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Who is Hiroshi Fujiwara - Japan’s Godfather of Streetwear
How Fujiwara’s cultural influence shaped the global streetwear scene.
Hiroki Nakamura - The Visionary Behind visvim
visvim’s timeless designs reflect Nakamura’s fusion of East and West.
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.
The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Streetwear Brands
Discover the iconic Japanese streetwear brands shaping global fashion trends today.
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.
Discover Tokyo's fashion scene as we dive into the highlights of Rakuten Tokyo Fashion Week.
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,
What do you get if you combine an artist specializing in glyphs and an experimental animator?
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.
How Fujiwara’s cultural influence shaped the global streetwear scene.