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The Chaotic Nostalgia of Ochiai Shohei
Explore Ochiai's unique style blending nostalgia, chaos, and punk spirit.
From Japan to India - The woodblock prints of Hiroshi Yoshida
Explore the woodblock art of Yoshida Hiroshi, capturing India's essence.
Kazuki Onohara - The Traditional Theatre Painter who Loves Street Art
Kazuki Onohara fuses Japanese theatre painting with modern street art.
Chrome Eroticism - The World of Hajime Sorayama
Hajime Sorayama's fusion of organic forms and futuristic technology.
Recreating Tokyo Back Alleys in 3D with Michael Yoshimura
Experience Tokyo's hidden alleys transformed into mesmerizing 3D landscapes.
1-Bit Nostalgia - Super Kaylo Demakes Pop Culture Classics
Step into nostalgia with Super Kaylo’s enchanting 1-bit demakes.
QuestAG! - The ATARASHII GAKKO! Storytelling Game
ATARASHII GAKKO! launches interactive storytelling game with beautiful pixel art.
Sho Shibuya - A Journey Through Time in Gradients
Delve into the world of Sho Shibuya, as he discusses his profound connection with time and nature through his daily paintings.
ERO-GURO NANSENSU - Japan’s Erotic Horror Art
The Japanese art movement exploring grotesque decadence.
A Glimpse into the Daily Lives of Japanese Kids
An interview with photographer Hara Kazuaki about documenting the daily lives of her kids in Nagano.
Sukeban Deka III - The Girl Gang Saga in 8-Bit
Revisit the rebellious Sukeban phenomenon through 8-bit nostalgia
Dealing Nostalgia with 2Turnt Kurt’s POKÉMON ART
A chat with digital creator 2Turnt Kurt about infusing Pokémon with Vaporwave and Pixel Art.
Threads Of The Unseen - Seiran Tsuno’s 3D Couture
Explore the world of Seiran Tsuno through her fascination with the spirit world and curiosity in 3d printing,
Tsunotsuno - Transforming Otaku
Explore the digital otaku world of TsunoTsuno
MAMIMOZI - Fusing Graffiti with Calligraphy
Discover the unique style of Calligraph2ity artist MAMIMOZI.
Kimiko Nishimoto - Japan’s most Creative Obachan
Meet the 95-year-old obachan that expresses herself through humorous self portraits
Inari Type - Exploring culture through typeface
How does an independent type foundry manage to express culture through typeface design?
Emi Takahashi - Storytelling through leaves
What do you get if you combine an artist specializing in glyphs and an experimental animator?
Ikko Tanaka - Shaping MUJI’s Iconic Serene Design
Exploring the impact of art director Ikko Tanaka’s design on Muji.
The use of Japanese aesthetics in AI
Imagine a world where J.K. Rowling didn’t get canceled because Harry Potter was Osamu Tezuka’s creation.
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
From doujinshi roots to global icons, the revolutionary impact of CLAMP on the world of manga.
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?
The shop that turned Ura-Harajuku into streetwear’s beating heart.