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Blending eras, Styles, and Anime with Shintoism - A Chat with Taishi Shingu
Discover Taishi Shingu's fusion of Japanese traditions and modern styles.
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.
SEVESKIG and (un)decided S/S 25 Collection - The Ever-Evolving Spirit of Inquiry
SEVESKIG and (un)decided blend history and fashion in a bold collection.
HIDEO KOJIMA - Japan's Maestro of Game Design
How Hideo Kojima redefined gaming with innovative storytelling and cinematic gameplay.
The Macabre World of Japanese Horror Master Junji Ito
Junji Ito redefines the horror genre with his surreal and intriguing manga.
The World of Vocaloid - The Global Music Phenomenon Explained
Discover how Vocaloid transformed music with anime-inspired digital characters.
Quitting Advertising, Getting Robbed and Designing Stan Smiths - Meet Hiroshi Masuda
Bold colors and humanity: The unique vision of Hiroshi Masuda.
The Chaotic Nostalgia of Ochiai Shohei
Explore Ochiai's unique style blending nostalgia, chaos, and punk spirit.
From Japan to India - The woodblock prints of Hiroshi Yoshida
Explore the woodblock art of Yoshida Hiroshi, capturing India's essence.
Kazuki Onohara - The Traditional Theatre Painter who Loves Street Art
Kazuki Onohara fuses Japanese theatre painting with modern street art.
A Beginner's Guide to Horror Manga
Explore top horror manga titles and authors in this beginner's guide.
Junji Ito and Hello Kitty - Horror Manga Meets Kawaii
Junji Ito and Hello Kitty merge horror manga with kawaii charm.
The legacy of Japanese Jazz Icon Ryo Fukui
How self-taught pianist Ryo Fukui's music remains a timeless inspiration.
CASIO and UNO Join Forces for a Unique Watch Collaboration
Discover CASIO's new UNO™ watch featuring iconic Wild Card design.
Chrome Worlds - The World of Hajime Sorayama
Hajime Sorayama's fusion of organic forms and futuristic technology.
KIDILL S/S 25 Collection - A Fusion of Japanese Culture and Punk Aesthetics
Hiroaki Sueyasu's latest collection fuses Japanese roots and punk style.
Ryōyū Kobayashi's 291-Meter Ski Jump
Ryoyu Kobayashi's 291-meter jump: A groundbreaking feat in ski jumping.
Yohji Yamamoto Designs 2024 Kits for Japan's National Team
Yohji Yamamoto designs Japan's 2024 kits with striking flame motifs.
AKIRA NAKAI - Japan’s Most Precious Porsche Tuner
Discover how Akira Nakai and RWB transformed Porsche tuning forever.
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.