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Modern Heroines - Kyariauman in the Japanese Workplace
Japanese career women challenge traditional norms and workplace barriers.

Bōsōzoku - The Biker Gangs of Japan
Revolutionary Bikers - the rise and fall of Japan's Bosozoku subculture.

The Otaku Girl Rooms by Shiori Kawamoto
Peek into Otaku ladies' vibrant, chaotic Daraku Rooms with Kawamoto.

KERA MAGAZINE - An Ode to Japan’s Street Style Bible
KERA magazine: Harajuku's Iconic Voice of Alternative Fashion Evolution.

Jirai Kei - The Shadows of Japan’s Dark Fashion Movement
Unveiling Jirai Kei: Japan's Dark Fashion Trend and Societal Stereotypes.

Sukeban Deka III - The Girl Gang Saga in 8-Bit
Revisit the rebellious Sukeban phenomenon through 8-bit nostalgia

Hikikomori Escapism - Beyond Reality
Dive into the digital reality of Hikikomori.

Tobi Shokunin - Japan’s Fashionistas in the sky
Discover the distinctive style of the Tobi pants, worn by Japanese workers in high places.

Oyasumi Punpun is Hurting for You
How Asano’s masterpiece seeks comfort in the struggles of daily life.

Japan's Maestro of Feet - Fumare Lou-Chan
Meet Lou-chan, a Brooklyn native that isn’t shy about his love for feet.

Exploring Tokyo’s Fixed Gear Bike Scene with Nao
An interview with Nao exploring the cultural relevance of Fixie Bikes in the streets of Tokyo today.

The Yakuza Incident that Reshaped Japanese Cinema
One event changed the portrayal of yakuza in Japanese cinema: The internal strife within the ranks of a particular yakuza family, the Yamamori.

How Boys’ Love feeds Japan’s sexual repression
How does a genre that revolves around gay relationships hinder Japan's sexually progressive mindset?

Youngsters Going Solo in Tokyo
Unaccompanied youngsters navigating through Tokyo, a phenomenon that might come as a surprise.
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