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Two Robots in Tokyo - Daft Punk’s Iconic Trip to Japan
When the French robots found their way to Tokyo.

Tokyo Turntables - The Japanese-American Hip-Hop Exchange
From the Bronx to Tokyo - hip-hop’s unexpected, groundbreaking cultural exchange.

tamanaramen - The Subaquatic Universe of Two Sisters
tamanaramen blends techno, ambient, and art into a mesmerizing universe.

Tampopo - Japan’s Ramen Western
How Tampopo redefined food cinema, spotlighting ramen as Japan’s cultural symbol.

A Year in Osaka's Underground Music Scene
A year of discovering Osaka’s indie artists and live houses.

Anri - The Voice of City Pop’s Eternal Summer
How Anri’s iconic voice defined the golden era of city pop.

Kinoko Teikoku - The Band That Shaped Japanese Shoegaze History
Exploring Kinoko Teikoku - Japan’s shoegaze pioneers with a shifting sound.

Joe Hisaishi’s Journey - Crafting Worlds with Music
From Studio Ghibli to concert halls, how Hisaishi’s melodies warms our hearts.

20 Non-Samurai Films of Akira Kurosawa
Explore Akira Kurosawa’s diverse répertoire beyond his iconic samurai masterpieces.

Plastic Love and Beyond - Mariya Takeuchi’s City Pop Legacy
The story of Mariya Takeuchi, whose single ‘plastic love’ sparked the city pop revival.

How Cult Icon Jun Togawa Shaped Japan’s Anti-Idol Culture
How did Jun Togawa shape an entire counterculture movement.

Meet the Legends - Artists That Shaped Japanese City Pop
Meet the pioneers of Japan’s most popular musical export - City Pop.

Dreams - A Trip Through the Visions of Akira Kurosawa
Discover the surreal beauty Akira Kurosawa's dreams.

The Ultimate Guide to Japanese City Pop
Explore Japanese City Pop and its most influential figures.

I Still Love H.E.R. - How Teriyaki Boyz and Kanye West Bridged Cultures
How Teriyaki Boyz and Kanye West crossed hip-hop culture.

Ichiko Aoba - The Ethereal Voice of Japanese Folk Music
Ichiko Aoba’s minimalist melodies transcend language and cultures.

Takeshi Kitano - A Renaissance Man in Japanese Film and Comedy
The life and career of Japan's most charismatic film figure.

Samurai Jack - The Timeless Journey of a Lost Samurai
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Samurai Jack, where artful animation meets Japanese tradition.

Miki Matsubara - The Timeless Queen of City Pop
The artist that turned city pop into a global phenomenon.

Katatsumori - Naomi Kawase’s Intimate Ode to her Great-Aunt
An intimate exploration of family, memory, and time in Katatsumori
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