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On September 28, 2007, Metropolis magazine and its parent company, Crisscross KK, were bought by Japan Inc. Holdings (JIH), owned by Tokyo-based entrepreneur Terrie Lloyd. |
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Revision as of 16:56, 3 October 2007
Metropolis is a 80-page weekly city guide and classified ads glossy magazine published by Crisscross K.K. targeting English-speaking foreigners in Tokyo.[1]
History
Originally known as Tokyo Classified, the first edition comprised of classifieds sourced from shop notice boards, printed on a four-page folded sheet of paper[2] Shortly after censoring classified ads it found objectionable, The Daily Yomiuri cancelled the distribution contract without notice. The company discontinued newspaper distribution and created an independent distribution network, distributing to companies, embassies, hotels, bars and restaurants.[3]
From 1999 until 2006, the magazine hosted "Glitterball," an annual Halloween party at Roppongi club Velfarre. Since 2003, Metropolis has donated some of the profits each year to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Japan and the YMCA.[4]
On September 28, 2007, Metropolis magazine and its parent company, Crisscross KK, were bought by Japan Inc. Holdings (JIH), owned by Tokyo-based entrepreneur Terrie Lloyd. [citation needed]
References
- ^ "Keeping in Touch". Newsweek. May 15, 2006. Retrieved 2007-02-07.
- ^ "Big in Japan". Business A.M. December 11, 2002. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
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"Mark Devlin speech to Entrepreneurs' Association of Tokyo". Entrepreneur Association of Tokyo. September, 2004. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
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"A good cause: Expat charity balls are some of the biggest and most expensive draws on the social calendar. Where does all the money go?". The Japan Times. 7 March, 2006. Retrieved 2007-07-21.
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