Metropolis (free magazine)
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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]
The magazine releases a weekly podcast.[2]
History
The first edition comprised of classifieds sourced from shop notice boards, printed on a four-page folded sheet of paper[3] and was originally distributed as an insert in The Daily Yomiuri and The Japan Times and by hand at various Tokyo locations popular with the English-speaking community, which had grown due to the worldwide attention given to Japan's bubble economy[4]. Due to censorship of classified ads by The Daily Yomiuri, the company severed its newspaper distribution and created an independent distribution network, mainly to embassies, hotels, record stores, bars and restaurants.[5]
In 2003, the magazine was renamed Metropolis and the format changed to include a weekly news round up and commentary on Japan-related political, social and community issues, such as Yasukuni Shrine, whaling, Women's rights in Japan, and Japan's involvement in World War II.[6]
In 1999, the magazine started "Glitterball," an annual Halloween party at Roppongi club Velfarre. Since 2003, Metropolis has said that some of the money raised would go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Japan and the YMCA, though no amount was specified.[7]
References
- ^ "Keeping in Touch". Newsweek. May 15, 2006. Retrieved 2007-02-07.
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"Metropolis Magazine Launches Japan Podcast". JCN Newswire. 19 January, 2007. Retrieved 2007-01-28.
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"Crisscross: Essence of Diversity (translated from Japanese)". jksj.jp (Japanese NPO). September 2006, 2006. Retrieved 2007-05-08.
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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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