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The Small Print

By Steve Trautlein

THEY ARE CLASS-A DOCUMENTS THAT “ SHED LIGHT ON SOSEKI’S FEELINGS AT THE TIME”

—Mariko Noami of the National Institute of Japanese Literature, on a recently discovered letter and three haiku written by celebrated novelist Natsume Soseki (1867-1916)

Germany, South Korea, Sweden and the U.K. feel “hopeful about the future.” ćć In Japan, the figure is 62 percent. ćć The survey also found that Japanese youth rank dead last in terms of “expecting to feel happy when they’re 40 years old.” ćć Japan also has the lowest percentage of young people who agree with these statements: “I am happy with myself” and “I have my good points.”

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BIG IN JAPAN ćć A n apparent ly serious newspaper repor t claimed that traditional fundoshi loincloths are enjoying a comeback thanks to their “superior airflow” and “reputation for energizing [the] wearer when the strings are tightened.” ćć The education ministry has commissioned a panel of nutrition experts to develop school textbooks that stress “the importance of food and table manners.” ćć For the first time ever, ANA has topped JAL in a metric called “monthly international passenger transportation capacities,” whatever the heck that is. ćć The owner of a frame store in Shimane has found what experts believe to be the oldest existing photograph of the Takeshima islets.

WHY SO GLUM, CHUM? ćć A government survey has found that about 85 percent of youngsters in the U.S., France,

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the lowest since they began keeping records in 1899. ćć At the same time, the fertility rate—the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime—inched up from 1.41 to 1.43.

GETTING LOOPY ćć Executives at JR East announced that they’re planning to build a new train station on the Yamanote line. It will be completed by the start of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. ćć The new stop will be between Shinagawa and Tamachi stations, which are separated by 2.2km—the longest distance between two stops on the line. ćć The as-yet-unnamed station will be the first new stop added to the line since Nishi-Nippori debuted way back in 1971. ćć After the station opens, the number of stops on the Yamanote line will be a nice round 30.

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FEELING THE HEAT ćć Authorities at the environment ministry say the number of days in which temperatures reach 30 degrees Celsius or higher could “more than triple by the end of the century.” ćć That means Tokyoites will get an extra two months of August-type weather. ćć Officials at the health ministry say the number of babies born in Japan last year—1,029,800—was

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ćć Among the features of Tokyo’s new National Stadium, which will serve as the main venue for the 2020 Olympics, are “15,000 seats that can be moved toward the field to give spectators a greater sense of immediacy.” ćć The stadium will also feature an air conditioning system that shoots out cold air from the backs of seats. ćć An explosion on the 998-ton oil tanker Shoko Maru off Himeji killed the ship’s captain and critically injured four crew members. ćć Bottom Story of the Week: “Goats Clear Weeds at Tokyo Housing Complex” (via The Japan News)

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MADE IN BRAZIL

Located in Kuramae, Kakimori allows customers to make their own personalized notebooks from scratch. With over 60 color and paper options for the front and back covers and 30 interior page options ranging from foolscap to craft paper, it ’s easy to choose something unique to you . With prices running ¥760 and up, you can even select the binding color and the fastening mechanism. It only takes about ten minutes from start to finish—and when you’ve used it up to the last page, you can come back to get a refill.—Taiichi Izawa 4-20-12 Kuramae, Taito-ku. Nearest stn: Kuramae.

sizzling sandals Traditional Japanese footwear gets a new twist with Geta Setta Japan’s beach sandals. The natural rubber soles offer resilience and comfort, while padded straps reduce scraping. But the real appeal is the wafu design—bold colors such as yellow, teal and red mixed with elaborate traditional patterns from graphic shapes to the iconic sakura. Women’s sizes are 24 and 25.5cm, while men’s sandals are available in 27 and 28cm (all sizes ¥5,200 plus tax). The size range isn’t broad, but hey—if the shoe fits, it’s the perfect city-to-beach look this summer. —Lisa Wallin www.getasetta.com.

new moon Growing up in the ’90s, there were few cartoons that more defined the way the rest of the world saw Japan than Sailor Moon. The titular character’s miniskirt-andbow costume came to define Japanese schoolgirls in the global imagination, while the series’ action scenes, powerful female characters and eye-catching magical transformations introduced a whole generation of girls and boys to Japanese animation.

This July, in celebration of the franchise’s 20th anniversary, Sailor Moon is returning with an all-new animated series entitled Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal, which is being promoted as closer in tone to the romantic atmosphere of the original Japanese comic book than the original series, which was adapted for an all-ages audience.

The Sailor Moon character designs have received a total revamp, with body proportions and costume details closer to the manga’s style, though still maintaining the basic looks of Sailor Moon, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Mars et. al. that fans of the original anime know and love.

While the new series is again being produced

by Toei Animation, the creative talent involved is completely new, bringing in director Munehisa Sakai (Suite Pretty Cure, One Piece Film Strong World) and a team with credits ranging from Naruto to Ultraman to provide a fresh perspective for a new generation.

Even the original voices have been replaced, with only Sailor Moon’s original Japanese voice actress, Kotono Mitsuishi, returning. Quirky Japanese all-girl pop group Momoiro Clover Z will be providing vocals for the opening and closing themes.

In the biggest news for international fans, while the world had to wait years for later seasons of the original series in English, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal is forgoing traditional TV broadcast to be released

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BREAKFAST CASEIRO Based on the ethos of “experiencing the world through breakfast,” World Breakfast All Day regularly offers a set of three menu items selected from around the world. As the name suggests, breakfast is available all day long, with the special menu changing every two months. Until the end of June it’s Brazilian café da manhã (a.k.a “breakfast”).

Based around a ham and cheese sandwich and a pão de queijo (cheese roll), it’s complemented with bolo de fubá (cornbread cake) and a side of papaya—all for ¥1,500. Items on the fixed menu include English breakfast (¥1,500) and Swiss muesli (¥1,000), with drinks ¥200 off before 10am.—TI 3-1-23 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Nearest stn: Omotesando.

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BRAZILIAN PAVILION

free online via Niconico (Niconico Douga), Hulu and Crunchyroll, with subtitle options in up to 12 different languages depending on the streaming network.

Considering the cultural impact of the original Sailor Moon, expectations are high as fans hope Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal will be as big a phenomenon as its predecessor.— Brad Stephenson Streaming online on Niconico (Niconico Douga), Hulu and Crunchyroll the first and third Saturday monthly, starting Jul 5.

The Embassy of Brazil in Tokyo has erected a pavilion on its front steps for the duration of the 2014 World Cup. Designed by internationally renowned humanitarian architect Shigeru Ban, the pavilion is composed almost entirely of compressed cardboard lashed together with rope and filled with wood-and-cardboard tables where visitors can enjoy coffee, mate tea and Brazilian snacks from 10am-5pm each day. With special events such as concerts and workshops being presented, the embassy is also on the lookout for volunteers to help run the venue. Those interested are encouraged to mail eventos@brasemb.or.jp with their name, age, phone number and availability (volunteer slots run from 10am-1:30pm or 1:30pm-5pm).—Mike Kanert 2-11-12 Kita Aoyama, Minato-ku. Nearest stn: Gaienmae. Full schedule here: http://j.mp/ brazilianembassy

Global Village

A M A ASK METROPOLIS ANYTHING Dear AMA, I have a history of sexual abuse, starting from my own father. It seems to follow me wherever I go...

I moved to Japan several years ago and I recently changed jobs. I really like this new job and I think there’s a future in it for me, but I’m being sexually harassed by my immediate manager. It’s nothing too serious right now—touching my arms and thighs, kissing my cheek at company outings, checking me out and saying I look nice. Maybe because I have a history of sexual abuse, even these small things make me feel incredibly uncomfortable. But I’m also worried that this will escalate if I don’t say something. And that’s the problem... I'm too scared to say anything. I’ve tried speaking up in the past and nobody believed me—and I had to quit my part-time job.

Why me? Is it the way I dress? The way I look? Am I giving off mixed signals without realizing it? I really don’t want to lose this job, but I don’t want to be around my manager. The office is 98 percent men, and if I can’t stand up for myself now, I’m afraid everyone will soon take advantage of me. I tried telling my Japanese friends, but they told me that it’s normal and their bosses also touch

them, and there’s nothing we can do.

Is this really normal? —Looking for Answers Dear Looking, We passed your question on to the good people at TELL. Here’s what they had to say...

Thank you for having the courage to write and share your story with us. We do not believe you are crazy—and it is something serious. The unwanted acts you are experiencing from your boss are sexual harassment, which understandably can make working there extremely uncomfortable and even frightening. It is not something you have to put up with even if others tell you it is normal; it is wrong.

Unfortunately, as of yet, Japan does not have a statute that provides victims of sexual harassment with protection. Instead, there is something called Article 11 of Japan’s Equal Employment Opportunity Law, which states that a company cannot discriminate based on gender, and requires that the employer take steps to make the workplace free from sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment takes place in one of two forms: “retaliation-type” (unfair treatment such as being fired for refusing a co-worker or boss’ sexual advances) or “environment-type,” which is what you are describing: unwanted sexual touching that is impacting your ability and desire to continue to work there. To get a better understanding of your legal status and the options you have, it is best to speak with a lawyer. Our telephone counselors can help you find one who might be able to help.

English camps for Tohoku kids

by Danielle Ausems

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anbaro Miyagi is the English “translation” of the Miyagi Reconstruction Assistance Center, or Miyagi Fukko Shien Center. The center has been involved in a variety of assistance-based activities, ranging from goods distribution shortly after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami to organizing and running international English camps.

Begun in the summer of 2012, these camps are aimed at providing children in the Kanto and Tohoku regions with a chance to practice English and interact with people from international backgrounds, with a focus on children affected by the 2011 earthquake.

Roughly ten percent of children attending the camps were directly affected by the tsunami, either living in temporary housing or (still) taking refuge in the Kanto area. These children can attend free of charge thanks to corporate donations and participation fees paid by other children (¥24,800 each).

From the time children arrive until the bus ride home, each moment at camp is crammed full of

If you need to talk, the TELL Lifeline is there to listen. Call TELL at 03-5774-0992 or visit their website at www.telljp. com.

If you want to “Ask Metropolis Anything,” send your questions to askanything@metropolis.co.jp and we’ll find the most appropriate people to answer your queries.

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Your belief that sexual harassment is something that follows you is not a simple question to answer. You briefly mentioned that you are a survivor of sexual abuse at the hands of your father. Research shows that all too often, survivors of childhood trauma experience something called “revictimization,” which can involve other traumatic experiences of abuse in the course of their lives.

Often feelings of guilt and self-blame are experienced, in the sense that a survivor may believe that they “asked for it” or “must like it.” Also, on a very basic level it has to do with a survivor employing dissociative coping methods that helped keep them alive through past experiences, which may minimize social cues that would usually alert them to possible danger.

It is important to know that this is not your fault.

Talking to someone who understands trauma can be helpful. The telephone counselors at the Lifeline can help you with this, but I also recommend reaching out to a therapist specializing in child sexual abuse for adults. We have face-to-face therapists at TELL who can help you on this journey.

activities to keep them entertained, excited and exercised. These range from outdoor and indoor games, making traditional Japanese crafts and simple English lessons to a campfire dance and a spooky night walk.

Kanto camps are hosted at either the Saitama Prefecture Youth Outdoor Center or the Chiba Prefecture Youth Outdoor Center; Tohoku camps are held at the National Hanayama Youth Outdoor Learning Center in Miyagi Prefecture. Each camp is limited to 100 elementary school children, who are then divided into nine teams, each led by three foreign volunteers and one Japanese volunteer with conversational English ability.

It’s an exhausting but exhilarating 36 hours for them, starting Saturday bright and early at 7am near one of four major stations (Ueno, Omiya or Chiba station for Kanto; Sendai station for Tohoku). After a quick review of the rules and goals (sent via email well in advance of the camp date), the staff get ready for the children, who start to arrive in droves by 8am.

Volunteers hail from as close as China to as far as Argentina or Egypt; previous experience with children is not required. While the camps aim to foster an international spirit, the main goal is to bring a smile to everyone’s faces, children and volunteers alike.

Camps run weekly throughout spring, summer and fall, with several occurring concurrently during peak seasons. Saturday night accommodation, four camp meals and round-trip transportation from the central starting station to the camp are provided. Transportation reimbursement to the starting station is limited to ¥4,000, and preference will be given to volunteers who live locally. Signing up takes less than ten minutes, and can be done online at meturl.com/ganbaro.

More information: ganbaro -miyagi .com/ summer2014/en/

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Free trial lesson Sunday SAT classes: ¥48,000/4-week class SAT/ACT, SSAT/ISEE tutoring: ¥10,000/hr Other tutoring subjects: ¥6,000-8,000/hr

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If you’re looking to discover a great new style this summer, a visit to Watanabe Hair Dressing may just be a step in the right direction.

Forbes once called Aki Watanabe “the best hairdresser in Tokyo.” Trained at the Vidal Sassoon and Toni & Guy academies, his own salon, Watanabe Hair Dressing, celebrated its 20th anniversary last year. Aki’s done hairstyling for magazines such as The Face and i-D and worked for brands like Red or Dead. Some of his celebrity clients include Beat Takeshi, architect Paul Tange and Massive Attack. But you don’t have to be an A-lister to enjoy his latest styling trends and techniques. Aki has trained his young staff to provide great coifs at affordable prices for everyone.

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Sharing the styling spotlight at Watanabe is partner Chie Funakura, once named Tokyo’s best hairstylist by Harper’s Bazaar Australia. Chie spent four years as a stylist in London working at a fashionable Bond Street hair salon. Her extensive experience and creative results have her in demand as a hair and makeup stylist for television, couture shows and fashion magazines. She's also worked with magazines such as GQ (U.K.), i-D (U.K.) and Vogue (U.S.) as hairstylist. She values the importance of consultations before any cut or coloring to create a custom hair plan and unique look for each person. Visit her homepage at http://meturl.com/chie.

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SUMMER FEST NANO-MUGEN FES.

Headliners: Asian Kung-Fu Generation, Kururi, Owl City, Tegan and Sara Asian Kung-Fu Generation, or “Ajikan” as they are known to fans, have shown impressive staying power for an aging melocore act—and so has their decade-old Nano-Mugen (roughly “from nano to the infinite”) festival. The event always mixes up chart-topping Japanese rockers with a sprinkling of Western acts. This year that means Ajikan themselves and domestic bands like progressive rockers The Hiatus alongside the likes of Owl City, the Minnesota indie-tronic artist whose unbearably catchy “Fireflies” propelled him into the limelight in 2009.

Yokohama Arena, Jul 12-13, ¥9,800 (two days). nano-mugenfes.com

Nuclear outages, Abenomics, an aging, declining population… it seems nothing will dampen Japan’s appetite for summer music festivals. The sheer number of events can be overwhelming, so we’ve cherry-picked the best.

Arcade Fire

TANABATA EXTREME

Headliners: Death Dust Extractor, Gisiri, Isterismo Brutalize your eardrums at this one-off live house celebration of all things headbanging and “mine goes to 11.” Bands include Kyushu’s Mass Collapse, Napalm Death Is Dead and Isterismo, a Japanese hardcore act whose twist on the sound has them singing entirely in Italian. Sounds extend from “pure grindcore” to “extreme noise grind” and on to “scum noise grind.”

Heavy Sick, Jul 26. ¥1,800 +1d (adv), ¥2,000 +1d (door). http://tanabata-ex.blogspot.jp/

FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL

Franz Ferdinand

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Headliners: Franz Ferdinand, Arcade Fire, Jack Johnson What was Kanye West’s loss was the audience’s gain when the rapper canceled his booking and was replaced by Canadian art rockers Arcade Fire. Notwithstanding Eminem’s appearance at Fuji Rock in 2001, hip-hop has often been a somewhat awkward fit for Japan’s mother of all rock festivals. Atlanta’s irrepressible, reunited Outkast, who close out the White Stage on Sunday, look to be the exception that proves the rule.

Arcade Fire’s orchestral indie rock will fill the Green Stage’s massive outdoor amphitheater in a way that solo artists struggle to, making them, along with the equally ambitious Flaming Lips, the headliners to watch for. Jack Johnson has the unenviable task of following the Lips—he’s personable enough, but perhaps better suited to a sunny afternoon slot rather than festival closer.

Meanwhile, Friday headliners Franz Ferdinand faded from view years ago, and would be a better fit for the smaller, enclosed Red Marquee.

Kiwi teen Lorde hasn’t made the huge impact in Japan she’s made elsewhere, but it’s safe to say that the Red Marquee will be bursting at the seams by the time the young goth enchantress headlines there on Sunday. Get a spot early if you hope to get inside.

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With Yoko Ono, Damon Albarn, Phil Lesh and Motoharu Sano (“Japan’s Bruce Springsteen”) on the bill, rock royalty are not in short supply, but as is always the case at Japan’s most stylistically diverse event, it’s the lesser acts that should prove the most interesting. St. Vincent is a svelte package of offbeat indie daring, and SBTRKT takes U.K. garage into uncharted territory. Honkfests will abound, with a ska triple-header (Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, The Skatalites, The Ska Flames) at the Field of Heaven on Sunday and bizarro Romanian gypsy brass band Fanfare Ciocarlia stomping the mud at the Orange Court on Saturday.

Naeba Ski Resort, Niigata Prefecture, Jul 25-27, ¥44,000 (three-day pass), ¥18,300 (oneday pass). fujirockfestival.com

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ROCK IN JAPAN FES.

Headliners: Akai Koen, Kreva, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Orange Range Rock In Japan chucks the idea of a curated music fest out the window and, in the interest of fairness, reserves a spot on the bill for every band that has ever made it into the pages of Rockin’ On magazine. No shocker, considering the publisher hosts the festival. This year, the event stretches out for the first time to two weekends at the oceanside Hitachi Kaigan park. Omnipresent idoru Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is on the bill, as are the likes of revitalized party rap outfit Kick The Can Crew, veteran skacore outfit Kemuri, jazz-on-acid outfit Soil & “Pimp” Sessions and angular alt-rockers Zazen Boys.

National Hitachi Kaigan Park, Ibaraki Prefecture, Aug 2-3 & 9-10, ¥12,000 (one day), ¥41,000 (four days). rijfes.jp

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TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL

Last year’s TIF reportedly drew 33,000 people who watched 111 acts perform. Can it get bigger?

Apparently yes. This year’s fifth Tokyo Idol Festival sprawls over half a dozen stages, centering around Fuji TV headquarters in Odaiba. Slaver over acts including Idolrenaissance, Dorothy Little Happy, Vanilla Beans and Tokyo Cheer2 Party—all of them in uniform.

Odaiba, Aug 2-3, ¥5,000 (one day), ¥8,800 (both days). idolfes.com

PUNKAFOOLIC! BAYSIDE CRASH 2014

This all-day outdoor punk mashup for the masses has been a tradition for some years now, and at ¥3,700 for advance tickets offers perhaps the best bang for the yen of all the summer fests. This year, 24 bands will fight for attention including Fight It Out, Mrs. Wiener, Mugwumps and Shank.

Tokyo Harumi Terminal, Aug 3, ¥3,700 (adv), ¥4,200 (door). www.punkafoolic.com/ baysidecrash2014

WORLD HAPPINESS FESTIVAL

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Headliners: Yukihiro Takahashi with In Phase (feat. James Iha) The hobbyhorse of bassist Haruomi Hosono, one of three founders of seminal elepop group Yellow Magic Orchestra along with keyboardist Ryuichi Sakamoto and drummer Yukihiro Takahashi, World Happiness has enlivened Tokyo Bay’s “Dream Island” park with a bill that digs into the artier end of J-pop since 2009. The 2014 edition features among others James Iha (guitarist for grunge warhorse Smashing Pumpkins, this time hitting the strings with In Phase), Yukihiro Takahashi & Metafive (a supergroup that also includes Keigo Oyamada of Cornelius) and avant-house producer Tei Towa.

Yumenoshima Koen Rikujokyogijo, Aug 10, ¥8,800. world-happiness.com

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RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL

Headliners: Eastern Youth, Boom Boom Satellites, OOIOO Highly tipped for its scenic Hokkaido location, the Rising Sun Rock Festival takes place at a breezy seaside field about an hour’s drive from downtown Sapporo. With thematic stages like the Bohemian Garden and a bill that mines the more creative side of J-rock, the event blends aspects of Fuji Rock with Rock in Japan. Star power comes in the form of storied domestic alt-rockers Eastern Youth and OOIOO, the experimental rock outfit headed by Boredoms drummer Yoshimi. Boom Boom Satellites will be propounding their take on electro-rock and the indefatigable DJ and impresario Takkyu Ishino heads up a night of techno under the stars.

Tarukawa Wharf, Aug 15-16, Ishikari Bay New Port, Otaru, Hokkaido, ¥9,300 (Aug 15), ¥13,000 (Aug 16), ¥18,500 (two days). rsr.wess.co.jp

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time in which the Saito Kinen has become Japan’s leading classical music event. Conductor Seiji Ozawa will direct the Saito Kinen Orchestra in Headliners: Arctic Monkeys, Queen, Robert performing works including the “Symphonie FanPlant, Kraftwerk tastique,” while David Kneuss will lead Considering the partnership of prothe ensemble through Verdi’s “Falstaff” moter Creativeman w ith concert with a cast featuring Quinn Kelsey, juggernaut Live Nation, Summer who will sing the title role of Falstaff for Sonic seems somehow bereft of the the first time. Chamber music concerts star wattage of recent years’ Metalare also on the bill in a festival that will lica, Green Day, Rihanna and the like. stretch to take in the Marcus Roberts A rc t ic Mon ke y s a re not t he Trio led by the eponymous American conquering young Britrock lions of stride pianist. Concerts are held at the yester year, and two halves in the Matsumoto Performing Arts Centre form of Robert Plant and Queen and other halls in and around Matsu(with Adam Lambert doing Freddy moto in Nagano Prefecture. Festival Merc u r y dut ies) do not ma ke a events such as the “Welcome Concert: whole.

Harmony at the Castle,” a brass parade Still, sublime German elepop piothat attracts 3,000 participants from neers Kraftwerk will perform twice, Nagano and beyond, and joint peron the Friday night Sonicmania preformances at the Matsumoto Castle party and Sunday at the main stage.

Garden are also becoming memorable And the twin engines of Megadeth annual traditions. and Suicidal Tendencies will have Matsumoto, Aug 10-Sep 6, the moshpit in a lather. Those lookprices vary for individual events. ing for something artier can choose www.saito-kinen.com Robert Plant between American indie veterans the Pixies and Japan’s rejuvenated Cibo Matto.

Our recommendation for Summer Sonic is to head for the Beach Stage, where you can get a bit Headliner: Kodo of the outdoor flavor that makes Fuji Rock so much The primal power of Japan’s taiko drums is the fun. With De La Soul and The Pharcyde heading draw at this hallowed event on far-f lung Sado up the proceedings, Friday night there is looking Island in the Sea of Japan. Each year for almost pretty tasty for old-school hip-hoppers. three decades, the Kodo drummers have brought Chiba Marine Stadium and Makuhari Messe, people from the world over to their island comAug 16-17, ¥15,500 (one day), ¥28,500 (both mune for three nights of concerts and workshops. days). www.summersonic.com The supremely disciplined men and women of

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Kodo work their magic on the crowd at a hilltop park as the sun sets over the trees; days are filled with seaside idylls and arts and crafts, as well as Japanese dance and folk music workshops.

Ogi Town, Sado Island, Niigata Prefecture, Aug 22-24. prices vary for individual events. www.kodo.or.jp/ec

Headliners: Saito Kinen Orchestra, Marcus Roberts This year marks 40 years since the passing of teacher and cellist Hideo Saito, and 23 years since the festival bearing his name was launched, a COURTESY OF SAITO KINEN FESTIVAL MATSUMOTO

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Herbie Hancock

Headliners: Herbie Hancock, Hiromi, Jaga Jazzist This is jazz as repertory music. Organizer NHK takes America’s musical gift to the world out of the smoky clubs and onto the stage of Tokyo’s glossiest concert hall. Heavy-hitters include pianist Herbie Hancock, who helped launch the festival a decade ago, and The Quartet Legend, an all-star assemblage featuring pianist Kenny Barron, saxman Benny Golson, drummer Lenny White and bassist Ron Carter. More progressive additions include Scandinavian electro-jazz juggernaut Jaga Jazzist, whose set was one of the festival highlights a few years ago, and the improvisational ICP (Instant Composers Pool) Orchestra. Japan’s own vibrant jazz scene is represented by piano phenom Hiromi, avant-garde pop songstress UA and the mercurial sax player Naruyoshi Kikuchi among others.

Tokyo International Forum, Sep 5-7. ¥3,8009,800 (individual concerts), ¥18,600 (one-day pass). tokyo-jazz.com

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SUKIYAKI TOKYO L’heure Espagnole at Saito Kinen Festival Matsumoto

Mayra Andrade

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Headliners: Tori Ensemble, Mayra Andrade, Jupiter & Okwess International Sukiyaki Meets the World is Japan’s largest world music festival. It’s been quietly underway for the last 24 years in Toyama near the Sea of Japan and this year features a three-day Sukiyaki Tokyo component in Shibuya. Each day has a different theme. Day one is titled “Roots of Korea, Shadows of Bali, Asia in Fusion” and boasts among others the hypnotically compelling Tori Ensemble from South Korea. Day two is “Atlantic to Pacific, Warm Voices from the Coast,” and is headlined by lovely, lilting Cape Verdean songstress Mayra Andrade. Sukiyaki Tokyo concludes with “Kinshasa-Joburg: Rumble in the Urban Jungle.” Look for a rumbustious night fueled by, among others, the beats of Congolese group Jupiter & Okwess International.

WWW, Aug 26-28, ¥4,800-5,500 (one day), ¥12,000 (three days). novusaxis.com/st14. html

FALL FLAVORS LABYRINTH Japan’s most carefully curated techno fest takes over Naeba, where Fuji Rock is held, for three days of clinical beats and psychedelics under the stars. The sound is crystal clean thanks to a Funktion-One PA system, and the sonic journey is conceptual, thanks to the cerebral team heading things up at promoter Mind Games.

Naeba Ski Resort, Niigata Prefecture, Sep 13-15. www.mindgames.jp

LOUD PARK True to its name, Loud Park caters to the metal faithful. This year’s lineup goes old-school with Euro rockers Manowar and Dream Theater headlining two days of grind and mosh.

Saitama Super Arena, Oct 18-19. loudpark.com/14

ASAGIRI JAM Smash’s camp fest Asagiri Jam is a compact version of Fuji Rock on the second weekend of October that actually offers direct views of the holy mountain itself.

Asagiri Arena, Shizuoka Prefecture, Oct 12-13. smash-jpn.com/asagiri

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� Madcap choreographer, dancer and actor Akaji Maro offers his latest twist on Japan’s avant-garde dance form butoh. Mushi no Hoshi means roughly “Insect Stars” and the work appears to have an outer space insectoid theme, a concept for which the music of alien-obsessed electronic music pioneer Jeff Mills should be perfectly suited. Founded

by Maro in 1972, Dairakudakan practices under his theory of tempu-tenshiki, which holds that “being born in the world is a great talent itself.” Credited with bringing elements of theater to butoh, they have been a favorite overseas since shocking audiences at dance festivals in the ’80s. —Dan Grunebaum Setagaya Public Theater, Jun 27-29.

� Groove to the sounds of Oceania at one of the more recent entrants to the summer festival circuit. Slated for the Yokohama seaside, PacificRoots features two groups from New Zealand alongside a herd of domestic acts. Awa and Sons of Zion are sweet-voiced Maori artists that perform in, respectively, contemporary R&B and reggae styles. They’ll be right at home among Japanese groups like reggae outfit Bagdad Cafe The Trench Town. DJ sets, live painting and food stalls complete the picture of an ideal midsummer mellow-out. —DG Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal, Jul 12.

� Expat Irish rock outfit Johnsons Motorcar are celebrating the release of their first full album Hey Ho Johnny!! Welding together Scottish-American Martin Johnson’s fiddle, Irishman Blacko Muiri’s guitar, Australian Coleman’s bass and the effervescent Rinamame’s drums, the quartet is a dynamo of Celtic music updated with more than a dash of rock ‘n’ roll. In a short few years in Tokyo, Johnsons Motorcar have managed to sell 15,000 of their own home-pressed CDs while busking in the streets, and attracted the attention of Japanese rock star Toshi-Low, who guests on the album. —DG Fuji Rock Festival, Naeba, Jul 26. New Acoustic Camp 2014, Gunma, Sep 13-14.

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GO-BETWEENS

Art and life through the eyes of a child at the Mori

By C.B. Liddell

L

ooking at things the usual way can get a tad tedious, so one of the functions of contemporary art is to put a new spin on things, getting us to look at the world in a new light or from a different angle.

While most of us don’t actually trust contemporary artists to put on this new spin, we do trust children, so for the latest show at Roppongi’s Mori Art Museum, the curators have decided to funnel a lot of contemporary art through our soft spot for kids.

The result of this is the opposite of the old admonit ion to “put away chi ldish t hings.”

Through various artworks, installations and videos we are invited into the world of children, which is more or less our own world viewed from waist height, and with a lot more directness.

While some artworks draw you in, others leave you on the outside scratching your head. What to make of Chinese photo-artist Zhang O’s “Daddy & I” series? Zhang took portraits of young Chinese girls who had been adopted by American families, purposely leaving out the mothers. This gives the portraits of older Western men with prepubescent or teenaged Chinese girls an initially sinister aspect, especially one photo, where the girl’s fashion is a bit too glamorous for an innocent pre-teen. On closer examination these sleazy

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c on not at ion s qu ic k l y evaporate.

More successf u l at getting us inside the mind of a child is Rineke Dijkstra’s video I See a Woman Crying (2009), in which English schoolkids try to analyze Picasso’s famous Won Seoung Won. Oversleeping (from the series My Age of Seven), 2010. pa i nt i ng The Weeping Type C-print, 86 x 120 cm Woman (1937) and Takayuki Yamamoto’s video installation New Hell: The title of the show comes from the idea that What Kind of Hell Will We Go To?; Tokyo (2014). kids can act as go-betweens for adults, readily Yamamoto has made several videos in which moving between different states, such as reality he gets young children to talk about their con- and fantasy, or acting as a bridge between difcepts of hell. These are then given shape in ferent cultures. Children, in this sense, act as child-like sculptures, which the artist makes in little shamans, putting us back in touch with lost cooperation with the kids. He then films them worlds of imagination and reminding us of how to talking about the sculptures to explain their experience the world more directly. meanings.

This is the concept, but many of the works This has all the charm of Kids Say the Darndest chosen simply don’t fit it, such as Toyo Miyatake’s Things, but also reveals a strong sense of justice photographs of Japanese internee children from and right and wrong even at such early ages. One WWII, who are just as confined as their parents. little girl explains “Balloon Hell,” which, like the But even when the artworks don’t fit the concept, various pits of Dante’s Inferno, is reserved for very most of them remain at least thought-provoking, specific malefactors: “You go here if you don’t try amusing or cute. to catch a ball thrown to you by other children. Mori Art Museum, until Aug 31. See exhibition Your head will inflate and fly away.” listings (Akasaka) for details.

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Concerts

The Gazette

POPULAR Back Lift

J-rock in English with My Hair is Bad. Jun 27, 7:30pm, ¥2,300 (adv)/ ¥2,800 (door) +1d. Manhole. Nearest stn: Ikebukuro. Tel: 03-5957-1080. backlift.radcreation.jp

Rottengraffty

Kansai-born heavy rock with melodic undertones. Jun 27, 7pm, ¥3,500 (adv) +1d.

Liquidroom. Nearest stn: Ebisu.

Tel: 050-5533-0888. www. liquidroom.net

Your Song is Good

Ska band that wants you to dance with them. Jun 29, 6pm, ¥3,300 (adv)/ ¥3,800 (door) +1d. Club Quattro. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-3770-6900. www.club-quattro.com

Saboten

With Jr. Monster, Fhooters and Atata. Jun 29, 6pm, ¥2,500 (adv)/ ¥3,000 (door) +1d. Shelter. Nearest stn: Shimokitazawa. Tel: 03-34667430. www.sabotenrock.com

Rick Wakeman

English songwriter and keyboard player from Yes. Jul 1, 7pm, ¥8,000-9,000 (adv).

Tokyo International Forum.

Nearest stn: Yurakucho. Tel: 03-3402-5999. www.udo.jp

Eddi Reader

Glasgow native sings everything from the traditional to the contemporary. Jul 1, 7:30pm, ¥7,000 (adv) +1d. Club Quattro. Nearest stn: Shibuya.

Tel: 03-3444-6751. www. smash-jpn.com

Otodama Sea Studio

Visual-kei veterans. Jul 8, 6:30pm; Jul 9, 6:30pm, ¥6,480 (adv) +1d. Ex Theater Roppongi.

Nearest stn: Roppongi or Nogizaka. Tel: 050-5533-0888. www.tv-asahi.co.jp/ex-theater

Kenichi Asai

Unique and prolific rock artist.

Jul 10, 7pm, ¥5,000 (adv) +1d.

Akasaka Blitz. Nearest stn: Akasaka. Tel: 03-3444-6751. www.smash-jpn.com

The Novembers

Japanese alternative rock. Jul 11, 7pm, ¥4,000 (adv) +1d. Ex Theater Roppongi. Nearest stn: Roppongi or Nogizaka. Tel: 03-3444-6751. www.smash-jpn. com

Dirty Old Men

Melodic rock ensemble not true to its name. Jul 11, 7pm, ¥3,300 (adv) +1d. Liquidroom. Nearest stn: Ebisu. Tel: 0570-084-003. http://dirtyoldmen.jp

Tokyo Bootleg Circuit

One-day music fes with Roach, ARTEMA and others. Jul 12, noon, ¥3,500 (adv)/ ¥4,000 (door) +1d. Various live houses.

Nearest stn: Shibuya. www. tokyobootleg.jp/circuit2014

Nano-Mugen Fes

Asian Kung-Fu Generation, Owl City and others. Jul 12-13, 11:30am, ¥9,800 (1 day, adv).

Yokohama Arena. Nearest stn: Shin-Yokohama. www. nano-mugenfes.com

Fuji Rock Festival

Jack Johnson, Travis, The Strypes and others. Jul 25-Jul 27, all day, ¥17,200-18,300 (1 day, adv)/ ¥35,700-44,000 (3 days, adv). Naeba Ski Resort. Nearest stn: Echigo Yuzawa. www. fujirockfestival.com

Music festival on the beach with Aqua Timez, Konishiki and more. Jul 1-Aug 31, various times, various prices. Otodama Seas Studio. Yuigahama Beach, Kamakura. Nearest stn: Kamakura. www.otodamabeach.com/2014

Tanabata Extreme

Moss

More than 103 idols and idol groups strut their stuff onstage.

Aug 2-3, all day, ¥5,000 (1 day, adv)/ ¥8,800 (2 days, adv). Odaiba and Aomi area. Nearest stn: Odaiba. http://idolfes.com/2014

Unique mix of progressive, folk rock and a smattering of screamo. Jul 3, 8pm, ¥1,900 (adv)/ ¥2,300 (door) +1d.

Heaven's Door. Nearest stn: Sangenjaya. Tel: 03-3411-6774. www.growonrock.com

Asian Kung-Fu Generation

With Analogfish. Jul 4, 7pm, ¥4,300 (adv) +1d. Club Quattro. Nearest stn: Shibuya.

Tel: 03-3770-6900. www. club-quattro.com

Farm Party 12

New wave and indie bands Neonrocks, Radio Friends, Ugoku-Yubi and more. Jul 4, 6:30pm, ¥1,000. Ruby Room. Nearest stn: Shibuya. farmparty.tokyogigguide.com

Blue Encount

Alternative rock with earworm-inducing melodies.

Jul 5, 6pm, ¥2,800 (adv) +1d.

Club Quattro. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-3499-6669. www.creativeman.co.jp

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Innovative and influential sak and jazz band. Jul 5, 6pm, ¥5,650-6,000 (adv) +1d. Tokyo Dome City Hall. Nearest stn: Suidobashi. Tel: 03-5720-9999. www.meetsport.jp/hall

Good Morning America

Colorful J-rock foursome. Jul 5, 6pm, ¥3,500 (adv) +1d. Zepp DiverCity. Nearest stn: Daiba.

Tel: 050-5533-0888. www. diskgarage.com

Bakudan Johnny

Crazy kids from Sapporo.

Jul 6, 5:30pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/ ¥3,500 (door) +1d. Club Quattro. Nearest stn: Shibuya.

Tel: 03-3770-6900. www. club-quattro.com

Heavy rock festival with Mass Collapse and others. Jul 26, 6pm, ¥1,800 (adv)/ ¥2,000 (door) +1d.

Club Heavy Sick. Nearest stn: Sasazuka. Tel: 03-3466-1445. http://tanabata-ex.blogspot.jp

Tokyo Idol Festival

Rock in Japan Fes

Kreva, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Orange Range and more. Aug 2-3 & 9-10, 10:30am, ¥12,000 (1 day, adv)/ ¥22,500 (2 days, adv)/ ¥41,000 (4 days, adv). National Hitachi Kaihin Park. Nearest stn: Kaihinkoen. Tel: 029-265-9001. http://rijfes.jp

Punkafoolic! Bayside Crash

Secret 7 Line, Feelflip and Labret. Aug 3, noon, ¥3,700 (adv)/ ¥4,200 (door) +1d. Harumi Passenger Terminal. Nearest stn: Kachidoki. Tel: 03-68053518. www.punkafoolic.com/ baysidecrash2014

MTV Zushi Fes

Rip Slyme, AK-69, Cream and others. Aug 8-10, noon, ¥8,200 (1 day)/ ¥20,000 (3 days). Zushi Marina. Nearest stn: Riviera Zushi Marina Mae or Kotsubo.

Tel: 0570-550-799. www. mtvjapan.com/zushifes2014

Sonicmania

Kasabian and others. Aug 15, 8pm, ¥10,500-20,000 (adv).

Makuhari Messe. Nearest stn: Kaihin-Makuhari. www. summersonic.com/2014

Rising Sun Rock Festival

Crossfaith, 9mm Parabellum Bullet, Boom Boom Satellites and more. Aug 15, 3pm; Aug 16, 12:30pm, ¥9,300 (adv, 1 day)/ ¥18,500 (adv, 2 days). Ishikari, Hokkaido. http://rsr.wess. co.jp/2014

Summer Sonic

Music festival with Arctic Monkeys, Avenged Sevenfold and more. Aug 16-17, all day,

¥15,500 (1 day, adv)/ ¥28,500 (2 days, adv). Makuhari Messe.

Nearest stn: Kaihin-Makuhari. www.summersonic.com/2014

various prices. Various venues.

Tel: 03-5777-8600. http:// tokyo-jazz.com

Labyrinth

Legendary smooth jazz producer/guitarist performs in Japan for the first time. Jul 8-11, 6:30 & 9pm, ¥8,000-10,000.

Cotton Club. Nearest stn: Tokyo.

Tel: 03-3215-1555. www. cottonclubjapan.co.jp

Techno fest in Naeba. Naeba Ski Resort. Sep 13-15, all day, price TBA. Nearest stn: Echigo Yuzawa. www.mindgames.jp

Asagiri Jam

Artists to be announced. Oct 11-12, time TBA, price TBA. Asagiri Arena. Nearest stn: Fujinomiya. www.smash-jpn. com/asagiri

Loud Park 14

Dream Theater, Manowar, Arch Enemy and others. Oct 18-19, 10:30am, ¥14,500-16,500 (1 day, adv)/ ¥26,000 (2 days, adv).

Saitama Super Arena. Nearest stn: Saitama-Shintoshin. www. loudpark.com/14

Knot Fest Japan

Slipknot, Limp Bizkit, Korn and others. Nov 15-16, noon, ¥14,000 (adv, 1 day)/ ¥27,000 (adv, 2 days). Makuhari Messe. Nearest stn: Kaihin-Makuhari. www. knotfestjapan.com

JAZZ/WORLD Izumi Takada

Jazz pianist with Saburo Tanooka on accordion. Jun 27, 8pm, ¥2,500. Softwind. Nearest stn: Roppongi. Tel: 03-68087337. www.softwind.jp

Naoko Terai Quintet

Jazz violinist with Toshihiro Nakanishi (violin) as a special guest. Jun 28, 5 & 8pm, ¥6,500.

Motion Blue. Nearest stn: Bashamichi. Tel: 045-226-1919. www.motionblue.co.jp

Paul Brown

Abiru Ryuta Latin Jazz Group with Chieko Tsutsumi

Authentic Latin music. Jul 8, 7 & 9pm, ¥3,600-14,400. Softwind.

Nearest stn: Roppongi. Tel: 03-6808-7337. www.softwind. jp

PacificRoots Fest

Outdoor music festival with music from the Pacific Ocean islands and more. Jul 12, 1pm, ¥3,500 (adv). Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal. Nearest stn: Nihonodori. www.pacificroots. net

Blue Mt. Boys

Pietari Inkinen

Club jazz quartet. Jun 30, 7 & 9:30pm, ¥4,700-6,700. Billboard Live. Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.billboard-live.com

Bungalow

Jazz and modern music. Jul 1, 7 & 9pm, ¥3,600. Motion Blue. Nearest stn: Bashamichi.

Tel: 045-226-1919. www. motionblue.co.jp

King of Yodel

Willy Okiyama . Jul 2, 2 & 6pm, ¥4,800. Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall. Nearest stn: Minatomirai.

Tel: 045-682-2020. www.yaf. or.jp

Harvey Thompson and The Mike Price Jazz Quartet

CLASSICAL Japan Philharmonic Orchestra performing Sibelius and Mahler. Jun 27, 7pm, ¥1,5007,000. Suntory Hall. Nearest stn: Roppongi-itchome. Tel: 0570-55-0017. www.suntory. co.jp/suntoryhall

Yamagata Symphony Orchestra

Performing Schubert and Beethoven. Jun 28, 6pm, ¥2,600-5,700. Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall. Nearest stn: Hatsudai or Shinjuku.

Tel: 03-5353-9999. http:// operacity.jp

Daniel Harding

With New Japan Philharmonic and Paul Lewis on piano performing Brahms. Jun 29, 2pm, ¥6,500-10,000. Suntory Hall. Nearest stn: Roppongiitchome. Tel: 0570-550017. www.suntory.co.jp/ suntoryhall

Young Musicians’ Concert

Unique jazz combo with exciting new arrangements.

Jul 2, 7:30 & 9:15pm, free +1d. B Flat. Nearest stn: Akasaka. Tel: 03-5563-2563. bflat.biz

Various up-and-coming musicians performing classical songs. Jun 29, 2pm, free. Chibaken Bunka Kaikan.

Nearest stn: Honchiba. Tel: 043-222-0201. www.cbs.or.jp

Sara Gazarek

Opéra National de Lyon

Very light and charming jazz singer . Jul 4, 6:30 & 9pm; Jul 5, 5 & 8pm, ¥6,500-8,500. Cotton Club. Nearest stn: Tokyo.

Tel: 03-3215-1555. www. cottonclubjapan.co.jp

AsukA

Performing French pop, chanson, and other Franceinspired songs. Jul 5, 2 & 3pm, ¥2,000. Softwind. Nearest stn: Roppongi. Tel: 03-6808-7337. www.softwind.jp

Maki Kasai & Friends vol.6 Jazz sax and piano. Jul 6, 7 & 8pm, ¥2,500. Softwind. Nearest stn: Roppongi. Tel: 03-68087337. www.softwind.jp

Tokyo Jazz Festival

Herbie Hancock, Jaga Jazzist and others. Sep 5, various times,

Conducted by Kazushi Ono. Jun 30, 7pm, ¥5,000-13,000.

Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall. Nearest stn: Hatsudai or Shinjuku. Tel: 03-5353-9999. operacity.jp

Kazuyoshi Akiyama

With Tokyo Symphony Orchestra. Jul 1, 4pm, ¥1,0002,000. Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall. Nearest stn: Kawasaki. Tel: 04-4520-0100. www.kawasaki-sym-hall.jp

41st Flute Debut Recital Performed by outstanding students of various music universities. Jul 1, 6:30pm, ¥2,000. Tokyo Opera City Recital Hall. Nearest stn: Hatsudai or Shinjuku.

Tel: 03-5353-9999. www. operacity.jp

This event has been canceled.

Jun 27, 7pm; Jun 28, 1 & 7pm; Jun 29, 3pm, ¥2,500 (adv)/ ¥3,000 (door). Our Space Studio. Nearest stn: Hatagaya. baf.ytg.jp

Fuerza Bruta

Postmodern theater show from Buenos Aires. Until Jun 29, various times, ¥8,800 (adv)/ ¥9,800 (door). Akasaka Sacas. Nearest stn: Akasaka. www.fuerzabruta.jp

Tōhoku Earthquake Charity Concert

Shochiku Grand Kabuki Name-taking Ceremony

Imagine Tanabata Concert 2014

Les Contes d'Hoffman

Featuring Yasuhiko Taguchi, B-flat Band and other artists.

Jul 5, 7pm, ¥3,000-5,000. Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall.

Nearest stn: Kawasaki. Tel: 044-520-0100. www.kawasakisym-hall.jp

Kazuki Yamada

Music festival with Johnsons Motorcar, Overground Acoustic Underground and others. Sep 13-14, all day, ¥9,000 (1 day, adv)/ ¥15,000 (2 days, adv).

Minakami Kogen Resort, Gunma.

Nearest stn: Minakami. http:// newacousticcamp.com

Stage Butterflies are Free

NHK Symphony Orchestra conducted by Tadaaki Otaka.

Jul 5, 4pm, ¥2,000-6,500.

Saitama Hall. Nearest stn: Urawa. Tel: 048-829-2471. www.saf.or.jp/saitama/

New Acoustic Camp

Bianca Gismonti

Quasimode

Tadaaki Otaka and Michie Koyama

World music festival with Mayra Andrade and others. Aug 26-28.

WWW. Nearest stn: Shibuya. http://novusaxis.com/st14.html

Akiko Toyama

Brazilian contemporary jazz artist. Jun 29, 5 & 8pm; Jun 30, 6:30 & 9pm, from ¥5,500.

Cotton Club. Nearest stn: Tokyo.

Tel: 03-3215-1555. www. cottonclubjapan.co.jp

All-Beethoven program conducted by Lior Shambadal and pianist Koji Oikawa. Jul 4, 7pm, ¥4,000-11,000. Suntory Hall. Nearest stn: Roppongiitchome. Tel: 03-32349999. www.suntory.co.jp/ suntoryhall/

Farewell concert for René Kollo. Jul 7, 6:35pm, ¥4,00010,000. Suntory Hall. Nearest stn: Roppongi-itchome. Tel: 0570-55-0017. www.suntory. co.jp/suntoryhall

Sukiyaki Tokyo

Classic country and western and bluegrass. Every third Sat, 6:30 & 7:30pm, free. Cafe Sepia. Nearest stn: Shibuya.

Tel: 03-3406-1300. www. nagaremono.com/sepia

Solo pianist. Jun 29, 2 & 3pm, ¥2,000. Softwind. Nearest stn: Roppongi. Tel: 03-6808-7337. www.softwind.jp

Berlin Symphoniker

With Orchestre de la Suisse Romande and Daishin Kashimoto. Jul 8, 7pm, ¥13,500. Suntory Hall. Nearest stn: Roppongi-itchome. Tel: 0570-55-0017. www.suntory. co.jp/suntoryhall

String Quartet: Members of the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra

Classics including Haydn (first performance) and Debussy (second performance). Jul 9, 12:10 & 7pm, ¥500. Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall.

Nearest stn: Kawasaki. Tel: 044-520-0100. www.kawasakisym-hall.jp

Charity Concert for Tōhoku Earthquake

Pianist Aki Kuroda and other musicians performing Mussorgsky and others. Jul 10, 6pm, Free. Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall. Nearest stn: Minatomirai. Tel: 045-6822020. www.yaf.or.jp/mmh

Concert for Children 2014 With Tokyo Symphony Orchestra and other musicians. Jul 12, 11am, ¥3,000. Suntory Hall. Nearest stn: Roppongi-itchome. Tel: 0570-55-0017. www.suntory. co.jp/suntoryhall

Ilya Rashkovskiy

Russian pianist with Tokyo Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hubert Soudant.

Jul 13, 2pm, ¥3,000-6,000.

Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall. Nearest stn: Kawasaki.

Tel: 044-520-0100. www. kawasaki-sym-hall.jp

Hartmut Haenchen

With Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra performing Beethoven and Shostakovich. Jul 15, 7pm, ¥3,600-7,200. Suntory Hall.

Nearest stn: Roppongi-itchome.

Tel: 0570-55-0017. www. suntory.co.jp/suntoryhall

Orchestre National de Lyon

With pianist Ryu Goto, organist Yuka Ishimaru, and conducted by Leonard Slatkin.

Jul 16, 7pm, ¥7,000-16,000.

Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall.

Nearest stn: Minatomirai. www.yaf.or.jp/mmh. Jul 19, 3pm, ¥3,000-14,000. Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre. Nearest stn: Ikebukuro. Tel: 0570-010296. www.geigeki.jp

Saito Kinen Festival Matsumoto

Aug 10-Sep 6, various times, various prices, various venues across Matsumoto city, Nagano. Nearest stn: Nagano.

Tel: 0570-084-735. www. saito-kinen.com

Performance by third-generation Matagorou Nakamura and fourthgeneration Kashou Nakamura. Jul 1, 12:30 & 5pm, ¥1,000-6,000. Kumagaya Hall.

Nearest stn: Kumagaya. www. saf.or.jp Offenbach's opera fantastique performed by L'Opera de Lyon. Jul 5 & 9, 3pm; Jul 7, 6:30pm, ¥13,000-39,000.

Bunkamura Orchard Hall.

Nearest stn: Shibuya.

Tel: 03-3477-9999. www. bunkamura.co.jp

Bring it On

Musical based on the popular teen movie. Until Jul 27, various times, ¥6,000-12,000.

Theatre Orb. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-3244.

Madame Butterfly

Puccini's tragic story of a young Nagasaki girl abandoned by her husband.

Jul 9-12 & 14-15, 1pm, ¥2,160.

New National Theatre Tokyo.

Nearest stn: Hatsudai. Tel: 03-5352-9999. www.nntt. jac.go.jp

Tokyo vs USA Comedy Show

The Pirates of Tokyo Bay challenge visiting comedy group Improv America to a comedy showdown. Jul 13, 7:30pm, ¥1,500. What the Dickens. Nearest stn: Ebisu.

Tel: 03-3780-2099. http:// meturl.com/tkyvsusa

Disney on Ice: Dare to Dream

Cinderella, Snow White and Rapunzel skate into our hearts. Until Jul 23, various times, ¥2,900-6,000. Yoyogi National Gymnasium.

Nearest stn: Meiji-Jingumae.

Tel: 0570-084-003. www. disney.co.jp/onice

Miss Saigon

Tragic love story set during the Vietnam War. Until Jul 31, various times, ¥4,000-13,500.

Imperial Theatre. Nearest stn: Hibiya. Tel: 03-3201-7777. www.tohostage.com/teigeki

Auditions: The Pirates of Tokyo Bay Short-form comedy group holds open auditions for new members. No experience needed. Jul 27, 6pm, free.

Kashiwagi Park. Nearest stn: Shinjuku. http:// meturl.com/ audtkyby1

War Horse

South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company brings breathing, galloping, full-scale horses to life onstage. Until Aug 24, various times, ¥8,000-13,000. Theatre Orb. Nearest stn: Shibuya.

Tel: 03-3477-9999. www. theatre-orb.com

Blast!

Explosive musical spectacle.

Until Aug 24, various times, ¥8,000-13,000 (adv). Tokyo International Forum Hall C. Nearest stn: Yurakucho.

Tel: 0570-550-799. www. blast-tour.jp. Jul 22, 6:30pm, ¥7,500-12,500. Sagami Green Hall. Nearest stn: Sagami-Ono. Tel: 0570-550-799. www. blast-tour.jp

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Snow spectacle to cool down in the summer heat.

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Nearest stn: Kitasenju.

Tel: 03-5244-101. www. slavasnowshow.jp

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Starring Gackt. Until Aug 18, various times, ¥8,00026,000. Meijiza. Nearest stn: Hamacho. Tel: 03-36666666. www.meijiza.co.jp

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by Maro Akaji. Jun 27, 7:30pm; Jun 28, 3 & 7:30pm; Jun 29, 3pm, ¥3,000 (unreserved seating) /¥4,500 (reserved).

Setagaya Public Theater.

Nearest stn: Sangenjaya. dairakudakan.com

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The K-Ballet performs the most tragic love story ever told. Until Jun 29, various times, ¥6,000-18,500.

Bunkamura Orchard Hall.

Nearest stn: Shibuya.

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Franco-Japanese artistic collaboration with Emmanuelle Huynh and Miwa Okuno. Jul 6, 4:30pm, ¥2,000-2,500 (adv). Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. Nearest stn: Minatomirai. www. institutfrancais.jp/ yokohama

Sakınan Göze Çöp Batar A solo dance by Christian Rizzo, depicting exile and melancholy. Jul 11, 7:30pm; Jul 12, 6pm, ¥2,500 (student)/ ¥3,000 (gen).

Kanagawa Arts Theater.

Nearest stn: MotomachiChukagai. meturl.com/ rizzofr14

Grand Gala II: We Are One

Charity ballet performance with a part of the proceeds going to reconstruction after the 3/11 Tohoku earthquake. Jul 14, 7pm, ¥7,000-11,000. Bunkamura Orchard Hall. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-3477-9999. www.bunkamura.co.jp

Kiev Ballet: Classic Highlights

Performances from Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote and more. Jul 19, 1:30pm, ¥6,000. Meguro Persimmon Hall. Nearest stn: Toritsudaigaku. Tel: 03-5701-2904. www. persimmon.or.jp

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Alina Cojocaru Dream Project

Lead principal dancer of the English National Ballet is joined by The Tokyo Ballet.

Until Jul 27, various times, ¥7,000-16,000. U-Port Hall.

Nearest stn: Osaki-Hirokoji.

Tel: 03-3494-1840. www. nbs.or.jp

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The latest explosive work by dance group Condors.

Until Jul 27, various times, ¥1,500-5,000. Setagaya Public Theater. Nearest stn: Sangenjaya. Tel: 03-54321515. setagaya-pt.jp

Air

Plus Tokyo. Techno: DJs Ishino, Sunahara, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,000. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.air-tokyo.com

Daikanyama Unit

Cabaret. DJs Binh, Masda, etc.

From 11pm, ¥3,000. Nearest stn: Daikanyama. www. unit-tokyo.com

Module

Red Music Festival. All mix: DJs Dionysus, Kamiyama, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,000 w/1d.

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

Sound Museum Vision

Forever the King of Pop. Hip-hop: DJs Peanut Butter Wolf, Muro, etc. From 10pm, (m)¥3,500, (f)¥3,000. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.visiontokyo.com

T2

Armada Night. Edm, trance: DJs Ruben de Ronde, David Gravell, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,500 w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-5428-8692. www.t2-shibuya.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

Champ. Funk, jazz: DJs Tominaga, Oibon, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.theroom.jp

Womb

T2

Ultra Trance. Trance: DJs Tatsuya, Kaya, etc. From 10pm, (m)¥2,500 w/2d, (f)¥1,500 w/2d. Nearest stn: Shibuya.

Tel: 03-5428-8692. www. t2-shibuya.com

Womb

Edm Sunday. Edm: DJs Taku, Sone, etc. From midnight, (m)¥2,500, (f)free. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp

MONDAY 30 Air

Optimist. Techno, jazz DJs Tobi, Hirose, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.air-tokyo. com

T2

T2 Monday. Edm: DJs Ten, Tommy, etc. From 10pm, (m)¥3,500 w/2d, (f)¥2,500 w/2d. Nearest stn: Shibuya.

Tel: 03-5428-8692. www. t2-shibuya.com

Womb

10colours. Techno: DJs Eree, Hachiga, etc. From 10pm, ¥1,500 w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp

TUESDAY 1 Air

SATURDAY 28

Module

Ageha

Resident Advisor. Electro: DJs Harvey, Tiger & Woods, etc.

From 11pm, ¥5,000. Nearest stn: Shinkiba. www.ageha.com

Air

Optima. House, techno: DJs Roberto Rodriguez, Kza, etc.

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

Daikanyama Unit

In Business. Funk DJs Jin, Kuroda, etc. Live: Root Soul and more. From 11pm, ¥3,000.

Nearest stn: Daikanyama. www.unit-tokyo.com

Module

Soi. Drumnbass, jungle: DJs End, Portal, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,000 w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.module-tokyo. com

Origami

Social Club. Deep house, nu disco: DJs Rhymos, Groove Patrol, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,000.

Nearest stn: Omotesando. Tel: 03-6434-0968. meturl.com/ origamiclub

T2

Shibuya Mixx!! Edm: DJs Vivid, Clay, etc. From 10pm, (m)¥3,500 w/2d, (f)¥2,500 w/2d. Nearest stn: Shibuya.

Tel: 03-5428-8692. www. t2-shibuya.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

The Room

FRIDAY 27 Ageha

Womb

Fever. Hip-hop: DJs Mayumi, Souljah, etc. From 11pm, (m)¥3,500, (f)¥2,500. Nearest stn: Shinkiba. www.ageha. com

Pygmalion. All good music: DJs Koizumix, Tect, etc. From 5pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.moduletokyo.com

Todd Terje. House, disco: DJs Todd Terje, Chida, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-5459-0039. www.womb.co.jp

Black Edition. Cosmic crossover: DJ Tsuyoshi Sato and more. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.theroom.jp

Clubbing

SUNDAY 29 Module

90. House, techno: DJs Agoria, Ken Ishii, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Nearest stn: Shibuya.

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

House, techno: DJs Tsutsumi, Enuoh, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,500 w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.air-tokyo.com Tech Kids. Techno, house: Various DJs. From 2pm, ¥2,500 w/2d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.module-tokyo. com

Ruby Room

Open Mic. Open Mic. From 7pm, ¥1,000 w/2d.

Nearest stn: Shibuya. www. rubyroomtokyo.com

T2

Super Tuesday. Edm: Various DJs. From 10pm, (m)¥2,500 w/2d, (f)¥1,500 w/2d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-54288692. www.t2-shibuya.com

Womb

Tuemix. Edm, all mix: DJs Alpha One, Mint, etc. From 10pm, (m)¥1,500, (f)free.

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

WEDNESDAY 2 T2

Shibuya Girls Party. Edm: Various DJs. From 10pm, (m)¥2,500 w/2d, (f)¥1,500 w/2d. Nearest stn: Shibuya.

Tel: 03-5428-8692. www. t2-shibuya.com

Womb

Wedm. Electro, house: DJs Hiroki, Ikezawa, etc. From 10pm, (m)¥1,500, (f) free.

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

THURSDAY 3 Air

Bootylicious. Hip-hop: DJs Iku, Matsunaga, etc. From 10pm, ¥2,000 w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.air-tokyo.com

Module

Dust Space. All good music: DJ Dust Crew. From 8pm, ¥1,000 w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.module-tokyo.com

T2

Happiness. World mix: Various DJs. From 10pm, (m)¥2,500 w/2d, (f)¥1,500 w/2d. Nearest

FOR COMPLETE LISTINGS Air

Lilith. House: DJs Slow Hands & Tanner Ross, Serizawa, etc. Jul 5, from 10pm, ¥3,500. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.air-tokyo. com

Daikanyama Unit

EVERY FRI AND SAT IN JUN Sabaku no Bara

Chaos Tokyo. Special Secret show. All mix: DJ Yuskay (New York). Every Fri and Sat 11pm-5am, (F) Free ¥1000/2d ticket, (M) ¥3500w /1d. Nearest stn: Ginza. https://www. facebook.com/Domsworx

10th Anniversary. Industrial, reggae: DJs 23 Skidoo, Don Letts, etc. Jul 5, from 8pm, ¥5,500. Nearest stn: Daikanyama. www.unit-tokyo. com

Origami

Timmy Regisford. Deep house: DJ Timmy Regisford and more.

Jul 5, from 10pm, ¥4,000.

Nearest stn: Omotesando. Tel: 03-6434-0968. meturl.com/ origamiclub

Sound Museum Vision

Hyper Society. House: DJs Tanaka, Nakata, etc. Jul 5, from 10pm, (m)¥3,500 w/1d, (f)¥2,500 w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.vision-tokyo. com

JULY 11, 2014 (FRI), 11PM Dj Mag Party Japan

ageHa, Headliners: Dantz, Joe Roberts Line Up: Daijiro, Jeseph, Takuyatokyo From: 11pm. Entrance: ¥3,500, ¥3,000 (Adv & member). facebook.com/djmagpartyjapan. Address: 2-2-10 Shinkiba, Koto-Ku, Tokyo.

Tel: 03-5534-2525. Nearest Stn: Shin-Kiba Stn. stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-54288692. www.t2-shibuya.com

Womb

How High? House, techno: DJs Kabuto, Yasu, etc. From 10pm, ¥1,500. Nearest stn: Shibuya.

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

Womb

06s. Drumnbass: DJs Metrik, Aki, etc. Jul 5, from 11pm, ¥3,500. Nearest stn: Shibuya.

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

Exhibitions AKASAKA/ROPPONGI 21_21 Design Sight

Image-Makers. Mixed media portraying a world of images and fantasy. Jul 4-Oct 5, ¥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

Agepa. All mix: DJs Shintaro, U5, etc. From 11pm, (m)¥3,000, (f)free. Nearest stn: Shinkiba. www.ageha.com

The Majestic Mountain Scenery of Japan. Capturing how mountains define the nation's landscapes. Jun 27-Jul 16, free. Open daily 10am-7pm. 9-7-3 Akasaka, Roppongi. Nearest stn: Roppongi. Tel: 03-6271-3350. http://fujifilmsquare.jp/en

Air

Mori Art Museum

FRIDAY 4 Ageha

Eureka. House: DJs Mad Mats, Kikiorix, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,000. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.air-tokyo.com

Daikanyama Unit

Space Gathering. Trance: DJs Ree K, Masa, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,000. Nearest stn: Daikanyama. www.unit-tokyo. com

Module

Sensor. Drumnbass, dub step: DJs Goth-Trad, Sodeyama, etc. From 10pm, ¥3,000 w/1d.

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

Ruby Room

Snack Naomi. DJs Motor, ON Chang, etc. From 11pm, ¥2,000.

Nearest stn: Shibuya. www. rubyroomtokyo.com

Sound Museum Vision

Go-Betweens: The World Seen through Children. Images of and inspired by kids. Until Aug 31, ¥1,500 (general), ¥1,000 (HS). Open Mon & Wed-Sun 10am-10pm, Tue 10am-5pm.

6-10-1 Roppongi. Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.mori.art. museum

Nanatasu Gallery

Mayu Shiomi:Adult Picture Book. Mixed media art including video installations that link iconic storybook characters to the realities of adult society. An exciting view of the world held by children. Until Jun 29, free.

Open daily noon-7pm. 2-12-4 Nishi-Azabu. Nearest stn: Nogizaka. Tel: 03-6419-7229. www.nanatasu.jp

Ota Fine Arts

Shibuya Mixx. Edm: Various DJs. From 10pm, (m)¥3,500 w/2d, (f)¥2,500 w/2d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-54288692. www.t2-shibuya.com

Quantize. Installation by Tsuyoshi Hisakado using sound, light and sculptures.

Until Jun 28, free. Tang Dixin.

Mixed media. Solo exhibition by contemporary artist from Shanghai. Jul 5-Aug 9, free.

Tue-Sat, 11am-7pm, closed Mon, Sun & hols. 3F Piramide Bldg. 6-6-9 Roppongi. Nearest stn: Roppongi. Tel: 03-64471123. www.otafinearts. com/en

Womb

Stripe House Space

Tokyo Madness. Hip-hop: DJs Hasebe, Izoh, etc. From 10pm, (m)¥3,000 w/1d, (f)¥2,500 w/1d. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.vision-tokyo.com

T2

Sterne. Techno: DJs Jesse Rose, Ishino, etc. From 11pm, ¥3,500. Nearest stn: Shibuya.

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

UPCOMING Ageha

The Wonderland. Edm, dub step: DJs Seven Lions, Taku, etc. Jul 5, from 11pm, ¥3,500.

Nearest stn: Shinkiba. www. ageha.com

Patterns. Photographs by Tokyo-based Torin Boyd, who fuses photojournalism with graphic shapes. Jul 13-18, free. Open daily 11am-6:30pm. 5-10-33 Roppongi. Nearest stn: Roppongi. Tel: 03-3405-8108. striped-house.com

Suntory Museum of Art Essays in Idleness: Enjoying Classical Literature Through Art. Handscrolls by Kaiho

Yusetsu, folding screens, illustrated books and more.

Until Jul 21, ¥1,000-1,300.

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

The National Art Center, Tokyo

The Birth of Impressionism— Freedom in Painting: Masterpieces from the Musée d'Orsay.

Impressionist masterpieces from Paris. Jul 9-Oct 20, ¥800-1,600. Ballet Russes: The Art of Costume. Luxurious and painstakingly made apparel. Until Sep 1, ¥600-1,500. Open Wed-Thu, Sat-Mon 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-8pm, closed Tue. 7-22-2 Roppongi. Nearest stn: Nogizaka. www.nact.jp

Wako Works of Art

Nellie. Photography and film by Fiona Tan. Jul 19-Sep 27, free. Photo Works. Photography by Fiona Tan portraying individual and collective identities across the world.

Until Jun 28, free. Open Tue-Sat 11am-7pm, closed Sun-Mon. 3F Pyramid Bldg, 6-6-9 Roppongi. Nearest stn: Roppongi. www. wako-art.jp

GINZA/KYOBASHI/ TOKYO Bridgestone Museum of Art

Chinese-Style Dresses from Fujishima Takeji to Umehara Ryuzaburo. Oil paintings by Japanese artists in the early 20th century. Until Jul 21, ¥500-800. Open Tue-Sun & hols 10am-8pm, closed Mon. 1-10-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku. Nearest stn: Tokyo. Tel: 03-5777-8600. www.bridgestonemuseum.gr.jp

Craft Gallery, The National Museum of Modern Art

For Kids & Adults: Exciting Patterns.

Mixed media. Explore patterns and rhythms in nature and ordinary objects. Jun 28-Aug 31, ¥70-200. Open Tue-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-8pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm.

1-1 Kitanomaru-koen.

Nearest stn: Takebashi.

Tel: 03-5777-8600. www. momat.go.jp/english

Ginza Graphic Gallery

Graphic Jam Zuko. Works by art director Hiroaki Nagai. Until Jun 30, free.

Open Mon-Fri 11am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm, closed Sun & hols. 1F Ginza Bldg, 7-7-2 Ginza. Nearest stn: Ginza. www.tokyo.mae.lu/jp/ node_19876/hana-hitotokyo

Idemitsu Museum of Arts

Tessai: Commemorating the 90th Year of the Death of the Artist. Dynamic and expressive paintings by a great master artist of the literati painting style. Until Aug 3, ¥700-1,000. Open Tue-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-7pm, closed Mon. 9F Teigeki Bldg, 3-1-1 Marunouchi. Nearest stn: Tokyo. www.idemitsu. co.jp/museum

Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum

Félix Vallotton—Fire Beneath the Ice. Swiss painter influenced by Japanese woodcuts. Until Sep 23, ¥800-1,600. Wed-Fri 10am-8pm, Tue, Sat & Sun/ hols 10am-6pm, closed Mon. 2-6-2 Marunouchi.

Nearest stn: Tokyo. Tel: 03-5405-8686. www. mimt.jp

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Kogei: Superlative Craftsmanship from Meiji Japan. Sophisticated decorative art and stunningly crafted accessories. Until Jul 13, ¥800-1,300. Noh Masks and Costumes—Look, Learn and Compare. Discover the meanings behind the different styles of masks and extravagant stage-wear. Jul 24-Sep 21, ¥500-1,000. 7F Mitsui Main Bldg, 2-1-1 NihombashiMuromachi, Chuo-ku. Nearest stn: Mitsukoshimae. Tel: 03-5777-8600. www.mitsuimuseum.jp

National Film Center

The Works of Hicozoh Akamatsu and Movie Title Design in Japan.

Typography and character styles. Until Aug 10, ¥70-210.

Open Tue-Sun 11am-6:30pm, closed Mon. 3-7-6 Kyobashi.

Nearest stn: Kyobashi. Tel: 03-5777-8600. www.momat. go.jp

The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

Guess What? Hardcore Contemporary Art's: Truly a World Treasure. Selected works from the Yageo Foundation Collection, including art by Francis Bacon. Until Aug 24, ¥500-1,200. Open Tue-Thu & Sat-Sun 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-8pm. 3-1 Kitanomarukoen. Nearest stn: Takebashi.

Tel: 03-5777-8600. www. momat.go.jp

HARAJUKU/AOYAMA Espace Louise Vuitton

Steve McQueen. Mixed media.

New and original work by acclaimed British artist and filmmaker. Until Aug 17, free. Open noon-8pm daily, irregular hols: see website. 7F, 5-7-5 Jingumae.

Nearest stn: Omotesando.

Tel: 03-5766-1094. www. espacelouisvuittontokyo.com

Itochu Aoyama Art Square

Edokiriko by 16 Young Artists.

Elaborate glass engravings by future artisans of the traditional craft. Until Jul 7, free.

11am-7pm daily. B1 CI Plaza, 2-3-1 Kita-Aoyama. Nearest stn: Gaienmae. Tel: 03-5772-2913. www.itochu-artsquare.jp

Nezu Museum

Colorful: Chinese Ming and Qing Dynasty Decorative Arts.

Decorative tea ceremony utensils and Chinese lacquerware. Until Jul 13, ¥800-1,000. Tue-Sun, 10am-4:30pm. 6-5-1 MinamiAoyama, Minato-ku. Nearest stn: Omotesando. www. nezu-muse.or.jp/en

Ukiyo-e Ota Memorial Museum of Art

Specters, Ghosts and Sorcerers in Ukiyo-e. Traditional prints of ghastly ghouls and creepy critters. Jul 1-Sep 25, ¥600-900. Open Tue-Sun 10:30am-5:30pm, closed Mon. 1-10-10 Jingumae. Nearest stn: Harajuku. www.ukiyoe-otamuse.jp

KAYABACHO/KIBA Base Gallery

Testing. Mixed media by Jaq Chartier. Until Jul 19, free.

Open Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, closed Sun & hols. 1-1-6 Nihombashi-Kayabacho.

Nearest stn: Kayabacho.

Tel: 03-5623-6655. www. basegallery.com

Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo Mission: Space X Art—Beyond Cosmologies. Space-related illustrations, photos and installations. Until Aug 31, ¥800-1,300. Wonderful World.

Child-friendly event where kids are free to explore and discover art. Jul 12-Aug 31, ¥500-1,600. Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm, closed Mon. 4-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku. Nearest stn: Kiyosumi-Shirakawa. www. mot-art-museum.jp/eng

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Colorful and decorative paintings by French Fauvist arist. Until Jul 27, ¥700-1,500.

Visual Deception II: Into the Future. Art that plays tricks on the spectators' eyes. Aug 9-Oct 5, ¥500-1,500. Open Mon-Thu & Sun 10am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-9pm. 2-24-1 Dogenzaka.

Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-5777-8600. www. bunkamura.co.jp

Meguro Museum of Art

George Nelson—Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher. Mixed media works by one of the founders of American Modernism. Jul 15-Sep 18, ¥800-1,000. Open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, closed Mon. 2-4-36 Meguro. Nearest stn: Meguro. Tel: 03-3714-1201. www.mmat.jp

The Watari-Um Museum of Contemporary Art

Rudolf Steiner: Das Reich der Angeloi. Mixed media works by an Austrian philosopher and social reformer. Until Jul 13, ¥700-1,000. Open Tue & Thu-Sun 11am-7pm, Wed 11am-9pm, closed Mon. 3-7-6 Jingumae. Nearest stn: Gaienmae. www.watarium.co.jp

Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography

Spiritual World. Shrines, temples and festivals. Until Jul 13, ¥250-500. Presence or Absence.

Sato Tokihiro explores time, space and light. Until Jul 13, ¥500-700. Open Tue-Wed & Sat-Sun 10am-6pm, Thu-Fri 10am-8pm, closed Mon. 1-13-3 Mita, Meguro-ku. Nearest stn: Ebisu. syabi.com

Tokyo Wonder Site Shibuya

Works by new artists from 2000 onwards. Jul 12-Sep 21, ¥800-1,000. Open Tue-Thu 11am-7pm, Fri-Sat 11am-8pm.

3-20-2 Nishi-Shinjuku. Nearest stn: Hatsudai. www.operacity. jp/en/ag

UENO The National Museum of Western Art

The Rings of the Hashimoto: Collection of the National Museum of Western Art. Circular bands of cultural significance.

Jul 8-Sep 15, ¥700-1,400.

Ferdinand Hodler: Towards Rhythmic Images. Paintings by one of the best-known Swiss artists of the 19th century. Oct 7-Jan 12, ¥800-1,600. Open daily 9:30am-5:30pm. 7-7 Ueno Park. Nearest stn: Ueno. www. nmwa.go.jp

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

Art as a Haven of Happiness.

Mixed media. Rich harmonies and vibrant colors by artists born with Down syndrome. Jul 26-Oct 8, ¥400-800. Ancient Egyptian Queens and Goddesses: Treasures from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. 200 masterpieces, including jewelry made for Pharaoh Hatsepsut and images of deities. Jul 19-Sep 23, ¥1,000-1,600. 8-36 Ueno Park. Nearest stn: Ueno. www. tobikan.jp

Tokyo National Museum

Treasured Masterpieces from the National Palace Museum, Taipei.

Traditional paintings, ceramics, documents and more. Until Jul 7, ¥700-1,600. Open Tue-Sun 9:30am-5pm. 13-9 Ueno Park.

Nearest stn: Ueno. www.tnm.jp

Ueno Royal Museum

TWS-Emerging 2014. New artists showcase they works. Aug 9-31, free. 1-19-8 Jinnan. Nearest stn: Shibuya. Tel: 03-3463-0603. www.tokyo-ws.org/shibuya

Captain Tsubasa. Original sketches and more from famous soccer-themed manga. Until Jul 6, ¥400-1,600. Open Sat-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-8pm. 1-2 Ueno Park. Nearest stn: Ueno. www.ueno-mori.org

Yamatane Museum of Art

OTHER AREAS

Chic Gentlemen and Elegant Ladies: Fashion in Japanese Painting. Paintings and woodblock prints. Well-dressed men and women from Edo to Showa periods. Until Jul 13, ¥800-1,000. 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 Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum

Beads of the World. Bead embroidery jewelry and trinkets from all over the world. Until Sep 13, ¥200-500. Mon-Sat 10am-4:30pm, closed Sun and hols. Shinjuku Bunka Quint Bldg, 3-22-7 Yoyogi. Nearest stn: Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3299-2387. www.bunka.ac.jp/museum/ text/english.html

Hiromart Gallery

Freedom. Acrylic and oil paintings by Yuka Goto and Sachie Kashima. Jul 4-Aug 10, free. Open Wed-Sun 1-7pm, closed Mon-Tue. 1-30-7 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku. Nearest stn: Edogawabashi. www. hiromartgallery.com

Sompo Japan Museum of Art

Reflections of Holland: The Hague School and Barbizon. Oil paintings by Dutch masters.

Until Jun 29, ¥600-1,000. Kinetic Art. Mixed media that seems to move. Jul 8-Aug 24, ¥800-1,000.

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

Will Happiness Find Me? 10 artists from the Ishikawa collection. Until Jun 29, ¥800-1,000. The Way of Painting.

Hakone Museum of Photography

Mt. Fuji. Katsura Endo's portrayal of the ever-changing symbol of Japan. Permanent exhibition. Until Nov 4, ¥300-500. European Scenery.

Photographs by Katsura Endo, from the museum's collection.

Jul 2-Sep 2, ¥500. 10am-5pm, closed Tue (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

Art Scope 2012-2014: Remains of Their Journeys. Results of a Daimler Foundation-created artist exchange between German and Japanese artists.

Jul 12-Oct 13, ¥500-1,100. Open Tue-Sun 11am-5pm, closed Mon. 4-7-25 Kita-Shinagawa.

Nearest stn: Kita-Shinagawa.

Tel: 03-3445-0651. www. haramuseum.or.jp

Extraterrestrial exploration from 1897 until modern times.

Jul 19-Sep 23, ¥900-2,500.

2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku.

Nearest stn: Kaihin-Makuhari. www.m-messe.co.jp

Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo Mission: Space X Art—Beyond Cosmologies. Space-related illustrations, photos and installations. Until Aug 31, ¥800-1,300. Wonderful World.

Child-friendly event where kids are free to explore and discover art. Jul 12-Aug 31, ¥500-1,600.

Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm, closed Mon. 4-1-1 Miyoshi, Koto-ku.

Nearest stn: KiyosumiShirakawa. www.mot-artmuseum.jp/eng

Pola Museum of Art

Finding Modigliani: From Parisian Avant-garde to Classicism. Oil paintings and sculptures by the Italian artist. Until Sep 15, ¥700-1,800. 9am-4:30pm. 1285 Kozukayama, Sengokuhara, Hakone-machi. Nearest stn: Gora. www.polamuseum.or.jp

Setagaya Art Museum

Looking East: Western Artists and the Allure of Japan from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Mixed media, including Claude Monet's "La Japonaise." Jun 28-Sep 15, ¥500-1,500. Open Tue-Sun10am-6pm, closed Mon. 1-2 Kinuta-koen, Setagaya-ku.

Nearest stn: Seijogakuenmae.

Tel: 03-3415-6011. www. setagayaartmuseum.or.jp

The Museum of Modern Art, Saitama

Legendary Houses in Postwar Japan. Mid-20th century architectural elegance. Jul 5-Aug 31, ¥710-1,100. Open daily 10:00am-5:30pm. 9-30-1 Tokiwa, Urawa-ku, Saitama-shi.

Nearest stn: Kitaurawa. www. momas.jp

Y es-tu? Video and cinematic art by Christian Rizzo. Until Jun 29, free. 1-1-2 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama. Nearest stn: Minatomirai. www.yokohamaakarenga.jp

Sports

Japan Folk Crafts Museum

Pacific League

Makuhari Messe

Space Expo 2014: The Great Challenge of NASA/JAXA.

Saitama

Seibu Lions vs.

Fukuoka Softbank Hawks.

Jun 27-29, 6pm, ¥600-22,000.

Seibu Dome. Nearest stn: Seibukyujomae. Tel: 04-29251141.

Saitama

Seibu Lions vs.

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters.

Jul 1, 6pm, ¥600-22,000.

Seibu Dome. Nearest stn: Seibukyujomae. Tel: 04-29251141.

Saitama

Seibu Lions vs. Chiba

Ueno Summer Festival

Dragon Gate

Edogawa Goldfish Festival

Jul 3, 6:30pm, ¥3,240-7,560.

Korakuen Hall. Nearest stn: Suidobashi. Tel: 03-5800-9999.

New Japan: Kizuna Road

Jul 4, 6:30pm, ¥4,120-8,240.

Korakuen Hall. Nearest stn: Suidobashi. Tel: 03-5800-9999.

More than 20 kinds of goldfish on display, a goldfish scooping championship and more. Jul 19-20, all day, free. Edogawa Municipal Gyosen Park. 3-2-1 Kitakasai, Edogawa-ku. Nearest stn: Nishi-Kasai. http:// meturl. com/edogawakin14

Noah: Great Voyage

Adachi Fireworks

Jul 5, 5pm, ¥4,000-15,000.

Ariake Colosseum. Nearest stn: Ariake. Tel: 03-3529-3301.

Wrestle-1: Impact

Jul 6, 4pm, ¥4,000-30,000.

Ryogoku Kokugikan. Nearest stn: Ryogoku. Tel: 03-3623-5111.

DDT

Jul 8, 7pm, ¥3,000. Shinjuku Face. Nearest stn: Shinjuku. Tel: 03-3419-0536.

WWE Live

Jul 10, 7pm, ¥3,000-40,000.

Ryogoku Kokugikan. Nearest stn: Ryogoku. Tel: 03-3623-5111.

SOCCER J. League, Division 1

TENNIS

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

Toro-nagashi lanterns are lit and set afloat on the Imperial Palace moat. Jul 12, 6:45pm, free. ChidorigafuchiRyokudo walkway. Nearest stn: Kudanshita. www. kanko-chiyoda.jp

Jul 2, 6:30pm, ¥3,000-12,000.

Korakuen Hall. Nearest stn: Suidobashi. Tel: 03-5800-9999.

Central League

Genius and Ambition: The Royal Academy of Arts, London 1768-1918. Oil paintings by Turner, Constable and others.

Sep 17-Nov 24, ¥400-1,300.

10am-5pm Tue-Sun, closed Mon. Yano-machi 492-1, Hachioji. Nearest stn: Tokyo Fuji Bijitsukan. Tel: 042-691-4511. www.fujibi.or.jp/en

Noryo no Yube

Parades, ice sculpture shows and more. Until Aug 12, various times, free. Ueno Park. Nearest stn: Ueno. Tel: 03-3828-5644. www.ueno.or.jp/ichioshi/ ichioshi_27.html

Real Japan

BASEBALL

Tokyo Fuji Art Museum

Hito Omoi, Hito Omou.

Painting. Lifelike portraits by contemporary artists. Until Nov 16, ¥900-1,800. 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 Shoji Hamada: Commemorating the 120th Anniversary of the Artist's Birth. Pottery that fuses both Eastern and Western ceramic techniques. Until Aug 31, ¥200-1,100. 10am-5pm, closed Mon. 4-3-33 Komaba.

Nearest stn: Komabatodai. www.mingeikan.or.jp

PRO WRESTLING

FC Tokyo vs. Kashima Antlers.

Jul 19, 6:30pm, ¥600-6,200.

Ajinomoto Stadium. Nearest stn: Tobitakyu. Tel: 04-2440-0555.

Omiya

Ardija vs. Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Jul 19, 7pm, ¥1,0005,500. NACK5 Stadium. Nearest stn: Kitaomiya. Tel: 048-6447950.

Kashima

Antlers vs. Omiya Ardija. Jul 23, 7pm, ¥1,4008,000. Kashima Soccer Stadium.

Nearest stn: Kashima Sports Stadium.

Yokohama

F. Marinos vs.

Vissel Kobe. Jul 23, 7:30pm, ¥1,000-5,300. Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium. Nearest stn: Yokohama. Tel: 045-311-2016.

FC Tokyo vs. Vegalta Sendai.

Jul 27, 6:30pm, ¥600-6,200.

Ajinomoto Stadium. Nearest stn: Tobitakyu. Tel: 04-2440-0555.

Kawasaki

Frontale vs. Albirex Niigata. Jul 27, 7pm, ¥800-4,600.

Todoroki Stadium. Nearest stn: Musashikosugi. Tel: 044-7220303.

Omiya

Ardija vs. Tokushima Vortis. Jul 27, 7pm, ¥1,000-5,500.

NACK5 Stadium. Nearest stn: Kitaomiya. Tel: 048-644-7950.

Yomiuri

Giants vs. Chunichi Dragons. Jul 4-6, 6:30pm, ¥300-6,100. Tokyo Dome.

Nearest stn: Suidobashi. Tel: 03-5800-9999.

Tokyo

Yakult Swallows vs.

Chunichi Dragons. Jul 8-10, 6pm, ¥500-4,600. Meiji Jingu Gaien.

Nearest stn: Shinanomachi or Gaienmae. Tel: 03-3401-0312.

Tokyo

Yakult Swallows vs.

Yokohama DeNA Baystars.

Jul 11-13, 6pm, ¥500-4,600.

Meiji Jingu Gaien. Nearest stn: Shinanomachi or Gaienmae. Tel: 03-3401-0312.

Yomiuri

Giants vs. Hanshin Tigers. Jul 11-13, 6:30pm, ¥300-6,100. Tokyo Dome.

Nearest stn: Suidobashi. Tel: 03-5800-9999.

Hoki Museum

Lotte Marines. Jul 8-10, 6pm, ¥600-22,000. Seibu Dome.

Nearest stn: Seibukyujomae. Tel: 04-2925-1141.

Saitama

Seibu Lions vs.

Orix Buffaloes. Jul 11-13, 6pm, ¥600-22,000. Seibu Dome.

Nearest stn: Seibukyujomae. Tel: 04-2925-1141.

Toray Pan Pacific Open

Sep 13-21, various times, ¥1,00021,000. Ariake Colosseum.

Nearest stn: Ariake. Tel: 03-35293301.

Festivals Chinowa Kuguri

Rite of purification where participants pass through a ring of reeds. Jun 30, all day, free.

Torigoe Shrine. Nearest stn: Kuramae or Asakusabashi. Tel: 03-3851-5033. http://meturl. com/torigoechino

Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Matsuri

Over 400 street vendors, large-scale tanabata decorations, etc. Until Jul 6, 10:30am, free.

Sagami River. Nearest stn: Hiratsuka. www.hanabi. walkerplus.com/detail/fw0499. html

Fukaya Tanabata Matsuri

Write wishes and attach them to bamboo shoots. Jul 11, 3pm; Jul 12, 10am; Jul 13, 10am, free.

Fukaya. Nearest Stn: Fukaya. http://www.fukaya-ta.com/ matsuritanabatamatsuri

Boom factor: 12,000. Jul 19, 7:30pm, free. Arakawa-Kasenjiki area. Nearest stn: Gotanda or Kita-Senju. www.city.adachi. tokyo.jp

Kagurazaka Matsuri

Awa-odori performances, a lantern plant market and more. Until Jul 26, all day, free.

Around Bishamonten Zenkoku Temple and Kagurazaka-dori.

Nearest stn: Iidabashi. www. kagurazaka.in

Shinjuku Eisa Matsuri

Okinawan teodori dancers and sanshin players dance through the metropolis. Jul 26, 1pm, free. Around Shinjuku station.

Nearest stn: Shinjuku. www. shinjuku-eisa.com

Sumida River Fireworks Festival

Boom factor: 25,000. One of the most famous fireworks displays of the summer. Jul 26, 7:05pm, free. Along Sumida river. http:// meturl.com/sumida14

Hachioji Fireworks Festival Boom factor: 3,500. Jul 26, 7pm, free. Hachioji baseball field, Fujimori Park. Nearest stn: Hachioji. http:// meturl.com/ hachi14

Forums & Expos Tokyo International Book Fair

All manner of publications in all genres, for publishers, writers and readers alike. Jul 2-5, 10am-5pm, free (registration required)/¥1,200 (door). Tokyo Big Sight. Nearest stn: KokusaiTenjijo-Seimon. www.bookfair. jp/en

Handmade in Japan Fes

Live painting, workshops and an extensive art craft market.

Jul 19-20, 11am-7pm. Tokyo Big Sight. Nearest stn: KokusaiTenjijo-Seimon. Tel: 03-64470105. http://hmj-fes.jp/about

Interpets

International fair promoting a better life with pets. Jul 25-26, 10am-5pm, ¥1,500 (door). Tokyo Big Sight. Nearest stn: KokusaiTenjijo-Seimon. www.interpets. jp/en

Bazaars & Markets Oedo Antique Market

Rare treasures and cheap knick knacks between the Zelkova trees. Jun 28, Jul 27, Aug 31 & Sep 27, 8am-4pm, free. Yoyogi Park. Nearest stn: Harajuku. Tel: 03-6407-6011. www.antiquemarket.jp/yoyogi-park

Earth Day Market

Organic produce, recycling projects, etc. Jun 29, Jul 20 & Aug 4, 10am-4pm, free. Yoyogi Park. Nearest stn: Harajuku.

Tel: 03-3469-6081. www. earthdaymarket.com

Hozuki-Ichi

Ground cherry pods on sale in a festive shitamachi atmosphere.

Jul 9-10, 8am-9pm, free. Sensoji.

Nearest stn: Asakusa. Tel: 03-3842-0181. www.senso-ji.jp

Cafe. Nearest stn: Shibuya. http:// tokyocomedy.com

Shinagawa Intercity Flea Market

Spring Day: In the Pursuit of Happiness

More than 120 vendors.

Sun & hols, 10am-4pm, 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. rinpodan@ umino-kouen.net

Best Flea Market

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: Shinjukusanchome. Tel: 03-3200-3093.

Stand-up comedy show by a globetrotting comic said to be a cross between a Southern beauty contestant, Sharon Osbourne and a bottle of whisky.

Jul 5, 7:30pm, free. Our Space Studio. Nearest stn: Hatagaya. http://meturl.com/springday7

Sea to Summit

Test yourself climbing one of the world's most famous mountains from the sea to the summit in under 24 hours. Jul 18, 5:50am (meeting time)/ 6:30am (start time), ¥4,000. Meeting place: Higashi-Tagonoura stn, Shizuoka.

Dog and Cat Adoption Fair

Opportunity to adopt either a friendly feline or cuddly canine.

Jul 27, noon-3pm, free. Welcome Center Hara. 2-5-21 Shinagawa Nishioi. Nearest stn: Nishioi.

Sunday Spin

Farm-fresh veg from the north.

Every Sat, 7-9am, Roppongi Hills East Court. Nearest stn: Roppongi. Tel: 03-6406-5285.

Hula-hoop it up in Yoyogi, no need to bring your own. Drop in/out at any time. Every fourth Sun, Yoyogi Park. Nearest stn: Harajuku. Tel: 03-34696081. http://meturl.com/ hoopinginjapan

Nogi Shrine Market

Pause Talk

Ibaraki-ichi

Every second Sun, 5:30am3pm, Nogi Shrine. Nearest stn: Nogizaka. Tel: 03-3478-3001.

Oedo Antique Fair

Japan’s largest outdoor antique market. Every first and third Sun, 8am-4:30pm, Tokyo International Forum Hall C. Nearest stn: Yurakucho. Tel: 03-5805-1093.

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

Shinjuku Central Park Market

Local produce stalls, workshops and live performances. Every Saturday, 10am-4pm, Shinjuku Central Park. Nearest stn: Tocho-mae. Tel: 03-25042128. http://zmeturl.com/ shinjukuparkmarket

Yebisu Marché

Organic fruits and vegetables.

Every first and third Sun, 11am-5pm, Ebisu Garden Place. Nearest stn: Ebisu. www. facebook.com/YEBISUMarche

Community SWAQ Tokyo Swap Party

One person's unneeded clothes are another's treasure. Jun 28, 2 & 5pm, ¥500. Flower Kitchen of Porters. Nearest stn: Roppongi.

Tel: 03-6721-1871. http://meturl. com/swaqtokyo

Dogsign Adoption Fair

Meet, pet and play with cute animals looking for a good home. Jun 29, 1-4pm, free.

Dogsign, 2-10-1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku. Nearest stn: Gaienmae.

Writers' Bloc, Tokyo Evening Musings 27: June Journeys into Summer

Share your work and listen to others recite theirs in a fun and open environment. Jun 29, 7:30pm, free. Jamrock Cafe.

Nearest stn: Harajuku. www. facebook.com/writersbloctokyo

New Material Night

A chance to try out new standup and improv sketches. Jul 1 & 15, 8pm, free +1d. Double Tall

Open forum where creatives can get together and discuss projects, ideas and cultural currents. Every first Mon, Cafe Pause. Nearest stn: Ikebukuro.

Tel: 03-6912-7711. www. pausetalk.org

Party and Purpose

A casual get-together over dinner with people interested in personal development, organized by Tokyo Positive Thinkers. Every third Wed, 8pm, about ¥2,000. Ikebukuro TGI Friday's. Nearest stn: Ikebukuro. http:// meturl.com/ positivethinkerstokyo

Stitch-n-Bitch

Meet fellow knitters, crocheters and sewers to talk, share ideas, eat, drink and create. Every first and third Tue, 7pm, free, Cafe Respekt. Nearest stn: Shibuya. www.meetup.com/ TokyoStitchandBitch

Half-Fast Cyclists

Bicyclists of all treads meet for slide shows, lectures, ride-planning, etc. Every second Wed, 7pm, free, The Pink Cow. Nearest stn: Roppongi. Tel: 03-6434-5773. cowmail@ thepinkcow.com

Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School

Burlesque models pose for artstars and sketching newbies alike with arty socializing. Every third Wed, 7pm, ¥2,000 w/1d.

Studio and Space IVVA. Nearest stn: Meiji-Jingumae or Harajuku. www.drsketchytokyo. wordpress.com

Learning Feldenkrais Method

Jul 13, 9:30am, ¥4,000 (reservation required). 11F, Yotsuya Kumin Hall. Nearest stn: Shinjuku Gyoen-mae. kazuyo.tani@gmail.com

Nihonga Class

Regular classes and one-day workshops on basic Japanesestyle painting techniques.

All classes in English and Japanese. Weekdays 6pm, Sat 11am & 3pm. Email for details on flexible class times. 4B Maruoka Bldg, 5-49-7 Jingumae. Nearest stn: Meiji-Jingumae. www. mariatanikawa.com

TCS Improv Workshop

The weekly Tokyo Comedy Store In the Moment improv workshop, all levels welcome.

Beginner intensives on weekends throughout the year. See website for more details. Every Wednesday, 7-9pm, Our Space Studio.

Nearest stn: Hatagaya.

Tel: 03-5770-7401. www. tokyocomedy.com/improv_ comedy_workshop

Other Events French Film Festival

Three days of francophone films. Until Jun 30, various times, ¥1,500 (adv)/ ¥1,700 (door). Yurakucho Asahi Hall and Toho Cinemas Nichigeki. www.unifrance.jp

World Gourmet and Music Festa

Samba festival, dishes from all four corners of the world, etc. Jun 28-29, 10am-8pm, free. Yoyogi Park. Nearest stn: Harajuku. Tel: 03-3469-6081. www.bmi-music.com

Belgian Beer Weekend

Belgian brews galore and performances by international artists. Until Jul 6, weekdays 4-9pm, Sat-Sun 11am-9pm, ¥3,000 (adv)/ ¥3,100 (door) w/ glass and 11 drink coupons. Yamashita Park. Nearest stn: MotomachiChukagai. Tel: 045-681-1860. www.belgianbeerweekend.jp

Toyosu Paella

Giant 2-meter diameter paella, Spanish music and more. Jul 5, from 11am, free.

Toyosu Park. Nearest stn: Toyosu. Tel: 03-3647-2538. www.paellajapon.org

Ocean Peoples

Environmentally friendly event with music, art and food. Jul 12-13, all day, free.

Yoyogi Park. Nearest stn: Harajuku. Tel: 03-3469-6081. http://oceanpeoples.com

Peter Brook: The Tightrope

Screening of an engaging behind-the-scenes documentary about how this director gets the best out of his actors. Jul 13, 2:30pm, ¥500-1,000 (adv). Kanagawa Arts Theater. Nearest stn: Motomachi-Chukagai. www. kaat.jp

Learn how to reduce chronic pain and fatigue, or enhance physical performance. Until Jun 28. Thu, 7pm; Sat-Sun, 10:30am, ¥2,000 (drop-in)/ ¥13,000 (8 classes). Hongo Koryukan. Hongo 2-21-7, Bunkyo-ku. Nearest stn: Hongo Sanchome. http:// meturl.com/ feldenkraisjune

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Rhone Valley Wine Seminar

Screenings of "The Tightrope" and "Brook by Brook." Jul 19-20, various times, ¥500-2,000. Saitama Arts Theater. Nearest stn: Yonohonmachi. Tel: 0570-029999. www.saf.or.jp

Seminar with a Frenchstyle gourmet dinner in an international atmosphere.

Jun 28, 6:30pm, ¥10,980 (adv).

Legato. Nearest stn: Shibuya. http://meturl.com/monthlywine

Diamond Self Discovery Seminar

Learn how remove yourself from repetitive and destructive behavior, moving toward a more positive life experience. Jul 6, 1pm, free (reservation required);

Haunted house with a creepy kids' game theme. Ages 6 and up. Jul 18-Sep 15, 10am-4pm (scary)/ 5-9pm (super scary), ¥820. Tokyo Dome City.

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Agenda Movies BY DON MORTON

More reviews and theater details: metropolis.co.jp/movies

HER

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ost of the movies we’ve seen on the subject of artificial intelligence, starting probably with HAL 9000 in 2001, A Space Odyssey and continuing to Johnny Depp’s Transcendence, tend to focus on machine sentience going awry, often disastrously. But fabulist Spike Jonze, who directed Being John Malkovich and Adaptation and is doing his own writing this time, here explores without judging how such technology might be used in the near future in our increasingly plugged-in yet disconnected society. The story is about an introverted man (a terrifically convincing Joaquin Phoenix) who downloads what is called a “personal OS” that speaks in the breathless tones of an unseen Scarlett Johansson. They pal around; get to know each other. And he falls in love. She draws him out of himself, and he begins to appreciate the world around him. This could have gone in so many wrong directions, from glib, cheap-shot romcom to preposterous thriller. But Jonze plays it straight. It’s audacious, yes, but also deeply sincere and emotionally plausible. This meditation on what it is to be human is modest in scale, approachable and never less than compelling.

Can machines think? Maybe. But can people still feel? Japanese title: Her: Sekai de Hitotsu no Kanojo. (120 min)

BEYOND THE EDGE

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PARKLAND

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I n a n a g e wh e re s u m m it i n g Mount Everest is so commonpl ace t h at t he re ’s a l it te r i n g p r o b l e m , w e t e n d to f o r g e t just what Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay accomplished b ac k i n 1953. B ut not i f filmmaker Leanne Pooley has anything to say about it. She has combined archival footage and photos with some welldone reenactment techniques (Chad Moffitt is a dead ringer for Sir Hillary) and audio interviews (refreshingly, no talking heads) to come up with this tense, you-are-there adventure film. Captures not only the thrill of the conquest but also the incredible fear and uncertainty that led up to it. Japanese title: Tenku no Itadaki Rekishi wo Kaeta Everest Hatsu-tocho.

(90 min)

Docudrama based on the book Four Days in November focuses on the responses of the doctors, nurses, federal agents and witnesses to the 1963 Kennedy assassination. The title is the name of the Dallas Hospital to which the president, and later his murderer, were rushed.

The film is workmanlike and captures the heartbreak of the story, which remains absorbing even today. It’s interesting if at times gut-wrenching. But it lacks much narrative purpose, the writing’s flat, and it offers no new insights or theories, conspiracy or otherwise. Indeed this film’s main mystery is why it was made at all. Japanese title: Parkland: Kennedy Ansatsu Shinjitsu no Yokkakan. (93 min)

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An eminent author (Liam Ne e s on ) i n Pa r i s i s ca r r y i n g on with a society reporter half his age (Olivia Wilde). An irresponsible mother in New York (Mila Kunis) fights for child visitation rights. A small-time swindler (Adrien Brody) in Rome decides to help a gypsy girl (Moran Atias) retrieve her abducted sister. Paul Haggis (Crash) has found a way to interweave these three very different stories, but the final “twist” is a cheat of the “and then I woke up” school. Telling you how that’s so would constitute a spoiler, but the title’s a hint. Liked the dialogue and the acting; hated being jerked around. (137 min)

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OLDBOY

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3 DAYS TO KILL

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Haven’t seen Park Chan-wook ’s 2003 existential horror cult movie, so I can’t say whether it deserved the dubious Hollywood remake treatment. But I’m pretty sure that Spike Lee was not the director to do it. After being imprisoned for 20 years for no reason, a miscast Josh Brolin is as inexplicably released, whereupon he embarks on a brutal quest to identify his tormentors and exact revenge. Lee gets in a few interesting stylistic licks, but he’s in work-for-hire mode. Also Samuel L. Jackson, Elizabeth Olsen and Sharlto Copley. Twisted, grim and gruesome, call this feel-bad movie an accomplished disappointment. (104 min)

This bit of Luc Besson Euro-fluff was intended, I think, to be an action-comedy version of Taken, but perhaps Kevin Costner didn’t get the memo about the comedy part. And it has to be said that as over-the-hill ass-kickers go, he’s no Liam Neeson. The pedestrian story line has Kev as a brooding, terminally ill CIA hit man lured back for one last kill, all while he’s trying to win back the affection of his whiny teenage daughter for not being around, etc. Tedious, sloppy, full of aimless subplots and superfluous characters. Not even dumb fun. There are plenty of better ways to kill two hours. Japanese title: Last Mission. (113 min)

JODOROWSKY’S DUNE

Chilean visionary Alejandro Jodorowsky tried and failed in the ’70s to film Frank Herbert’s fantasy novel. This wildly entertaining, educational and inspiring documentary features extensive interviews with the director, at 84 still a handsome, charismatic and clearly quite mad creative genius, gleefully reminiscing, without bitterness, about what might have been. H. R. Giger was on board, as was Salvador Dali.

Too unhinged for Hollywood, it was nonetheless destined to become one of the most influential films never made, and its DNA lives on in such blockbusters as Alien, Blade Runner and Star Wars. (87 min)

TRANSCENDENCE

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300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE

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A computer genius (Johnny Depp, Skyping it in) on the verge of an A.I. breakthrough is attacked and mor t a l ly wou n de d by rad ic a l ne o -Ludd ite s a nd uplo ad s h i s consciousness into a ludicrously adva nce d computer before he dies. But the resultant entity turns out to be dangerously focused on accumulating ever more knowledge and power. Ho hum. Any dramatic tension in this meandering and humorless sci-fi cautionary tale is sabotaged straight off by letting us know at the beginning where all this will end up. It’s scientifically, philosophically and logically shaky, with way more artifice than intelligence. (119 min)

Apparently a second battle was raging while Leonidas and 300 rabid Spartans were off getting ma s s acre d at T her mopylae i n 2006’s loopy 300, this one at sea and with just as much yelling, CGIenhanced six-pack abs and even a few bare boobs. The bad 3-D is used mostly for repetitious slo-mo strawberry-jam blood splatter (okay, we get it). Sullivan Stapleton is a poor substitute for Gerard Butler, and that can’t be a good thing. Thank the gods for Eva Green, seemingly the only actor aware of how campy all this is, and her over-the-top portrayal of a hot and horny naval commander in a Catwoman outfit. Japanese title: 300: Teikoku no Shingeki. (102 min)

NOAH

I do n ’ t re m e m b e r t h i s s i mp le Sunday school parable including h u g e ro c k-m o n s te r s w it h re d eyes, nor does the plot device of a vengeful, animal-cargo-munching warlord stowaway aboard Noah’s Ark ring a bell. Then there are the LOTR-like, SFX-laden epic battles. Huh? But it’s just the movies, right? Now, defending the Bible has never been an aspiration, but as a movie, this is overlong, slow moving, and lacks any real sense of danger. Noah, a raving patriarch created in the image of a seriously silly Russell Crowe, would be locked up today. A rare misstep for otherwise admired director Darren Aronofsky.

Japanese title: Noah: Yakusoku no Fune (138 min)

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OPEN GRAVE

The movie opens, aptly enough, in an open grave. A not-dead Sharlto Copley ( District 9) awakes amid hu nd re d s of cor p s e s , w it h no memory of who he is or how he got there. This blank slate finds a nearby house containing a quartet of uninteresting fellow amnesiacs and a mute Chinese girl. It’s a premise ripe with promise, but alas unfulfilled, doomed by generic performances (except for Josie Ho), poor plotting, and a general lack of direction. Plot furtherance is provided by numerous sepia flashbacks as the movie trudges toward its notvery-surprising Big Reveal. Maudlin, hard to watch, and boring.

Japanese title: Open Grave Kansen. (102 min)

THE HOST

Stephenie Meyer, who defanged vampires and declawed were wolves with all that Twilight tedium, now turns to wasting your time and Saoirse Ronan’s talent with this lame sci-fi story. Alien parasites h ave t a ke n ove r mo s t hu m a n bodies, see, but this girl named Melanie has somehow retained her identity, and now shares her bod with the alien. A covert band of humans provides several hunky males to kiss in the rain. It’s as though Nicholas Sparks wrote Invasion of the Body Snatchers by way of All of Me. Awkwardly structured and atrociously written, it would be funny if it weren’t such a flaccid, dismal slog. Japanese title: The Host: Utsukushiki Shinryakusha. (125 min)

NEED FOR SPEED

After his success as Jesse in TV’s phenomenal Breaking Bad, Aaron Paul had his pick of pictures with which to launch his film career.

True, I didn’t expect much from an adaptation of a video game directed by a former stuntman, but the generic car chases are okay-ish, and it gets points for not resorting to CGI. But in virtually every other regard—trite storyline, awful script, embarrassingly unfunny comic relief, length—this thin, literal car wreck of a movie is running on empty, a total watch-watcher that makes those Fast & Furious flicks look like art films. Paul should have kept looking. (126 min)

THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL

This quirky, surreal and totally o r i g i n a l e i g h t h f i l m b y We s A nderson is framed as a story w it h i n a s tor y w it h i n a s tor y, presented in multiple flashbacks f rom t he pre sent to t he 1930s and orbiting around M. Gustave, a legendary concierge (a rare comedic perf by Ralph Fiennes) at the title hostelry in a fictitious eastern European country. He’s disciplined, slightly ridiculous and a bit of a scoundrel. It’s a comically complex contraption, enchanting and absurdly entertaining, but there’s heft under the confection and a sober acknowledgement of the events looming over Europe in the next decade. (100 min)

X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

In a dark, apocalyptic present, Professor X and Magneto (Patrick Stewa r t & Ia n McKel len ) send Wo lve r i n e ( H u g h Ja c k m a n , carrying the film) back in time to convince their younger selves (James McAvoy & Michael Fassbender) to join forces in preventing Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence) from assassinating Bolivar Trask (Peter Dinklage), an act that led to their current loselose state of affairs. Got that? Okay, this clearly requires at least a cursory knowledge of 15 years of these mutant movies. Nice selfaware comic relief, notably a terrific “Time in a Bottle” sequence that was actually applauded. Way better in 2-D. (131 min)

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SAD TEA

By Rob Schwartz

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ad Tea is another film which had its premiere at the Tokyo I nternational Film Festival last year.

It addresses the vagaries of romance for a host of different primary characters each trying to figure out what love is (aren’t we all?). Director Rikiya Imaizumi has crafted a thoughtprovoking if curious piece that hovers between melodrama and light comedy. Shin (Seiji Okabe) hopes to become a director. He lives with Yuko (Chihiro Nagao) but has a relationship with Midori (Aya Kunitake). As a counterpoint, his friend Waseda (Tomohisa Takeda), who’s committed to his girlfriend Sonoko (Kayo Hoshino), is suddenly taken with a shop assistant and dumps his girlfriend in the hope the new woman will have him. Natsu (Chika Uchida) endures an abusive relationship yet rationalizes that it has its good points, too. Bon (Takuya Fuji), the manager of a coffee shop, is in love with waitress Tanako (Fumiko Aoyagi), who rebuffs him constantly and has the hots for Shin. The characters muse on love and occasionally take small steps toward happiness. Overall, Imaizumi has formed a reasonably realistic and entertaining ensemble drama with some insight into human behavior. (120 min.)

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ith Blu-ray quickly overtaking DVDs and 4K Ultra HD TVs creating the need for yet another format, most people hardly remember VHS tapes. Not so the fanatical collectors in Rewind This!, a documentary on the cultural impact of the invention that allowed people to watch movies at home and control their own TV schedules. It was a worldwide revolution that started in Japan. “I wanted to have an international element to the film, and Japan seemed the best place to go,” director Josh Johnson told Metropolis after the Tokyo premiere. The doc uses archival ads to recount the history of two Japanese companies, Sony and JVC, as they fought the war of Betamax vs. VHS (for those who missed it, Sony lost). After a Kickstarter campaign to raise airfare to Tokyo, Johnson interviewed Tom Mes, a writer for the Japanese film site Midnight Eye. Mes recounts how Japanese filmmakers embraced direct-to-video films, called “V-Cinema.” “It is interesting that Japanese directors would go back and forth between V-Cinema and major films,” Johnson says. “In America, if a film goes directly to video that is a real stigma.” Prolific performer Shoko Nakahara, who’s interviewed in the doc and attended the premiere, made a more personal statement: “If it weren’t for VHS, I would never have been an actress.” Rewind This! will screen at at Uplink in Shibuya from July 27. Kevin Mcgue

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he comedy-drama English Vinglish (pictured) reveals the trials and triumphs of an ordinary Indian housewife, who decides that going to New York to take language classes is the only way to stop her family from making fun of her English skills. The dialogue is in Hindi and highly inflected English, but we can all relate to the struggles of a stranger in a strange land trying to be understood. On from June 28 at Cine Switch Ginza (4-4-5 Ginza, Chuoku; cineswitch.com)... The annual Festival du Film Français au Japon returns June 27-30 in Yurakucho. Highlights this year include Yves Saint Laurent, a biopic of the legendary designer, and La Cour de Babel, a documentary on what happens when 24 students from 24 countries meet in a French classroom (Yurakucho Asahi Hall and Toho Cinemas Nichigeki; unifrance.jp/festival)… Even more French films can be seen at the Jacques Tati Retrospective, which has been extended due to popular demand through July 4 at Image Forum in Shibuya (2-10-2 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku; imageforum.co.jp). Tati is known for his colorful comedies set in a rapidly modernizing post-war France. KM

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FISH BANK TOKYO

Surf and turf 41 floors above sea level

By Jeff W. Richards

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itting at Fish Bank Tokyo with a prime evening window seat, it’s hard not to feel on top of the world. Located on the 41st floor of Shiodome City Center, the stunning Blade Runner-esque cityscape is amplified by the unusually high floor-to-ceiling windows and vaulted post-and-beam decor. The dim nighttime lighting makes the whole city yours to behold.

We rolled in one wet and foggy night, eager for the storied view and a taste of the venue’s oftrecommended menu. We slipped out of our wet clothes and into glasses of some dry white wine (¥852), a slightly citrusy Sauvignon Blanc f rom C a l l away v i ne yard in California, and one glass of Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial (¥1,700) for someone pairing their drinks with the view before ordering the seafood platter (¥7,410). Fresh oysters, crab legs, ebi (prawn) and salmon roe arrived over ice on two plates—but the standout was the fresh uni (sea urchin) flan served in the shell. This was not your ordinary mushy orange kaitenzushi-style uni. Chilled and a deep tan color, with a firm creamy texture and a taste like a soft pâté, it disappeared almost as fast as the crab.

A brief interlude and another glass of wine later, our salad courses showed up. The smoked bacon and crispy potato salad (¥1,722) was nothing special, with a few greens and a light oil vinaigrette over crisped slices of spud, but the crab cakes with tomato mousseline (¥2,160) were done well with a crisp deep-fried coating that cracked and crunched satisfyingly as it broke open to reveal the simply seasoned crab meat stuffing.

Splurging more than a little, we decided we had to try the Matsuzaka steak (¥16,000/200g or ¥8,000/100g) just to say we’d had it. Unbelievably marbled and soft, the meat practically dissolved on the tongue. Those who like Japanese-style wagyu beef will be impressed, but steak purists may find the Matsuzaka somewhat too marbled— melting in the mouth, the lingering flavor is one of rendered fat rather than a grilled cut of meat. The wagyu fillet (¥6,667/200g or ¥3,435/100g), on the other hand, was superb: lean and grilled

to a perfect medium, crusted with a layer of charbroiled salt and pepper, it was the last thing we expected at this Tokyo seafood establishment—and a far better value.

We ordered a strawberry Bavarian, a fresh chou cream (both ¥1,148), a small chocolate soufflé (¥1,333) and espressos (¥502) to finish off the meal.

Absolutely stuffed and satisfied, table talk receded. We were once again entranced by the near 360-degree night view of the city as a heavy mist rolled in to shroud the nearby skyscrapers and envelop us even more in our postprandial fog.

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GOOD MORNING CAFÉ (NISHIKICHO)

he metropolis has one of the top dining scenes in the world—including alfresco eateries in abundance. As the summer heats up, it’s a great time to throw on some shades, clutch a cool drink and watch the world go by as you nibble on some nosh with friends.

Recently opened by the good folks at GMC Sendagaya, you’ll find ever yone from brunching artist-intellectuals to families with dogs and kids on this sprawling terrace. Lunch includes five different sets (¥900-1,200), and the numerous dinner options include a towering burger (¥1,000) best enjoyed with the addictive herb fries (¥500)— you've been warned. Branches in Ikebukuro, Nakano and Toranomon.

Nishiko-cho 3-20, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 03-52838170. Nearest stn: Jimbocho. gmc-nishiki.com

CANAL CAFÉ (IIDABASHI) Built alongside a historical boathouse, this attractive dockside café features Italian fare such as pizza, pasta and panini (¥600-800), a selection of beverages and a tempting dessert case. The real draw, however, is the sweeping river vista. Bring your camera and wait for a Chuo line train to snake by to enjoy a quintessential Tokyo landscape.

1-9 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku. Tel: 03-5227-1277.

Nearest stn: Iidabashi. canalcafe.jp

COSTA LATINA (KOMABA) Move over, Brazilian churrasco: on this charming rooftop terrace, it’s all about asado—the Argentinian version of barbecue (¥4,000/person). Additional course menus available (¥1,900-3,300/person), as are à la carte Latin fusion options such as spicy Mexican pizza featuring jalapeno and cactus pads (¥1,250) and crispy deep-fried cassava root (¥650).

The four-story complex includes an event space, a big-screen TV, salsa lessons and nonstop Latin music. It’s like Miami—minus the beach.

1-16-12 Komaba, Meguro-ku. Tel: 03-5465-0404.

Nearest stn: Komaba Todai-mae/Ikejiri Ohashi/ Shinsen. costa-latina.com

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HACIENDA DEL CIELO (DAIKANYAMA) DELIRIUM (KASUMIGASEKI) If you fancy fruity Belgian brews, consider an evening on the terrace of this café tucked inside the swanky Kasumi Dining complex. Over 100 types of draft and bottled beer are available, imported directly from family-owned Belgian brewers. Traditional eats include lamb accompanied by a tangle of wild arugula (¥1,240 for two chops), mussels steamed in your choice of sauce (including beer) from ¥1,480, and fries with three dipping sauces (¥600). Just don’t blame your hangover on us.

3-2-6 Kasumigaski, Chiyoda-ku. Tel: 03-35013181. Nearest stn: Toranomon. deliriumcafe. jp/tokyo

You’ll feel like a VIP walking through the chic Daikanyama streets and being shuttled to the 9th floor via sleek elevator—but once you reach the stunning rooftop terrace, the vibe is pure laidback chill. Typical Mexican eatery fare includes tacos (¥700/two) and fajitas (¥1,500), plus numerous platillos, or small dishes (¥300 to ¥500 each), and generous lunch sets (¥1,000). Book ahead for a private table with a view—or a large sofa corner, great for kids. Online reservations recommended, or take your chances and enjoy a cerveza or cocktail as you take in the breathtaking cityscape and wait.

9F Mansard Daikanyama Bldg, 10−1 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03−5457−1521.

Nearest stn: Daikanyama. modern-mexicano. jp/hacienda

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347 CAFÉ Relaxed Italian dining at this upstairs hideaway in the heart of Shibuya, whose patio centerpiece is a swimming pool.

Nearest stn: Shibuya. 347cafe.com

A-BRIDGE This funky rooftop café features artwork, occasional live music, and possibly the tastiest sweet potato fries ever.

Nearest stn: Sangenjaya. a-bridge.jp

ASK A GIRAFFE Tucked behind a restaurant/eclectic home goods store, this delightful patio features rotating specials of honest, down-home café fare.

Nearest stn: Kunitachi. meturl.com/askagiraffe

BISSORI Homestyle Korean cuisine served on an enchanting covered patio, featuring warm wooden decor.

Additional location in Yutenji.

Nearest stn: Ebisu. bissori.jp

CICADA This wine bar/restaurant with a covered terrace takes “atmospheric” to a new level. Bakery and casual dining café also on the premises.

Nearest Stn: Omotesando. tyharborbrewing. co.jp/en/cicada

T.Y. HARBOR BREWERY (SHINAGAWA) SUJI’S (ROPPONGI) New York deli cravings, begone. Whether it’s tender and flavorful pastrami (¥1,500), voluminous omelets (¥1,300-1,700) or even crazy sushi rolls (¥900), a trip to Suji’s is a slice of Americana right here. Expect crowds during weekend brunch hours. Menu changes periodically—call to be sure they’ve got what you’re hankering for. Kids’ menu also available.

3-1-5 Azabudai, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-3505-4490.

Nearest stn: Roppongi Itchome. sujis.net

TWO ROOMS GRILL BAR (OMOTESANDO) The terrace here is smooth personified. Think lounge music, sleek wooden decor, and cocktails including mojitos out of practically every fruit in existence (from ¥1,500). Several seasonal menus for various budgets and tastes, from “bar bites” (¥1,100-3,900) to full meals (¥3,800 up to ¥12,500 for premium beef cuts). Huge oysters with various flavor infusions run ¥650-1,150 each, while more unusual offerings include prosciutto-wrapped frogs’ legs (¥1,850). Also great for lunch.

5F AO Bldg, 3-11-7 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku.

Tel: 03-3498-0002. Nearest stn: Omotesando. tworooms.jp/en

Next time you visit the immigration office, treat yourself to a meal at this lovely restaurant hugging the Shinagawa canals. Sister to several metropolitan eateries including Cicada in Omotesando (see sidebar), the complex was renovated from warehouses that were in turn restored from factories hit during the WWII air raids. Watch boats cruising by as you enjoy your beer (¥550-1,250 by the glass)—brewed on the premises—along with California-inspired starters (¥1,500-1,900) and mains (¥2,600-4,000). Lunch specials available (¥1,000-3,000). Bakery and casual café located on the premises, as is Tokyo’s only floating bar.

2-1-3 Higashi-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku.

Tel: 03-5479-4555. Nearest stn: Tennozu Isle. meturl.com/tyharbor PHOTO BY KOHJI SHIIKI

ECO FARM CAFE 632 Roomy Harajuku café terrace featuring a veggie-inspired menu along with an assortment of desserts and coffees.

Ne a re s t s t n : H a raj u k u . face b o ok .co m / ecofarmcafe632

KONAMON Lovers of okonomiyaki and rustic wooded settings: get thyselves to this hidden Setagaya gem. Café/ patisserie also on the premises.

Nearest stn: Sakura-shinmachi. meturl.com/ konamon

MARUNOUCHI HOUSE Enjoy lunch in peaceful solitude on the seventh floor terrace of the Shin-Marunouchi building— but in the evening arrive early to beat the crowds.

Nearest stn: Tokyo. marunouchi-house.com

MIO Italian-trained chef crafts imaginative dishes using ingredients sourced mainly from organic farms.

Gyoza in flavors including spicy tomato and ham & cheese.

Nearest stn: Komazawa Daigaku. miomiomio. me

PAGLIACCIO Watch the Marunouchi shopping crowd stroll by while enjoying Italian fare at this bustling sidewalk café/trattoria.

Nearest stn: Tokyo. meturl.com/pagliaccio

SAVOY Tender, authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pies consistently rated within Tokyo’s top tier. Two additional branches in Azabu Juban.

Nearest stn: Yutenji. meturl.com/savoy

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2.5 PLACE WANTED Shibuya-ku or Shinjuku-ku 3K house sought. Permanent resident is seeking a nice three-bedroom house from owner, within 7min walk to nearest station. Rent negotiable. Move in ASAP. bangelos12@gmail.com

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Sublet sought by American couple for two weeks in Tokyo from late July through early Aug. Will water plants and keep your place clean! Need at least two rooms. Please email me. I can provide references. om@cdyogi.com

3 EDUCATION 3.5 LANGUAGE EXCHANGE English and Japanese. I'm seeking English speakers who can help me with E in exchange for J. I'm male, 30. I work at a design studio in Minato-ku. Please contact me if you're interested. blackflys74@ gmail.com English and Japanese. AsianAmerican male seeks language exchange on weekends. We can meet and socialize in different situations for learning and fun. I drive a car and motorcycle. We can go anywhere.

Shinagawa/Gotanda/Kamata area. hermanb1@yahoo.com English and Japanese. Do you want to improve your English and translation skills? Canadian, 40-ish, seeking a language partner.

Let's help each other with our language skills over tea. Let's meet in Ikebukuro, Shinjuku or Nerima. tarry2@hotmail.com English and Japanese. Hello! I am male, 23, living in Shibuya. I'm a beginner, but I want to speak E more.

Of course, I will teach you about Japan and J. Feel free contact me. d.r.y1030@gmail.com

2 F 4D K STAN D -ALO N E H O U S E I N A B E A U T I F U L L O C AT I O N !

Separate bath, two toilets, house appliances, pre-fitted, 1min walk to 7-11 and 24h store, in Adachi-ku.

No key money. ahmadj11@yahoo. com 090-6475-5050 BRIGHT PRIVATE ROOM IN LARGE, L U X U RY R E S I D E N T I A L V I L L A IN ASAKA, 14min to Ikebukuro, h u g e b a t h t u b , b i g T V, e t c . , furniture available, w/utilities, internet, cable ¥49,000. No key money. villa.asaka@yahoo.com 090-6349- 1296

English and Japanese. Hi, my name is Asuka. I'm Japanese, 21, living in Saitama. I'm seeking someone to teach me E. I can teach you J. Just send me a message. yellow.00626@ gmail.com English and Japanese. Japanese male, 41, seeks native English speaker.

I like music and am interested in vegetarianism and macrobiotics. I hope we can learn from each other. blackstar777@excite.co.jp English and Japanese. Japanese male, 58, seeking language exchange and friendship in Tokyo. Feel free to contact me, please. 3for10@excite. co.jp

English and Japanese. I am an English male, 47, seeking an E/J language exchange. Somewhere close to Shin-Yokohama would be best. englishsmiles@live.com English and Japanese. Group language exchange every Wed, 7:309:30pm, at coffee shops around Ginza.

Most members are 20s and 30s. We switch languages every 30min. Fun events on weekends. Free to join. ando.andy@gmail.com English and Japanese. Hi, Canadian male, 30, in Ebisu, seeks language exchange on weekday mornings/ afternoons. I work all over, so Kanagawa/east Tokyo ok, too. 同僚とい つも英語だけ使うから日本語で話したいです。

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French, English, Japanese. European man seeking a language exchange partner to improve his Japanese. I can teach you Fr or E. Let's enjoy sharing our cultures and interests. Machida area preferred. understanding_life@ hotmail.com 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 Korean and Japanese. Japanese male, 41, seeks a native Korean speaker for Kor/J exchange. I like music, reading, cooking. I hope we can learn from each other and have some fun. astralsky@excite.co.jp Portuguese and Japanese. Can you teach me Portuguese? I am a beginner.

Tokyo preferred, but Kanto area also ok. Internet lesson ok. Please teach me! graviaqueen@yahoo.co.jp

3.9 TEACH ME! English lessons. JM, 30, seeks native English teacher for reasonably priced lessons at a cafe in central Tokyo or along the Odakyu line. umek2002jp@ yahoo.co.jp Expert Python/C++ programmer (local). Can pay ¥1000/h, plus coffee.

Must be fluent in English or Japanese.

Masters or PhD student (engineering) is ideal. Must be able to meet in Tokyo. yatri_in_town@yahoo.co.jp PhD student in engineering?

Tokyo only. M2 or PhD student in communication engineering (無線通信 など）or related area? I need some help with simulation. Will pay ¥1500/h. You should be able to use Matlab/Simulink. yatri_in_town@yahoo.co.jp

4 HOUSEHOLD GOODS 4.1 FURNITURE & FITTINGS Clock, Ikea Bravur, white, bought Oct ‘13, in excellent condition ¥3000. Pick up Harajuku area. Delivery possible depending on area. stareyes@hotmail. fr 08046364242 Dresser, Karimoku Japan, compact, colonial, w/green stool, as new.

New ¥48,000. Sell ¥30,000/obo. mamad15@excite.com Frame, wooden, for paintings, size F20 (73x61cm; outer dimensions 88x76cm), in good condition ¥9000. turbo32s@ yahoo.fr Furniture sale! Sofabed, seats two, w/four cushions; mattress, w/two pillows; bookshelf; coffee table; TV stand; shoe rack; lamp stand; umbrella stand; four-tray toiletries

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Many more Classified ads online! Please visit classifieds.metropolis.co.jp rack; iron and ironing board; etc. priyagupta03@gmail.com Sofa, leather (L177xW96xH75cm), in good condition ¥45,000. bearaissi@ yahoo.fr 08049090053 Table, dining, clean, w/faux leather swivel chairs, good size for adults and kids, w/side table and coffee table ¥10,000/obo. Pick up only Hachioji.

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4.2 APPLIANCES Egg beaters, Muji, electric, bought Oct '13, in excellent condition ¥1000. Pick up Harajuku area. Delivery possible depending on the area. stareyes@ hotmail.fr 08046364242 Fridge, Panasonic NR-B145W, bought Feb '13 from Bic Camera, almost as new, five-year guarantee (approximately four years left) ¥16,000. Pick up or arrange delivery yourself. tatamimatt. nz@gmail.com Fridge, Sharp, two-door, 228L, in good condition, w/receipt, four-year warranty from Bic Camera. pratibha. bhatt@gmail.com 08067946344 Humidifier, Panasonic FE-KL05, 5L tank, humidity sensor, w/LED indicator, works well, good for up to 100sqm room, compact ¥1000. Can deliver Tokyo area. generic.email.address. no17@gmail.com Rice cooker, Zojirushi, IH, '08, hardly used, clean, as new ¥7000. Delivery in the area included. mizi2005@hotmail. com Rice cooker, Panasonic SR-ML051, 0.5L, white, bought Sep '13, in excellent condition ¥2500. Pick up Harajuku area. Delivery possible depending on area . stareye s @hotmail .fr 08046364242 Vacuum, AIM-R0B01, robotic, white, new ¥5000. Pick up Shimokitazawa. aminimia@yahoo.com Washer, Toshiba AW-50GL, hardly used, as new ¥17,000/obo. Cheap delivery in area possible. mizi2005@ hotmail.com

4.3 SAYONARA SALE Sayonara sale! Single bed, round table, study table and chair, dining table and four chairs, fridge, natural wine cellar, book cabinet, sofa set. Delivery possible. hatoh16@gmail.com Sayonara sale! Coffee table, shoe rack, bookshelf, umbrella stand, lamp, four-tray toiletries rack, in excellent condition, easy to carry, all parts detachable, can be reassembled easily.

Utensils, baskets, toaster, blender: free. priyagupta03@gmail.com 08040081306

4.4 TV & HOME THEATER TV 12", Raphaie RL12V-FN1, excellent image (W29.3xD4.2xH21cm), hardly used, w/HDMI connector, LED backlight, approximately 0.8kg, black ¥8000. mristhisapen@gmail.com

4.6 FOR KIDS Mat, for child's room (6-7-mat), clean ¥3000. mizi2005@hotmail.com Strollers, two available, clean, in good condition: Maclaren Quest, brown ¥7000. Combi, blue ¥5000. mizi2005@hotmail.com

4.7 FOR FREE Vanity, wood (37x65x66cm), w/mirror (92x50cm), lots of drawers/space for makeup, old, a bit knocked around, still usable. Pick up only Ota-ku. blondein_ tokyo@yahoo.com

5 HOBBIES&INTERESTS 5.2 SPORTS EQUIPMENT Ski machine, NordicTrack Pro Skier, takes minimum space, quiet, was shipped from US, can be disassembled, w/all documentation, manuals, CD ¥80,000. Negotiable. azdiscover@ hotmail.com

Step machine, compact, hardly used, w/calorie counter, timer, handles for balance ¥5000. Can deliver around central Tokyo. robby33@hotmail.com Surfboard, Wes Oshiro by Fade 5.11, epoxy, w/new terrycloth cover, nose guard, FCS fins, in good condition ¥39,900. oxbow@i.softbank.jp Treadmill, Treo T101, 2.65 HP motor, 1-16km speed, heart rate monitor, capacity to 110kg, folds (folded size 1200x400mm), hardly used. New ¥60,000. Sell ¥25,000/obo. Pick up Minato-ku or courier. sl69phillips@ hotmail.com 08045990612

5.3 MUSICAL EQUIPMENT Insect sounds. “Bugs” collection of insect sounds taken from Ric Viers’ Blastwave Sound Library, thousands of sounds pre-installed on a dedicated USB drive, brand new, never plugged in. New $249. Sell ¥15,000. justcallmehenry@gmail.com edwardsoperation.com Monitors, Edirol MA 15D digital stereo micro monitors, 24-bit/192KHz digital ¥12,000. earth_travel_joy@hotmail. com Stand, for keyboards, heightadjustable, cross-legged, in great condition ¥1000. Pick up Nakano or Ikebukuro stn. madamixx@yahoo.co.jp

5.4 BOOKS/CD/DVD Baby preparation books: New Contented Little Baby Book by Gina Ford; What to Expect: The First Year

by Murkoff, Eisenberg and Hathaway ¥1000/both/obo. Pregnancy yoga DVDs: Pregnancy Health Yoga, Post Natal Yoga, both by Tara Lee, region 2 (Europe, Japan) ¥1500/both/obo. jai0424@gmail.com https://sites. google.com/site/jai0424/ Kanji learning material. Memorizing the Kanji, three-book complete system, joyo list and over 1000 more key kanji, w/Nelson Kanji Dictionary ¥8500/ all. Ebina, though can maybe meet in Shinjuku. earth_travel_joy@hotmail. com

5.6 COLLECTORS Baseball Hall of Fame coins, brandnew, in case, two available, both are PROOF: 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame Proof $5 gold coin; 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame Proof silver dollar. chinastockwatch@gmail.com

7.4 ITEMS WANTED Folding bicycle, cheaper than ¥10,000. Around Adachi or Katsushika. ego_prin@yahoo.co.jp

8 COMPUTERS 8.2 HARDWARE Laptop, Dell E4300, 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo P9400, 4GB, 250GB HD, 7200RPM, E/ keyboard, Win 7 Pro 64 ¥14,000. masui41@live.com Laptop, HP, three y/o, in good condition, short battery life ¥19,000/ obo. Can ship from Sendai. sendai. japan@yahoo.com Laptop, Acer Aspire One KAV60, 8", blue, XP OS ¥4000. mristhisapen@ gmail.com Tablet and pen, Wacom Intuos CTH480/S, edit digital photos, paint, draw, multi-touch gestures scroll, zoom, rotate, pressure sensitive pen, eraser, four application Express Keys, 6x3.7" active area, in excellent condition ¥5000. mristhisapen@gmail.com Tablet, Google Nexus 10 32GB, no scratches, as new, upgraded to newest version of Android KitKat 4.4.3, w/box, accessories, smart cover ¥30,000/obo. kizuki.buy@gmail.com Webcam, Qwatch TS-WPTCAM, I-O Data smartphone/PC, almost new, hardly used, video/image sent to remote FTP server/site, LAN wireless connection, internal mic, remote pan, tilt angle, infrared. New ¥28,000. Sell ¥9000. mristhisapen@gmail.com

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/ markhelp2@gmail.com ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS TOKYO. If you have a problem with drinking, we can help.

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03-3971-1471 inquiries@aatokyo. org http://aatokyo.org HIV Peer Support group and workshops. Get together with people in the same boat as you, who understand. Held in a safe, considerate, 100% confidential setting to discuss what’s on your mind, ask questions and make new friends. info@peersupporttokyo.com www. peersupporttokyo.com Infertility support group. TTC Tokyo is an infertility support group that provides informal opportunities for women and men experiencing infertility to connect with one another.

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10 HELP! 10.1 HELP ME Business partnership. European with 20 years' experience in early childhood education and language training seeking a business partner to join a unique education project. No investment needed but your time. A great opportunity to make a difference in this world. understanding_life@ hotmail.com 080-3126-9376 Seeking E/J translator in Machida.

I would like to edit some documents into Japanese, but I have limited knowledge of it. I can teach you English or French. Please contact me. Machida area preferred. understanding_life@ hotmail.com

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6.3 BICYCLES, PARTS, & ACCESSORIES Bike, Panasonic Les Maillots MiniVelo, as new, 9.8kg, alloy frame, 16-speed, upgraded handlebars, seat, brakes, Maxxis tires ¥35,000/ obo. Pick up Tokyo area or deliver anywhere in Japan. tokyobiker2014@ outlook.com Road bike, Giant TCR, size M frame, yellow/black, as new, currently disassembled, various parts available.

New ¥226,000. Sell ~¥50,000. Price depends on parts. View Shin-Nakano. cjriach@hotmail.com Road bike, Devinci Millennium Optimum Carbon C-T, 61cm, suits rider approximately 187cm, w/Ultegra ninespeed shifters, derailleur, 105 cranks, brakes, XSR-2 rims, Schwalbe tires, Serfas saddle, Cateye computer, Sachs bottle holder, Shimano SPD pedals ¥70,000. cjriach@hotmail.com

7 GENERAL

N E E D T O TA L K ? W e ’ r e h e r e to listen. TELL LIFELINE: free, anonymous English counseling daily from 9am-11pm by trained vo l u n te e r s : 03 - 57 74 - 0 9 92 .

TELL COUNSELING: affordable multilingual p syc hothe rapy by acc re dite d Western-trained professionals, a CIGNA International Provider: 03-4550-1146. TELL website: www. telljp.com. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @TokyoLifeLine.

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Visit www.jhelp.com/ and press “ he lp,” or call 0 570 - 0 0 0 -911.

To volunteer or support, please contact team@jhelp.com. www. jhelp.com/

7.2 FASHION Watch, Montblanc Automatic Sport M29303, large (38mm), w/rubber strap, brand-new stainless steel clasp, case back marked with Montblanc, Automatic, 200M ¥90,000. Pick up Shibuya. chinastockwatch@gmail.com

WEST PAPUA: ONE SOUL , ONE P EO P LE . Fif ty- one years ago, West Papua should have been an

13.1 SPORTS

JAPAN I NTE R NATI O NAL PART Y – Ea rly S u m m e r Special. Sat, June 28, 6 : 3 0 - 9 p m , D evi Fu s i o n (Roppongi). Japan’s biggest international party. 250 people expected. All-youcan-drink and free snacks.

J a p a n e s e m e n : ¥ 4 0 0 0.

Othe rs : ¥3000. M obile : h t t p : //g e t yo u r fri e n d . com/mobile/ jiparty@ hotmail.com http://www. getyourfriend.com/ 090-1735-5405

J O I N T H E B I G G E S T, B E S T, M O S T P O P U L A R INTERNATIONAL PARTY! Great people, drinks and food! Meet new friends and party with nice people in a friendly atmosphere.

Events in Tokyo (Ginza, Azabu, Roppongi) and Osaka. ¥1500-¥2000. http://english.gaitomo.com/ info@gaitomo.com

Don’s Half-Fast Flash-Mob Weekend Urban Bicycle Rides. halffastcycling@ hotmail.com Futsal players wanted by a very friendly international team. Practice is in Tokyo and Kanagawa on Sat. Details available. fkkyn468@ybb.ne.jp

JUST A 3MIN WALK FROM ROPPONGI HILLS, Club 360 is a large and modern health and fitness club. No membership or joining fees. Personal training, physiotherapy, fitne s s cla s se s , boxing , kick boxing, massage. i n f o @ c l u b 3 6 0 . j p w w w. club360.jp 03-6434-9667

Futsal team. Intermediate futsal team in Tokyo seeking people who can enjoy the game with others. Please introduce yourself (age, nationality, where you live, whether you belong to another team). umek2002jp@yahoo.co.jp Gracie jiu-jitsu. Seeking a partner to practice Gracie Combatives techniques.

I’m a long-term foreign resident, can speak Japanese. Interested in selfdefense, not MMA or grappling for points.

Prefer Yokohama area. Thanks. breathe@ world.email.ne.jp Interested in tai chi? Then why not start now? Take a step to counter the stresses of daily living. Practice is in Toyama Park on Sun mornings, near Takadanobaba stn. chifact@gmail.com

AMERICAN FOOTBALL. Nihon Unisys Bulls, X league Central Division, seeks fit players w/ US college football experience for all positions. Practice every Sat/Sun from 10am-3pm (including meeting) in Tokyo/Saitama (time & venue subject to change). Attendance at practice must be over 60%.

Please contact for tryout info and send your profile to team admin. bullsxleague@gmail.com http:// www.unisys.co.jp/football/ A L L- N AT I O N A L I T Y T O U C H FOOTBALL. Non-contact tag rugby (OZ tag) and Rugby League players.

We play every Sat from 10am in Tatsumi. M/F and beginners welcome! Good exercise and fun!

Many other activities, such as BBQs and drinking parties! Email for details. tokyorugbyleague@ hotmail.com http://ameblo.jp/ tokyo13warriors AMATEUR RUGBY LEAGUE PLAYERS. Japan ANZACS Rugby League team is seeking Rugby League players for Japanese Rugby League official games from Apr to Sep. Everyone welcome. Contact for more details. japananzacs@gmail.com FUN WITH TOUCH RUGBY! Join us for social or competitive touch rugby every Sat at 2:30pm by Ariake stn, Yurikamome line. Any age, sex, level ok. Please email for details. funwithtouch@gmail.com http://www.funwithtouch.com/ where-we-play/

10.2 SUPPORT

Starbucks mug collection, most from the US, some from around the world, never used ¥1000/each. ntt1111@ hotmail.co.jp

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13 CLUBS & INTERESTS

PLAY RUGBY. The Tokyo Crusaders are a friendly but keen international rugby club. Devoted to the game and its social side, the “Cru” welcomes all players and supporters.

Established in 1990, the Cru plays in the Shuto League 1st Division. http://www.facebook.com/tokyo. crusaders www.tokyocrusaders. com TA M B O U R E L L I . U n i q u e n e w s p o r t fro m S cotla n d . U s in g a tambourine-like instrument as a racquet, players hit a shuttlecock.

We play two or three times/month on weekends in Meguro with many socials. Join us! More details: www. tamjapan.org/en/ info@tamjapan. org All-level tennis group in Tokyo. Serious and motivated tennis players sought by active tennis group to join their weekly sessions in central Tokyo. We have advanced and intermediate groups on weekday evenings. Beginner and lowintermediate also welcome. No entrance or membership fees. Reasonable participation fees. tokyo.tennis@yahoo.fr Basketball in the Yokohama area.

Want to play b-ball in the Yokohama area? Mostly Japanese play intermediate games every Mon and Wed night at a local school’s gym. Feel free to come.

Please contact for further details. satoru. nicolas@gmail.com

International Adventure Club Tokyo (IAC-Tokyo). The IAC-Tokyo is an allvolunteer group of folks from the Tokyo area who enjoy outdoor activities together. stephy46800-live@yahoo. co.uk www.iac-tokyo.org International soccer club. Five-aside, 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 Women's futsal. Five-a-side, easy to play, on weekends in Tokyo. Friendly club, all nationalities welcome. djnorio@ hotmail.co.jp

13.2 LEISURE MACARTHUR HEIGHTS. Ta ke a b r e a k w h e r e G e n e r a l Douglas MacArthur did! One hour from Tokyo by car or direct train. Beautiful cabins on the ocean, w/onsen, beach, shopping. housinginjapan@yahoo.com

13.3 ARTS Artist/photographer seeks attractive female for natural, fashion and glamor photos. Digital photos in return for your time. West of Tokyo. Please email w/sample photos. understanding_life@ hotmail.com Love Shakespeare? Amateur group in Tokyo, meeting once/month to celebrate our love of the Bard.

Come to read, or just to listen. All nationalities welcome, no experience necessary! rchrd_schwartz@yahoo. com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ Shakespeare-sama/

13.4 MUSIC A cappella group. Miss singing? Join our singing group! We sing orchestral classical music only in human voice, conducted by a professional a cappella singer. ryusei@acappellacantabile.jp http://acappella-cantabile. jp/?page_id=202 Drummer wanted for Negative Zero, experienced, serious only. Established and active international band, gigs one to four times/month, influences are Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, Tool, Foo Fighters, Weezer, etc. braddidway@hotmail.com www. facebook.com/negativezerotokyo Female singer sought for new duo.

Japanese male guitarist in Tokyo, Shibuya area. Let's play together first!

Beginners welcome. I like Avril, Miley Cyrus, AAR, Hot Chelle Rae, FOB, 1D, Taylor Swift. riku_hiroxx@hotmail.com Film score. I'm looking to do a film score for a sci-fi or low-budget movie.

No money involved. Check out my samples. edonara@yahoo.com https:// soundcloud.com/jim-harris/tracks Seeking drummer, bassist, female vocalist who can sing in English or Spanish. Let's start a new project for the whole world. Any nationality, age welcome. We are professionals. dj.norio@docomo.ne.jp https://www. facebook.com/avionrecords

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Many more Classified ads online! Please visit classifieds.metropolis.co.jp Still seeking cellist and violinist. This is what I need from you: imagination, not script. Play from the heart. I am a musician, a guitarist, with a need for something more elegant. strungup66@ gmail.com

13.5 MIND, BODY, SPIRIT

E N G L I S H TA I C H I A N D QI GONG COURSE . New beginner course starts Thu, J u l y 3 . Re g u l a r p ra c t i c e brings better health, increased energy levels and a greater ability to deal with stress and pressure. mari@ meiquantaichi.com www. meiquantaichi.com 080 6871-8975 Diamond Way Buddhism Tokyo.

Do you want to explore your own mind? Guided Buddhist meditation every Sun, 6pm, near Azabu-Juban.

International practitioners, beginners welcome, Japanese spoken. Please call 090-3598-3072 for more information. daginia@gmail.com http://www. diamondway.jp/ Harmony Cafe. Volunteer healing meeting in Jimbocho and Ikebukuro.

Don't hesitate to contact me if you need help. winds_fr@hotmail.com Tibetan Buddhist meditation in Tokyo. Part of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. This school puts special focus on meditation practice. Regular guided meditations Sun from 8pm. findlay65@gmail.com http://www.meetup.com/TibetanBuddhist-Meditation-In-Tokyo-Japan/ 080-4389-8818 Tokyo Dialogue. We have been meeting in the heart of the concrete jungle called Tokyo for 10 years to create an oasis of calm reflection and listening. Next Dialogue: July 12th, 3-6pm. findlay65@gmail.com http:// tokyodialogue.wordpress.com/ Zen meditation (Zazen). You’ve always thought it would be interesting to try it - why not now? Join us Fri evenings at Tokuun-in in Ueno. Make arrangements in advance by email, and check our home page. tokyozazen@jcom.home. ne.jp www.wgthorpe.com

Creative mate! I'm seeking someone with interest in web design, graphic design and art. I'm a Japanese photographer living in Tokyo. I'd like to collaborate with people who want to live as creators in Tokyo. r_kaikura@ yahoo.co.jp Drinks after work. European guy, 43, wishes to meet near Sagami-Ono for good times. Let's have a drink first at the Hub. Happy hour would be fine. My hobbies are sports, travel. wasabi70@ yahoo.fr Female from Europe seeks new international friends. I'd like to make new international friends, late 20s~early 40s, any nationality.

Professionals living in Tokyo. Let's hang out, meet new people, go to nice venues, make the most out of Tokyo. lala8309@gmail.com Fishing? I've seen shows where you can go fishing (in ponds or on a boat) and then afterwards take your catch to a restaurant to eat. I'm looking to do that if anyone is interested and knows the ropes. hiroshi.tsukamoto1975@ gmail.com From Denmark or Germany? If so, drop me a line! Have been seeking Danes and Germans for friendship.

Tell me what you'd like to do with a JF, 30s. Let's have fun times together!

Please be nonsmokers, late 20s-30s. codename107113@live.com Jazz-playing friends in Tokyo.

Japanese male seeking jazz players for fun in the Tokyo area. I've been playing the alto sax for a couple of years. Still amateur, but want to play with others. yossynet@ra2.so-net.ne.jp Love mountains? JF, mid-30s, attractive, sexy, seeks her mountain partner, someone who likes hiking, is serious, experienced, a fast walker. I hope we can be good friends, too! M/F ok. Live in Tokyo. kiss_and_hug2000@ yahoo.co.jp New friends. American male, can never have enough friends. If you feel the same way, please look me up. I enjoy drinking, dining, or just hanging out at a cafe as long as the conversation is interesting. mixnplay@yahoo.com Otaku buddy. Traveling to Japan and seeking a friend to go check out Akihabara, other anime stores, go to maid cafes, check out movies, grab bites to eat, go to conventions, toy shows, etc. hiroshi.tsukamoto1975@ gmail.com

13.8 PROFESSIONAL Tokyo Traders Club. International club for traders and investors. Discuss opportunities in stocks, commodities and forex. Many regular events, including FX trading workshop. New to trading? No problem: beginners also welcome. You can also learn to trade. Join free! info@tokyotraders. com http://www.tokyotraders.com/ 080-5681-1321

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 Nihongo 倶楽部いんたぁなしょなる.

Nihongo Club International is a volunteer group to help foreign people learn Japanese at the Tokyo Volunteer Action Center in Iidabashi. Every Thu, 7-9pm. nci_tokyo@yahoo.co.jp

14 PERSONALS 14.1 FRIENDS Brazilian Plaza in Oizumi Town. I want to go to the Brazilian Plaza in Oizumi Town, Gunma. I've never been before.

Can you guide me? I love Brazil, music, soccer and churrasco. graviaqueen@ yahoo.co.jp

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PUA wing. Seeking wingman to practice ethical PUA skills to understand psychology and social dynamics. No BS, just education and selfimprovement. Nonsmoking. etihwrevilo@hotmail.com

our conversation? Non-native also ok. Hopefully, punctual people. polkadots.1466@gmail.com

14.2 MEN LOOKING FOR WOMEN S U B M I S S IV E S J M , 36, 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 All about you! Decent-looking professional SWM, tall, fit, fun, outgoing, is seeking sweet, special, slim lady, attractive, fit, a little adventurous, can wear jeans, dresses up once in a while, loves traveling, needs one guy only. nightwatchblue@gmail.com American gentleman seeking nice married lady. Nice American guy, true gentleman, seeks nice married lady for friendship, maybe sweet romance.

Let's meet during the daytime on weekdays. I am a nonsmoker, warm, gentle, discreet, safe, romantic, caring. togethertokyo@yahoo.com An affair to remember! Professional, well-educated, successful, accomplished married male is seeking a nonsmoking, loving, passionate woman for a long-term discreet relationship to cherish and adore each other. Serious only, please. nicefunguy_321@yahoo.com Are you looking to be pleased? Look no further! Muscular, 185cm, 97.5kg. I love to please and would love to please you. Send me a photo and describe how you’d like to be pleased. sicwhited@ yahoo.com Are you short and cute? I'm seeking a short, very attractive lady living in Tokyo. Let's start with a drink and get to know each other. I'm an American businessman, originally from California, 40s, 186cm, 78kg. solar_ confinement@yahoo.com Aroma massage. Are you over 35?

Would you like a nice, relaxing aroma oil massage? Amateur masseur seeks mature massage partners to practice on. I can meet anywhere in central Tokyo. I speak English and Japanese. amamassage@hotmail.com Athletic British guy seeking openminded older woman. I'm always being told I'm handsome, but I have no confidence to approach older women so I'm hoping this website might work.

I don't like girls who are not openminded. dragonpower99@gmail.com Attractive single Japanese male seeks a nice Western or Japanese female for friendship and possibly more. Nonsmokers preferred. I am confident that I can create fun times for you. If you are ready, email me. cioinjapan@gmail.com Black man for black woman. Thank you for viewing my post. I am a very nice, down-to-earth guy seeking a nice lady. Let's chat and find out more about each other. stretchnd@yahoo.com

Seeking Brazilian friends in Kanto.

Would like to hang out with Brazilian people. Let's watch soccer together.

I am Japanese. graviaqueen@yahoo. co.jp

Blue-eyed British boy, 23, handsome, seeks older JF for romance, travel, enjoyment together. I stand 178cm, have a medium build, and am athletic. dragonpower99@gmail.com

Seeking friends in central Tokyo. JF, early 30s, seeks friends to hang out with in central Tokyo. atkm92@yahoo. co.jp

British guy, 45, seeks reasonablelooking lady of any nationality for fun and friendship. I'm average-looking, white, tall and slim. juxterposer@ gmail.com

Seeking friends in/near Iidabashi. Hi, I'm 28, from the UK, seeking some new friends to hang out with, particularly during the week. I like running, music and going to onsen, etc. Cheers! nooriginalnameleft@yahoo.com SoftBank friends. European man, 42, is seeking friends near Tama-shi who are SoftBank users. I like running and cycling, am free on weekends, speak French and Japanese. wasabi70@ yahoo.fr Talk via Skype. JF seeks English speakers who like learning Japanese and can talk to me over Skype sometimes. Shall we share our cultures and have a friendship through

British man seeking love. I'm 43 and seeking love. Would like to find a lady with a sense of humor, who enjoys movies, travel. Location not important, personality/character (cheerful, active) the most important. brucescave25@ outlook.com Calm, gentle JM seeks someone special for a serious relationship leading to marriage. I am 42, nonsmoking, don' t drink. Any nationality ok. If interested, please contact me. Let’s start with a cup of coffee. olympia127@yahoo.co.jp Can we be friends? Married man for housewife. Can we exchange emails

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03-4588-2277 REFEREES WANTED. Want a power trip at weekends? Good salary and travel covered. Great way to keep fit.

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E NG LI S H CALL C E NTE R STAFF. Espritline, known for Speed-Learning, a best-selling English learning product in Japan, seeks native English speakers and E/J bilingual staff. Requirements: friendly, polite , energetic , great English communication skills. Since our goal is very different from other Japanese and American companies, we believe you’ll enjoy working with us. Please consider a future with us, a fast-expanding company. recruit@esprit.ne.jp and meet sometimes for a coffee together? Serious but slightly lonely married gentleman here. vbcfgt@ hotmail.com Caring and cute JM seeks attractive, hearty, nonsmoking Western female for friendship. I simply would like to share fun, interesting and great experiences with you. If you feel the same way, just drop me a line. jinzaixyz@yahoo.co.jp Casual romance. I'm a North American MWM, 30s, fit, attractive, kind, seeking an attractive Japanese lady for casual romance in Tokyo. I seek an uncomplicated relationship with you mornings or afternoons. tokyodreamin@gmail.com Cool and sweet JM seeks kindhearted, interesting Western lady for cultural exchange and friendship in Tokyo. Especially welcome if she is a newcomer and wants to know more about Japan and its culture. hisjm2007@gmail.com

METROPOLIS is seeking motivated bi l i n g ua l ( E /J ) s a le s exe cut ive s , support staff and interns to join its advertising and marketing team . Send E /J re sume to jobs@ metropolis.co.jp.

ADMIN INTERN. Metropolis is seeking an E/J bilingual intern for two or three days/week (general admin duties, editing, various other tasks). Students welcome. No pay, but transportation provided. jobs@metropolis.co.jp

Italian professional seeking classy, sexy JF. Italian in Tokyo for a few months seeks attractive lady to spend time with and experiment with. So curious about Japanese women! zorbas77@mail.com Japanese girlfriend. British man, new to Japan, seeks Japanese girlfriend to show him around. Me: 173cm, blue eyes, blond hair, medium build, likes music, reading, etc. jhdf2007@yahoo.co.uk Just human. We are all just human and can sometimes find ourselves in a situation beyond our control which we call loneliness. I guess there is an understanding JF out there who might understand me. Serious only, please. strike4me@yahoo.com Lonely, romantic married gentleman seeks a lonely woman. I miss romantic moments with a sweet woman. Can we be friends? Sweet, attractive white gentleman, 47, hopes to meet you. vbcfgt@hotmail.com

Discreet excitement with handsome man. Hi, I'm a MWM seeking a special, pretty lady for excitement in Tokyo.

I'm tall, slim, handsome, fit, mid-30s, just looking to spice up my life. Mail me and tell me about yourself. mwmlove@ outlook.com

Married and lonely? Married American, mid-40s, hoping to meet one attractive woman in a similar situation for conversation, laughter, friendship and hopefully a bit of real romance. I'm kind, smart, educated, fit, 182cm. Any nationality ok. tokyodare@yahoo.co.jp

European gentleman, 40s, tall, educated, good-looking, S, seeks M lady, under 30, with unusual fantasies, ready to explore the extraordinary.

One mouse click can make your secret desires come true! aminimia@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

Foodelicious. I'm a JM, 26, in Tokyo. I want to try food from many countries.

Please treat me to your country's food. riku_hiroxx@hotmail.com French executive needs massage.

Due to many tiring business trips, French businessman wants oil/aroma massage in exchange for English or French lessons. jaimeparisalafolie@ yahoo.fr Human nature. Not seeking an intense relationship. Instead, I'm seeking a woman who is so busy with her job or friends or family that she can only steal the occasional day off to meet. Single or married. fussaman@gmail.com I am an analog person. Seeking new relationship with a nice female who is open-minded and likes to communicate. I'm a SJM, 40s, cool and honest. I enjoy movies, rock music, taking pictures, relaxing walks, etc. getloud999-hello@yahoo.co.jp

Mature man for mature woman.

Attractive, mature European man, 50, seeks a Japanese lover. I prefer somebody around my age (40s-60s).

I am highly cultured and like Japanese ladies very much. vbcfgt@hotmail.com Meeting. Does anyone want to just meet up and talk? Have a drink? No expectations? I am a white male exectype, new to Tokyo, wishing to enjoy life here. Contact me if you are interested. lumsdentokyo@gmail.com MWM for MJF. Are you a MJF looking to reignite passion and romance?

If so, I would love to meet you. I'm a Canadian MWM in central Tokyo, mid-40s, easygoing, well-educated, nonsmoking, with a good sense of humor. theroyaljoker@yahoo.com Need love. Handsome English gentleman, moderate build, mid30s, needs beautiful, passionate JF. I am handsome, fun, intelligent, wellmannered and empathic. Let's have

romance together. Please send photo w/email. I'm looking forward to hearing from you. edanoki@gmail.com Proposal for SWF in Tokyo. Attractive SJM seeks attractive, spiritually mature, thoughtful SWF for a meaningful relationship. Shall we begin to talk? I think this opportunity will be a great one for us. followupforme14@gmail. com Relationship and possibly more JM, mid-40s, seeks new partner. You must be athletic, 25-40. You should have your own career, but be able to make time for a serious relationship. toshinoris1012@yahoo.co.jp Romance and dating. Very nice and sexy gentleman seeks an older, or much older, woman to have nice dates and a romance. feeltokyo@yahoo.co.uk Secret, special guy inside. You just might fall in love - be careful! Tall, handsome, fit, professional SWM, warm smile, big heart, loves traveling, trying new things, going new places, seeks slim, fit, attractive SF, 40+, for long-term and more. deepcoralblue@gmail.com Seeking chubby, serious JF. European guy, 40, open-minded, easygoing, honest, faithful, seeks a JF who can meet up soon (not too many emails) for a long-term relationship. Let's meet up over coffee and talk. niman429@ yahoo.com Seeking JF professional. Hello, I’m a black male, 40, living in the Tokyo area, designer, seeking a JF professional, any field ok, for a nice relationship. Let’s be friends first. luckbenjamin20@yahoo. com Seeking Parisienne. Affluent and excellent Japanese architectural engineer is seeking an attractive Parisienne who can speak English. I visited Paris last Dec and would like to know more about the city. Give me the hot info on Paris now. imak1_2_3@ yahoo.co.jp Seeking serious relationship.

European guy, early 40s, positive, easygoing, gentle, romantic, lots of hobbies, seeking female, 35-55, openminded, easygoing, enjoys simple things. Speak nihongo. No busy people, please. bbamian@yahoo.com Seeking some fun with a SJM? Cool, tall, witty Japanese male is seeking some fun with a single white female in Tokyo. We can start from friends! You're single; I'm single - life is too short. Why waste time? kemkekilab@gmail.com

Recruiting Careers in Tokyo Pacific Associates Limited is a recruiting company focused on helping our foreign-capital clients find bilingual talent in Japan. We specialize in a number of industries including Pharmacuetical, Medical Device, Finance, Information Technology, Digital Media and Industrial/Manufacturing.

We are seeking potential team-members with good character, strong work-ethic and the desire to build a career in recruiting.

We offer training, support, teamwork and the platform for prosperity.

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Seeking sophisticated Showa lady. European, late 20s, seeks a sophisticated, intelligent older woman, 40-50s, for dating and hopefully more. Your photo gets mine. nooriginalnameleft@yahoo.com Serious long-term relationship with mature JF. Kind and caring gent, 49, with strong family values, seeking a similar petite Japanese female for a relationship. Please reply w/photos and details if interested. Friends first and serious only. catchamee@hotmail.com Serious relationship with SJF. Seeking a SJF who wants a serious relationship leading to settling down with a family and kids. If you’re interested, please reply. No gamers.

Serious only. pjoseph74716@hotmail. com

14.3 WOMEN LOOKING FOR MEN

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Moving fast is a great quality, but it can bring you up short, too. Which is your preferred mode this week? Do you jump at that offer, or sit down and let it sink in? Whatever you choose, the New Moon this weekend starts you in a direction toward home, family and good food. It connects with Jupiter and lets you go for the gusto.

When it’s over, you have Mercury moving direct on Tuesday. Life becomes a smorgasbord because you can have as many great conversations as you like.

As much as Taurus likes to own things, plenty of Taureans are trying to divest themselves. At this point, responsibilities can be obstacles to your freedom. If this sounds like you, you have good news ahead. The New Moon this weekend begins a cycle where you can keep what helps you feel secure, but release what’s just gathering dust. On Tuesday, Mercury goes direct. In your sector of income, this is a bonus because you can get the information you have been waiting for.

You have roller-coasted well through your ruler’s retrograde movement.

The New Moon this weekend brings you up to date and lets you know you have made the right decisions. News continues to be uplifting as you choose which path to take first. On Tuesday, Mercury goes direct. While still in its shadow, you have much to consider. For the most part, all your options are quality based, which means you can find reasons to stay happier, longer.

Please note: Jupiter in your sign continues to bring you more options than you can actually choose at once (or even possibly one lifetime). This does not mean these will continue to line up forever. At some point you will want to make a choice, as Jupiter leaves Cancer midJuly. It’s not all bad. It could be easier to lose weight and make money. The New Moon in your sign this weekend starts a cycle where you can sense you’re moving in the best direction for you.

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Look at the New Moon this weekend as your chance to get back into the driver’s seat. It’s in your solar twelfth house, meaning you get a peek of what is about to come into your life. You’ll feel it before you see it. Mars helps you speak your mind in an authoritative manner. This in turn lends an emphasis to others having confidence in you. On Tuesday, Mercury moves direct. You’re likely to hear from friends and groups that want you to join them.

Feeling shaky about your next move, excited, or both? From deep within you are receiving guidance. Latent parts of yourself are opening to possibilities that before would have been hard to believe. A lot of this has to do with how you see things. What you see is dependent on what you believe, or conversely, what you’re willing to shake up in order to see more.

Luckily, your ruler Mercury moves direct on Tuesday. You won’t have to wait long to take the leap.

This is a week filled with moist, even dripping emotional overtures. The New Moon over the weekend signals home based choices. A part of you may be longing for security in some area of your life, and it makes sense you’d like to find it where you live. During this historical time of astrological shifts, incremental thoughts make steady going a balancing act. Luckily, Mercury goes direct on Tuesday. It’s in your sector of travel. Be open to greater opportunities. Fear not.

What do you love most? How do you like to spend your time? Your values are in sharp focus this week. The New Moon asks, “Would you be able to expand your choices if travel were on your itinerary?” Wherever you go, you will find like-minded friends. Saturn may be retrograde in your sign, but on Tuesday Mercury moves direct.

It’s like catching the other shoe before it drops. You do not have to sign on the dotted line. But it may be worth your time and prove fun to take a look around.

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Sagittarius loves to think in the broad perspective. It’s the details that can trip a Sagittarian up. While you love a smooth-flowing brook, business or love affair, Mercury retrograde has been putting pebbles in your path. The pieces of the puzzle may not yet fit, but your intuition helps you keep your edge.

Not only is there a New Moon over the weekend to refresh your journey, but Mercury moves direct on Tuesday to clear up joint decisions and solo choices!

It’s easy to focus on the moment. The New Moon over the weekend shifts your focus to a cycle of potential. You may not notice feeling inspired, but your actions express that you do. You don’t have to move fast to accomplish your goals. What you have set in place begins to gain momentum. It’s hard to carve granite, but it lasts forever. That’s why now it’s important to take your time. The New Moon over the weekend reignites a relationship. Tuesday, Mercury goes direct and you’re back in the flow.

In the midst of the fun, romance or heightened creativity (or all three!), you separate yourself from the pack. You see the bigger picture. There’s a view towards the spirit—or spiritual—that helps you stay happy, whatever is happening. Your flow is excellent, with Venus, Juno and Mercury in a positive trine aspect with Mars, Vesta and Ceres. The triple whammy is the grand trine with all of them to Aquarius! Do what works best for you and let your schedule settle around this.

Mercury moves direct on Tuesday to assist.

On the surface, you’re the sweet romantic or the philosophical poet.

Underneath, you’re moving through deep waters. Mars in your solar eighth house is offering you the chance to change your life. While a (very) attractive thought, as Mars nears Vesta, you know you need to feel secure, not just materially but emotionally. Balance, serenity, beauty and comfort are a requirement. This is a hard-learned lesson, not one you are likely to forget. Take your time. Mercury assists, moving direct on Tuesday.

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Regarding “Sorry, I’m Not Sorry” (The Last Word, May 30): Yes, I agree that it certainly is an effort being a vegan/ veggie here as the majority of vegetable meals listed on menus contain meats of some sort.

—T. Jacobson

Regarding Metropolis #1051(May 16-29): Well done! Metropolis #1051 is a well thought out and integrated issue.

From front cover to “The Last Word” there are topics relating to dogs, cats and pets in general.

Readers could be forgiven for thinking that the only matters of interest in Tokyo were Botox and burgers. ... Consumers need to be educated that while pets, particularly dogs, can be wonderful companions, they are definitely not children—and should not be treated as such! However, like children, pets are a commitment and must not be taken lightly. I believe there is no organization in Japan with the clout of the SPCA. I hope you will continue with other

On an individual basis, I don’t think it’s fair to criticize Japanese people for finding vegetarianism odd because, quite frankly, it just isn’t a mainstream way of life here. Nor would it be a worthwhile activity to criticize restaurants for not catering to vegetarians, because they have no incentive to—vegetarians are such a small part of their target market that it wouldn’t be worth their while. I don’t see any agenda against veggies here—just market forces at work.—ARob

interesting thematic issues. I would like to suggest 1) wine: shops, bars, tastings, schools and Yamanashi vineyards, and 2) onsen within, say, two hours of major stations on the Yamanote loop—that include food, hiking, sightseeing, hotels and omiyage, etc. Thank you for such an interesting issue and for raising issues such as the abandoned Fukushima pets, the reluctance of Japanese to adopt older dogs, etc.—Allan Murphy

for their care. Any offers of help for them—whether volunteers, food or donations—would be welcome. They also hold an adoption event monthly at the Aoyama Farmer’s Market. facebook. com/afniigata—Sally Clements

Regarding “Second Chances” (“Global Village,” May 16): I was disappointed that you didn’t mention Animal Friends Niigata in the sidebar about Fukushima rescues. They have been actively rescuing animals from Fukushima and the rest of Tohoku since after 3/11. They are still looking after animals who cannot return to their owners and operate a sponsorship scheme that helps pay

Dear Tieless, Thank you for the compliment! That was our editorial assistant’s personal tie purchased at a secondhand shop in Sweden, so as far as we know it’s not available here. However, she’s bought other very cool ones here, for example at Ragla Magla Shimokita Store 1. (2-30-10 Kitazawa, Setagaya-ku. Open daily noon11pm. http://meturl.com/ragla)

In edition #1051 there is an awesome tie on the Shiba Inu on the front cover. Can you please tell me where to buy the tie?— Tieless in Akasaka

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Now stop with the bewilderment

By Grace Buchele Mineta

CHRISTI ROCHIN

93mm (w) x 67mm (h) Grace Buchele Mineta is a freelancer and blogger married to a Japanese salaryman. She writes and draws comics for her blog, How I Became Texan.

I

have a confession to make: my husband is Japanese. Back when we first started dating, I didn’t think it was a problem. After all, a lot of my Western friends were dating or married to Japanese women.

Intercultural dating in Japan was becoming normal, I thought.

My husband and I got married in America and shortly thereafter moved to Japan—where I proceeded to run headfirst into all sorts of unintentionally offensive questions and comments. Here are a few of my favorites: 1. “Are you really OK with a Japanese man?”

Any online forum on families in Japan will offer some variation of the comment, “Japan is so sexist—no wonder Japanese women prefer to marry foreigners.”

It’s a commonly stated opinion.

And I’m not going to argue with the idea that Japan is sexist. However, people have this idea so fixed in their heads that when they meet a foreign woman (me) happily married to a Japanese man (my husband), they have to press the issue.

People a re more t ha n t hei r nationalit y. And demonizing the

Japanese male population as “sexist pigs who cheat on their wives and have gender images stuck in the ’60s” is pretty offensive. I shouldn’t have to justify my decision to marry outside my ethnicity and nationality—especially to other Westerners who don’t seem to have a problem with their own Japanese wives.

How to respond: “Yes, I am. I love [insert name] for who he is—and that has nothing to do with his ethnicity.”

2. “Why marry a Japanese man when you could just marry a white man?”

I get this question a lot from Japanese women—even strangers on the train. They tell me that they want to meet a white, American man (“... and do you have any friends you can introduce me to?”) because Japanese men don’t respect them. Western men seem to be this mythical dating specimen that grants “Happily Ever After” within three dates.

A lot of Japanese men do not respect t heir w ives. But a lot of Western men don’t respect their wives, either. By discounting an entire nationality (or only focusing

on dating one particular ethnicity), you’re losing out on a lot of viable candidates—and might miss the person who would actually be “the one” for you.

How to respond: Same as before: “I love [insert name] for who he is— and that has nothing to do with his ethnicity.”

3. “But, you know, can he really satisfy you in the bedroom?”

Excuse me. Did you just ask a stranger about the size of her husband’s penis?

This conversation is over.

How to respond: Just walk away. You have better things to do than talk penis sizes with some stranger.

4. “Are you translating for her?”

About a third of the time when my husband and I enter an establishment, the attendant will turn to my husband and ask, “Are you translating for her?” It’s become our inside joke.

“Don’t take it so personally,” he tells me.

But it ’s h a rd not to t a k e it personally when most store attendants assume your spouse is your

DID YOU JUST ASK A STRANGER ABOUT THE SIZE OF HER HUSBAND’S PENIS? THIS CONVERSATION IS OVER.” translator instead of your lover. My Western friends with Japanese wives get this question maybe once every six months—compared to our once or twice a month. It’s hard not to interpret these remarks this way.

How to respond: “No, he is my [husband/boyfriend].”

And the questions my husband gets asked?

1. “Does she make you kiss her in public?”

My husband is a normal Japanese salaryman working at a normal Japanese company. His coworkers are fascinated by our relationship and want to know if I’m pulling him off into alleyways every five minutes for an impromptu make-out session.

How to respond: “Yes, I kiss her in public, but not because she makes me. I kiss her because I want to.”

2. “Do you have to hug her every day and say ‘I love you’ all the time?”

Marriage is about compromise—something people seem to forget. I do laundry three times a week because my husband likes it when the house smells like freshly washed clothes. He sends me “I love you more than squirrels love nuts” and gossipy “You won’t believe what X-san did today!” text messages. He needs freshly laundered clothes as much as I need open communication and affection.

How to respond: “I tell her I love her as many times a day as I can. As they say in America, ‘Happy wife, happy life.’”

Curiosity doesn’t give anyone a free pass to ask personal, awkward or prejudiced questions about someone’s life choices. My husband and I chose to spend our lives together.

Doesn’t that already tell you everything you need to know?

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