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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.
Before Harajuku, Shoichi Aoki archived the world’s fashion.
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.
Rediscovering traditional indigo dyeing through a new generation.
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 Ukiyo-e’s decline rose the Sōsaku Hanga movement.
OZ became the prototype for our online selves.
Fashion
A look inside Sabae’s eyewear craftsmanship with BLANC.
Japanese denim found its way from Kansai to US skate culture.
Before Harajuku, Shoichi Aoki archived the world’s 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.
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.
Japan’s Most Evil Game Show - Susunu! Denpa Shōnen
Nasubi’s story of isolation and exploitation in reality TV.
How Cult Icon Jun Togawa Shaped Japan’s Anti-Idol Culture
How did Jun Togawa shape an entire counterculture movement.
Maison Margiela Artisanal Exhibition 2024 in Tokyo
Maison Margiela showcases its Artisanal collection in Tokyo.
Meet the Legends - Artists That Shaped Japanese City Pop
Meet the pioneers of Japan’s most popular musical export - City Pop.
Exploring the London Ramen Scene
A deep dive into London’s ramen scene with must-visit Japanese spots.
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.
The Philosophy Behind Scorpion From Mortal Kombat - A Path Of Fire
A fiery path of revenge and honor shapes Scorpion’s legacy.
Visual Kei - Where Glam and Punk Meet Japanese Youth Culture
Explore the origins and influence of Japan’s bold Visual Kei culture.
Ichiko Aoba - The Ethereal Voice of Japanese Folk Music
Ichiko Aoba’s minimalist melodies transcend language and cultures.
Who is Hiroshi Fujiwara - Japan’s Godfather of Streetwear
How Fujiwara’s cultural influence shaped the global streetwear scene.
The Most Wholesome Japanese Official - Hisao Inagaki
The Japanese official that folds cranes for everyone's health and peace.
How COMET is Carving Out a Creative Hub for Gen Z in Tokyo
COMET Magazine bridges art, fashion, and culture in Tokyo’s youth movement.
Yuka Kuramochi Cosplays as Chun-Li from Street Fighter
How Red Bull Japan brought Street Fighter's Chun-Li to life.
Curry Up - NIGO's Venture Into the Curry Business
Where streetwear meets cuisine - NIGO’s Curry Up in Tokyo.
The Secret Tunnel Between Satoshi Kon and Haruki Murakami’s Imaginary Worlds
Murakami and Kon blur reality and dreams in surreal storytelling.
Crocs Meets Pokémon - A Clash of Fandom and Fashion
Crocs and Pokémon cross paths in a one-of-a-kind collaboration.
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.
Step into nostalgia with Super Kaylo’s enchanting 1-bit demakes.