Black Sea

Well-written adventure flick with a mind-blowing twist

Beyond Kawaii

The dawn of the cute rebellion

The Rover

Bleak, nihilistic, and fashionably grim

Kiya

A taste of Grandma’s in Yurakucho

1 to 1: Carly Rae Jepsen

The “Call Me Maybe” chanteuse really, really, really likes Japan

Bathing Line

Imported swimsuits by Colombian designers

Music Bars and Record Stores in Tokyo

Second-Hand Sounds: Tokyo’s treasure troves of vintage tunes

Fuji Rock vs Summer Sonic

Japan’s biggest music fests face off

Lactose Intoler-Art

Brandon Reierson draws from Tokyo fashion

The Connected Body

Imagining more useful hi-tech jewelry and fashion

Rumi Rock

Kimono and yukata designer Shibasaki Rumi on fashion and tradition

The Evolution of Kimono

Modern takes on the Japanese garment