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Heisei Kids’ Youth - StreetPass and the Memories of the 3DS
Where strangers became allies, and commutes turned legendary.

The Freedom to Grieve in Banana Yoshimoto’s Writing
Loss in Yoshimoto’s world is a ghost that overstays.

Ashita No Joe - How A Boxing Manga Impacted Japan
From the streets to the ring, Joe punched through history.

Without Memory - The Tragic Beauty of a Forgotten Life
Every day, Hiroshi wakes up to a life already forgotten.

The Ping Pong Table That Wasn’t - Tomiyasu’s Years of Observation
A ping pong table, a window, and four years waiting.

The lightness and Freedom of IM MEN F/W 2025
IM MEN turns fabric into wearable flight.

SEVESKIG’s AW2025-26 Collection Reinterprets the Beauty of Change
SEVESKIG redefines impermanence through wabi-sabi, yakihaku, and Roujin Z.

Sophie Powers Crashes Into Tokyo
Musician-turned-designer Sophie Powers takes her first step into fashion in Tokyo.

Exploring the Mutual Longing to Reconnect
Decay and longing converge in a mansion’s silent remains.

The Karaoke Torii Gate - Heaven’s Sound System
A sacred gate turned into an interactive sound installation.

Remembering Nujabes - The Soundtrack to a Soulful Generation
From Shibuya’s crates to universal souls, Nujabes redefined emotion.

NIGO Becomes FamilyMart’s Creative Director
Japan’s konbini culture is evolving, and NIGO is leading it.

Two Robots in Tokyo - Daft Punk’s Iconic Trip to Japan
When the French robots found their way to Tokyo.

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.
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From doujinshi roots to global icons, the revolutionary impact of CLAMP on the world of manga.
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Genderless kei blends comfort, color, and confidence with effortless charm.