Culture
Japan’s Top Six Spring Music Festivals
Embrace the warm weather at six of our favorite outdoor music events this spring
Reviving a Stigmatized Tradition
Tattoos from Okinawa, an Interview with Hajichi Project’s Moeko Heshiki
Girls’ Day
The colors and flavors of Hinamatsuri
Sion Sono Strikes Raw with Red Post on Escher Street
Who knew a film about making a film would be so equally provocative and satisfying?
Tokyo Music Scene
Early 2022 Roundup
Wez Atlas – “Zuum!” Video Release
Rising Tokyo hip-hop artist Wez Atlas and Grammy-nominated producer starRo [...]
Pop Culture Calculated in Cardboard
Blurring the lines between fan art and fine art with Monami Ohno
Streepz Music Video Premiere
Streepz is the music project of actress Sah-Yah and pianist [...]
This Monk Wears Heels
Kodo Nishimura shares his fairy godmother spirit in new book
Six Japanese Artists to Watch in 2022
Check out some of our favorite new artists who are set to explode in 2022