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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.
Explaining the glue between anime, fine art, toys, and fashion.
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 arcades to consoles, Japan turned early 3D polygons into cultural icons.
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.
Tracing how jazz evolved from Lupin’s charm to Bebop’s sci-fi western universe.
Dive into the world of Japan’s female divers.
A chaotic genius who bent postwar Japan’s manga into delirium.
Runways, vintage book treasures, and konbini snacks, the final days of Fashion Week Tokyo.
Nujabes' Impact on Anime’s most Iconic Soundtrack.
Tradition becomes design as Kai Mackenzie refines heritage into form.
Danielle Sinai explores what it means to get lost in Tokyo.
A quarter century later, Fukasaku’s dystopian pulp classic still provokes.
Dive into the first three days of Fashion Week Tokyo.
Kyoto-based artist nouseskou merges digital distorted patterns with nature and body.
This post office welcomes letters never meant to be delivered.
A conversation on Kureha’s surreal mirror world.
Fashion
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.
Musician-turned-designer Sophie Powers takes her first step into fashion in Tokyo.
Where marble motifs and avant-garde collide: Mikage Shin finds the spaces in between.
Goro Takahashi bridged cultures, crafting Harajuku’s timeless silver legacy.
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.
The Nostalgic Magic of Kissaten
How Kissaten keep resisting Japan’s rapid pace.
A Culinary Journey from Okayama to Venice
Masa weaves Japanese soul into Venetian plates.
Japanese Inspired Restaurants In The Heart Of Southern Brazil
Where Japanese traditions and fusion flavors redefine Brazilian dining.
How Momofuku Ando Ignited The Instant Ramen Revolution
Born from post-war Japan’s hunger, the origin story of instant ramen.
How Yōshoku Became a Pillar of Japanese Dining Culture
Japanese cuisine reimagined with Western flair and nostalgic flavors.
Exploring the London Ramen Scene
A deep dive into London’s ramen scene with must-visit Japanese spots.
Curry Up - NIGO's Venture Into the Curry Business
Where streetwear meets cuisine - NIGO’s Curry Up in Tokyo.
10 Best Ramen Restaurants in New York (NYC)
Explore NYC’s ramen scene with these ten must-visit spots.
10 Most Authentic Japanese Restaurants in Paris
Savor authentic Japanese cuisine at these must-visit Paris restaurants.
The Complete History of Ramen
The humble Chinese noodle soup transformed into Japan’s beloved comfort food.
10 Most Authentic Japanese Restaurants in Barcelona
Curating the most authentic Japanese eateries in Barcelona.
10 Most Authentic Japanese Restaurants in Amsterdam
A curation of Amsterdam's most authentic Japanese dining experiences.
10 Most Authentic Japanese Restaurants in London
The ultimate list of 10 Japanese eateries in London that capture the essence of Japan's vibrant food scene.
10 Best Specialty Coffee Shops In Tokyo
Uncover the best coffee spots in Tokyo beyond the usual suspects.
Your Kyoto Cold Brew Guide
Everything you need to know about Kyoto style cold brew
TYPICA - connecting Japan’s coffee producers with the world
How does a community platform connect coffee producers with roasters all over the world.
Japan Slowly Crafting Its Own Beer Culture
The road to independence, how Japanese craft beer rises through the ranks.
8 Most Authentic Japanese Restaurants in Belgium
The ultimate list of restaurants that capture the essence of Japan's vibrant food scene in Belgium.
An emotional blueprint evolved into wearable architecture.