It's a center of youth culture, fashion and cosplay, and Shibuya is one of the most hi tech sections of Tokyo. Virtual Halloween in Shibuya is...
The young Iicha feline has traveled through all 47 prefectures in Japan multiple times, and with her seasonal snaps and outfits, has gathered thousands of followers.
The project was organised by a group of Japanese brands who resonated with legendary designer Kansai Yamamoto’s idea that ‘fashion can make people happy’.
“It’s fashion, it’s changing. It’s clothing that makes sense, can be fun, has different rules for formal occasions and different rules for casual occasions.” ー Stasia...
Influenced by one of Sheila Cliffe’s books, Chihoko began to wear a lot of hats and accessories that she wasn’t using before, and she found that...
During the event, booths for various executive committee teams and sponsors will be set up, and talk sessions will be held online from each venue.
In a world that has been forced to abandon speed and revert to a time of slow-motion, even the center of fashion has changed.
A lone tiger growls in the midst of heavy rain. Compared to a real tiger, this tiger has a strange shape with a long neck and...
Lamentable though the disruptions of 2020 have been, they’ve given us a once-in-a-lifetime chance for rejuvenation. Let’s not squander it. If I may suggest a word...
Bookmark is a JAPAN Forward feature that gives you long reads for the weekend. Each edition introduces one overarching thought that branches off to a...
At first glance it may not be immediately obvious that there is a relationship between what is happening in the world of kimono and COVID-19....
Japanese food and drink have a reputation for its salubrious qualities. The traditional Japanese diet – rich in vegetables and grains and low in animal products...
