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Sukeban Fashion - The Girl Gang Rebellion in School Uniforms
How Sukeban redefined the meaning of school uniforms.
CLAMP - The Legendary All-Female Manga Collective
From doujinshi roots to global icons, the revolutionary impact of CLAMP on the world of manga.
tamanaramen - The Subaquatic Universe of Two Sisters
tamanaramen blends techno, ambient, and art into a mesmerizing universe.
Tampopo - Japan’s Ramen Western
How Tampopo redefined food cinema, spotlighting ramen as Japan’s cultural symbol.
Kyoichi Tsuzuki’s Happy Victims - Fashion Shrines in Tiny Spaces
When obsession transforms homes into chaotic, couture-filled sanctuaries.
Bōsōzoku Cars - Japanese Mod Culture on Steroids
Towering exhausts & wild kits—Bosozoku cars are chaos on wheels.
The Rise of Japan’s Football Fan Culture - J-League Ultras
Explore the subculture creating a fiery atmosphere at Japan’s football grounds
A Year in Osaka's Underground Music Scene
A year of discovering Osaka’s indie artists and live houses.
Bōsōzoku Fashion - Inside the Iconic Style of Japan’s Biker Gangs
From military roots to punk flair, the story of Bosozoku fashion.
The Unmatched Motivation of Shuzo Matsuoka
Who is Shuzo Matsuoka, and how did he become a cult legend by motivating people around the world?
What is Decora Fashion - A Kaleidoscope of Kawaii Culture
What is Decora? Japan’s boldest street fashion explained.
The Philosophy of Vagabond
Inoue’s masterpiece transforms strength into compassion, revealing life’s quiet truths.
Japan in Pixels - The Wholesome Digital World of Fatbeard
Fatbeard’s pixel art captures Japan’s timeless beauty in modern form.
Why Tokyo Godfathers is the Ultimate Christmas Movie
Tokyo Godfathers redefines Christmas with heart, hope, and humanity.
NOWHERE - The Tiny Tokyo Shop That Revolutionized Streetwear
The shop that turned Ura-Harajuku into streetwear’s beating heart.
Decora Takes Over Roblox’ Dress to Impress
Decora finds its way into Dress to Impress - Harajuku’s boldest style goes virtual.
Anri - The Voice of City Pop’s Eternal Summer
How Anri’s iconic voice defined the golden era of city pop.
Before Fragment Design - The Origins of Hiroshi Fujiwara
Tracing Hiroshi Fujiwara’s path before the birth of Fragment Design.
How Akihabara Became the Otaku Walhalla
From samurai beginnings to otaku wonderland.
Kiyoshi Awazu - Pioneering Graphic Design in Post-War Japan
How Kiyoshi Awazu blended surrealism and Japanese culture, reshaping visual art.
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.
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Manga & Anime
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.
Where marble motifs and avant-garde collide: Mikage Shin finds the spaces in between.