Aug 3, 1:30pm, ¥6,000.

Kanagawa Kenmin Hall.

Nearest stn: Nihonodori. www. koransha.com

Paper World

Mimirichi Pantomime Theatre creates a magical performance using paper. Aug 3-4, 1pm, ¥2,500-4,500. Shinjuku Bunka Center. Nearest stn: HigashiShinjuku. www.koransha.com

Dance Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

The Royal Ballet presents Lewis Carroll's classic fable.

Jul 5-7, ¥7,000-22,000. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan. Nearest stn: Ueno. Tel: 03-3791-8888. www. nbs.or.jp/english

Silenzio

Contemporary dance with fantasy movie-like sets. Jul 5 & 7, 7pm; Jul 6, 2 & 7pm, ¥1,0006,800. Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre. Nearest stn: Ikebukuro. Tel: 03-5391-2111. www.nevula.co.jp/silenzio

Misako Tanaka

Contemporary solo dance performance. Jul 5, 7:30pm; Jul 6, 3pm, ¥2,000-2,800.

Sengawa Theater. Nearest stn: Senagawa. Tel: 03-3300-0611. www.sengawa-gekijo.jp

Breathing Monster

International collaboration incl. Myriam Gourfink produces theatrical dance to inspire mediation. Jul 6, 7pm; Jul 7, 4pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/ ¥3,500 (door). Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. Nearest stn: Minatomirai. Tel: 045-2011514. meturl.com/2n

A Gala Evening with The Royal Ballet

Select scenes from Swan Lake, Beauty and the Beast, Don Quixote and more. Jul 10, 6:30pm, ¥7,000-22,000. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan. Nearest stn: Ueno. www.nbs.or.jp/english

Matthew Bourne's Dorian Gray

A contemporary version of the classic Oscar Wilde novel. Both Japanese and UK productions available. Until Jul 15, ¥6,00010,000. Bunkamura Orchard Hall. Nearest stn: Shibuya.

Tel: 03-3490-4949. www. bunkamura.co.jp/english/ orchard

Module

Veta. Techno, minimal: DJs RDHD, Okuda, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,000. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.moduletokyo.com

Sound Museum Vision

Ministry of Sound. House: DJs Funkagenda, Jaxx Da Fishworks, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.vision-tokyo.com

The New Matrix Bar

Saturday Night Fever.

Hip-hop, R&B, reggae: DJ Ykk and more. From 6pm, ¥1,000 (after 10pm). Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.matrixbar.jp

Swan Lake

The Room

The World of Diana Vishneva

Velours

Presented by the Royal Ballet Company. Until Jul 14, Various times, ¥ 7,000-22,000.

Tokyo Bunka Kaikan. Nearest stn: Ueno. www.nbs.or.jp/ english

Russian award-winning ballet dancer's magnificent life on stage. Aug 17-18, 3pm; Aug 21-22, 7pm, ¥7,000-16,000.

U-Port Hall. Nearest stn: Osaki-Hirokoji. Tel: 03-57218000. www.nbs.or.jp/english

Clubbing FRIDAY 5 Ageha

Agepa!! Hip-hop: DJs Kaori, U5, etc. From 11pm, (m)¥2,500, (f) free. Nearest stn: Shin-Kiba. www.ageha.com

Air

Butterfly Effect. House, techno: DJs Sugiurmun, Kyoko, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.air-tokyo.com

Module

Eureka. House: DJs Jullian Gomes, Dazzle Drums, etc.

From 9pm, ¥3,000. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.moduletokyo.com

Sound Museum Vision

Hyper Society. House, all mix: DJs Tanaka, Nakata, etc.

From 10pm, (m)¥3,500 w/1d, (f)¥2,500 w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.vision-tokyo. com

The New Matrix Bar

Matrix Friday. Old school hip-hop, west side, south side, all mix DJ Ykk and more. From 6pm, ¥1,000 (after 11:30pm). Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.matrixbar.jp

The Room

Breakthrough. Hip-hop: DJs Jin, Ladi Dadi, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.theroom. jp

Unit

Especial Records Session.

Jazz, crossover: DJs Shuya Okino(Kyoto Jazz Massive), Shacho, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.theroom.jp Escort. Dance music: DJs Obon, Tamaki, etc. From 10pm, (m)¥4,000 w/1d, (f)¥3,500 w/1d. Nearest stn: Omotesando. Tel: 03-57784777. www.velours.jp

Village

Grand Slam. Hip-hop: DJ Nuckey and more. From 10pm, (m)¥3,000 w/1d, (f)¥2,000 w/2d. Nearest stn: Azabu-Juban or Roppongi.

Tel: 03-6230-0343. www. villagetokyo.com

Womb

06S. Drumnbass: DJ Aki and more. From 11pm, ¥3,500.

Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb. co.jp

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Asobinite. House, electro: DJs Nakata, 80kidz, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Nearest stn: Shin-Kiba. www.ageha.com

Air

Ourhouse. House, techno: DJs Stephan Brown, Hyota, etc.

From 10pm, ¥3,000. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.air-tokyo.com

Liquidroom

House of Liquid. Bass music DJs Sinjin Hawke, Seiho, etc: Live: Mount Kimbie. From 9pm, ¥4,500. Nearest stn: Ebisu. Tel: 03-464-0800. www. liquidroom.net

Module

R20. House: DJs Mana, Nehan, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d.

Nearest stn: Shibuya. www. module-tokyo.com

Sound Museum Vision

Power. Electro: DJs Jaguar Skills, Osawa, etc. From 10pm, (m)¥3,500, (f)¥3,000. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.visiontokyo.com

9th Anniversary. Live: !!! and more. From midnight, ¥5,500(adv). Nearest stn: Daikanyama. www. unit-tokyo.com

The Room

Village

Womb

Fantastic. Hip-hop: DJ Hokuto and more. From 10pm, (m)¥3,000 w/1d, (f)¥2,000 w/2d. Nearest stn: Azabu-Juban or Roppongi.

Otoko Oibon. Crossover, jazz: DJ Oibon and more. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.theroom.jp Epsilon. Techno, house: DJs Nakamura, Endo, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,000. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp

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Agenda Listings UPCOMING Air

Edmf. EDM DJs Hirata, Shiso, etc: Live: 0.0. Jul 13, from midnight, ¥2,000 w/1d.

Nearest stn: Shibuya. www. air-tokyo.com

Module

Back 2 Basic. Hip-hop: DJs Watarai, Sakurai, etc. Jul 13, from 11pm, ¥3,000 w/1d.

Nearest stn: Shibuya. www. module-tokyo.com

Sound Museum Vision

Alien Radio. Techno: DJs Dave Clarke, Groove Patrol, etc. Jul 13, from 10pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.vision-tokyo. com

The Room

Sound Factory. Jazz, crossover: DJ Shuya Okino(Kyoto Jazz Massive) and more. Jul 13, from 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.theroom.jp

Unit

Hospital Night. Drumnbass: DJs London Elektricity, Tanaka, etc. Jul 13, from 11:30pm, ¥3,000. Nearest stn: Daikanyama. www. unit-tokyo.com

Velours

Golden Bash. DJs Leon, Sho, etc. Jul 13, from 10pm, (m)¥3,500 w/1d, (f)¥2,500 w/1d. Nearest stn: Omotesando. Tel: 03-57784777. www.velours.jp

Womb

Arpa Showcase. Electro: DJs Adam Marshall, Sodeyama, etc. Jul 13, from 11pm, ¥3,500. Nearest stn: Shibuya.

Tel: 03-5459-0039. www. womb.co.jp

The National Art Center, Tokyo

The Lady and the Unicorn.

16th-century tapestries on loan from Paris’ Musée de Cluny. Until Jul 15, ¥600-1,500.

Andreas Gursky. Germany's leading contemporary photographer. Until Sep 16, ¥600-1,500. Open Wed-Mon 10am-6pm, closed Tue. 7-22-2 Roppongi. Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.nact.jp

GINZA/KYOBASHI/TOKYO Crafts Gallery, The National Museum of Modern Art

Body x Body x Body. An eye-opening exploration of the human body. Until Sep 1, ¥70-200. Open Tue-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm. 1-1 Kitanomaru-koen Chiyoda-Ku. Nearest stn: Takebashi. Tel: 03-5777-8600. www.momat. go.jp/english

Idemitsu Museum of Arts

Power of Characters, Power of Calligraphy II. The dialogue between calligraphy and painting. Jul 6-Aug 18, ¥700-1,000. Open Tue-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-7pm, closed Mon. 9F Teigeki Bldg, 3-1-1 Marunouchi. Nearest stn: Tokyo. www.tokyo.mae.lu/jp/ node_19876/hana-hito-tokyo

Maison Hermes

The Ram in the Thicket.

Large-scale installations by Israeli artist Sigalit Landau.

Until Aug 18, free. 5-4-1 Ginza. Nearest stn: Ginza. Tel: 03-3569-3300. www.hermes. com

Megumi Ogita Gallery

Exhibitions

Junmin+. Painting, photography and sculpture.

Until Jul 13, free. Tue-Sat 11am-7pm, Closed Mon & Sun. 4F, 5-4-14 Ginza. Nearest stn: Ginza. www.megumiogita.com

AKASAKA/ROPPONGI

National Film Center

21_21 Design Sight

Color Hunting. Directed

by Dai Fujiwara. Until Oct 6, ¥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

Traveling Planet. Stunning travel photography from Yemen, Peru, etc. Sep 6-25, free. Animal Locomotion.

Original stop-action prints of 1873 Eadweard Muybridge photos. Until Sep 2, free.

Open daily 10am-7pm. 9-7-3 Akasaka, Roppongi. Nearest stn: Roppongi. Tel: 03-62713350. http://fujifilmsquare. jp/en

Mori Art Museum

All You Need Is Love. Works from Chagall to Kusama.

Until Sep 1, ¥1,500. Out of Doubt: Roppongi Crossing 2013. Contemporary art series looks at familiar intersection. Sep 21-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

Mori Arts Center Gallery

Harry Potter: The Exhibition.

Interactive theatrical event.

Audio tour available in English. Until Sep 16, ¥1,0002,500. 52F Roppongi Hills Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi.

Nearest stn: Roppongi. www. roppongihills.com/art/macg

Suntory Museum of Art

Tani Buncho.

Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the birth of a painter, poet and samurai.

Until Aug 25, ¥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

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Japanese Film Heritage.

Permanent collection of works from the National Film Center.

Until Apr 3, ¥40-200. Titled Film Stills: Publicity Photos for Japanese Cinema. Until Aug 7, ¥200. Open Tue-Sun 11am-6:30pm, closed Mon. 3-7-6 Kyobashi. Nearest stn: Kyobashi. www.momat.go.jp

National Museum of Modern Art Tokyo

Playback Artist Talk. Film digest of previous exhibitions and talks by the artists.

Until Aug 4, ¥130-420.

Seiho Takeuchi. Traditional Japanese paintings. Sep 3-Oct 14, ¥300-1,300.

Unconsciousness of the City.

Painting, photography and more. Until Aug 4, ¥420. Open Tue-Thu & Sat-Sun 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-8pm. 3-7-6 Kyobashi.

Nearest stn: Takebashi. www. momat.go.jp

Shiodome Museum

Konosuke Matsushita and Japanese Traditional Craft Arts.

Until Aug 25, ¥200-700. Open Mon-Tue & Thu-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Wed. 4F, 1-5-1 HigashiShimbashi. Nearest Stn: Shimbashi. http://panasonic. co.jp/es/museum/

Tokyo Station Gallery

Emile Claus and Belgian Impressionism. New impressionist paintings. Until Jul 5, ¥400-1,000. 11am-6pm, closed Mon. 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku. Nearest stn: Tokyo. www.ejrcf.or.jp/english

HARAJUKU/AOYAMA Nezu Museum

Ceramics and Ukiyo-e Masterpieces from the Hagi Uragami Museum. Paintings and ceramics. Until Jul 15, ¥1,000-1,200. Ceramics and Ukiyo-e. Masterpieces from the Hagi Uragami Museum. Until Jul 15, ¥1,000-1,200. Tue-Sun, 10am-4:30pm. 6-5-1 MinamiAoyama, Minato-ku. Nearest

stn: Omotesando. www. nezu-muse.or.jp/en

Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum

Pavilion. Collaboration with an art group, Chimpom. Painting, photography and more. Until Jul 28, ¥600. 10am-6pm closed Tue. 6-1-19 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Nearest stn: Omotesando. Tel: 03-34060801. www.taro-okamoto.or.jp

Ukiyo-e Ota Memorial Museum of Art

Handsome Boys and Good-looking Men of Edo. Hotties from the old days.

Until Aug 25, ¥500-700. 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

Book! Art! Book! Picture book art by Leo Lionni. Until Aug 2, ¥400-1,300. 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

Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography

World Press Photo.

Winners of the premier international competition in photojournalism. Until Aug 4, ¥400-700 Japanese Photography. Images of significant historic events as Japan transformed into its modern self. Until Jul 15, ¥400-600. Open Tue-Wed & Sat-Sun 10am-6pm, Thu-Fri 10am-8pm, closed Mon. 1-13-3 Mita, Meguro-ku. Nearest stn: Ebisu. http://syabi.com

Yamatane Museum of Art

Kawai Gyokudo—Depicting Japan, Heart and Hearth.

140th anniversary exhibition.

Until Aug 4, ¥800-1,000.

Nihon no Furusato, Nihon no Kokoro. Illustrations and paintings. Japanese daily life pre-technology. Until Aug 4, ¥800-1,200. Open Tue-Fri 11am-5pm, closed Mon & hols.

3-12-36 Hiroo. Nearest stn: Ebisu. Tel: 03-5777-8600. www. yamatane-museum.or.jp

SHINJUKU/IKEBUKURO Hiromart Gallery

The Days with Flowers.

Tokyo-based painter and cartoonist Yuka Goto's solo exhibition. Until Jul 21, free.

Open Wed-Sun 1-7pm, closed Mon-Tue. 1-30-7 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku. Nearest stn: Edogawabashi. www. hiromartgallery.com

Konica Minolta Plaza

Cats on the Shore. Photography.

Aug 19-29, free. Open daily 10:30am-7pm. 4F Shinjuku Kono Bldg, 3-26-11 Shinjuku. www.konicaminolta.jp/plaza

Sompo Japan Museum of Art

Jeux Surréalisme. Mixed media.

Jul 9-Aug 25, ¥500-1,000.

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

Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery

Why Not Live for Art? Nine collectors reveal their treasures. Mixed media.

Jul 13-Sep 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

Tokyo Toy Museum

Japan Native Toys Collection.

Until Sep 29, ¥500-700. Open Fri-Wed 10am-4pm, closed Thu. Yotsuya Hiroba, 4-20 Yotsuya. Nearest stn: Yotsuya Sanchome. Tel: 03-5367-9601. www.goodtoy.org

LISTINGS FOR COMPLETE LISTINGS UENO Edo-Tokyo Museum

The Flowering of Edo Period Painting: Japanese Masterworks from the Feinberg Collection.

Maryland couple's 40-year collection of Japanese masterpieces. Until Jul 15, ¥650-1,300. Excavations of the Japanese Archipelago. Rare objects and fossils. Until Jul 25, ¥300-600. Open Tue-Fri & Sun 9:30am-5:30pm, Sat 9:30am7:30pm, closed Mon & hols. 1-4-1 Yokoami. Nearest stn: Ryogoku.

Tel: 03-3626-9974. www. edo-tokyo-museum.or.jp

National Museum of Nature and Science

Deep Sea. Earth's last frontier. Jul 6-Oct 6, ¥300-600 admission, plus special exhibition fee. 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

The National Museum of Western Art

Michelangelo Buonarroti.

Painting, sculpture and more.

Sep 6-Nov 17, ¥700-1,400. Open daily 9:30am-5:30pm. 7-7 Ueno Park. Nearest stn: Ueno. www. nmwa.go.jp

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

La Méditerranée dans les Collections du Louvre. Art and sculptures from the Louvre's Mediterranean collection. Jul 20-Sep 23, ¥600-1,500. 8-36 Ueno Park. Nearest stn: Ueno. www.tobikan.jp

Tokyo National Museum

The Beauty of Japanese-style Calligraphy. Mixed media.

A stunning collection of the evolution of kanji. Jul 13-Sep 8, ¥600-1,500. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-5pm. 13-9 Ueno Park.

Nearest stn: Ueno. www.tnm.jp

explore art naturally. Until Sep 10, ¥600-1,000. 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

The Great Eastern Japan Earthquake and its Recovery Efforts. Images and talks by people from the area. Until Sep 23, ¥250-420. Technology that Made the Era: Production Revolution of the Middle Ages. The first step towards mass production. Until Sep 1, ¥450-830. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-4:30pm, closed Mon. 117 Jonai-cho, Sakura-shi.

Nearest stn: Keisei-Sakura. www. rekihaku.ac.jp/english

Pacifico Yokohama

The Frozen Woolly Mammoth Yuka. New findings including a real mammoth in a freezer display case. Jul 13-Sep 16, ¥900-2,200. 1-1-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama. Nearest stn: Minatomirai. www.pacifico. co.jp/english

Pola Museum of Art

Looking for Beauty: Art Collector Suzuki Tsuneshi.

An unassuming art lover's extensive collection. Until Jul 7, ¥700-1,800. 9am-4:30pm. 1285 Kozukayama, Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi. Nearest stn: Gora. www.polamuseum.or.jp

Sekido Museum of Art

Negoro and Lacquer Painting.

A selection of traditional Japanese lacquerware. Until Aug 4, ¥300-500. Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm, closed Mon. 23 Senjuhashido-cho. Nearest stn: Senju-Ohashi. Tel: 03-38887520. http://sekido-museum.jp/ english/index.html

Snow Contemporary XYZ Collective

TWS-Emerging 200/201/202/203. Works by up-and-coming young artists.

Jul 6-28, free. 2-4-16 Hongo.

Nearest stn: Suidobashi. www. tokyo-ws.org

Control. Contemporary art

by Hisham Akira Bharoocha.

Jul 5-21, free. 12pm-8pm Mon, Wed-Fri, closed Tue. 1F 2-30-20 Tsurumaki. Nearest stn: Komazawa Daigaku. Tel: 050 1148 7964. www.officekubota. com/snowcontemporary

Ueno Royal Museum

The Container

Tokyo Wonder Site Hongo

Masterpieces of Arisugawa-nomiya Yukari Takamatsunomiya.

Rare and beautiful items that belonged to the Japanese imperial family. Until Jul 14, ¥600-1,000. Open Sat-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-8pm. 1-2 Ueno Park. Nearest stn: Ueno. www.ueno-mori.org

OTHER AREAS Hakone Museum of Photography

Fuji-san. Photography by Katsura Endo. Until Jul 15, ¥300-500. 10am-5pm, closed Tues (9am-9pm Sat from May to August). 1300-432 Goura Hakonemachi, Ashigarashimogun, Kanagawa.

Nearest stn: Gora. Tel: 046-022717. www.hmop.com

Hara Museum of Contemporary Art

Enoshima. Photography by Eiichiro Sakata. Jul 13-Sep 29, ¥500-1,000. Open Tue-Sun 11am-5pm, closed Mon. 4-7-25 Kita-Shinagawa. Nearest stn: Kita-shinagawa. Tel: 03-34450651. www.haramuseum.or.jp

Hoki Museum

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

Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo Francis Alÿs. A Belgian artist's social projects. Until Sep 8, ¥600-1,100. Ghosts, Underpants and Stars. A fun, interactive installation. Children are free to run, touch, photograph and

Zevs. Street art inside a shipping container in a hair salon. Adam and Eve with a modern twist. Until Jul 14, 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 Museum of Modern Art, Saitama

Floating Design: Shiro Kuramata and His Contemporaries. Mixed media. Jul 6-Sep 1, ¥880-1,100.

Open daily 10:00am-5:30pm.

9-30-1 Tokiwa, Urawa-ku, Saitama-shi. Nearest stn: Kitaurawa. www.momas.jp

Yokohama Museum of Art

Masterpieces of French Paintings.

Artworks on loan from the State Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow. Jul 6-Sep 16, Masterpieces of French Paintings from the State Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts. Works by Cezanne, Renoir and more. Jul 26-Sep 16, ¥800-1,300. Fri-Wed 10am-6pm.

3-4-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku.

Nearest stn: Minato Mirai. www. yaf.or.jp/yma

Sports BASEBALL 39th Japan vs. USA University Championships Jul 11, 6pm, ¥800-1,500.

Jingu Stadium. Nearest stn: Shinanomachi. Tel: 0570-000777.

Mazda All-Star Game

Jul 20, 6pm, ¥3,000-22,000.

Jingu Stadium. Nearest stn: Shinanomachi. Tel: 03-34048999. http://allstargame.npb. or.jp

Central League

Yokohama

DeNA Baystars vs. Hiroshima Toyo Carp.

Jul 9-11, 6pm, ¥800-5,500.

Yokohama Stadium. Nearest stn: Kannai.

Tokyo

Yakult Swallows vs. Hiroshima Toyo Carp.

Jul 12-14, 6pm, ¥500-4,500.

Jingu Stadium. Nearest stn: Shinanomachi.

Yokohama

DeNA Baystars vs. Tokyo Yakult Swallows.

Jul 15-17, 6pm, ¥800-5,500.

Yokohama Stadium. Nearest stn: Kannai.

Tokyo

Yakult Swallows vs. Hanshin Tigers. Jul 24-25, 6pm, ¥500-4,500.

Jingu Stadium. Nearest stn: Shinanomachi.

All seats non-smoking

Pacific League

Chiba

Lotte Marines vs.

Orix Buffaloes. Jul 9-10, 6:15pm, ¥800-4,800. QVC Marine Field. Nearest stn: Kaihin-Makuhari.

Chiba

Lotte Marines vs.

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks.

Jul 15-17, 5pm, ¥800-4,800.

QVC Marine Field. Nearest stn: Kaihin-Makuhari.

Chiba

Lotte Marines vs.

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters. Jul 30-1, 6:15pm, ¥800-4,800. QVC Marine Field. Nearest stn: KaihinMakuhari.

Baseball ticket info at www. npb.or.jp/eng

GOLF JLPGA

CAT Ladies Tourment.

Aug 23-25, all day, ¥2,000.

Dai-Hakone Country Club.

Nearest stn: Sounzan.

048-600-3001

MOTORCYCLE Tsukuba Road Race Championship Series Round 3

Jul 27, 9am, ¥1,000.

Tsukuba Circuit. Nearest stn: Furukawa. Tel: 0296-443146. www.jasc.or.jp

PRO WRESTLING Kizuna Road

Jul 5, 6:30pm, ¥3,000-7,000.

Korakuen Hall. Nearest stn: Suidobashi. Tel: 03-58009999. www.njpw.co.jp/ english

SOCCER J. League, Division 1

FC Tokyo vs. Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Jul 6, 6:30pm, ¥500-6,000. Ajinomoto Stadium. Nearest stn: Tobitakyu.

Kawasaki

Frontale vs.

Kashima Antlers. Jul 6, 7pm, ¥800-4,500. Todoroki Stadium. Nearest stn: Musashikosugi.

Omiya

Ardija vs. Sagan Tosu. Jul 6, 7pm, ¥2,0005,000. NACK5 Stadium.

Nearest stn: Kitaomiya.

Ventforet

Kofu vs. Urawa Reds. Jul 6, 6pm, ¥2,0004,000. National Olympic Stadium. Nearest stn: Gaienmae.

Omiya

Ardija vs. Nagoya Grampus. Jul 10, 7pm, ¥2,000-¥5,000. NACK5 Stadium. Nearest stn: Kitaomiya.

Urawa

Reds vs. F.C. Tokyo.

Jul 10, 7:30pm, ¥2,000¥4,500. Saitama Stadium.

Nearest stn: Urawamisono.

Kashiwa

Reysol vs.

Kashima Antlers. Jul 13, 7pm, ¥2,300-¥5,000.

National Olympic Stadium.

Nearest stn: Gaienmae.

Kawasaki

Frontale vs.

Urawa Reds. Jul 13, 7pm, ¥2,200-¥4,500. Todoroki Stadium. Nearest stn: Musashikosugi.

Yokohama

F. Marinos vs. Omiya Ardija. Jul 13, 7pm, ¥2,200-¥5,000. Nissan Stadium. Nearest stn: Kozuke.

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Agenda Listings TENNIS Toray Pan Pacific Open Sep 20-28, various times, ¥1,000-21,000. Ariake Colosseum. Nearest stn: Ariake. Tel: 03-3529-3301. www.toray-ppo.co.jp/en

Festivals Shimokitazawa Music Festival

From brass bands to classical quartets to heavy rock. Until Jul 7. On the streets around Shimokitazawa. Nearest stn: Shimokitazawa. www. shimokita-fes.com/23rd

Paris-Sai

An outdoor festival with music, film, food, and family fun. Jul 13, 4-11:30pm, free.

The French Institute. Nearest stn: Iidabashi. Tel: 03-52052500. www.institutfrancais. jp/tokyo

Kurihama Perry Festival

Parades, bazaar, black ships, live performances and fireworks to mark the 160th anniversary of Perry’s arrival. Jul 13, 10am-8:10pm, free. Around Kurihama Port.

Nearest stn: Kurihama. www. kurihama.info/perry

Yugawara Onsen Fireworks Festival

Two days of spectacular fireworks. Jul 15 & Aug 3, 8pm, free. Yugawara. Nearest stn: Yugawara. Tel: 0465-632111. http://meturl.com/ yugawarafire

Denen Dream Fireworks Festival

Boom factor: 10,000. Elaborate fireworks amid the paddies.

Jul 15, 7:50pm, free. Fukujima, Tamamura, Gunma. Nearest stn: Shinmachi. www.town. tamamura.lg.jp

Kawasaki Wind-chime City

Over 30,000 wind-chimes on sale, Bon dance and more. Jul 17-21, all day, free. Kawasaki Daishi. Nearest stn: Kawasaki Daishi. www.kawasakidaishi. com

Adachi Fireworks Festival

Over 12,000 fireworks easily visible from around the river. Jul 20, 7:30pm, free.

Arakawa riverside. Nearest stn: Kita-Senju. Tel: 03-38805853. http://meturl.com/ adachihanabi

Kamakura Fireworks Festival

2,500 fireworks on the coastline of historic Kamakura. Jul 23, 7:20pm, free. Yuigahama and Zaimokuza beaches. Nearest stn: Yuigahama or Wadazuka. www.kamakura-info.jp

Katsushika Noryo Fireworks Festival

Riverside festival, 12,000 fireworks strong. Jul 23, 7:20pm, free. Edogawa Riverside. Nearest stn: Shimabata. Tel: 03-3838-5558. www.city.katsushika.lg.jp

Hachiman Yakumo Grand Festival Traditional dances and mikoshi parades around the city. Jul 23, 10am, free.

Hachiman Yakumo Shrine.

Nearest stn: Hachioji.

Tel: 042-623-0720. www. hachiman-yakumo.or.jp

Hachioji Fireworks Festival

Party in the park with a boom factor of 3,000. Jul 27, 7pm, free. Hachioji Shimin Baseball Stadium. Nearest stn: Nishi-Hachioji. www.hachiojikankokyokai.or.jp

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Nearest stn: Tachikawa. Tel: 042-528-1751. www.tbt.gr.jp/ hanabi2013

The Colors of Brazil

A full-on Brazilian carnival with dancers, singers, and workshops for young and old. Jul 28, 11am-9pm, ¥1,500-3,000. Salvia Hall.

Nearest stn: Tsurumi. www. thecolorsofbrazil.com

Sontoku Summer Festival Boom factor: 10,000. Lakeside sparklers and illuminations.

Jul 31, 7:30pm, free. Isagahara, Mooka, Tochigi. Nearest stn: Kugeta. Tel: 0285-74-4666.

Kanagawa Shinbun Fireworks Festival

Boom factor: 15,000.

Fireworks over Yokohama's stunning skyline. Aug 1, 7pm, free. Rinkou Park, Minato Mirai, Yokohama. Nearest stn: Minato Mirai. http://hanabi. kanaloco.jp

Takasaki Matsuri

Giant floats and taiko drums, dances and daruma. Fireworks on Aug 3 at 7:40pm. Aug 2-4, all day, free. Yachiyomachi, Takasaki, Gunma. Nearest stn: Takasaki. www.takasakimatsuri.jp

Koga Fireworks Festival Boom factor: 20,000.

Fireworks synchronized to music. Aug 3, 7:20pm, free.

10-1 Nishimachi, Koga city, Ibaraki. Nearest stn: Koga.

Tel: 050-5548-8686. www. kogakanko.jp/hanabi

Tatsunokuchi Taketourou

Thousands of beautifully designed bamboo lanterns in a long dragon-like line. Aug 3, 6pm, ¥1,000 per lantern.

Ryukoji temple, KataseEnoshima, Kanagawa. Nearest stn: Katase-Enoshima. www. ryukoji.jp

Ageo Fireworks Festival

Boom factor:13,000. Riverside pyrotechnics in the sky with personalized messages.

Reservations required. Aug 3, 7pm, free. 2606-1 Hirakata, Ageo city, Saitama. Nearest stn: Hirakata Elementary School. www.ageo-kankou.com

Ichikawa Nouryou Fireworks Tournament

Boom factor: 14,000.

Launches synchronized to music. Premium seating for an extra fee. Aug 3, 7:15pm, free. Around Edogawa, Ichikawa-city, Chiba. Nearest stn: Ichikawa. www.ichikawahanabi.jp

Itabashi Fireworks Tournament

Boom factor: 11,000. A Niagara Falls of sparklers over the Arakawa riverbed.

Aug 3, 7pm, free. Itabashi.

Nearest stn: Nishidai. www. itabashihanabi.jp

Tokyo Wandai Fireworks Festival

Boom factor: 12,000. Stunning display over Tokyo Bay. Aug 10, 7:50pm, free. Harumi Sports Grounds, Chuo-ku.

Nearest stn: Kachidoku. http://meturl.com/ wandaihanabi

Utsunomiya Fireworks Festival

Boom factor: 20,000. Premium seating available for a fee, reservations required. Aug 10, 7pm, free. Utonomiya city, Tochigi. Nearest stn: Yanagita Syako. www.utsunomiyahanabi.jp

Kumagaya Fireworks Tournament

Boom factor: 10,000. A variety of types, including written messages from residents shot into the sky. Aug 10, 7pm, free. Kumagaya city, Saitama.

Nearest stn: Kumagaya. www. kumagaya-kanko.jp

Twin Ring Motegi Fireworks Festival

Boom factor: 12,000. Race track rockets. Aug 14, 7:30pm, ¥500-2,500. Twin Ring Motegi. Nearest stn: Motegi. Tel: 0285-64-0001. www.twinring.jp

Setagaya-ku Tamagawa Fireworks Festival Fireworks in luscious green surroundings. Aug 17, 7pm, free. Tamagawa Ryokuchi Sports Grounds, Kamata, Setagaya-ku. Nearest stn: Futako-Tamagawa. www. tamagawa-hanabi.com

Super Yosakoi

Costumed groups compete in traditional dances from Koichi prefecture. Until Aug 25, all day, free. Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Park and Omotesando. Nearest stn: Harajuku. info@yosakoiharajuku.com. www. yosakoi-harajuku.com

Fujisawa Enoshima Fireworks Festival

Boom factor: 3,000.

Beachside fireworks light up the autumn sky.

Oct 19, 6pm, free. Katase beach. Nearest stn: KataseEnoshima. Tel: 0466-224141. http://meturl.com/ fujisawahanabi

Forums & Expos 20th Tokyo International Book Fair

Publications in all categories, including lifestyle, children's and science books, Jul 5-6, 10am-6pm, ¥1,200 (door).

Tokyo Big Sight. Nearest stn: Kokusai-Tenjijo-Seimon.

Tel: 03-3349-8519. www. bookfair.jp/en

Auto Service Show 2013 Automotive maintenance and repair equipment fair.

Jul 5-7, ¥1,000. Tokyo Big Sight. Nearest stn: KokusaiTenjijo-Seimon. Tel: 03-3203-5131. www.jasea. org/a.s.show

Handmade in Japan Fes Crafts, hobby goods, accessories and more. Jul 20-21, 11am-7pm, ¥500 (adv)/ ¥700 (door). Tokyo Big Sight. Nearest stn: Kokusai-Tenjijo-Seimon. www.creema.jp/hmj2013

Renewable Energy 2013 Exhibition

Products and services for the eco industry. Jul 24-26, free. Tokyo Big Sight. Nearest stn: KokusaiTenjijo-Seimon. www. renewableenergy.jp/english

Healing Fair Body Mind Spirit

Holistic healing, organic cosmetics and healthrelated services. Aug 3-4, 10am-6pm, free (advance registration)/¥1,000.

Tokyo Big Sight. Nearest stn: Kokusai-TenjijoSeimon. Tel: 03-5774-5072. www.a-advice.com/ english

Bazaars & Markets Earth Day Market

Farmer's market focused on organic and fair trade goods. Jul 21, Aug 4 & Sep 22, 10am-4pm, free.

Yoyogi Park. Nearest stn: Harajuku. Tel: 090-3525-8481. www. earthdaymarket.com

Antique Jamboree

Haggle with 500 dealers with Japanese, European, and US vintage collections.

Aug 2 for early buyers only.

Until Aug 4, ¥800-3,000.

Tokyo Big Sight. Nearest stn: Kokusai-TenjijoSeimon. Tel: 0120-817510. http://meturl.com/ antiquejamboree

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Two-day celebration of US culture and rock & roll, with BBQ foods, craft beers, kids’ games, and more. Jul 6-7, 11am-8pm, free (children under 12)/ ¥1,000 (gen). Yokohama Athletic & Country Club.

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Free Dommune Zero Wave your arms in the air like you care. This could be the motto for a huge rave set to benefit victims of the 2011 disaster. The event is hosted by restless audiovisual artist and entrepreneur Naohiro Ukawa and his friends at streaming website and club Dommune. With deep links in the music community, Ukawa has cobbled together a stellar lineup featuring noiseniks the Boredoms and Keiji Haino, a slew of DJs, and British poet-savant Penny Rimbaud, the co-founder of anarcho-punk band Crass.

The event is free, but attendees are asked to register online in advance and contribute ¥1,000 at the door.

Makuhari Messe. Jul 13, 5pm, ¥1,000. Nearest stn: KaihinMakuhari. www.dommune.com

Shinagawa Intercity Flea Market

More than 120 vendors. Sun & hols. Until Jan 1, 9am-3pm, free. Shinagawa Intercity.

Nearest stn: Shinagawa. http://meturl.com/shinflea

Iidabashi Ramla Market

Every first and third Sun, 10am-4pm, Iidabashi Ramla.

Nearest stn: Iidabashi.

Umi no Koen Flea Market

Every third Sun, 10am-4pm, Umi no Koen. Nearest stn: Uminokoen-Shibaguchi. Tel: 03-3226-6800.

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Every second Sun, 10am-4pm, Tokyo International Forum Hall C. Nearest stn: Yurakucho. Tel: 03-3226-6800.

Hanazono Shrine Market

Every Sun, 8am-4pm, Hanazono Shrine. Nearest stn: Shinjuku-sanchome. Tel: 03-3200-3093.

Ibaraki-ichi

Farm-fresh veg from the north. Every Sat, 7-9am, Roppongi Hills East Court.

Nearest stn: Roppongi. Tel: 03-6406-5285.

Nogi Shrine Market

Every second Sun, 5:30am3pm, Nogi Shrine. Nearest stn: Nogizaka. Tel: 03-34783001.

Oedo Antique Fair

Japan’s largest outdoor antique market. Every 1st and 3rd Sun, 8am-4:30pm, Tokyo International Forum Hall C. Nearest stn: Yurakucho. Tel: 03-58051093.

Aoyama Marché

Organic farmers’ market.

Every weekend. United Nations University. Nearest stn: Omotesando. Tel: 03-3456-0960.

Yasukuni Shrine Antique Market

Every Sun, sunrise-sunset.

Yasukuni Shrine. Nearest stn: Kudanshita. Tel: 03-3261-8326.

Fudaten Jinja Market

Every 2nd Sun, 10am-4pm, Fudaten Jinja. Nearest stn: Chofu. Tel: 04-2489-0022.

Community Southpaw Comedy and Music Open Mic Night A new open mic for brave

new comics and musicians.

Jul 6, 9pm, free. The Black Sheep. Nearest stn: Ikebukuro. www.facebook.com/ southpawopenmic

Rebel Fiesta Party

Mestizo, Blakan, Cumbia, Latino rock and ska dance party. Jul 11, 7pm, free.

Udagawa Café Bekken, Shibuya. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.udagawacafe.com/ bekkan

Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School

Burlesque models pose for artstars and sketching newbies alike with food, drinks and arty socializing. Jul 17, 7pm, ¥2,000. The Pink Cow. Nearest stn: Roppongi. www. drsketchytokyo.wordpress.com

3D Art Museum

Be a part of the art. Until Sep 1, 11am-8pm, ¥700 (adult), ¥500 (child). VenusFort. Nearest stn: Aoumi. Tel: 03-3599-0700. www.venusfort.co.jp

Learning Labor Law Seminar

Tokyo General Union seminar on the new amendment to Japanese labor laws. Jul 7, 2-5pm, free. Osaka University of Economics and Law Tokyo Azabudai Seminar House, 1-11-6 Azabudai, Minato-ku.

Nearest stn: Kamiyacho. www. keiho-u.ac.jp/research

A Cultural Analysis of the Japanese Pub

Author and professor Michael Mulasky discusses the structure, function, and aesthetic appeal of the Japanese pub. Jul 11, 7pm, free. Lakeland College. Nearest stn: Shinjuku.

Tel: 03-3225-0425. http://lcj. lakeland.edu/lakeland-lectures

Nihonga Workshop: Shikishi Board

Design your own shikishi board using traditional Japanese painting techniques. English and Japanese. Jul 13 & Jul 20, 1-4pm, ¥5,000. 4B Maruoka Building, 5-49-7 Jingumae. shibuya-ku. Nearest stn: Omotesando. http://nihongart. blogspot.com

Other Events German Film Special 2013 A selection of recent German films subtitled in Japanese.

Until Jul 6, various times, ¥600 (1 screening)/¥1,000 (2 screenings). Goethe Institut Tokyo. Nearest stn: Aoyamaicchome. http://meturl.com/ germanfilm2013

Japan Street Dance Association certification event for all levels of hip hop and jazz dancers. Guest judge is Sol from Big Bang. Until Jul 15, all day, ¥5,350 (JSDA member)/¥7,895 (non-member). Avex Artist Academy. Nearest stn: Harajuku. http:// jsda.info

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Japanese-Indonesian Friendship Festival

Traditional dance performances, Indonesian delicacies and more. Jul 14-15, 10:30am-6pm.

Yoyogi Park. Nearest stn: Harajuku. Tel: 03-34696081. www.indonesiafestival.net

TV Animation 50th Anniversary

Anniversary exhibition of the studio that produced Astro Boy. May 7-Jul 15, 10am-6pm, free. Suginami Animation Museum.

Nearest stn: Ogikubo. Tel: 03-3396-1510.

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Performances by Brazilian artists and local samba groups, as well as food and fashion stalls. Jul 21-22, 10am-7pm, free.

Yoyogi Park. Nearest stn: Harajuku. Tel: 03-34696081. www.festivalbrasil.jp

Aloha Yokohama

Fashion, food, art and cultural event from Japan's favorite tourist destination, Hawaii.

Jul 26-27, 10am-9pm; Jul 28, 10am-6pm, free.

Yamashita Park. Nearest stn: Motomachi-Chukagai.

Tel: 045-681-1860. www. aloha-yokohama.com

Kids' Cinema

Classical children's films from all over the world. Jul 26-27 & Aug 2-3, 1:30pm, ¥300-500.

National Film Center.

Nearest stn: Takebashi. Tel: kids-cinema2013@momat. go.jp. www.momat.go.jp

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Warrior Dash

International mud obstacle race. Jul 27-28, from 8am, free (spectator)/ ¥1,000 (festival)/ ¥8,000 (adventure run). German Village, Chiba. Nearest stn: Sodegaura. Tel: 03-45501199. www.warriordash.jp

Thai Fair in Tokyo

Delicious Thai treats, tuk tuks and more. Jul 27-28, 10am-7pm, free.

Yoyogi Park. Nearest stn: Harajuku. Tel: 03-34696081. http://meturl.com/ asianfestivals2013

Emperor Meiji Memorial Ceremony

The namesake of Tokyo's most famous shrine is celebrated on his memorial day.

Jul 30, 9am, free. Meiji Jingu Shrine. Nearest stn: Harajuku. www. meijijingu.or.jp/english

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Keri Russell, Josh Hamilton and t he i r t wo you n g s on s b e g i n to notice odd goings- on about the house. Birds go berserk; people have bad dreams and get bloody noses; all the family photos mysteriously disappear. Ghosts? Nope.

It’s not a bad movie. It’s workmanlike and spooky-ish, unsettling if not chilling. Like a weak X-Files.

Brightens briefly when alien expert J. K . Simmons appears. It will appeal the most to moviegoers who have never seen Poltergeist, Signs, Paranormal Activity or The Exorcist.

Warning bells: writer/director Scott Stewart previously gave us Legion a nd P r ie st. (97 m i n ) S H OW I N G FROM JUL 6

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to the group, which is as close as a family. It also opens the door to a few long-smoldering personal issues.

Second violinist Philip Seymour Hoffman thinks he should get a shot at first chair, currently occupied

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Tom Hardy, Shia LaBeouf and Jason Clarke portray a trio of “hard-ass cracker” Prohibition-era bootlegger brothers battling an oily, corrupt T-man (Guy Pearce) for the freedom to engage in moonshine business as usual. Jessica Chastain puts in her sexiest performance to date as a stripper-turned-barmaid. The film is marred by a few underdeveloped subplots and a minor second-half lack of focus, but it remains a solidly e nte r t a i n i n g , s u s p e n s e f u l a n d violently authentic outlaw shoot-’em-up that’s compulsively watchable. May be too slick for some and too pulpy for others. Loved the soundtrack. Japanese title: Yokubo no Virginia. (116 min)

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conoclastic director Takashi Ishii has been making flicks that provoke the public and present a fantastical, erot ic , v iolent a nd sometimes nightmarish vision since the early ’90s. His Gonin, Kuro no Tenshi (Black Angel ) and Hana to Hebi ( Flower and Snake) series have all pretty much followed this pattern. One thing you could say about him is that he is always original—though it’s hard to claim that here. Figyua na Anata, though very different in tone, is a similar story to Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Kuki Ningyo (Air Doll), released in 2009. Whipping boy Uchiyama (Tasuku Emoto) is regularly verbally abused at his company until he is fired one day. Wandering home he stumbles into an abandoned building where he discovers mannequins. At the same time, thugs off someone in the building and think Uchiyama is a witness. As he is beaten and prepares for death a mysterious female saves him. After the incident a mannequin (Kokone Sasaki) magically comes to life and becomes his dream woman. Are the two one and the same? This erotic thriller smacks a little to strongly of male fantasy and objectification, though it might thrill 15 yearold boys. (112 min) Rob Schwartz

by the younger Mark Ivanir, who it turns out is having an affair with Ph i l ip a nd Cat her i ne Keener’s (viola) daughter (Imogene Poots), a promising musician in her own right. The tightly knit quartet starts to go out of tune.

St ra n gely, t he whole thing has a Woody Allen feel to it. You don’t need to know anything about classical music going in to this knowledgeable, deeply felt film about life and art by Yaron Zilberman, but his affection for the material is infectious, and you will take something away.

Zilberman knows what he’s making movies about. Especially notable is Walken, who’s been doing wingnut roles ever since Annie Hall, but this time actually serves as a steadying influence. Who knew? Nice to see him in a more subtle, deeper portrayal. Japanese title: 25 Nenmei no Gengaku Shijuusou. (105 min) SHOWING FROM JUL 6

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In this riveting condemnation of mankind’s willingness to defer to those who claim authority (“just following orders”), the matronly manager of a fast-food joint (a spot-on Ann Dowd) gets a call from “Officer Daniels,” who claims a pretty blond employee had stolen money from a customer. She is asked to detain Becky (Dreama Walker), strip-search her, and then, along with others, subject her to increasingly horrific and humiliating acts of abuse. This would all seem contrived if it hadn’t actually happened—several dozen times. A potent, primal film that’s hard to watch and harder to forget.

Japanese title: Compliance: Fukuju no Shinri. (90 min)

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First, any Pixar animation featuring the voices of Billy Crystal, John Goodman and Helen Mirren is worth a look. Sigh. Never thought I’d use that phrase for a Pixar flick. This popsicle-hued origin story of how Sully (jock) and Mike (nerd) met at university represents the further slide of the once-great studio into Disney mediocrity. There’s no Boo (the little human girl). There’s no magic. Anyone over seven will find this to be a mildly amusing checklist of college-movie clichés. Apparently the inspiration and propulsive storytelling of the first movie didn’t graduate along with the technical w i za rd r y. (110 m i n ) S H OW I N G FROM JUL 6

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A morose old g uy ( Terence Stamp) resists his wife’s (Vanessa Redgrave) pleas to join her old-folks’ choir. The group, cast from real community choir members and led by a spunky Gemma Arterton, lives for the joy in each moment and in each tune. They do stuff like “Let ’s Talk About Sex” and ”Love Shack.” Quaint. But he reconsiders after her death, faces up to his own shortcomings and starts to live his life. It’s hard to criticize one of the few movies aimed at the elderly, but though the acting is tops and a few songs are quite moving, it tries a bit too hard. Thin plot peters out, but a stirring finish. Japanese title: Encore! (93 min)

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he J. J. Ab ra m s ’ Star T rek s e r ie s is boldly going to box office successes whe re no f i l m i n t he franchise has gone before. His 2009 reboot to ok i n over $250 million worldwide and his follow up, Star Trek Into Darkness, took in over $80 million in its first four days in the US. A s sci-f i fa n s ge a r up for t he Japa n rele a se in August, Chiaki Kuriyama held a press conference to share her experience providing the Japanese voice for t he c h a rac te r U hu ra .

“Dubbing a character played by another actress is more difficult than voice acting for anime,” the Kill Bill actress said. “I felt a lot of responsibility and pressure to express myself with just my voice.” Kuriyama concentrated on the character, played by Zoe Saldana, and felt like she was on the USS Enterprise, focusing on a mission. “I felt I could really sympathize with Uhura as a woman,” the Japanese star said. “She is really into her work. But she becomes very emotional in the love scenes.” Star Trek Into Darkness opens in Japan August 23. Kevin Mcgue

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The world’s fastest preposteronef uele d soap op era f ra nch i se i s r u n n i n g on f u me s , s tor y-w i s e , but makes up for it, annoyingly, by punching the nitro every time the dreadful dialogue put me to sleep. It’s strayed rather far from its 2001 street-racing roots, now more resembling a Bond or a heist flick as our gang of renegade peterosexuals battles a nefarious master criminal.

It disinters Michelle Rodriguez’s Letty character, conveniently with amnesia. But F&F knows what it is and it delivers the advertised goods.

I didn’t much like it. Flying headbutts? Now that’s new. Japanese title: Wild Speed Euro Mission. (128 min) SHOWING FROM JUL 6

THE HANGOVER PART III

Another accounting office-mandated second sequel. But perhaps “sequel” is not the right term, since the first two were essentially the same, frat-friendly, retracing-our-drunkensteps movie. The bored-looking cast aside, this lazy, lame action/caper flick is completely unrelated to either of them. Giveaway: there’s no drinking, no bachelor party, no friggin’ hangover, fer crissake... and no laughs (but stay for the end credits).

Worse, the main story revolves around the aggressively irritating Ken Jeong’s Chinese psycho criminal, who let’s say is better in small doses. No more, please. Sleep it off.

Japanese title: Hangover!!! Saigo no Hanseikai. (102 min)

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lfred Hitchcock originally wanted the infamous shower scene in Psycho to unfold with the sound of running water and no music. Composer and longtime collaborator Bernard Herrmann said, “Just let me try something here, Hitch.”

The resulting screeching violins became one of the most famous music cues in the history of cinema.

Experience Herrmann’s all string score come to life is a series of screenings accompanied by live orchestra July 19-21 at Ueno’s Tokyo Bunkaka Kaikan (5-45 Ueno Park, Taito-ku, Tokyo; cine-oke.com). Other classics given a musical makeover are Casablanca and Singin’ in the Rain. Tickets are expected to sell out, so grab yours early… Many stories end with a couple marrying and living happily ever after. Those who get hitched at the start of the tale tend to experience more ups and downs, as can be seen in a program of Japanese films portraying married life in the ‘50s and ‘60s. On through July 27 at Laputa in Asagaya (2-1221 Asagaya Kita, Suginami-ku; www.laputa-jp.com/laputa/)...

Forgotten classics get a revival at a program running at Cinema Vera (1-5 Maruyamacho, Shibuya-ku ; ww.cinemavera.com) through August 2. The lineup includes Judy Garland in Listen, Darling and Henry Fonda as Young Mr. Lincoln. KM

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Akasaka, Shiodome

Jingumae

THE ALDGATE BRITISH PUB

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Perfect conditions and temperature control to pour the perfect pint—from a selection of 21 different beers on tap.

Our original Aldgate Ale—a tasty amber ale with a big nose of hops.

Sankt Gallen London Calling XPA and Yona Yona Real Ale cask conditioned beers are all are served by hand pump, just like down the old pub in Blighty.

The Cornish pastie—the famous dish of Cornwall—goes down a treat. Unlike other pubs, there are solid vegetarian options on the menu.

As with the ales and pie, the traditions of the UK live on in this good ol’ Shibuya local. Plus, customers can request a song from over 6,000 British rock albums—3,000 of them on vinyl.

Quality—right down to the temperature of our glasses and the creamy foam.

Beer is life’s best refreshment.

Suntory Premium Malt’s draft.

Ballast Point Calico amber ale and Brooklyn Lager.

Dos Equis Lager (¥600) and Bohemia (¥630).

The Stout & Pit Barbeque combo—roasted-barley stout accompanying slow-smoked applewood ribs, pulled pork and beef brisket, with Bubby’s original BBQ sauce.

TJ Güera craft Mexican lager, Rosarito Beach light beer.

An all-American ambiance matches the traditional, home-cooked food.

Happy hour (Akasaka) weekdays 5-7pm (Premium Malt’s draft for ¥350).

Grilled beef cheese nachos.

Authentic Mexican “cantina” style

Akasaka: 2F Arc Mori Bldg., 1-12-32 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Tel: 03-6441-0733. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-10pm, Sat-Sun & hols 10am-9pm.

Nearest stn: Roppongi-itchome. Shiodome: B2 Shiodome City Center, 1-5-2 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-6274-6857. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-10pm, Sat-Sun & hols 10am-10pm. Nearest stn: Shiodome. http://bubbys.jp

Happy hour Tue-Fri, 4-8pm: all beers ¥400, regular nachos discounted to ¥500.

For Metropolis readers: 10% off on any main menu item from 3:30-6:30pm.

Shibuya

Various locations

Tokyo

DEN ROKUEN-TEI

THE DUBLINERS’ IRISH PUB

BELGIAN BEER CAFÉ & RESTAURANT FRIGO-REPOS

3F Shin-iwasaki Bldg, 30-4 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3462-2983. Hours: Mon-Fri 6pm-2am, Sat-Sun & hols 5pm-2am. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.the-aldgate.com

This restaurant’s beery credentials are backed up by the official stamp of Suntory.

Tapping the taste of the Emerald Isle with highquality brews directly imported from Ireland.

The Premium Malts.

Guinness.

If you're driving or pregnant there is also nonalcoholic beer available.

Shiro Honoka, a premium Japanese white beer (¥1,000/pint).

Try the summer BBQ on the terrace with a standard beef set for ¥2,980 and a premium beef set for ¥4,500 with lots of tasty trimmings.

The Japanese-style restaurant has graced Shibuya’s Parco building for 12 years, and the stunning summer terrace features a pool and a waterfall.

8F Parco 1, 15-1 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-6415-5489. Hours: Lunch daily 11am-3:30pm; dinner Mon-Thu & Sun 5- 10:30pm, Fri-Sat & hols 5pm-10:30pm. Nearest stn: Shibuya. http://r.gnavi. co.jp/g045624

The regular size, 2-piece fish and chips (¥1,100) feature among staples of pub and Irish cooking.

A woody pub-style nest of Celtic coziness.

All branches have a happy hour until 7pm. Check the website for individual start times.

Shibuya: 2F Dougenzaka Center Bldg, 2-29-8 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-5459-1736.

Hours: Open daily from noon to late. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Others: Shinjuku: 03-3352-6606; Ikebukuro: 03-5951-3614; Akasaka: 03-3539-3615; Shinagawa: 03-6718-2834. www.dubliners.jp

1-8-24 Jingumae, Shibuya-Ku. Tel: 03-6434-9693.

Hours: Mon 11am-4pm, Tue-Fri 11am-9pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-8pm. Nearest stn: Harajuku or Meiji-Jingumae. http://meturl.com/chilesmex

Regular-sized beer, mostly from Belgium, for a reasonable price—with a full seven on tap.

Vedett Extra White matches excellently with food—and the season—thanks to its refreshing herby flavor.

The rotating draft guest beer features various rare beers from around the world. You can also choose from over 80 types of assorted bottles.

Blue mussels steamed in white wine, beef cooked in beer, and buckwheat waffles for lunch.

An interior reminiscent of a café on a Belgian street corner.

B1F PCP Bldg, 1-11-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku.

Tel: 03-5220-2272. Hours: Open daily 11am-10:30pm. Nearest stn: Kyobashi. www. eurobeer.net/repos

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Various locations

Marunouchi

GENKA BAR

HOOTERS

PCM (PUB CARDINAL MARUNOUCHI)

A wide variety of extra-cold beer in frosty glasses and properly poured draft Guinness.

Asahi Superdry’s Extra Cold (¥190) in the Gotanda branch.

Hoegaarden, Köstritzer Schwarzbier, Ballast Point IPA, Stone IPA. Roast beef (¥300), pizza (¥240), Ibérico pork steak (¥450), foie gras terrine (¥420).

Member-style. Genka offers normally unaffordable food and booze at cost price after you pay an admission fee.

For Metropolis readers: One free Asahi Super Dry per person.

Hooters is all about icy cold beer enjoyed with friends—served by Hooters girls, of course.

Asahi Super Dry rules the roost, while frosty pitchers at the Otemachi beer garden go for a cool ¥2,500.

The “tornado dispenser” at the Otemachi beer garden spirals fresh beer straight into your mug from the keg.

The hot and spicy chicken wings—slathered in gooey sauce—are the popular choice.

It’s like one big US beer party boosted by the happy, friendly service of the Hooters girls.

Gotanda: 2-3F Nozu Bldg, 2-5-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku. Hours: Tue-Sat 5pm-5am, SunMon & hols 5pm-1am. Nearest stn: Gotanda. Tel: 03-6417-9909. Akasaka: B1F ASK Akasaka Bldg, 3-2117 Akasaka, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-6441-2574. Hours: Mon-Sat 5pm-5am, hols 5am-11:30pm, closed Sun. Nearest stn: Akasaka-mitsuke. GINZA BRANCH COMING SOON! www.genkabar.jp

Akasaka 2F Tokyu Plaza, 2-14-3 Nagata-cho, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 03-6206-1242. Hours: Mon-Thu & Sat-Sun 11am-11pm, Fri 11am-4am. Nearest stn: Akasaka Mitsuke. Ginza: 2F Ginza Nine 1 Goukan, 8-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku. Tel: 03-6280-6318. Hours: Mon-Wed & Sat-Sun 11am-11:30pm, Thu-Fri 11am-4am. Nearest stn: Shinbashi. Otemachi: 1F Tokyo Sankei MetroSquare, 1-7-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 0706406-0503. Hours: Mon-Fri lunch 11:30am-2pm & dinner 5pm-11pm, Sat-Sun & hols 11am-10pm. Nearest stn: Otemachi. www.hooters.co.jp/index_eng.php

Roppongi

Shinjuku

ROTI ROPPONGI

YAKULT SWALLOWS ¥350 BEER NIGHT

An ever-changing selection of on-tap craft ales in a fully-functioning high-quality restaurant— something not so easy to find in Tokyo. Enjoy your ales on a large outside terrace—another Tokyo rarity.

On two special nights this summer (Jul 12 and Aug 27) enjoy all draft beer for only ¥350—with fireworks added to top it all off.

All brews are (¥1,200). Some faves might be San Diego’s Stone IPA, anything from Stone, Scotland’s BrewDog Punk IPA and Trashy Blonde, plus many, many more.

Occasional seasonal recommendations, like Chocolate Stout for Valentines—check the Twitter feed for updates @roticraftbeer.

For a snack try the blue-cheese popcorn mushrooms, truffle fries, chicken quesadillas, and the best-in-Tokyo hummus. For a meal try steaks, chops, burgers, chicken and much more. Menus online.

See for yourself through tons of pics at rotiroppongi@facebook.com.

Happy hour Mon 5-9pm and Tue-Fri 5-7pm—33% off all beers. Ask about the craft-beer point card.

6-6-9 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-5785-3671.

Hours: Open Daily 11:30am-11pm. Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.roti.jp

Kirin, Asahi and Sapporo are all on tap plus canned non-alcoholic beer makes this night a grand slam.

Witness over 300 rounds of fireworks light up the night sky at the end of the fifth inning.

Jingu Stadium’s famous plate of sausages have been reduced for this special night with normal plate just ¥400 (reg. ¥500) and a mega plate only ¥600 (reg. ¥700).

An open stadium and grass diamond where fans celebrate runs by taking out umbrellas, dancing, singing and shouting: “Banzai! Banzai! Banzai!”

Craft master Mr. Fukushima chooses a mighty range of craft beers. Try the award-winning Swan Lake beer from Niigata that won No.1 prizes in New York and Seattle—a first for a Japanese-maker.

The creamy-foamed and fragrantly bitter Porter (¥900/pint, ¥500/glass), which won at the World Beer Cup of 2000 and 2006.

The White Swan Weizen (¥900/pint, ¥500/glass), with its fresh bitterness and rich taste. Won Copper at the International Beer Summit of 2002.

Spicy pickled cucumber (¥500), smoked cheese (¥500), PCM homemade smoked nuts (¥500), pizza (¥1,200), and more.

A rich atmosphere using wood materials, a Swarovski-bejeweled chandelier and a professional sound system.

Mention Metropolis to buy ¥1,000 tickets worth 3 small craft beers each (valid until July 31, one ticket per person, per day).

1F Tokia Tokyo Bldg, 2-7-3 Marunouchi, Chiyodaku. Tel: 03-5222-1251. Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-3:30am, Sun & hols 11am-10pm. Nearest stn: Tokyo. www.miyoshi-grp.com/cardinal/pcm

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WORLD BEER MUSEUM YOKOHAMA International, with 15 draft beers and over 250 types of beer from 50 different countries. The bar counter reproduces the atmosphere of a beer powerhouse and the menu has many staple dishes from around the world.

This summer try the Franziskaner Weiss Beer from Germany (¥900), the Czech Senkovni Pale 10 (¥650) and Brugse Zot (¥800) from Belgium.

The local Yokohama Landmark Tower Beer is available plus an exclusive stock of hoppy pilsner and slightly sweeter premium beer from the Czech republic (all ¥800).

To help hoist your mugs choose a plate of threetypes of assorted sausages (¥2,480) or mussels steamed in beer (¥1,580).

Metropolis readers get a free cheering umbrella if they bring this ad to the Gate 9 ticket counter on the day. Tickets start from just ¥1,500 (non-reserved outfield, subject to availability).

Five different bar counters represent different regions. If you move to another counter, you’ll feel like you’re in a completely different country.

Experience not just good food and beer, but the atmosphere of different cultures.

Jingu Stadium, 3-1 Kasumigaoka, Shinjuku-ku.

Nearest stn: Gaienmae. Open: Gate 9 ticket box 11am-end of game. http://www.yakult-swallows.co. jp/english/

B2F Landmark Plaza Dockyard Garden, 2-2-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama. Hours: Open 11am-11pm. Nearest stn: Minatomirai. Tel: 045-6642988. www.world-liquor-importers.co.jp

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THE LATEST DISH ON FOOD & DRINK IN THE BIG CITY, BY JESSICA KOZUKA

PHOTO: JESSICA KOZUKA, COURTESY BLUE MOON BREWING

Tasked with making a microbrew for Coors, Villa created a mostly traditional Belgian white beer using skills picked up in Europe. However, where most Belgian whites use Curaçao oranges to give the beer a bitter bite, Villa opted for American Valencia oranges, resulting in a smoother, s weeter brew w it h a d ist i nc t ly orangey nose.

This was in the mid ’90s, and US drinkers didn’t react well at first to the unfamiliar cloudiness of an unfiltered beer. Coors tried to shut the project down on several occasions, but Villa soldiered on, repeatedly moving his brewing operations and traveling bar to bar to promote his beer, teaching bartenders how to pour, garnish and serve a white beer and telling them about the health benefits of the oat fiber and the B vitamins in the yeast.

Eventually, Blue Moon caught on and is now one of the best-selling craft brews in the country— though some would quibble about whether a beer owned by industry giant Molson Coors really fits the category. Sales volumes have been increasing year on year, something Villa attributes to the easy drinkability of his beer. “[Other craft brewers’ beers] are filled with flavor, but sometimes a bit too much flavor,” he says, mentioning the popular IPA and imperial stout as examples of beers where one glass suffices.

“Whereas our beer, I designed it to be smooth, easy to drink and food-friendly.”

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KEITH VILLA

The beer doctor prescribes his signature Belgian white for Japan

K

eith Villa was supposed to be a pediatrician. While studying pre-med molecular biology at the University of Colorado, he took a job researching fermentation and decided he’d rather make beer. And while he may not have gotten that medical degree, he is a doctor, one of only a handful of Americans with a PhD in brewing from the University of Brussels.

Villa isn’t well-known outside of beer circles, but he’s the man responsible for one of the biggest successes in the US craft market, Blue Moon.

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TA-IM ISRAELI CUISINE

More than just falafel

vegetarian nosh with glasses of Yarden Viognier from the Golan Heights and were pleasantly surpr ised w it h its ta r t a nd f r u it y drinkability. Draft and bottled beers are available as well.

For dessert, don’t pass on the baklava, although it is not made inhouse. The filo is crispy and sweet without being gooey, the pistachios taste just right, and the small serving makes it almost guilt-free. And, how can you say no when the owner offers you a free one just to hang out a little longer?

Fans of Middle Eastern cuisine and those looking for some new vegetarian options in Tokyo should go on pilgrimage to the Holy Land of tasty Ta-im.

PHOTO: JESSICA KOZUKA

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n a small side street about ten minutes walk from Ebisu station on the way to Hiroo you’ll find a small restaurant with an unassuming shop front in a neighborhood of hip cafés and art galleries. The name of the place, painted in big blue letters on the window, is Hebrew for “delicious”—and so is the cuisine offered at Ta-im.

Ow ner Dan Zuckerman hasn’t done any advertising, and had the misfortune to open his restaurant shortly after the March 11 earthquake.

But somehow, word spread about his authentic, made-from-scratch food. Ta-im now does brisk business, particularly in the evenings, so be sure to make a reservation. With counter seating for only about 12 people, it’s a cozy fit, but Zuckerman, a true mensch, makes it feel more like a family event than a random gathering of strangers. He chats enthusiastically with all the guests, while getting them to talk to each other as well.

On a recent dinner visit, we availed ourselves of the highly recommended falafel (¥680/4) and were not disappointed. They were fried to order and came out with just the right crispness. In true Israeli style they were served with both tahini sauce and a spicy red harissa paste (made from chili peppers, paprika and olive oil). We added a plate of mixed dips, including personal favorites hummus and babaganoush, and some piping-hot pita. We also opted for the tabbouleh salad (¥520

Villa is now targeting Asian markets and has decided to start in Japan, where he thinks the food culture will be a perfect match for unfiltered beers.

“Japanese people are very picky when it comes to food and drinks. They have high standards and I think they will appreciate the taste of Blue Moon and the fact that it’s brewed with only all-natural ingredients.”

He may be facing a similar battle here to his early days in the States, though. Although the craft market is booming, it’s still a small fraction of total beer sales, and the average consumer is not all that familiar with Belgian-style beers. Villa has already launched an education offensive. A large portion of the launch party on June 20 was given over to a demonstration of how to pour and serve Blue Moon properly, and waitstaff brought guests glass after glass, along with food specially prepared to complement the beer’s coriander and citrus notes.

It remains to be seen how Blue Moon will do in the Land of the Rising Sun, but Villa is confident that it can appeal to the average consumer who wants a little more flavor, the craft beer aficionado who wants something smoother for a night of drinking, and even wine drinkers who would like to get into beer.

In fact, it could be just what the doctor ordered.

Blue Moon is currently available at these local bars: Craft Hands (Azabu-Juban), Meat & Bakery Tavern (Naka-Meguro), Craftheads (Shibuya), Cataratas (Shibuya), Beard (Meguro), and Mardi Gras (Ginza).

medium, ¥720 large).

The vegetarian in our party was in paroxysms of delight by this bounty, nor could we blame her.

The pita was the fluffy, slightly chewy type that complemented the dips perfectly without an overpowering yeasty flavor, and the hummus had that creamy smoothness that is so hard to recreate at home. The tabbouleh was some of the best we’ve had in ages, with the crunchy sweetness of the cucumbers balancing the acidic tomatoes, and just the right amount of cilantro.

Meat eaters can choose from dishes like chicken schnitzel (¥1,380) and sautéed lamb (¥1,680)—though the menu changes based on availability. We popped in for a meat-inclusive lunch a few days later and tried a set with sautéed chicken and peppers, fried potatoes, soup, salad, pita and hummus (¥1,300). We finished every last bite—including a few falafel balls laid on top­— despite almost bursting at the seams.

The drink menu covers the basics, with some reasonably priced Israeli wines. We matched our

J/E Menu in Japanese and English

Entirely nonsmoking

Lunch ¥1,300, dinner w/ drinks ¥2,500

Counter seating only

Lives up to its tasty name

Difficult for groups

Belle Heim C, 1-29-16 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku Tel: 03-5424-2990 Nearest stn: Ebisu

Open Mon-Tue & Thu-Sun 11:30am-3pm & 5:30-11pm, closed Wed

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English and Japanese Hi! I'm a JM university student, 23, seeking a language exchange partner around central Tokyo. I would like to improve my English skills. I can help your Japanese. Let's chat together! Cheers! taishi.0417@gmail.com English and Japanese. I am a Canadian interested in just talking and improving my Japanese translation skills. Let's help each other with our language skills over tea. Ikebukuro and Shinjuku stn are convenient. tarry2@ hotmail.com English and Japanese. I'm seeking a language exchange partner, preferably an American, 26-38, in or near Ichikawa City. I'm a JF translator, 35. gk24vbn8@ gmail.com English and Japanese. English male, 30s, friendly, humorous, seeks language exchange in Tokyo or Kanagawa. mh.phil@yahoo.co.uk

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 Spanish and Japanese. Japanese female seeks native female LatinAmerican Spanish speaker for language and cultural exchange in Tokyo. Vamos a conversar e intercambiar idioma. asa_ yu2004@yahoo.co.jp

3.8 OTHER LANGUAGES Teach me Vietnamese! JM, 40s, seeking a native Vietnamese to teach voice tones and intonation for ¥1000/h for 1/1.5h in the Shinjuku or Ikebukuro area. Anyone welcome! Please send a message with a short self-introduction. nobuyu224@hotmail.com

3.9 TEACH ME!

English and Japanese. Hi, I'm an Asian-American male, 33, seeking a language exchange partner in the afternoon. Many people say my Japanese level is high, but I think I need to learn more. italybird@live.com

Native English teacher sought to teach English and math to my daughter in grade two, 2-3 times/week.

Please respond with your rate. Nearest stn: Nishi-Kasai, Tozai line. udawat@ gmail.com

English and Japanese. Hi, Japanese female, 30s, living and working in Tokyo, seeking language exchange partner.

I want to speak English better. Prefer someone of a similar age. Serious only, please. m0m0macaron@yahoo.co.jp

Native English teacher sought for private lesson at cafe in the Shinjuku/ Iidabashi/Takadanobaba area. I'd like to learn business English. I can pay a lesson fee. songbird200606@yahoo.co.jp

English and Japanese. Seeking a Japanese person in the Minato/ Shinagawa/Chiyoda-ku areas to help with translating E letters into J and reading J documents. Will help your English needs in any manner. tokyohero123@yahoo.co.jp English and Japanese. Seeking language exchange partner around the Akishima/Tachikawa area. If interested, drop me a mail. smartguy@i.softbank.jp English and Japanese. Middleaged JM seeking language partner for weekends, preferably on a regular basis. My interests are art, photos, movies, books, travel. I'll help with your Japanese in return. Only native English speakers and no romance, please. alcove2009@yahoo.co.jp

Private martial arts teacher sought.

Interested in energy and meditation more than combat. I have an excellent meditation and multiple healing teacher (if anybody needs one, ask me). So, I'm more interested in the breathing and inner strength. Thank you. earth_travel_ joy@hotmail.com

4 HOUSEHOLD GOODS 4.1 FURNITURE & FITTINGS Chest, eight drawers, in excellent condition ¥1000. Pick up HigashiNakano area. digi2sol@gmail.com Closet, white (60x177x30cm), w/ sliding glass doors ¥2000. Pick up Shimokitazawa. aminimia@yahoo.com

English and Japanese. Hi, I’m seriously seeking someone to teach me English, no romance. I’d be glad to help your Japanese in return. I’m female, 23, living in Yokohama, but my office is near Shinjuku. kaolu711@yahoo.co.jp

Curtains, fo ur ava il a b l e (W70xL160cm), light brown, w/white inner curtain, side strap and hooks, almost new ¥3200/set. ¥10,000/all. Pick up Meguro or chakubarai. feetokyo@ aol.com 090-8301-4489

English and Japanese. Cool, friendly, intelligent JM seeks native English speakers for language and cultural exchange. Let’s enjoy talking about a variety of topics over coffee or dinner in English and Japanese. languageex2010@gmail.com

Stand, for TVs, glass and aluminum, five y/o, in excellent condition. New ¥6000.

Sell ¥1000. Pick up Nishi-Arai area. michalhrouda@mac.com

French and Japanese. Japanese woman living in Tokyo seeks a French exchange partner. I can teach you J, E or Chn in return. mut.shinohara@gmail.com French, English, Japanese. European man seeking a language exchange partner to improve his Japanese. I can teach you Fr or E. Let's enjoy sharing our cultures and interests. West of Tokyo preferable, but Yokohama or central Tokyo are ok. understanding_life@ hotmail.com 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. gardenstate2005@ hotmail.com German, Danish, Japanese. Hej and 'N Tag! JF, 30s, seeks someone to help her with Danish and/or German in Tokyo/ Kanagawa through fun conversations in a relaxing atmosphere over cups of coffee. Please be a nonsmoker. codename107113@live.com Italian and Japanese. Italian professional living and working in central Tokyo seeking a native Japanese for language exchange. Serious exchange partner only, M/F, any age ok. giozomi@yahoo.co.uk Korean and English. Hi, I am a Korean girl, 23, seeking friends who can speak E. If you're interested, please contact me.

Thanks! y03165767@i.softbank.jp

Stand, for TVs, from Nitori, three y/o, w/ three drawers ¥1000. Pick up Kawasaki stn area. dinesh1979@gmail.com 080-3247-0128 Stool, Deluxe, sturdy, adjustable height handle, black, w/casters, fabric-covered, rectangular-shaped seat, w/rounded corners ¥2000. Pick up Meguro. feetokyo@aol.com 090-8301-4489 Table, Nitori, dining (W145xD80x H70cm), w/two chairs, one y/o ¥5000/ obo. Pick up/arrange own delivery Azabu-Juban. krishin_asnani@yahoo. com 08020352916

4.2 APPLIANCES Appliance sale! Hitachi dryer, 2.2kg, w/stand, works well ¥12,000. Sanyo semi-automatic washer, in excellent condition, 4kg ¥6000. ¥15,000/both.

Hitachi microwave: free. Meguro line. amyrita@workmail.com 03-3729-6446 BBQ grill, Char Broil, American, in good condition ¥10,000. Firm. miyamotomusashi99@yahoo.com Fridge, as new, hardly used (115x150cm) ¥7500. Pick up Ebisu. Photos available. starscreamer1@hotmail.com http:// sakuratomodachi2013.wordpress.com/ 08054522315 Fridge, NR-TB142J, mid-sized, 135L, '07, no-frost type, auto temperature setting, in reasonable condition, very clean. Free delivery nearby. mizi2005@ hotmail.com Fridge/freezer, Sanyo (H106cm), clean, working well ¥8000. Pick

up Kamagaya, Chiba prefecture. danielbrain@hotmail.com

5.3 MUSICAL EQUIPMENT

Hairdryer, Koizumi KHD-1236, w/Turbo and ion function, in good condition ¥1500. mizi2005@hotmail.com

Acou stic guitar, Ta k a m i n e , excellent tone and tuning, as new ¥12,000. futuredrive2@yahoo.com 08037377662

Kettle, in good, clean condition ¥1400.

Kettle and delivery ¥1800. Microwave, Sharp, white, '08, in very good/clean condition ¥4000. Can deliver for small fee or free. Rice cooker, Zujirushi, '10, as new ¥6000. Free delivery. mizi2005@ hotmail.com

4.3 SAYONARA SALE Sayonara sale! Rice cooker ¥3000.

DVD player ¥4000. Full-length mirror ¥1500. Kanamachi. danielbrain@ hotmail.com Sayonara sale! New textbooks, whiteboards, puzzles, puppets, paint, videos, art and craft materials, etc., most items new, in original packaging. Cheap.

Details available. genkidaniel@yahoo. com saitamagaragesale.weebly.com Sayonara sale! Dining table, seats six; cabinets; desks; chairs; dressers; sofas; etc. Pick up Kachidoki by July 14. sayonarasalekachidoki613@gmail. com Sayonara sale! Desk, bed, fridge, washer, vacuum, chair, etc. Pick up only Shinjuku/Okubo area. Photos available. yeung.ck@outlook.com

4.4 TV & HOME THEATER 3D TV, Panasonic Viera TH-P42VT2, flat, HDMI, VGA-HD, VGA, etc. ¥70,000. letmeknow2009@yahoo.com 08094099996 LCD TV 32", Samsung Ln32r51b, works perfectly ¥15,000. Pick up Shinagawa. kiwiballer@gmail.com

Acoustic-electric guitar, Epiphone PR5-E, vintage sunburst color, in very good condition, one small scratch, w/ case ¥22,000. Pick up Senzoku stn, Tokyu Meguro line. deshayes.g@gmail. com Bass, Music Man StingRay 5 Limited Edition, '06, made in USA, very rare, black, gold hardware, in excellent condition,w/Music Man hard shell case, amp ¥95,000. Pick up KitaSenju. kentmacleod@gmail.com 08088111045 Synthesizer, Roland JX-3P, vintage, analog, 100% functional, in nice cosmetic condition, w/optional PG200 programmer ¥50,000. Pick up Senzoku stn, Tokyu Meguro line. deshayes.g@ gmail.com Synthesizer, Korg MS2000, w/full control surface for building your own sounds the traditional way (35 individual knobs, 48 buttons, 44 fullsized keys), in great condition ¥28,000.

Pick up Sugamo stn, Yamanote line. jonnywoodward@hotmail.com

6 VEHICLES 6.1 CARS, PARTS, & ACCESSORIES

4.5 AUDIO & MP3

Car seat, made in the US ¥2000. Pick up Meguro-ku. feetokyo@aol.com 090-8301-4489 Crib, w/mattress, one y/o. Pick up Kawasaki stn area. dinesh1979@gmail. com 080-3247-0128

4.7 FOR FREE Bed frame, from Nitori, black (200x140cm), used about one year, as new. Pick up Ogikubo or can arrange delivery. wkempson@gmail.com Chair, for toddlers, five y/o, in good condition. Pick up Nishi-Arai area or pay for delivery. michalhrouda@mac.com Fridge, three shelves, freezer drawer. Pick up Shirokane-Takanawa, Minato-ku. camilleploux@gmail.com Table, coffee (W48xH58), glass, five y/o, in good condition. Pick up Shinagawa Seaside or Oimachi stn.

Photo available. peaches@i.softbank.jp

5 HOBBIES&INTERESTS 5.1 CAMERAS Digital camera, Canon Powershot SD400, w/English instructions, battery, charger, memory card ¥12,000. Pick up Meguro-ku. feetokyo@aol.com Lens, Nikon AF Nikkor 85MM 1:1.4D, very gently used, no scratches, dents or mold, w/B&W 77 010 UV haze filter ¥90,000. Pick up Tokyo. seanbrecht@ mac.com

5.2 SPORTS EQUIPMENT Fishing rods, w/many accessories, used a few years, all in good condition.

New ¥30,000. Sell ¥3000. Pick up Nishi-Arai area or pay for delivery. michalhrouda@mac.com Treadmill, Horizon Evolve JP, new, clean. New ¥95,000. Sell ¥65,000. milestone.intl@me.com

JCE AUTOS - THE AUTOMOBILE PROFES SIONALS. Specializing in car buy-backs, door-to - door shipping, long-term car storage and any other car-related matters. If you need assistance with your car, we are here to help. Tel: 03-68683366 or 090 -9362- 5098 inquiries@jce-autos.jp www.jce-autos.jp

11 MESSAGES 11.1 PERSONAL MESSAGES

8 COMPUTERS 8.2 HARDWARE Film, zero-bubble, anti-fingerprint, for iPad 2, five available ¥600/each. mizi2005@hotmail.com Keypad, Logicool diNovo Mini, Bluetooth, good for Win 7 Media Center ¥5000/obo. nrad_bob@hotmail.com Laptop, Acer notebook, core i3, in good condition ¥30,000. Serious only. montamula@yahoo.com Mac, MacBook Pro, 2.4GHz intel Core i5, 4GB memory, 320GB HD, 15" monitor, three y/o, works very well ¥90,000. martial_al@hotmail.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LEONA AND WILLY! You two make my world a better place. I am so thankful to have best friends like you! I hope this year brings you more joy than the last! Have a good one. Love, Yellow SC

Monitor, Acer, LCD, 21.5", G225HQ, resolution 1920x1080, aspect ratio 16:9, DVI and VGA inputs, original packaging ¥9000. Pick up Saginomiya or Nakamurabashi stn. ohpopshop@ gmail.com

10 HELP! 10.2 SUPPORT

5.4 BOOKS/CD/DVD DVDs, 38 movies available, region one (US), in great condition ¥15,000. Ship

by Yamato POD. List available. mori. motoharu@gmail.com

Receiver, Pioneer VSX 1017TXV, audio/ video multichannel, compatible with iPhone/iPod, five y/o ¥10,000/obo.

Photo available. marij333@yahoo. com http://yokohamasayonarasale. wordpress.com/

4.6 FOR KIDS

y/o, maintained and fully functional, made in USA. New ¥50,000. Sell ¥20,000. Pick up Nishi-Arai area. michalhrouda@mac.com

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6.3 BICYCLES, PARTS, & ACCESSORIES Bike, Wachsen 20, foldable, three m/o, w/registration, combo key lock.

New ¥20,000. Sell ¥10,000/obo. Can be viewed in Akasaka. muhashamy@ gmail.com 080-6700-5542 Folding bike, Strida Evo, three-gear, three m/o, can be taken on bus/train in Tokyo, w/cover. New ¥129,000. Sell ¥89,000/obo. jameswplastow@gmail. com 09099500668

7 GENERAL 7.1 PHONES iPhone 3GS 16GB, in excellent condition, no scratches, not jailbroken ¥7000. lovelighttokyo@yahoo.co.jp Smartphone, Panasonic P-07C, white, as new, hardly used ¥15,000. mizi2005@hotmail.com Smartphone, Galaxy S3 Alpha, SIMfree, Android 4.2.2, as new, titanium gray color, quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB built-in memory, w/original box, accessories ¥32,000/obo. kizuki. buy@gmail.com

7.3 MISCELLANEOUS Compost worms, Wriggers, size of a pencil lead (from 2-7cm), easy to look after ¥2000/100. genkidaniel@ yahoo.com Lawn mower, gasoline engine, three

WEST PAPUA: ONE SOUL , ONE PEOPLE . Fifty years ago, West Papua should have been an independent country. Since 1969, West Papua has been invaded and the people robbed of their rights, culture and country. Help support West Papuans’ desire to be free. http://tapol.gn.apc.org/ davidhalpern@7ymail.com ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS TOKYO. If you have a problem with drinking, we can help. English-speaking m e e t i n g s d a i ly. 0 3 -3 97 1 -147 1 inquiries@aatokyo.org http:// aatokyo.org

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Meet new friends and party with nice people in a friendly atmosphere. Events in Tokyo (Ginza, Azabu Roppongi) and Osaka. ¥1500-¥2000. http ://gaitomo.com/ info@gaitomo.com

Infertlity support group. TTC Tokyo is an infertility support group in Tokyo which provides informal opportunities for women and men experiencing infertility to connect with one another.

Please visit our website for more info. www.ttctokyo.org Sober support group. I am looking to form a small sober support group in or near the Azabu area. Non-12 Step, meet on weekends. Just to share and support. Interested? Please reply. wide_ ide7@yahoo.com To Advertise in Japan’s No.1 English magazine, log on at www.metropolis. co.jp/classifieds or email your commercial ads to commercial@ metropolis.co.jp.

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AMERICAN FOOTBALL .

Nihon Unisys Bulls, X league Central Division, seeks fit players w/ US college football experience for all positions.

P r a c t i c e e ve r y S a t / S u n from 10am-3pm (including meeting) in Tokyo/Saitama (time & venue subject to c h a n g e). At te n d a n c e a t practice must be over 60%.

Please contact for tryout info and send your profile to team admin. bullsxleague@gmail. com http://www.unisys.co.jp/ football/ ALL-NATIONALITY TOUCH FOOTBALL. Non-contact tag rugby (OZ tag) and Rugby League players. We play every Sat from 10am in Tatsumi.

M/F and beginners welcome!

Good exercise and fun! Many other activities such as BBQs and drinking parties! Email for details. tokyorugbyleague@ hotmail.com http://ameblo.jp/ tokyo13warriors AMATEUR RUGBY LEAGUE PLAYERS . Japan ANZAC S Rugby League team is seeking Rugby League players for J a p a n e s e Ru g by Le a g u e official games from Apr to S e p. Eve r yo n e we lco m e .

Contact for more details. japananzacs@gmail.com 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

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TA M B O U R E L L I . Ve r y u n i q u e new sport from Scotland. Using a tambourine -like instrument as a sports racquet, players hit a shuttlecock! We play two or three tim e s/m o nth o n we e ke n d s in Meguro with many socials. Join us!

More details: www.tamjapan.org/ en/ info@tamjapan.org Don's Half-Fast Flash-Mob Weekend Urban Bicycle Rides. halffastcycling@ hotmail.com Football players sought for 11-a-side every Sun. Team established in '97, belongs to Sunday League of Tokyo Prefecture Soccer League. Any nationality welcome. Send email with contact info. mpfc1997@gmail.com

Fun darts competition! Group of international and Japanese people are putting together a darts competition.

If you'd like to have a game and make new friends, please let us know. Free to enter and beginners welcome.

We can provide darts if necessary. tokyogamers@yahoo.com Futsal players wanted by a very friendly international team. Practice is in Tokyo and Kanagawa on Sat. Details available. fkkyn468@ybb.ne.jp 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. djnorio0417@yahoo.co.jp Japanese Rugby League seeking volunteer staff, management, referee touch judge, photographer, video/ photo cameraman, setting fields, etc., for '13 season official games. Most games are held at Katsushika Sports Center or Hodogaya Rugby Field. 日 本ラグビーリーグ協会では 2013 シーズンの 運営ボランティア募集中。詳細は下記まで。

japaneserugbyleague@yahoo.co.jp http://ameblo.jp/japanrugbyleague/ Let's go surfing! Aloha! White female wants to go surfing this summer! I don't really know much about good surfing spots in Japan. I want a surf buddy, advice, and to hang out with the surfing community. Thanks! renatajapan@ hotmail.com Quality football. Interested in playing football at the weekend and training midweek? Want to enjoy a few beers after a good run out? If you consider yourself a quality player, please drop us a note. bfcvagabonds@gmail.com Squash in Tokyo. Seeking a partner to play squash anywhere in the Tokyo area. Beginner/intermediate players preferred. ankit1@gmail.com 09026679006 Tennis in Tokyo. Looking to play tennis in Tokyo? Come and join us on weekday evenings. All levels welcome. ankit1@gmail.com 09026679006

13.2 LEISURE 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. mcarthurheights@yahoo.com

13.3 ARTS A M AT E U R , A S P I R I N G MODELS SOUGHT FOR PORTFOLIO BUILDING .

Seeking female models in the Tokyo area interested in working with a nonestablished photographer.

Ideal candidate is height/ weight proportionate and interested in photography.

Models with an "Asian" look or green eyes are especially encouraged. Sessions are paid competitive rates based o n co n te n t . N o n u d it y i s required. ilovespam16.5@

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13.4 MUSIC Drums wanted around Yokohama.

Seeking a drummer who could help us release a CD and perform a show as a support member. We play rock and have rehearsals around ShinYokohama. m_a_b1998@yahoo.co.jp Got groove? Seeking experienced players (keyboards/electronic beats, bass, guitar, drums) for new concept dance music ensemble. Background in jazz, Latin, funk helpful. Precision and groove, not volume or attitude.

Headhunters, Indigo Jam Unit, Groove Collective, Talking Heads - I Zimbra. friedman@kisc.meiji.ac.jp Guitarist seeks band. Guitarist seeking bass, drums, keys and reeds.

I listen to jazz, early punk, No Wave, Brian Eno, Robert Quine, Robert Fripp, Keith Levene, King Crimson. etc.

Looking to do live gigs and record a CD. edonara@yahoo.com Latin jazz pianist sought by a group of Latin jazz/world music musicians, with piano, violin and percussion. unicornio@nifty.com Seeking experienced musicians to play oldschool deathmetal. A drummer and another guitarist sought in Tokyo to start with some covers and see how it goes. Ideal scenario — venturing into technical death/fusion à la Cynic, Atheist, Death, Pestilence, Martyr. deletio@gmail.com Seeking original hip hop beats. I write and listen to a lot of hip hop. Send me a beat you feel, and if I feel it, too, I'll write something to it. Maybe we can make good songs. wzvickery@ gmail.com Skate punk 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/

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. bolick@japanintercultural.org www. japanintercultural.org Languages and friendship. Mon, Tue, Wed, from 8pm, for two hours or longer, we exchange languages (E/J) at a cafe in Shinagawa. Whether it's a friendly chat or a serious debate depends on you. New members sought! dorothytoto215@yahoo.co.jp

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I'm a nonsmoking JF, 31. Hope to get to know some people around my age. summersky13@mail.goo.ne.jp Buddies. Hi, I'm a 28-year-old guy seeking international buddies to hang around Tokyo with. I'm fluent in English. I love playing music. I think I'm a guy with lots of hobbies! masauk@ gmail.com Catch the moment. I'm a SWM seeking new friends to hang out with.

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Let's go have a coffee and enjoy each other's company. lovelighttokyo@ yahoo.co.jp Seeking activity partners for outdoor activities (hiking, biking, running, camping), and sports like badminton and squash, through the week. Also happy to try new restaurants and bars together. ankit1@ gmail.com Seeking friends in central Tokyo.

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14.2 MEN LOOKING FOR WOMEN 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. slaveintokyo@gmail.com WESTERN LADY SOUGHT by Japanese male, 36, speaker of English and French. If you're seeking a serious relationship with a Japanese guy, call me at 090-4003-4887. Let's meet in Tokyo/Yokohama. My hobbies are traveling, driving, tennis, guitar, drums. kohshida1@gmail.com African-American male seeking single Japanese female friends, 19-30. rawfusion45mm@hotmail.com American Latino for true love. Funloving, yet serious, US-born Latino working professionally in Tokyo. I'm 40, romantic, sweet, funny, outgoing, great in conversation and more. I'm seeking a classy lady for dating and a relationship.

Serious, w/photo. useurolover@yahoo. co.jp Attractive SJM 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. cioinjapan@gmail.com Attractive woman sought by young black professional. Cool-looking professional, gentle, intelligent, funny, seeks an attractive, open-minded woman for friendship and more.

Let's get together and feel alright. It's summertime! all4yababy@hotmail.com Attractive, cute, 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. lifegoes2012@mail.goo.ne.jp Average guy. Successful professional, very well-educated, late 40s, Caucasian, 185cm, about 90kg, decent-looking, funny and charming, seeks intelligent, career-oriented, fun-loving woman.

Please email if interested. Your photo gets mine. tokyojack22@gmail.com Big black guy for you. I want to give beautiful ladies lots of fun. Satisfaction guaranteed. Skilled, very experienced, well-muscled, no strings attached. Find what you've been missing. tokioitelive@ gmail.com British male, 31, friendly, tall, slim, seeking a nice girl to hang out with.

Nationality/race unimportant, but should be 20-35 and have a nice personality.

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SJF friend sought. SWM, 42, seeks SJF, 30-40, for friendship and maybe a longterm relationship with the right person.

Enjoy recording/writing music, reading, biking, travel, sightseeing. I'm friendly, like to joke. Little English? That's ok. Let's chat! earth_travel_joy@hotmail.com

Fun life. Greetings! I am a white Western man seeking a fun woman to share life with. Nihongo de ii desu. globalfunman@ mail.com Fun on weekends. Tall, slim, handsome Asian guy seeking a SJF for fun on weekends. No legal bindings: meet and have fun at restaurants and in bed! Let's have a good time, make good memories. hadibd_jp@yahoo.com Funny Indian engineer seeking JF friend in/around Tokyo, Shinagawa or Yokohama stn. I am very funny to talk to and can speak Japanese and English fluently. I am sure you will enjoy spending time with me. ramanuj.yokohama@ gmail.com Hangout partner. Busy as hell, but want decent company for a couple of drinks and a nice dinner near Tokyo. If you're interested, don't expect too much.

Just drop me a line. I am a businessman, 33, from the Middle East. pxttdzxus@i. softbank.jp Japanese male, 40, single, seeks sincere, warm, open-minded white female for friendship and romance. I am generous, nonsmoking, like traveling, reading, philosophy and enjoying my life. skyoverture@mail.goo.ne.jp Korean girl? Hi! Me: white Canadian guy. I just came back from Korea and had a nice time. I would like to have a Korean partner/girlfriend, so please contact me if you are interested. Friends first ok. minamibluesea@yahoo.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 Need friend and lover? Single Asian, 34, needs a girlfriend with a good sense of humor and positive attitude. Not seeking long-term. Non-Japanese Asians welcome. I like movies and museums.

Your photo gets mine. shiploo2003@ yahoo.com New in Kawagoe, Saitama. Male, 39, easygoing, seeking female friends. Just came from Spain last week, so I speak Spanish, too. I don't have Facebook or Skype, just a common SoftBank mobile.

Feel free to mail and introduce yourself.

Thanks! boy_sweet2007@hotmail.com Onsen travel friend. White male, 40, seeks Japanese lady to travel with and stay at onsen sometimes. Let's enjoy weekend trips together. Split the cost 50-50. Leave Tokyo Fri, stay one night, enjoy a relaxed mood together. Photo first, please. gogorockgo@outlook.com Professional SJM seeks central European female. I am a professional SJM, 40s, in Tokyo, working hard and not good at enjoying my free time. I'm seeking a lady in a similar situation to talk/have a good time, and make history with. udaishobakka@yahoo.co.jp Seeking gyaru girl. Genki and fun Englishman seeks a Japanese girl who likes gyaru fashions. I like dyed hair and make-up, and gyaru girls look lovely. I'm generous and gentle, so let's have some fun together. johnlikeschat@hotmail. co.uk Seeking SJF, 20-30, for friendship and maybe more. I'd like her to be slim and funny. Send me a message. I'm from the Philippines, early 40s. I like sports and the outdoors. Try me! gsdpctech@gmail. com 0639333618804

SJM for JF. I am half-Japanese, 25, seeking a SJF, 18-30. I am handsome and want someone I can love and enjoy life together with. Please be attractive, sweet and genki! See you! japamaylay@ gmail.com SJM for SWF/DWF. SJM, late 30s, would like to have conversation, coffee, drinks, lunch, dinner, your smile and hopefully a meaningful relationship. My interests are music, art, photography, painting, movies, jokes and you! No playgirls.

Younger Western lady preferred. happymantarou@yahoo.com Tall, dark, handsome American, about to turn 30, speaks Japanese, seeks JF. Have lived in and out of Japan since 2000. I speak, read, write Japanese. lovesorare_2000@yahoo.com Utopia or reality. Is it possible to find in Tokyo a natural woman who enjoys life beyond shopping? Someone who can make me laugh, who can challenge me intellectually? Someone with her own dreams and passions? Are you there? tallulahbcn@gmail.com Want a girlfriend. Single white professional guy, likes drinking coffee, going out to movies, art galleries, jazz, walking in parks, talking about books and films. Let's meet up. lovelighttokyo@yahoo.co.jp Western male, 36, active, blond hair, blue eyes, seeks English-speaking Japanese female who is pretty, adventurous, seeking a sincere guy. p.h414@yahoo.co.uk White guy. Tall single white guy, late 40s, happy, successful, fit, wants to meet a bright woman, 19-23, for mutual attraction and mutual respect. I like good skin and wide hips. nanka@gmx.net

14.3 WOMEN LOOKING FOR MEN

恵 比 寿 唯 一 の「会員 制カフェ」が 遂にオープン。恵 比 寿会員 制カフ ェ Limited Cafe（以下、当店）で は、「限られた人たち（※審査有） が集う出会 いの場」を提 供してお ります。※当店は水商売・風俗店で はありません。【詳細】メトロポリ スWEB をご覧下さい。メトロポリ ス→ Classifieds（クラシファイ ド）→ PERSONALS（パーソナル) [ 問 い 合 わ せ ] 0 3 - 6 4 1 2 -7 7 5 5

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No kids, nonsmoker, please. bluedia7@ yahoo.com Sweet JF. If you're seeking a sweet life with a sweet JF, write me. I'm a SJF, mid-30s, enjoy making sweets, walking in the park and beach. Well-mannered gentleman with professional job only.

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Horoscope

♥ Love ¥ Money ♣ Luck

ARIES

TAURUS

GEMINI

CANCER

You’re moving at a pace you can hardly believe. Even if you think you’re moving backwards, you’re actually moving forwards. That’s because these times are all about clearing and making space. Welcoming in new levels of mindfulness can mean tension and tears, but it also brings relief and heartfelt hugs. Get and give yours without judgment for what the next moment brings. Miracles spring up everywhere.

With Saturn retrograde in your sector of relationships, you may have noticed a tough exterior with a loved one when what you wanted was tenderness and warmth.

Saturn goes direct on Sunday. You can expect an ease-up of the holding back, masking and generally dancing around direct questions. The new moon on Monday is a nurturing one, especially if you ask and answer gently.

What do you need to make your dreams come true? If it’s money, money, money, this is a week to clear the decks so income flows. Jupiter is the same degree as Dark Moon Lilith so be your charismatic stellar self. The strength of your emotions help to bring in what you desire. Never underestimate how much impact you have on the air around you.

Make friends with your inner planes.

Happy Birthday to all Cancers born this week! You’re in the thick of it and it may feel good. Security is amassing in your life which could be just what you’ve been asking for. Open sesame and abracadabra are catch phrases for your subconscious mind. Wave your wand of intention and watch the results come rolling in. Make sure it’s for the good of all and you get a cherry on top. With sprinkles.

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You have a destiny aspect this week so you may as well catch this golden mean–it’s not average. The impact is on Friday, with recurrent themes of love and how to nurture it. Leos’ hearts are being infused with an elixir of self-regeneration. It’s magical and it’s practical too. Juno opposite your sign balances the power in a relationship. Saturn moves direct Sunday to build a structure that works.

What are you doing? This is not the week to hide out. Just the opposite. It’s time for you to take that lovely basket of dreams and inner stirrings into the light of day.

From there you’ll know whether you want to invite them back in for candlelight as shadows begin to play. Riding the smooth waves of feeling, you can sink into the places you have held back from for so long. Truly this is the beginning of comfort.

Enough already. You give and give (and give), Libra. Take yourself out for a treat and don’t stop until you really miss someone. Your dendrites are frazzled from trying to make logic out of emotion. It can’t be done. They need each other but have separate jobs. Allow the strength of Saturn moving direct Sunday and the new moon Monday to let feelings move you to your next step. Logic happily follows.

Scorpios like mysteries and ancient tombs of information, but let’s face it, you’re good at delving into the emotional realms too. Being a water sign, you are particularly gifted at using your detective instincts to suss out what’s going on beneath the surface. You’re a natural in knowing when it’s time to push forward or to pull back. Internal tides break on the shores of your intuition to bring what you have asked for.

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AQUARIUS

PISCES

You can stop and rest but not for long.

You’re called to let your creativity move forward at a pace that matches your enthusiasm. You have so much to share with quite an attractive flair. Venus and Ceres combine to make you irresistible. Enjoy the attention. As you step out of your own way during the Jupiter-Dark Moon Lilith connection you can touch and expand your natural manifesting abilities.

Feel like someone took you apart and put you back together again? That is exactly what is happening. It’s all part of the master plan. Aren’t you glad you’re here?

Before you answer that, check out the double fun whammy that Jupiter conjunct Dark Moon Lilith provides. This is manifestation power times ten.

It’s just that it will work better if you nurture yourself first, then others. Wish for something beautiful.

Juno’s retrograde in your sign. She’s your consort, your companion, the one who has your back. During this retrograde period, you have a chance to regain lost ground. Translation: you can make things right in your heart again. Which can then be expressed as love towards the person you truly care about. Soul mates will find each other or speak up about it this week. Wounded souls will heal.

Tensions mount and need to be healed.

There’s a way to dissolve them before they race off on their own. The water signs are all healers. Scorpio is the physical healer.

Cancer is the emotional healer. Pisces is known as the spiritual healer. And what do you do best?

Bring in the higher frequencies of love, of course. As you encourage this, Saturn moves direct over the weekend. Thus begins a chance to materialize your beliefs. The new moon Monday helps them grow.

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ago. Because I know from experience that they don’t prescribe anything for pain, I brought some of my significant Vicodin and extra-strength Tylenol stockpile with me and duly presented it as you’re supposed to do when you’re admitted. The wide-eyed pharmacist stared in disbelief at my bottles as if they were from Mars, and required half an hour’s worth of hushed discussions with the duty nurse, the supervising nurse, and two attending physicians before it was agreed upon that yes, I could take my pills. A couple days after my surgery one of the orthopedists was in my room with a couple other doctors, and looking at my chart he tells them, “In America, they actually take opiates for pain. Can you believe that?” —dokool

PANTIES IN A KNOT Regarding "Brief Encounters" (The Last Word, June 7): Typical chick—doesn’t know why she is doing what she is doing.

Well, that’s your problem. Give me cutesy, vulnerable and innocent any day! Save the mature, empowered and fiercely independent look for the boardroom, honey.—Good Grief

STARS IN HER EYES Regarding "Star of Stars" (Q&A, May 24): You’re a Sag, too, Cathryn? Maybe that is why the first time I ever read your column in Metropolis about four years ago I was struck by how uncannily accurate it was… and the next week… and the week after that.

In fact, before I read “It’s In The Stars” I had never followed an astrology column, but almost every week you have offered me something to think about. Thanks for writing for us and cool to see an article about you after all this time!—Carolyn I’m sure she’s a nice person, it’s just a shame astrology is such utter bollocks.—Colin

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SEEDS OF HOPE One man’s will to rebuild blossoms into a book

By Amya Miller

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myself. I didn’t know what to do.

My mind? It was white, like that screen on telev ision, black-andwhite static. I had nothing.”

But today, he is the proud owner of a new store selling just seeds and seedlings. How anyone can stay in business when competing with t he g ia nt box-stores sel ling t he same for less is a mystery to me. I don’t ask questions. He tells me his income is “less than what most people make around here,” but this doesn’t seem to bot her him. He personifies stubbornness; a fierce will to live and a commitment to survival. The hostility he showed to h is c ustomers t wo su m mers ago when he was working through his post-trauma grief is all but a memory.

“I wanted to get this stor y out from inside me. That I rebuilt this store, if you can call it that... that I rebuilt it from scraps of debris I found all over town. That I rebuilt my store shows people here that even someone regular like me can start over. That even someone like me—who lost everything—can still

“So I w rote it in English,” he adds, as if this is no big deal. Then comes t he shocker. “But I don’t speak, read or write English,” he laug hs. “So, I looked up words i n t he d ic t iona r y one a f ter t he ot her, a nd t hen sta r ted put t ing them together, not knowing at all whether it was correct.”

But why would a man try to write a book in a lang uage he doesn’t know? “It’s hard to write words like ‘dead bodies’ and ‘coffins’ in Japanese. In English, they’re just words.

In Japanese, these same words are emot iona l ly cha rged,” ex pla i ns Sato. “Dictionaries are really helpful,” he continues. “Get a native speaker to check your work, and—” he claps his hands. “Just like that, you’ve gotten out what was pent up inside. That’s really all I did.”

Through his book, Sato personifies the spirit of plowing through dirt and muck, literally and figuratively. It’s hard not to like and respect t his ma n a nd what he’s done. He’s blu nt , a nd do e s n’t mince words. He shoots from the hip and shrugs off those who just

made it a reality.

“I called the book The Seed of Hope in the Heart. I sel l seeds, right? I’m selling a different kind of seed through this book. I’m trying to plant this idea in peoples’ hearts t hat we can recover. Somet hing like this will happen some day in another part of Japan and another part of the world. I’m trying to get people to understand, to believe that we can get through even the most unreal, toughest part of what a disaster leaves behind.”

The result is a short book revealing g rief and hope in ways only this remarkable man can capture.

I won’t spoil it for you. This is a true, first-hand account of a victim who turned himself into a survivor out of sheer will. Read it and weep—as many have.

The Seed of Hope in the Heart ¥1,800 (includes seeds!)

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This is the fifth installment in our series of Tohoku stories from Amya Miller that focuses on the families, friends and neighbors rebuilding their lives and community.

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e i ic h i S at o i s a m a n who looks like he c hop s dow n t r e e s i n his spare t ime. He’s a ma n of nat u re. Ba r rel-chested, w ith salt-and-pepper hair f lying i n a l l d i rect ions, he’s t he loca l A lpha Ma le. Here is one of t he victims-turned-survivors from the tsunami that wiped away the city of Rikuzentakata—his store and home included.

Sato will be the first to admit his mind did not belong to him for a month after the tsunami took away ever y t hing he ow ned. “I wasn’t

I WANTED TO GET THIS STORY OUT, BUT IT WAS TOO PAINFUL TO WRITE IT IN JAPANESE.” live. I wanted to get this story out, but it was too painful to write it in Japanese.” I nod as I listen.

don’t get him. The point is: he did it. He took an idea, something no one would dare think of doing and

■ Amya Miller is the Executive Director of Vigor Japan, a company assisting various post–3/11 Tohoku towns. Reach her at amya@vigorjapan.com

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