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Dealing Nostalgia with 2Turnt Kurt’s POKÉMON ART
A chat with digital creator 2Turnt Kurt about infusing Pokémon with Vaporwave and Pixel Art.
Reconstructing Fabrics with Designer HANA YAGI (八木華)
Hana Yagi speaks about her approach to sustainable fashion design and the importance of family roots.
Your Kyoto Cold Brew Guide
Everything you need to know about Kyoto style cold brew
Shinjuku Boys - The World of Onabe
How does the 90s documentary Shinjuku Boys stand as a queer testimony
Opus - Sakamoto’s Final Performance
Ryuichi Sakamoto’s last concert film directed by his son.
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.
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.
Discover Tokyo's fashion scene as we dive into the highlights of Rakuten Tokyo Fashion Week.
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.
A chat with digital creator 2Turnt Kurt about infusing Pokémon with Vaporwave and Pixel Art.
Explore the world of Seiran Tsuno through her fascination with the spirit world and curiosity in 3d printing,
Music & Film
Manga & Anime
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?
Imagine a world where J.K. Rowling didn’t get canceled because Harry Potter was Osamu Tezuka’s creation.
Maison Margiela showcases its Artisanal collection in Tokyo.