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Underwater worlds and robotic fantasies.
A conversation on Kureha’s surreal mirror world.
This post office welcomes letters never meant to be delivered.
mukcyen’s new collection strips away roles while exploring identity.
When Obayashi dropped one of Japan’s most unconventional horror films.
Kyoichi Tsuzuki’s cult classic gets a second life.
MUBI maps decades of radical filmmaking across Asia.
Y-3’s wolf motif returns as Formula 1 enters Yamamoto’s universe.
From the Bronx to Tokyo - hip-hop’s unexpected, groundbreaking cultural exchange.
Ricardo Paredes reframes anime through Renaissance and realism.
Discover Shibuya-kei, Japan’s 90s music revolution blending genres.
Jonathan Choe on building a universe rooted in sci-fi and military symbolism.
‘Toru Dance’ explains how to reclaim freedom through movement.
From hip-hop import to Tokyo staple with Grillz Jewelz.
Wenders wanders a city racing forward, searching for Ozu’s stillness.
A roadside journey through Japan’s strangest love hotels.
How Mei Semones lets language follow memory.
Before Harajuku, Shoichi Aoki archived the world’s fashion.
While f5ve draws in the world, Crystalline Structures creates their universe.
Step into nostalgia with Super Kaylo’s enchanting 1-bit demakes.
How the Bokka of Oze keep the porter tradition alive.
A look inside Sabae’s eyewear craftsmanship with BLANC.
The anarchic tribute that brings tokusatsu back from cultural oblivion.
The future Japan once sold returned as archived fantasy.
Japanese denim found its way from Kansai to US skate culture.
From arcades to consoles, Japan turned early 3D polygons into cultural icons.
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.
Fashion
mukcyen’s new collection strips away roles while exploring identity.
Y-3’s wolf motif returns as Formula 1 enters Yamamoto’s universe.
Jonathan Choe on building a universe rooted in sci-fi and military symbolism.
Before Harajuku, Shoichi Aoki archived the world’s fashion.
A look inside Sabae’s eyewear craftsmanship with BLANC.
Japanese denim found its way from Kansai to US skate culture.
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.
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.
mukcyen - A Decadent Fusion of Tradition and Innovation
mukcyen launches its third collection designed by Yuka Kimura.
Rakuten Tokyo Fashion Week SS 25 - Yokogao’s Highlights
Discover Tokyo's fashion scene as we dive into the highlights of Rakuten Tokyo Fashion Week.
Yuka Kimura - Fusing Japanese and Chinese Heritage into Fashion and Cultural Storytelling
Yuka Kimura blends her Japanese and Chinese heritage into innovative fashion storytelling.
The Complete History of Ura-Harajuku - Tokyo’s Iconic Street Fashion Hub
How Ura-Harajuku planted the seeds for global streetwear culture.
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.
Time traveling through your childhood photo album.