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From arcades to consoles, Japan turned early 3D polygons into cultural icons.
Before Harajuku, Shoichi Aoki archived the world’s fashion.
Inside the legacy of one of anime’s most iconic studios.
Revisiting a handmade animation era with 1991’s ‘PAPERS’.
Tracing how jazz evolved from Lupin’s charm to Bebop’s sci-fi western universe.
The anarchic tribute that brings tokusatsu back from cultural oblivion.
Explaining the glue between anime, fine art, toys, and fashion.
Paprika is back, leading PARCO’s Grand Bazar.
Tokyo’s outsider spirit, Blue Spring, and emotion stitched into Elsewhere.
How the Bokka of Oze keep the porter tradition alive.
Discover how Akira Nakai and RWB transformed Porsche tuning forever.
An emotional blueprint evolved into wearable architecture.
The culmination of Kon’s experiments in psychological animation.
Kyoichi Tsuzuki’s cult classic gets a second life.
How Hara Kazuaki documents the daily lives of her kids in Nagano.
Shin Hanga preserved traditional aesthetics while negotiating Western influence and change.
How Yukinaga continues traditional techniques by working entirely in analog.
Rediscovering traditional indigo dyeing through a new generation.
Wenders wanders a city racing forward, searching for Ozu’s stillness.
The insanely detailed cardboard creations of Aidakko Sishou.
Ihei Kimura captured life’s raw beauty through unfiltered moments.
Japan’s hidden graffiti world, balancing creativity and legality.
The creative chaos of 90s Harajuku immortalized by iconic fashion magazines.
These quirky little creatures say more than words ever could.
From Ukiyo-e’s decline rose the Sōsaku Hanga movement.
OZ became the prototype for our online selves.
How FRUiTS and Chiaki Ito formed the base for a cel shade Tokyo.
Dive into the world of Japan’s female divers.
A chaotic genius who bent postwar Japan’s manga into delirium.
Fashion
Japanese denim found its way from Kansai to US skate culture.
Before Harajuku, Shoichi Aoki archived the world’s fashion.
Tokyo’s outsider spirit, Blue Spring, and emotion stitched into Elsewhere.
An emotional blueprint evolved into wearable architecture.
Rediscovering traditional indigo dyeing through a new generation.
The creative chaos of 90s Harajuku immortalized by iconic fashion magazines.
Runways, vintage book treasures, and konbini snacks, the final days of Fashion Week Tokyo.
Tradition becomes design as Kai Mackenzie refines heritage into form.
Dive into the first three days of Fashion Week Tokyo.
Yutaro Saito’s sixth column joins a man who cleans Tokyo voluntarily.
Precision and subtlety define the understated power of Tokyo’s uniforms.
How Japan’s charm culture keeps creating new trends.
Yutaro Saito’s fifth column joins a man who wears what he eats.
The ordinary unravels gently in Mihara’s layered emotional silhouettes.
Masculinity here is soft-spoken, styled, and rooted in routine.
Yutaro Saito’s fourth column joins a man on a worldwide fishing trip.
Streetwear’s silent coder, remixing chaos into something strangely coherent.
Born in post-war Kobe, reborn on Tarantino’s blood-soaked set.
Pickyou is single-handedly revolutionizing the second hand scene.
Yutaro Saito’s third column finds quiet strength in Crocs.
A collaboration that explored identity through fashion, music, and performance.
Yazawa’s manga wears its heart out loud, stitched in Westwood’s tartan.
How a carabiner on a belt says more than designer logos.
What are Japanese designers thinking about?
Genderless kei blends comfort, color, and confidence with effortless charm.
A knit cap, pink jacket, and 40,000 kilometers later.
Yutaro Saito captures the quiet confidence of aging in fashion.
IM MEN turns fabric into wearable flight.
SEVESKIG redefines impermanence through wabi-sabi, yakihaku, and Roujin Z.
Art & Design
Shin Hanga preserved traditional aesthetics while negotiating Western influence and change.
Music & Film
Manga & Anime
From doujinshi roots to global icons, the revolutionary impact of CLAMP on the world of manga.
Hiroki Nakamura - The Visionary Behind visvim
visvim’s timeless designs reflect Nakamura’s fusion of East and West.
Menhera - When Yami Kawaii Meets Mental Health Awareness
Kawaii meets raw reality in Menhera, a subculture fueled by mental health awareness.
Last Orgy - The Collumn that Shaped Japanese Streetwear Culture
Hiroshi Fujiwara’s Last Orgy collumn: A cultural revolution in Japanese fashion.
Who is Jun Takahashi - Founder of UNDERCOVER
From punk roots to fashion icon - Jun Takahashi’s creative journey.
TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloist. - A Lesson in Avant-Garde Anti-Fashion
Redefining fashion boundaries through avant-garde design and bold collaborations.
Who is Chitose Abe - Founder of sacai
Discover sacai: Chitose Abe's journey from homemaker to iconic fashion designer.
Kigurumi - Japan’s Onesie Phenomenon
From Tokyo’s streets to global fame, Kigurumi embodies playful fashion.
Nike’s Japanese Skateboarding Kits for the 2024 Paris Olympics
Nike SB unveils skateboarding kits for Japan’s Olympic team.
The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Streetwear Brands
Discover the iconic Japanese streetwear brands shaping global fashion trends today.
SEVESKIG and (un)decided S/S 25 Collection - The Ever-Evolving Spirit of Inquiry
SEVESKIG and (un)decided blend history and fashion in a bold collection.
Junji Ito and Hello Kitty - Horror Manga Meets Kawaii
Junji Ito and Hello Kitty merge horror manga with kawaii charm.
CASIO and UNO Join Forces for a Unique Watch Collaboration
Discover CASIO's new UNO™ watch featuring iconic Wild Card design.
KIDILL S/S 25 Collection - A Fusion of Japanese Culture and Punk Aesthetics
Hiroaki Sueyasu's latest collection fuses Japanese roots and punk style.
Yohji Yamamoto Designs 2024 Kits for Japan's National Team
Yohji Yamamoto designs Japan's 2024 kits with striking flame motifs.
The Evolution of Jirai Kei Fashion
Explore Jirai Kei: A blend of innocence, melancholy, and fashion.
When Punk Meets High Fashion- An Interview with Yasuyuki Ishii
Discover Yasuyuki Ishii's punk-inspired designs and unique texture techniques.
KAPITAL Founder Toshikiyo Hirata Passed Away
Who is Toshikiyo Hirata, the mind and hands behind Japan’s leading denim brand KAPITAL.
When One Piece met Gucci
Witness the straw hat crew take on Gucci’s collection.
Rakuten Tokyo Fashion Week AW 2024 - Yokogao’s highlights
Discover Tokyo's fashion scene as we dive into the highlights of Rakuten Tokyo Fashion Week.
KERA MAGAZINE - An Ode to Japan’s Street Style Bible
KERA magazine: Harajuku's Iconic Voice of Alternative Fashion Evolution.
Japanese denim found its way from Kansai to US skate culture.