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AKIRA - The Missing Link with the Olympics
As you dive a little deeper in Akira’s narrative, you may discover an intriguing resemblance to Japanese history.

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

Tsunotsuno - Transforming Otaku
Explore the digital otaku world of TsunoTsuno

MAMIMOZI - Fusing Graffiti with Calligraphy
Discover the unique style of Calligraph2ity artist MAMIMOZI.

Kenji Endo - A Musical Legacy of Curry Rice
Who was Kenji Endo, Japan’s folk revival legend.

Snatcher - Hideo Kojima's ode to Blade Runner
Explore one of Hideo Kojima’s revolutionary titles that laid the foundation for his future work.

Björn Andrésen - The Face That Inspired a Generation of Manga Artists
The face behind beautiful feminine looking male characters in manga and anime.

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.

South2 West8 - How fly fishing became a street fashion statement
How did a niche utility clothing brand from Hokkaido end up collaborating with Supreme?

Kimiko Nishimoto - Japan’s most Creative Obachan
Meet the 95-year-old obachan that expresses herself through humorous self portraits

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.

Kazuo Umezu - Unveiling the Eerie Elegance of the Animal Kingdom
Beneath the surface Kazuo Umezu’s chilling tales lies a hidden facet of his creative identity - his portrayal of the animal kingdom.

Barefoot Gen - The Animated Horror of Hiroshima
There’s no anime that portrays the history Hiroshima as intense as the 1983 anime movie Barefoot Gen.

Inari Type - Exploring culture through typeface
How does an independent type foundry manage to express culture through typeface design?

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

TYPICA - connecting Japan’s coffee producers with the world
How does a community platform connect coffee producers with roasters all over the world.

Japan Slowly Crafting Its Own Beer Culture
The road to independence, how Japanese craft beer rises through the ranks.

Anime Meets High Fashion - The surge in anime collaborations
The worlds of anime and high fashion have collided in recent years. Where does this surge in collaborations come from?

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

8 Most Authentic Japanese Restaurants in Belgium
The ultimate list of restaurants that capture the essence of Japan's vibrant food scene in Belgium.
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