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Ashita No Joe - How A Boxing Manga Impacted Japan
From the streets to the ring, Joe punched through history.
Tokyo Turntables - The Japanese-American Hip-Hop Exchange
From the Bronx to Tokyo - hip-hop’s unexpected, groundbreaking cultural exchange.
Without Memory - The Tragic Beauty of a Forgotten Life
Every day, Hiroshi wakes up to a life already forgotten.
The Ping Pong Table That Wasn’t - Tomiyasu’s Years of Observation
A ping pong table, a window, and four years waiting.
Decoding Japan’s Friendly Relationship With Robots Through Emi Kusano’s ‘Techno-Animism’
Emi Kusano crafts a world where AI dreams in neon.
Domestic Meditations - The Softly Glowing World of Ulala Imai
Everyday objects whisper stories as Ulala Imai captures their glow.
Before Bōsōzoku - The Kaminari-zoku Thunder Tribe
How post-war trauma birthed Kaminari-zoku, the roots of Bosozoku culture.
Tokyo’s Nightlife Hyperpop Girl - DJ N² aka Naoka
Redefining nightlife with unapologetic energy and Y2K aesthetics.
The Art Style of CLAMP - Baroque Armors & Avant-Garde Kimonos
Baroque armors, cyberpunk muses—CLAMP’s art redefines manga storytelling.
Mikage Shin is a Label That Embraces All The Spaces In Between
Where marble motifs and avant-garde collide: Mikage Shin finds the spaces in between.
GANTZ vs. Battle Royale - Survival Genre Titans
Survival of the fittest, among chaos, and humanity at its breaking point.
Contemplative Cuties - The Creatures of Maiko Kobayashi
These quirky little creatures say more than words ever could.
goro’s Jewelry - The Yellow Eagle of Harajuku
Goro Takahashi bridged cultures, crafting Harajuku’s timeless silver legacy.
Tekkonkinkreet - A Symphony of Childhood Chaos
Childhood, chaos, and urban decay collide in a visual masterpiece.
Japan and West Asia - Bridging Cultures Through Textiles and Calligraphy
How Tampopo redefined food cinema, spotlighting ramen as Japan’s cultural symbol.
Harmony Between Nature and Humanity - VEIN F/W 25-26 Collection ‘LEAVES’
Blending nature and humanity, VEIN FW25 redefines modern fashion.
Two Robots in Tokyo - Daft Punk’s Iconic Trip to Japan
When the French robots found their way to Tokyo.
16 Retro Mecha Anime That Defined an Era
From Gundam to Evangelion, the must-watch classics of mecha anime.
Remembering Nujabes - The Soundtrack to a Soulful Generation
From Shibuya’s crates to universal souls, Nujabes redefined emotion.
NEO SHIBUYA TV - The Art Project Redefining Billboards in Tokyo
Billboards reimagined as Shibuya’s streets become Tokyo’s art gallery.
Fashion
How NIGO pioneered streetwear while bridging Japanese culture with global fashion trends.
Discover Tokyo's fashion scene as we dive into the highlights of Rakuten Tokyo Fashion Week.
Yuka Kimura blends her Japanese and Chinese heritage into innovative fashion storytelling.
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Manga & Anime
From doujinshi roots to global icons, the revolutionary impact of CLAMP on the world of manga.
Discover the old nursery rhyme that marked the confrontation between Muzan and Ubuyashiki.
As you dive a little deeper in Akira’s narrative, you may discover an intriguing resemblance to Japanese history.
Where marble motifs and avant-garde collide: Mikage Shin finds the spaces in between.