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March 20 ~ April 18 There are those who may urge you to move quickly, but you're checking the speed limits. Saturn in fast-action Aries encourages caution with a protective nature. It is known as 'Father Time' and 'the Task Master'. It's you who keeps others safe and secure. Mercury goes retrograde in your sector of sports, leisure and children. The Sun transits there for a bright burst of energy. As Taurus the Bull, you have a powerful presence. People instinctively know you are steady, with a protective nature. Since they sense your inborn strength, they won't want to cross you. This makes it easier to either stand firm or share their opinions. Mercury goes retrograde. You may slow down actions at your discretion. The Sun transits for a bright lift in your home life. May 20 ~ June 20 This is a positive week for you, though it may not feel like it at every step. Venus and Uranus in Gemini can bring magnetic attractions. You could suddenly win a prize or be offered a windfall for your efforts. Watch for Mercury going retrograde. It can affect conversations. Double check what you think you heard. The Sun transits to brighten up even the most confusing connections. June 21 ~ July 21 While others spark off their invaluable insights, you quietly prepare your next step. Jupiter in Cancer can bring great empathy. It offers all kinds of opportunities. They may arrive at once, with your schedule already jam-packed. Happy Birthday to Cancers born this week! Mercury goes retrograde. Breathe your power in. The Sun transits to brighten income and ownership. July 22 ~ August 22 This is a big week for Leos. It's just the beginning. Mercury goes retrograde in your sign. Communications may transmit differently than expected or hold a shadow meaning. They could simply be slow, with decisions needed soon. The Sun enters Leo. If you were born this week, Happy Birthday! Mars adds focus and determination, especially when it comes to your income. August 23 ~ September 21 Virgos can count on an interesting week. Mars transits deeper into your sign. It shares temporary space with the South Node of the Moon. This means a karmic connection from your past has a chance to be resolved. At the same time, ruler Mercury goes retrograde. Think dreams delayed but not derailed. The Sun transits to offer a bright spot if you're not sure how to proceed. September 22 ~ October 22 Librans may feel motivated with an urge to make their mark. Orchestrating a difference using your signature flair is coming. Right now, ambitious Mars is in your house of dreams. No need to rush for your magic manifesting wand. Take your time. Mercury goes retrograde. Friends are late and keys fly down the drain. It's still fine. The Sun transits to pick up hopes that find you. October 23 ~ November 21 What Vesta and Juno in Scorpio don't take care of, Dark Moon Lilith will. If you can't do things the way you used to, you'll be covered. Some of the methods have been lost or forgotten. Others have morphed with the essence preserved. You'll get where you need to be, even as Mercury goes retrograde. Everyone is parsing their plans. The Sun transits to shine on your career. November 22 ~ December 20 Sagittarians remain aloft in this world of changes. Every time you work on one thing, three more need your attention. Reworking to a higher level, you might discover there was an easier way. No worries. What you have absorbed with your efforts still pays off. Mercury goes retrograde. Someone in charge may need your help. The Sun transits to get results. December 21 ~ January 18 Capricorns have the benefit of Jupiter opposite their sign. This is a family-focused position that relates to partnerships. Whether it's a spouse, significant other or a business colleague, there is security to be found. This includes financial stability in the long run. Mercury goes retrograde. A personal transformation brings stellar results. The Sun transits to add a tender heart when needed. January 19 ~ February 17 You move with your strengths, though this is something you've always done. Venus and Uranus now concentrate their efforts as a team. Your creative mind is off the charts. Insights come fast. It's almost impossible to stop them. Magnetic attraction? Yes, and with everyone who knows you! Mercury goes retrograde. Double-check translations. The Sun shines on partnerships. February 18 ~ March 19 Ruler Neptune is retrograde in your finance sector. Don't let this get to you. It's a temporary glitch. The North Node of the Moon is in Pisces. This is a bigger deal. The more you move beyond your comfort zone and still take care of yourself, the greater the rewards. Mercury goes retrograde. Checking details at work is critical. The Sun transits to be a bright light of assistance.


Metropolis Japan
3 days ago
- Entertainment
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Black Thunder by TOKYO PARTY CLUB
Tokyo's underground nightlife pulses back to life this summer with Black Thunder by TOKYO PARTY CLUB, a genre-defying midsummer blowout at Shibuya's MIDNIGHT EAST. This one-night celebration merges two of the city's hottest venues—Spotify O-EAST 3F and AZUMAYA—for an all-night immersion in music, visuals, food, and party culture. Curated by TOKYO PARTY CLUB, the event showcases a stacked lineup of DJs including Genki Tanaka, MASAYASU, PALM BABYS, and SAYO, with atmospheric lighting by the legendary LIGHTING MIURA. From dancefloor bangers to visual VDJ sets by DUKE☆TOMONO, every corner of this experience is designed to blur the line between Tokyo's club, festival, and indie scenes. Fuel up at the Shibuya Semi-Underground Bar pop-up, sip cocktails from the exclusive doodL bar, and get lost in the electric collision of sound, subculture, and midnight magic. This is your invitation to Tokyo's most stylishly chaotic night out—don't sleep on it.


Metropolis Japan
4 days ago
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Ben Williams Band – Live at COTTON CLUB Tokyo
Multi-talented bassist and composer Ben Williams, one of the most dynamic voices in contemporary jazz, brings his electrifying band to Tokyo for a three-night residency at COTTON CLUB. Winner of the prestigious Thelonious Monk Competition in 2009, Williams has performed with jazz icons like Pat Metheny, David Sanborn, and Robert Glasper. His solo projects—including I Am a Man and his latest, Between Church & State (featuring Kamasi Washington and Chief Adjuah)—showcase a bold vision that blends jazz, soul, and protest music with modern edge. Now, Williams takes the stage with an all-star ensemble of next-gen innovators: Brandon Coleman (keys), Justin Brown (drums), Andrew Renfroe (guitar), and Chelsea Baratz (sax). Expect genre-defying grooves, deep lyricism, and fresh perspectives from some of today's most forward-thinking musicians.


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4 days ago
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Takeshi Dylan Sadachi
(佐立武士) Born in 1997, Takeshi spent their childhood in Connecticut before attending high school in both Japan and the U.S. After studying at Waseda University and SOAS University of London, they have worked as an editor for a fashion news outlet and culture magazine. Takeshi was honored with a fully-funded scholarship from the UK government, prompting their return to SOAS University of London to research Japanese queer culture. Since coming back to Japan in late 2023, they now engage in editing and content production at Metropolis Magazine. You can find them on instagram at @takeshiordylan


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4 days ago
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Sullivan Fortner – Solo Piano Live in Tokyo
Fresh off three Grammy nominations at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, celebrated jazz pianist Sullivan Fortner returns to Japan for a one-night-only solo performance at COTTON CLUB Tokyo. Known for his dazzling technique, soulful touch, and genre-crossing brilliance, Fortner has collaborated with legends like Cécile McLorin Salvant, Roy Hargrove, and Samara Joy—whose Grammy-winning 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Me' features his playing. A former protégé of Fred Hersch, Fortner is now widely regarded as one of the most important jazz pianists of his generation. This intimate solo set will showcase music from his acclaimed two-disc project Solo Game and Wildflowers Vol.1 (with Kurt Elling), alongside selections from his latest album Southern Nights, which blends jazz with R&B classics by Allen Toussaint and Bill Lee. Whether you're a jazz purist or a newcomer to the scene, this is a rare opportunity to experience the full range of Fortner's expressive, storytelling pianism—live and up close.