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 BUZZ
The best of the city's music, events and food this month, plus a cheeky chindogu, Loose Talk about the sarin attack and more helpful hints from Mrs. Edo-san.



DEPARTMENTS

Memoirs
 Donald Richie
Some quiet evenings with the rich and famous in a look back at Tokyo's recent past.

Dispatches
Andrew Marshall
When the daughter of Aquino is seen smooching with the son of Marcos, it must be election time in the Philippines.

Style
John Storey
Fashion on wheels. The skateboard chic of Yoshihito Kawada.

Oyako
photograph by Bruce Osborn



FEATURES

The Conversation:
Satoshi Kamata 18
by Mayumi Nakazawa

Why do local governments see disasters as a
godsend? And why do victims suffer again when the
time comes to rebuild? When volcanoes erupt and
earthquakes bring destruction, one of Japan's most
curious journalists starts asking hard questions.



Let's Pillow
by Dan Papia

The author of "Target Tokyo: A Guide for First-Time
Visitors" turns his critical eye on the subject closest to
his heart. A relentlessly researched report on
recreational sex through the ages in Japan.



Demolition Man 32
by Peter McGill

High-flying Harunori Takahashi was one of Japan's
most reckless speculators - until the bursting of the
Bubble destroyed him. An incredible tale of depravity during
one of the most absurd periods of our time.
CITYSCOPE
 What's on in Tokyo this month. Full listings and commentary



Art 39
 Ralph Kiggell
Three believers have kept the art of the moving image alive with their Image Forum Festival.

Performing Arts 43
Gilles Kennedy
Tokyo has some great performance spaces--for artists with the money. A newly opened venue in Shibuya brings a welcome change.

Music 47
 Mark Robinson
Tokyo's "space cowboys" have a new album, and it's one of the best new releases in town.

Film
James Bailey
Are there double standards in the art of outing entertainers? Why foreigners seem to be an easy target.

Survival
Dan Papia
A few things you should know when starting a business in Tokyo.

Area Spotlight
On the edge of Chiba, Funabashi has its own fishing village--and more.

Food 64
 John Kennerdell
Looking for the ordinary and finding the unusual at some of Tokyo's best izakaya.

Night Life
 Liam Young
Tripping through town on a quest for quotable quotes.

Festivals
A majestic procession of feudal lords marches out of Odawara Castle this month.

Events
Yoyogi's LIVE UFO '95 event features everything from concerts to volleyball tournaments.

For Kids
To get your kids clean, dump them in a nearby hot springs tub.

Books
Andrew Marshall
"The Battle for Manila" captures the blunders of war; Amy Yamada's "Trash" just blunders.



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