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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reviving the 1950s - Exploring Tokyo’s Rockabilly Culture
Japanese Rockabillies keep 1950s Rock ‘n’ Roll alive in Tokyo’s streets.
Bringing Anime Backgrounds to Life - Riekeles Gallery
Discover the meticulous preservation of iconic anime backgrounds at Riekeles.
Kawaii Metal - Japan’s Adorable Take on Heavy Metal
Meet the Kawaii Metal bands blending heavy metal’s intensity with J-pop’s sweetness.
Top 8 Japanese Specialty Shops in Paris
A curated list of the most interesting Japanese specialty shops in Paris.
Yumi Arai - The Iconic Journey of a Japanese Pop Legend
Discover the timeless music and legacy of pop legend Yumi Arai.
The Aggressor Fighter Squadron - Japan’s Top Gun
Japan's most daring fighter pilots, the aggressor squadron.
Viggo Mortensen and Karl Urban Buying Gundam in Japan
Viggo Mortensen and Karl Urban explore Tokyo while shopping for Gundams.
Every Movie Directed by Hayao Miyazaki - A Complete List
Explore every Hayao Miyazaki film, and discover timeless animated masterpieces.
Haruki Murakami's T-Shirt Collection - On Memory, Culture, and Collecting
Murakami’s T-shirts reveal hidden stories of nostalgia, identity, and culture.
The Complete Guide to Hideo Kojima’s Games
Discover Hideo Kojima’s iconic games that revolutionized storytelling and gameplay.
What is Otaku Culture - The Obsessive Japanese Pop Culture Fandom Explained
From Japan to the world: The journey of Otaku culture.
How Demon Slayer Revives an Ancient Nursery Rhyme
Discover the old nursery rhyme that marked the confrontation between Muzan and Ubuyashiki.
Shishi Odori - Documenting Japan’s Deer Dance by Yulia Skogoreva
Photographer Yulia Skogoreva unveils the mystique of Japan’s Shishi Odori.
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.
Tomoko Aran - Japan’s City Pop Underdog
Discover Tomoko Aran's impact on City Pop and modern music.
The Harsh Quotes of Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki’s quotes reveal the profound, often dark insights behind his genius.
Blending eras, Styles, and Anime with Shintoism - A Chat with Taishi Shingu
Discover Taishi Shingu's fusion of Japanese traditions and modern styles.
A Guide to the Most Influential Vocaloid Artists
Discover the top Vocaloid artists shaping the virtual music scene.
A Guide to Japanese Queer Films
Explore Japan’s LGBT+ film history from classics to contemporary stories.
Revisiting a handmade animation era with 1991’s ‘PAPERS’.