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Kigurumi - Japan’s Onesie Phenomenon
From Tokyo’s streets to global fame, Kigurumi embodies playful fashion.
VeilSide Cars in Fast and The Furious
VeilSide cars transformed Fast and Furious into a JDM icon showcase.
Reviving the 1950s - Exploring Tokyo’s Rockabilly Culture
Japanese Rockabillies keep 1950s Rock ‘n’ Roll alive in Tokyo’s streets.
Bringing Anime Backgrounds to Life - Riekeles Gallery
Discover the meticulous preservation of iconic anime backgrounds at Riekeles.
Kawaii Metal - Japan’s Adorable Take on Heavy Metal
Meet the Kawaii Metal bands blending heavy metal’s intensity with J-pop’s sweetness.
Takeshi Kaneshiro - A Timeless Fashion Icon of Asian Cinema
Takeshi Kaneshiro’s journey from Asian cinema heartthrob to global fashion phenomenon.
Top 8 Japanese Specialty Shops in Paris
A curated list of the most interesting Japanese specialty shops in Paris.
Yumi Arai - The Iconic Journey of a Japanese Pop Legend
Discover the timeless music and legacy of pop legend Yumi Arai.
The Aggressor Fighter Squadron - Japan’s Top Gun
Japan's most daring fighter pilots, the aggressor squadron.
Viggo Mortensen and Karl Urban Buying Gundam in Japan
Viggo Mortensen and Karl Urban explore Tokyo while shopping for Gundams.
Every Movie Directed by Hayao Miyazaki - A Complete List
Explore every Hayao Miyazaki film, and discover timeless animated masterpieces.
Haruki Murakami's T-Shirt Collection - On Memory, Culture, and Collecting
Murakami’s T-shirts reveal hidden stories of nostalgia, identity, and culture.
The Complete Guide to Hideo Kojima’s Games
Discover Hideo Kojima’s iconic games that revolutionized storytelling and gameplay.
What is Otaku Culture - The Obsessive Japanese Pop Culture Fandom Explained
From Japan to the world: The journey of Otaku culture.
How Demon Slayer Revives an Ancient Nursery Rhyme
Discover the old nursery rhyme that marked the confrontation between Muzan and Ubuyashiki.
Shishi Odori - Documenting Japan’s Deer Dance by Yulia Skogoreva
Photographer Yulia Skogoreva unveils the mystique of Japan’s Shishi Odori.
Nike’s Japanese Skateboarding Kits for the 2024 Paris Olympics
Nike SB unveils skateboarding kits for Japan’s Olympic team.
The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Streetwear Brands
Discover the iconic Japanese streetwear brands shaping global fashion trends today.
Tomoko Aran - Japan’s City Pop Underdog
Discover Tomoko Aran's impact on City Pop and modern music.
The Harsh Quotes of Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki’s quotes reveal the profound, often dark insights behind his genius.
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.