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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.
Explaining the glue between anime, fine art, toys, and fashion.
Paprika is back, leading PARCO’s Grand Bazar.
Tokyo’s outsider spirit, Blue Spring, and emotion stitched into Elsewhere.
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.
Fashion
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.
A knit cap, pink jacket, and 40,000 kilometers later.
Yutaro Saito captures the quiet confidence of aging in fashion.
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.
Jun Togawa's Iconic Robotic Arm
The cyborg prosthetic designed for Jun Togawa's song 'Radar Man'.
10 Most Authentic Japanese Restaurants in Barcelona
Curating the most authentic Japanese eateries in Barcelona.
Hiroo Isono - The Japanese Artist Who Mastered the Forest
How Hiroo Isono captured the beauty of nature through his mythical art.
Last Orgy - The Collumn that Shaped Japanese Streetwear Culture
Hiroshi Fujiwara’s Last Orgy collumn: A cultural revolution in Japanese fashion.
Violent ’80s and ’90s Anime Defying Censorship Rules
Dive into the violent anime from the ’80s and ’90s era.
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Pioneers of Japanese Techno-Pop
How YMO’s fusion of technology and tradition shaped the future of music
10 Most Authentic Japanese Restaurants in Amsterdam
A curation of Amsterdam's most authentic Japanese dining experiences.
Who is Jun Takahashi - Founder of UNDERCOVER
From punk roots to fashion icon - Jun Takahashi’s creative journey.
Namennayo Cat Photography - Feline Charm by Satoru Tsuda
The playful charm of Namennayo cats through Satoru Tsuda’s photography.
Top Yakuza Movies - Essential Guide to Japanese Crime Cinema
Discover the yakuza movies that shaped Japanese cinematic storytelling.
Sumikama Factory - A Century of Knife Making Craftsmanship
Inside Sumikama Factory - The Art and Innovation Behind Taski’s Japanese Knives.
Nintendo Museum Opening in Kyoto
Explore gaming history and innovation at the new Nintendo Museum Kyoto.
The Social Media Charm of Hideo Kojima
The unfiltered yet iconic social media presence of Hideo Kojima.
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.
MINMI - Japan’s Energetic Hip Hop and Reggae Queen
MINMI’s fusion of reggae and hip-hop redefines Japanese music boundaries
Perfect Days by Wim Wenders - An Interplay of Happiness and Sorrow
Wim Wenders captures life’s intertwined moments of happiness and sadness.
Suki - Devon Aoki’s Iconic Role in 2 Fast 2 Furious
Devon Aoki’s Suki: A bold, unforgettable character in 2 Fast 2 Furious
Kigurumi - Japan’s Onesie Phenomenon
From Tokyo’s streets to global fame, Kigurumi embodies playful fashion.
VeilSide Cars in Fast and The Furious
VeilSide cars transformed Fast and Furious into a JDM icon showcase.
Ricardo Paredes reframes anime through Renaissance and realism.