Why CDs are still big in Japan?
In a country renowned for bizarre obsessions, there’s one that boggles most minds. No, it’s not Japan’s dedication to vending machines that dispense everything from canned coffee to panties or bizarr…
The archive
Articles from metropolisjapan.com — page 2
Browse articles from metropolisjapan.com in the Akihabara archive.
Tatoo craftsman Yoshihito Nakano
Rather than a typical tattoo parlor, the room resembled a tiny school library filled with hundreds of books on everything from paintings to Chinese calligraphy. However, there were some clues pointin…
It is frustratingly difficult to pass driving theory test in Japan
In this blog post the guy complains how difficult it was to pass the theory test: I looked rather out of place in the lectures, which were filled with devious-looking youths and wannabe bos…
A look into Japan's springtime
Halfway between winter and spring equinox, the plum flowers will start to blossom across Japan. The 88th day of spring marks the first day of tea leaf picking for a new season, and the leaves of this…
Emergency Evacuation Backpack List
Emergencies don’t often occur at a convenient time. In the case of some (earthquake, typhoon, etc.), it may be necessary to leave home in a hurry without much time to think about what to take or not …