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

Lolita Fashion Explained - A Tale of Lace, Frills, and Quiet Rebellion
The subculture that mixes Victorian charm with bold self-expression.

The Fashion of Bleach - From Soul Reapers to Style Icons
Runways meet soul-reaping battles in Tite Kubo’s stylish universe.

Offline - Casper Kent’s Polaroid Portal into Intimacy and Fantasy
Casper Kent’s ‘Offline’ explores raw, imperfect moments through nostalgic Polaroids.

Shiro Kasamatsu - The Woodblock Master of Serenity
Experience Japan’s landscapes through Shiro Kasamatsu’s timeless woodblock art.

Ihei Kimura - The Lens that Rewrote Realism in Japanese Photography
Ihei Kimura captured life’s raw beauty through unfiltered moments.

10 Gothic Anime Masterpieces - From Vampires to Catacombs
The shadowy anime worlds where dark beauty and intrigue collide.

UNDERCOVER x Sanrio - Celebrating 50 Years of Iconic Characters
Hello Kitty and My Melody reimagined in limited-edition designs.

The Return of the BAPE® Shark Hoodie - 20th Anniversary Collection
BAPE® Shark Hoodie drops honor two decades of streetwear history.

Window Love - Masahisa Fukase’s Visual Love Letter From his Window
A photo series caught between love and obsession.

Casio Announces Ring Watch - A Tiny Timepiece Revolution
Exploring Kinoko Teikoku - Japan’s shoegaze pioneers with a shifting sound.

Takashi Murakami Steps into Footwear with Ohana Hatake
Murakami’s new footwear brand, Ohana Hatake, launches flower-inspired slides.

Yohji Yamamoto - The Poet of Black and Avant-Garde Fashion
The master who shaped fashion’s avant-garde narrative.

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

Eiko Ishioka – Master of Visual Storytelling in Design and Cinema
Eiko Ishioka’s bold vision redefined visual storytelling in cinema and art.

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

VANDYTHEPINK® x Pokémon Collab
VANDYTHEPINK® meets Pokémon in an irresistible collab.

How Momofuku Ando Ignited The Instant Ramen Revolution
Born from post-war Japan’s hunger, the origin story of instant ramen.

How Yōshoku Became a Pillar of Japanese Dining Culture
Japanese cuisine reimagined with Western flair and nostalgic flavors.

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