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Shiro Kasamatsu - The Woodblock Master of Serenity
Experience Japan’s landscapes through Shiro Kasamatsu’s timeless woodblock art.

Ihei Kimura - The Lens that Rewrote Realism in Japanese Photography
Ihei Kimura captured life’s raw beauty through unfiltered moments.

Window Love - Masahisa Fukase’s Visual Love Letter From his Window
A photo series caught between love and obsession.

Eiko Ishioka – Master of Visual Storytelling in Design and Cinema
Eiko Ishioka’s bold vision redefined visual storytelling in cinema and art.

How COMET is Carving Out a Creative Hub for Gen Z in Tokyo
COMET Magazine bridges art, fashion, and culture in Tokyo’s youth movement.

Yuka Kuramochi Cosplays as Chun-Li from Street Fighter
How Red Bull Japan brought Street Fighter's Chun-Li to life.

Onsen Rebels - Motoko Ishibashi Makes The Bathhouse Her Playground
Turning the calming Japanese bathhouse into a creative playground.

PROVOKE - A Radical Shift in Japanese Photography and Society
How did PROVOKE redefine Japan’s visual language.

Japan’s Cardboard Smith - Aidakko Shishou
The insanely detailed cardboard creations of Aidakko Sishou.

Jun Togawa's Iconic Robotic Arm
The cyborg prosthetic designed for Jun Togawa's song 'Radar Man'.

Hiroo Isono - The Japanese Artist Who Mastered the Forest
How Hiroo Isono captured the beauty of nature through his mythical art.

Namennayo Cat Photography - Feline Charm by Satoru Tsuda
The playful charm of Namennayo cats through Satoru Tsuda’s photography.

Haruki Murakami's T-Shirt Collection - On Memory, Culture, and Collecting
Murakami’s T-shirts reveal hidden stories of nostalgia, identity, and culture.

Blending eras, Styles, and Anime with Shintoism - A Chat with Taishi Shingu
Discover Taishi Shingu's fusion of Japanese traditions and modern styles.

Quitting Advertising, Getting Robbed and Designing Stan Smiths - Meet Hiroshi Masuda
Bold colors and humanity: The unique vision of Hiroshi Masuda.

The Chaotic Nostalgia of Ochiai Shohei
Explore Ochiai's unique style blending nostalgia, chaos, and punk spirit.

From Japan to India - The woodblock prints of Hiroshi Yoshida
Explore the woodblock art of Yoshida Hiroshi, capturing India's essence.

Kazuki Onohara - The Traditional Theatre Painter who Loves Street Art
Kazuki Onohara fuses Japanese theatre painting with modern street art.

Chrome Eroticism - The World of Hajime Sorayama
Hajime Sorayama's fusion of organic forms and futuristic technology.

Recreating Tokyo Back Alleys in 3D with Michael Yoshimura
Experience Tokyo's hidden alleys transformed into mesmerizing 3D landscapes.
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