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Joe Hisaishi’s Journey - Crafting Worlds with Music
From Studio Ghibli to concert halls, how Hisaishi’s melodies warms our hearts.
20 Non-Samurai Films of Akira Kurosawa
Explore Akira Kurosawa’s diverse répertoire beyond his iconic samurai masterpieces.
Plastic Love and Beyond - Mariya Takeuchi’s City Pop Legacy
The story of Mariya Takeuchi, whose single ‘plastic love’ sparked the city pop revival.
Kinoko Teikoku - The Band That Shaped Japanese Shoegaze History
Exploring Kinoko Teikoku - Japan’s shoegaze pioneers with a shifting sound.
How Cult Icon Jun Togawa Shaped Japan’s Anti-Idol Culture
How did Jun Togawa shape an entire counterculture movement.
Meet the Legends - Artists That Shaped Japanese City Pop
Meet the pioneers of Japan’s most popular musical export - City Pop.
Tampopo - Japan’s Ramen Western
How Tampopo redefined food cinema, spotlighting ramen as Japan’s cultural symbol.
Dreams - A Trip Through the Visions of Akira Kurosawa
Discover the surreal beauty Akira Kurosawa's dreams.
The Ultimate Guide to Japanese City Pop
Explore Japanese City Pop and its most influential figures.
I Still Love H.E.R. - How Teriyaki Boyz and Kanye West Bridged Cultures
How Teriyaki Boyz and Kanye West crossed hip-hop culture.
Ichiko Aoba - The Ethereal Voice of Japanese Folk Music
Ichiko Aoba’s minimalist melodies transcend language and cultures.
A Year in Osaka's Underground Music Scene
A year of discovering Osaka’s indie artists and live houses.
Takeshi Kitano - A Renaissance Man in Japanese Film and Comedy
The life and career of Japan's most charismatic film figure.
Samurai Jack - The Timeless Journey of a Lost Samurai
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Samurai Jack, where artful animation meets Japanese tradition.
Miki Matsubara - The Timeless Queen of City Pop
The artist that turned city pop into a global phenomenon.
Katatsumori - Naomi Kawase’s Intimate Ode to her Great-Aunt
An intimate exploration of family, memory, and time in Katatsumori
Chiaki Kuriyama - The Femme Fatale of Japanese Cinema
Blending beauty and violence, Chiaki Kuriyama's path to becoming a cinematic cult icon.
Hatsune Miku - The Virtual Diva Redefining Pop Culture
The digital pop star conquered the hearts of a pop culture generation.
Ryuichi Sakamoto - The Sound of a Borderless World
The world and legacy of Japan's most renowned composer.
Tokyo Turntables - The Japanese-American Hip-Hop Exchange
From the Bronx to Tokyo - hip-hop’s unexpected, groundbreaking cultural exchange.
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.
VANDYTHEPINK® meets Pokémon in an irresistible collab.