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Yuka Kimura - Fusing Japanese and Chinese Heritage into Fashion and Cultural Storytelling
Yuka Kimura blends her Japanese and Chinese heritage into innovative fashion storytelling.
The Complete History of Ura-Harajuku - Tokyo’s Iconic Street Fashion Hub
How Ura-Harajuku planted the seeds for global streetwear culture.
Hiroki Nakamura - The Visionary Behind visvim
visvim’s timeless designs reflect Nakamura’s fusion of East and West.
Menhera - When Yami Kawaii Meets Mental Health Awareness
Kawaii meets raw reality in Menhera, a subculture fueled by mental health awareness.
Last Orgy - The Collumn that Shaped Japanese Streetwear Culture
Hiroshi Fujiwara’s Last Orgy collumn: A cultural revolution in Japanese fashion.
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.
Who is Chitose Abe - Founder of sacai
Discover sacai: Chitose Abe's journey from homemaker to iconic fashion designer.
Kigurumi - Japan’s Onesie Phenomenon
From Tokyo’s streets to global fame, Kigurumi embodies playful fashion.
Takeshi Kaneshiro - A Timeless Fashion Icon of Asian Cinema
Takeshi Kaneshiro’s journey from Asian cinema heartthrob to global fashion phenomenon.
Nike’s Japanese Skateboarding Kits for the 2024 Paris Olympics
Nike SB unveils skateboarding kits for Japan’s Olympic team.
The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Streetwear Brands
Discover the iconic Japanese streetwear brands shaping global fashion trends today.
SEVESKIG and (un)decided S/S 25 Collection - The Ever-Evolving Spirit of Inquiry
SEVESKIG and (un)decided blend history and fashion in a bold collection.
Junji Ito and Hello Kitty - Horror Manga Meets Kawaii
Junji Ito and Hello Kitty merge horror manga with kawaii charm.
CASIO and UNO Join Forces for a Unique Watch Collaboration
Discover CASIO's new UNO™ watch featuring iconic Wild Card design.
KIDILL S/S 25 Collection - A Fusion of Japanese Culture and Punk Aesthetics
Hiroaki Sueyasu's latest collection fuses Japanese roots and punk style.
Yohji Yamamoto Designs 2024 Kits for Japan's National Team
Yohji Yamamoto designs Japan's 2024 kits with striking flame motifs.
The Evolution of Jirai Kei Fashion
Explore Jirai Kei: A blend of innocence, melancholy, and fashion.
When Punk Meets High Fashion- An Interview with Yasuyuki Ishii
Discover Yasuyuki Ishii's punk-inspired designs and unique texture techniques.
KAPITAL Founder Toshikiyo Hirata Passed Away
Who is Toshikiyo Hirata, the mind and hands behind Japan’s leading denim brand KAPITAL.
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.