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Tokyo Turntables - The Japanese-American Hip-Hop Exchange
From the Bronx to Tokyo - hip-hop’s unexpected, groundbreaking cultural exchange.
Best Samurai Movies by Japanese Directors
A curated list of samurai films crafted by Japan’s most legendary filmmakers.
Masayoshi Takanaka - Japan's Legendary Guitar Virtuoso
The story of Japan's most legendary guitarist, Masayoshi Takanaka.
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Pioneers of Japanese Techno-Pop
How YMO’s fusion of technology and tradition shaped the future of music
Top Yakuza Movies - Essential Guide to Japanese Crime Cinema
Discover the yakuza movies that shaped Japanese cinematic storytelling.
Shibuya-Kei - Japan’s Eclectic 90s Musical Movement
Discover Shibuya-kei, Japan’s 90s music revolution blending genres.
MINMI - Japan’s Energetic Hip Hop and Reggae Queen
MINMI’s fusion of reggae and hip-hop redefines Japanese music boundaries
Perfect Days by Wim Wenders - An Interplay of Happiness and Sorrow
Wim Wenders captures life’s intertwined moments of happiness and sadness.
Suki - Devon Aoki’s Iconic Role in 2 Fast 2 Furious
Devon Aoki’s Suki: A bold, unforgettable character in 2 Fast 2 Furious
VeilSide Cars in Fast and The Furious
VeilSide cars transformed Fast and Furious into a JDM icon showcase.
Kawaii Metal - Japan’s Adorable Take on Heavy Metal
Meet the Kawaii Metal bands blending heavy metal’s intensity with J-pop’s sweetness.
Takeshi Kaneshiro - A Timeless Fashion Icon of Asian Cinema
Takeshi Kaneshiro’s journey from Asian cinema heartthrob to global fashion phenomenon.
Yumi Arai - The Iconic Journey of a Japanese Pop Legend
Discover the timeless music and legacy of pop legend Yumi Arai.
Tomoko Aran - Japan’s City Pop Underdog
Discover Tomoko Aran's impact on City Pop and modern music.
A Guide to the Most Influential Vocaloid Artists
Discover the top Vocaloid artists shaping the virtual music scene.
A Guide to Japanese Queer Films
Explore Japan’s LGBT+ film history from classics to contemporary stories.
The World of Vocaloid - The Global Music Phenomenon Explained
Discover how Vocaloid transformed music with anime-inspired digital characters.
The legacy of Japanese Jazz Icon Ryo Fukui
How self-taught pianist Ryo Fukui's music remains a timeless inspiration.
ATARASHII GAKKO! Leading Japan’s Idol Revolution
Revolutionizing Japan's Idol Culture: Inside the Phenomenon of Atarashii Gakko!
The Nujabes Soundtrack that Crossed Cultures - SAMURAI CHAMPLOO
Nujabes' Impact on Anime’s most Iconic Soundtrack.
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.