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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.
VANDYTHEPINK® x Pokémon Collab
VANDYTHEPINK® meets Pokémon in an irresistible collab.
Maison Margiela Artisanal Exhibition 2024 in Tokyo
Maison Margiela showcases its Artisanal collection in Tokyo.
Who is Hiroshi Fujiwara - Japan’s Godfather of Streetwear
How Fujiwara’s cultural influence shaped the global streetwear scene.
Crocs Meets Pokémon - A Clash of Fandom and Fashion
Crocs and Pokémon cross paths in a one-of-a-kind collaboration.
Junya Watanabe 1906L Loafers - The New Balance Collab We All Needed
The New Balance x Junya Watanabe Collab taking the internet by storm.
From BAPE to HUMAN MADE - The Legacy of Japanese Fashion Icon NIGO
How NIGO pioneered streetwear while bridging Japanese culture with global fashion trends.
How the Tabi Boot Went from an Aristocratic Garment to an Online Gimmick
The Japanese split-toe shoe that became a global phenomenon.
mukcyen - A Decadent Fusion of Tradition and Innovation
mukcyen launches its third collection designed by Yuka Kimura.
Rakuten Tokyo Fashion Week SS 25 - Yokogao’s Highlights
Discover Tokyo's fashion scene as we dive into the highlights of Rakuten Tokyo Fashion Week.
Yuka Kimura - Fusing Japanese and Chinese Heritage into Fashion and Cultural Storytelling
Yuka Kimura blends her Japanese and Chinese heritage into innovative fashion storytelling.
The Complete History of Ura-Harajuku - Tokyo’s Iconic Street Fashion Hub
How Ura-Harajuku planted the seeds for global streetwear culture.
Hiroki Nakamura - The Visionary Behind visvim
visvim’s timeless designs reflect Nakamura’s fusion of East and West.
Menhera - When Yami Kawaii Meets Mental Health Awareness
Kawaii meets raw reality in Menhera, a subculture fueled by mental health awareness.
Last Orgy - The Collumn that Shaped Japanese Streetwear Culture
Hiroshi Fujiwara’s Last Orgy collumn: A cultural revolution in Japanese fashion.
Who is Jun Takahashi - Founder of UNDERCOVER
From punk roots to fashion icon - Jun Takahashi’s creative journey.
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.
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.
Art & Design
Delve into the world of Sho Shibuya, as he discusses his profound connection with time and nature through his daily paintings.
An interview with photographer Hara Kazuaki about documenting the daily lives of her kids in Nagano.
A chat with digital creator 2Turnt Kurt about infusing Pokémon with Vaporwave and Pixel Art.
Explore the world of Seiran Tsuno through her fascination with the spirit world and curiosity in 3d printing,
Music & Film
Manga & Anime
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.
Beneath the surface Kazuo Umezu’s chilling tales lies a hidden facet of his creative identity - his portrayal of the animal kingdom.
There’s no anime that portrays the history Hiroshima as intense as the 1983 anime movie Barefoot Gen.
How does a genre that revolves around gay relationships hinder Japan's sexually progressive mindset?
Imagine a world where J.K. Rowling didn’t get canceled because Harry Potter was Osamu Tezuka’s creation.
Exploring Kinoko Teikoku - Japan’s shoegaze pioneers with a shifting sound.