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| '''Metropolis''' is a free distribution full-color 64-80 page weekly city guide and ]s magazine published by ] for Tokyo's English-speaking community. It is the highest distribution English magazine in ], with 30,000 copies distributed each week throughout ], ] and ]. | '''Metropolis''' is a free distribution full-color 64-80 page weekly city guide and ]s magazine published by ] for Tokyo's English-speaking community. It is the highest distribution English magazine in ], with 30,000 copies distributed each week throughout ], ] and ]. | ||
| Originally known as ''Tokyo Classified'', the first issue was published on February 26, 1994, as a four-page classified ad sheet. It was originally distributed as an insert in ] and ] and by hand at various Tokyo locations popular with the ] community, which had grown substantially due to the worldwide attention given to Japan's ]. Due to ] 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. Metropolis is the only English magazine in Japan to have its circulation verified by Japan's ]. | Originally known as ''Tokyo Classified'', the first issue was published on February 26, 1994, as a four-page classified ad sheet. It was originally distributed as an insert in ] and ] and by hand at various Tokyo locations popular with the ] community, which had grown substantially due to the worldwide attention given to Japan's ]. Due to ] of classified ads by The Daily Yomiuri, the company severed its newspaper distribution and created an independent distribution network, mainly to pro-corporate interests in Japan: embassies, hotels, record stores, bars and restaurants. Metropolis is the only English magazine in Japan to have its circulation verified by Japan's ]. | ||
| ⚫ | In 2003, the magazine was renamed ] and the format changed to include a weekly news round up and commentary on Japan-related political, social and community issues. | ||
| ⚫ | The magazine regularly features interviews with Japanese and foreign celebrities, and has included interviews with neo-fascist Tokyo governor ], footballer ] and wanted criminal & ] ex-President ]. | ||
| ==Criticism== | |||
| Metropolis is not a serious magazine of journalistic integrity. To wit, in 2005 they featured an anonymous editorial from a disguised and alleged "teacher" writing erroneous statements against migrant workers rights to social insurance and the union movement in Japan. Using writers that cannot even be made accountable for false statements makes Metropolis one of the least reputable sources of news in the expat community. | |||
| They provide little coverage of the migrant workers rights movement in Japan, but they do provide a home for views held by the lowest rats in expat culture. Metropolis is similar to other magazines that are supported by foreign ]. | |||
| For news on issues that affect the majority of foreign teachers in Japan, one has to read foreign teacher union websites or the ] newsletter. | |||
| ⚫ | In 2003, the magazine was renamed ] and the format changed to include a weekly news round up and commentary on Japan-related political, social and community issues. | ||
| ==Competition== | |||
| ⚫ | The magazine regularly features interviews with Japanese and foreign celebrities, and has included interviews with Tokyo governor ], footballer ] and ] ex-President ]. | ||
| Metropolis faces competition from new online classified resources such as Craig’s List Japan where advertising is free as opposed to the costly rates of Metropolis. | |||
| ==See Also== | |||
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| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 15:26, 28 October 2006
Metropolis is a free distribution full-color 64-80 page weekly city guide and classified ads magazine published by Crisscross K.K. for Tokyo's English-speaking community. It is the highest distribution English magazine in Japan, with 30,000 copies distributed each week throughout Tokyo, Yokohama and Chiba.
Originally known as Tokyo Classified, the first issue was published on February 26, 1994, as a four-page classified ad sheet. It 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 substantially due to the worldwide attention given to Japan's bubble economy. Due to censorship of classified ads by The Daily Yomiuri, the company severed its newspaper distribution and created an independent distribution network, mainly to pro-corporate interests in Japan: embassies, hotels, record stores, bars and restaurants. Metropolis is the only English magazine in Japan to have its circulation verified by Japan's Audit Bureau of Circulations.
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.
The magazine regularly features interviews with Japanese and foreign celebrities, and has included interviews with neo-fascist Tokyo governor Shintaro Ishihara, footballer Nakata Hidetoshi and wanted criminal & Peruvian ex-President Alberto Fujimori.
Criticism
Metropolis is not a serious magazine of journalistic integrity. To wit, in 2005 they featured an anonymous editorial from a disguised and alleged "teacher" writing erroneous statements against migrant workers rights to social insurance and the union movement in Japan. Using writers that cannot even be made accountable for false statements makes Metropolis one of the least reputable sources of news in the expat community.
They provide little coverage of the migrant workers rights movement in Japan, but they do provide a home for views held by the lowest rats in expat culture. Metropolis is similar to other magazines that are supported by foreign corporate interests in expat communities.
For news on issues that affect the majority of foreign teachers in Japan, one has to read foreign teacher union websites or the General Union Voice newsletter.
Competition
Metropolis faces competition from new online classified resources such as Craig’s List Japan where advertising is free as opposed to the costly rates of Metropolis.
External links
- Metropolis website
- Article about Metropolis' history
- Mark Devlin speech to Tokyo Entrepreneurs' association