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Honcho Kei Truck Game - A Love Letter to Japan’s Tiny Workhorse
Your own rusty kei truck and the endless countryside—Honcho is pure Showa charm.

Tokyo Turntables - The Japanese-American Hip-Hop Exchange
From the Bronx to Tokyo - hip-hop’s unexpected, groundbreaking cultural exchange.

Decoding Japan’s Friendly Relationship With Robots Through Emi Kusano’s ‘Techno-Animism’
Emi Kusano crafts a world where AI dreams in neon.

Domestic Meditations - The Softly Glowing World of Ulala Imai
Everyday objects whisper stories as Ulala Imai captures their glow.

Before Bōsōzoku - The Kaminari-zoku Thunder Tribe
How post-war trauma birthed Kaminari-zoku, the roots of Bosozoku culture.

Tokyo’s Nightlife Hyperpop Girl - DJ N² aka Naoka
Redefining nightlife with unapologetic energy and Y2K aesthetics.

The Art Style of CLAMP - Baroque Armors & Avant-Garde Kimonos
Baroque armors, cyberpunk muses—CLAMP’s art redefines manga storytelling.

Mikage Shin is a Label That Embraces All The Spaces In Between
Where marble motifs and avant-garde collide: Mikage Shin finds the spaces in between.

GANTZ vs. Battle Royale - Survival Genre Titans
Survival of the fittest, among chaos, and humanity at its breaking point.

Contemplative Cuties - The Creatures of Maiko Kobayashi
These quirky little creatures say more than words ever could.

goro’s Jewelry - The Yellow Eagle of Harajuku
Goro Takahashi bridged cultures, crafting Harajuku’s timeless silver legacy.

Tekkonkinkreet - A Symphony of Childhood Chaos
Childhood, chaos, and urban decay collide in a visual masterpiece.

Japan and West Asia - Bridging Cultures Through Textiles and Calligraphy
How Tampopo redefined food cinema, spotlighting ramen as Japan’s cultural symbol.

Harmony Between Nature and Humanity - VEIN F/W 25-26 Collection ‘LEAVES’
Blending nature and humanity, VEIN FW25 redefines modern fashion.

16 Retro Mecha Anime That Defined an Era
From Gundam to Evangelion, the must-watch classics of mecha anime.

NEO SHIBUYA TV - The Art Project Redefining Billboards in Tokyo
Billboards reimagined as Shibuya’s streets become Tokyo’s art gallery.

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.
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From doujinshi roots to global icons, the revolutionary impact of CLAMP on the world of manga.
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IM MEN turns fabric into wearable flight.