Alphonse Mucha was a prolific Czech painter and a key figure in the Art Nouveau movement. Japonism in Paris, which peaked in the late 19th century, was contemporary to Mucha, but his bold lines, delicate colors and characteristic flatness came…
Head over to Tokyo’s Arts Chiyoda for a rare chance to see the spectacular original artwork of Takeshi Obata, the legendary artist behind smash-hit manga series including Hikaru no Go, Death Note, and Bakuman. Organized by publisher Shueisha to celebrate…
Manga, beautiful women and Kichijoji’s harmonica alley
The latest release from Zoom Lens unites the forces of indie music with independent manga
Rampaging raccoons, transit troubles, dashi dances, and more …
Tokyo designers find inspiration from the likes of Godzilla and Ultraman
