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Jet Set Radio - Tokyo in Cel-Shade
Dive into the game that embraced Japanese pop culture and uses Tokyo as its playground: Jet Set Radio.

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

MIKI MATSUBARA - A Dancing tribute
Celebrating Miki Matsubara’s birthday with a new music video

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

Gunpei Yokoi - Humility in the World of Video Games
The story of the man that revolutionized the world of video game entertainment forever.

Kaibutsu - Ryuichi Sakamoto's Last Cinematic Testament
Ryuichi Sakamoto left an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape. Yet there remains one particular film that has eluded the spotlight: Sakamoto's final cinematic testament.

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

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,

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.
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How NIGO pioneered streetwear while bridging Japanese culture with global fashion trends.
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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.
IM MEN turns fabric into wearable flight.