Culture
Atomic Trauma and Family Albums – 75 Years Later
Kazu Sashida's crucial book sheds light on the horrors of Hiroshima
How Director Keishi Otomo Found Redemption in ‘Beneath the Shadow’
The former NHK producer and Iwate-born director's journey home after nine long years
The Brilliant Architects Behind Tokyo’s Transparent Toilets
Design visionaries Shigeru Ban and Sou Fujimoto transform cities and lives
Kyotographie: Illuminating a City with Photography
One of Japan’s foremost arts events binds and highlights community
STEREOGIRL Is All Grown Up
The young band meets Brit-rock, American alt and Tokyo landscapes
3 Female Artists You Should Follow
Blossom the Project, Mari Naomi and Christine Mari Inzer on art, activism and mental health
Ethical Watchmaker August Berg Enters Japan
Scandanavian designs channel 'timefulness' and sustainability
GOMA
The intricate worlds of an Aomori-based artist
Hidden Retail: 5 Thrift Stores in Tokyo
Elevate your thrifting game at these lesser known gems
I Know You Are, But What Am I?
Metropolis’ editor-in-chief examines life in Japan as a stammerer