Does Japan Have an Army?

Re-examining Japan's military power and the Japanese Self-Defense Forces

HodoBuzz: an Ode to Press Freedom and Gender Equality

The indie J-drama tackling sexism in Japan's media industry

Owning the Underground

Bringing you the lowdown on Japan's best low-profile acts this autumn

STEREOGIRL Is All Grown Up

The young band meets Brit-rock, American alt and Tokyo landscapes

What Went Wrong at ‘Terrace House’?

Reflecting on the Japanese reality show after the death of member Hana Kimura

Suzy Amakane Interview

Punk manga in the bubble-era

DRESSEDUNDRESSED Pop-Up Store

Streetwear gets smart for fall at this pop-up store

GeGeGe Interview

A man, a drum loop and a lefty guitar

The Kimono Kontroversy

How to apologize for cultural appropriation

artKYOTO 2019

Old meets new in the Millennium City

How Are Race Relations in Japan?

The many faces of Nihonjin

The UFO Burger

The Oak Door Steakhouse goes to space