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Jirai Kei - The Shadows of Japan’s Dark Fashion Movement
Unveiling Jirai Kei: Japan's Dark Fashion Trend and Societal Stereotypes.

INTERSTELLA 5555 - The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
Daft Punk's Interstella 5555: Revisiting the timeless fusion of music and anime.

Electro-Pop meets Japanese Heritage with Aili's Debut Album “Nandakke?”
Explore Aili's debut album "Nandakke?", blending electro-pop with Japanese storytelling.

Samurai Armor Designed By Luxury Fashion Brands
Samurai Luxury: Bridging Tradition and High Fashion with AI Creativity.

Sho Shibuya - A Journey Through Time in Gradients
Delve into the world of Sho Shibuya, as he discusses his profound connection with time and nature through his daily paintings.

Life-Size AKIRA Bike - Bel&Bel Creating The Cult Classic Dream
Step into the world of Akira as Bel&Bel bring the legendary motorcycle to life.

ERO-GURO NANSENSU - Japan’s Erotic Horror Art
The Japanese art movement exploring grotesque decadence.

A Glimpse into the Daily Lives of Japanese Kids
An interview with photographer Hara Kazuaki about documenting the daily lives of her kids in Nagano.

10 Best Specialty Coffee Shops In Tokyo
Uncover the best coffee spots in Tokyo beyond the usual suspects.

Sukeban Deka III - The Girl Gang Saga in 8-Bit
Revisit the rebellious Sukeban phenomenon through 8-bit nostalgia

Ama Women (海女) - Diving into Tradition
Dive into the world of Japan’s female divers.

Dealing Nostalgia with 2Turnt Kurt’s POKÉMON ART
A chat with digital creator 2Turnt Kurt about infusing Pokémon with Vaporwave and Pixel Art.

Reconstructing Fabrics with Designer HANA YAGI (八木華)
Hana Yagi speaks about her approach to sustainable fashion design and the importance of family roots.

Your Kyoto Cold Brew Guide
Everything you need to know about Kyoto style cold brew

Shinjuku Boys - The World of Onabe
How does the 90s documentary Shinjuku Boys stand as a queer testimony

Opus - Sakamoto’s Final Performance
Ryuichi Sakamoto’s last concert film directed by his son.

Jet Set Radio - Tokyo in Cel-Shade
Dive into the game that embraced Japanese pop culture and uses Tokyo as its playground: Jet Set Radio.

Hikikomori Escapism - Beyond Reality
Dive into the digital reality of Hikikomori.

MIKI MATSUBARA - A Dancing tribute
Celebrating Miki Matsubara’s birthday with a new music video

Tobi Shokunin - Japan’s Fashionistas in the sky
Discover the distinctive style of the Tobi pants, worn by Japanese workers in high places.
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