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Ryuichi Sakamoto - The Sound of a Borderless World
The world and legacy of Japan's most renowned composer.
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Pioneers of Japanese Techno-Pop
How YMO’s fusion of technology and tradition shaped the future of music
OPUS - Sakamoto’s Final Performance
Ryuichi Sakamoto’s last concert film directed by his son.
KAIBUTSU - Ryuichi Sakamoto's Last Cinematic Testament
Ryuichi Sakamoto left an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape. Yet there remains one particular film that has eluded the spotlight: Sakamoto's final cinematic testament.
Fashion
Yuka Kimura blends her Japanese and Chinese heritage into innovative fashion storytelling.
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.
Hana Yagi speaks about her approach to sustainable fashion design and the importance of family roots.
Discover the distinctive style of the Tobi pants, worn by Japanese workers in high places.
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.
Dive into the game that embraced Japanese pop culture and uses Tokyo as its playground: Jet Set Radio.
Explore the world of Seiran Tsuno through her fascination with the spirit world and curiosity in 3d printing,
Explore one of Hideo Kojima’s revolutionary titles that laid the foundation for his future work.
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 Hiroshima bombing as intense and darkly 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.
Discover Tokyo's fashion scene as we dive into the highlights of Rakuten Tokyo Fashion Week.