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Enjoying a Summer Upgrade: Metropolitana's August Issue

Starting from August 10th through 19th, 2023, the August edition of the free magazine Metropolitana will be available at dedicated racks across 53 Tokyo Metro stations. This month’s leading feature focuses on enhancing your home drinking experience during the summer, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable and flexible atmosphere at home.

A Redefined Home Drinking Experience

This exciting feature, titled "Home Drinking Update!", emphasizes that with home drinking, timing, drink choices, and even companions are all under your control. The magazine suggests delightful one-drink and one-dish pairings perfect for the summer season. For those who appreciate juicy dumplings, Gaku Ogasawara recommends pairing cold beer with his special "Goro Goro Meat Dumplings." Additionally, photographer Yayoi Arimoto showcases her delightful "Mixed Fritto Misto with Two Kinds of Breading," which is perfect alongside white wine, beer, or even a refreshing soda.

Chef Kouji Nomura shares a delicious recipe emphasizing natural vegetable flavors with his "Boiled Zucchini." Each featured recipe provides insights on how to truly enjoy those after-work evenings and gatherings with friends, catering to various home drinking styles.

Further, beer expert Kojiro Hasegawa elaborates on the differences between lagers and ales, shares tips for crafting your ideal drink, and provides an introduction to the basics of craft beer. He also offers advice on how to pour and serve beers to enjoy them at their best, alongside innovative glassware suggestions. For those choosing non-alcoholic options, the magazine includes tips to enhance your home drinking experience freely and comfortably.

Interview with Reina Sano

In addition to the feature, the magazine presents an interview with Reina Sano, a prominent figure featured in the new Sankei The Fact YouTube program. Sano, a dedicated news reporter from Sankei Shimbun, shares insights on her journey and dedication to shedding light on complex social issues from a new generation's perspective. The program presents an innovative approach to public discourse, unraveling societal complexities in an accessible manner.

Metropolitana is distributed for free at various stations, including Asakusa, Ueno, and Shibuya, among others. This magazine has been promoting diverse lifestyles and insights since its inception in 2003, primarily targeting working women commuting in Tokyo.

For further updates, feel free to visit the official website or follow Metropolitana on Instagram and X. Keep an eye out for the creative lifestyle trends that Metropolitana continues to bring.

Note: Please avoid inquiries to station staff regarding the magazine.