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Ihei Kimura captured life’s raw beauty through unfiltered moments.

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These quirky little creatures say more than words ever could.

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NOWHERE - The Tiny Tokyo Shop That Revolutionized Streetwear
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The shop that turned Ura-Harajuku into streetwear’s beating heart.

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Why Tokyo Godfathers is the Ultimate Christmas Movie
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Tokyo Godfathers redefines Christmas with heart, hope, and humanity.

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CLAMP - The Legendary All-Female Manga Collective
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From doujinshi roots to global icons, the revolutionary impact of CLAMP on the world of manga.

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Why Tokyo Godfathers is the Ultimate Christmas Movie
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Tokyo Godfathers redefines Christmas with heart, hope, and humanity.

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The Philosophy of Vagabond
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Inoue’s masterpiece transforms strength into compassion, revealing life’s quiet truths.

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16 Retro Mecha Anime That Defined an Era
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From Gundam to Evangelion, the must-watch classics of mecha anime.

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Kiyoshi Awazu - Pioneering Graphic Design in Post-War Japan
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Kiyoshi Awazu - Pioneering Graphic Design in Post-War Japan
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How Kiyoshi Awazu blended surrealism and Japanese culture, reshaping visual art.

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Japan in Pixels - The Wholesome Digital World of Fatbeard
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Japan in Pixels - The Wholesome Digital World of Fatbeard
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Fatbeard’s pixel art captures Japan’s timeless beauty in modern form.

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Peaches.’ Ode to Kyushakai Subculture
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Peaches.’ Ode to Kyushakai Subculture
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Peaches. Japan brings Kyushakai’s raw spirit to life in Tokyo.

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NOWHERE - The Tiny Tokyo Shop That Revolutionized Streetwear
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NOWHERE - The Tiny Tokyo Shop That Revolutionized Streetwear
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Before Fragment Design - The Origins of Hiroshi Fujiwara
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Before Fragment Design - The Origins of Hiroshi Fujiwara
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Tracing Hiroshi Fujiwara’s path before the birth of Fragment Design.

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The Japanese Magazines That Defined 90s Streetwear Culture
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The Japanese Magazines That Defined 90s Streetwear Culture
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The creative chaos of 90s Harajuku immortalized by iconic fashion magazines.

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Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami’s 2025 Comeback
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Murakami’s colorful motives return to Louis Vuitton.

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Anri - The Voice of City Pop’s Eternal Summer
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How Anri’s iconic voice defined the golden era of city pop.

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

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

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

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Japanese Inspired Restaurants In The Heart Of Southern Brazil
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Japanese Inspired Restaurants In The Heart Of Southern Brazil
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Where Japanese traditions and fusion flavors redefine Brazilian dining.

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

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

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Exploring the London Ramen Scene
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Exploring the London Ramen Scene
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A deep dive into London’s ramen scene with must-visit Japanese spots.

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How Akihabara Became the Otaku Walhalla
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How Akihabara Became the Otaku Walhalla
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From samurai beginnings to otaku wonderland.

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Graffiti in Japan - Creativity, Cultural Tensions, and Legal Controls
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Graffiti in Japan - Creativity, Cultural Tensions, and Legal Controls
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Japan’s hidden graffiti world, balancing creativity and legality.

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Japan’s Most Evil Game Show - Susunu! Denpa Shōnen
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Japan’s Most Evil Game Show - Susunu! Denpa Shōnen
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Nasubi’s story of isolation and exploitation in reality TV.

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The Most Wholesome Japanese Official - Hisao Inagaki
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The Most Wholesome Japanese Official - Hisao Inagaki
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The Japanese official that folds cranes for everyone's health and peace.

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The Philosophy Behind Scorpion From Mortal Kombat - A Path Of Fire
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The Philosophy Behind Scorpion From Mortal Kombat - A Path Of Fire
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A fiery path of revenge and honor shapes Scorpion’s legacy.

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Yuka Kuramochi Cosplays as Chun-Li from Street Fighter
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Yuka Kuramochi Cosplays as Chun-Li from Street Fighter
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How Red Bull Japan brought Street Fighter's Chun-Li to life.

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Japanese Game Designers That Aren’t Hideo Kojima
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Japanese Game Designers That Aren’t Hideo Kojima
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Discover Japan’s game design legends shaping the industry beyond Kojima.

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Ghost of Yotei - What We Know About Ghost of Tsushima’s Long-Awaited Sequel
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Ghost of Yotei - What We Know About Ghost of Tsushima’s Long-Awaited Sequel
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A new Ghost rises in the 17th-century Japanese wilderness.

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