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Japan in Pixels - The Wholesome Digital World of Fatbeard
Fatbeard’s pixel art captures Japan’s timeless beauty in modern form.
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.
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.
The creative chaos of 90s Harajuku immortalized by iconic fashion magazines.