Kim Kahan

Kim is interested in the untold stories of Japan and its underground cultures. Reachable on: kimjakahan[at]gmail[dot]com.
Indelible Bonds: The Revival of Japanese “Tribal” Tattoos - Metropolis Japan

Indelible Bonds: The Revival of Japanese “Tribal” Tattoos

The recent revival of Japanese tribal tattoos spreads awareness of the plight of its Indigenous people
Japan’s Unbelievable Contemporary Embroidery Art - Metropolis Japan

Japan’s Unbelievable Contemporary Embroidery Art

A new wave of Japanese embroidery artists is hitting social media
The Community Behind Nakagin Capsule Tower - Metropolis Japan

The Community Behind Nakagin Capsule Tower

A snapshot of former residents and owners of the metabolism icon
Reviving a Stigmatized Tradition - Metropolis Japan

Reviving a Stigmatized Tradition

Tattoos from Okinawa, an Interview with Hajichi Project’s Moeko Heshiki
Cherry Blossom Lovin’ at Showa no Mori - Metropolis Japan

Cherry Blossom Lovin’ at Showa no Mori

Enjoy Cherry Blossoms at one of Chiba’s Largest Parks
When You Wish Upon a Star - Metropolis Japan

When You Wish Upon a Star

Guide to Hatsuhinode and How to See It