We chat with jewelry designer Shinji Nakaba about his beautiful “fairy skulls,” which are intricately carved from tiny pearls, and the inspiration behind his innovative work. The Kanagawa-born artist always aspired to create something…

Need to burn some calories, but bored of your standard training sessions? Since we’re in Japan, it makes sense to try something traditional… Last year’s fitness trend was all about less is…

As we approach 2020 and tourist numbers reach a whopping 20 million, the government is increasing its efforts to make foreigners feel more welcome in Japan, with the latest action being a…

Sameheads has served as a Berlin-based gathering point for independent creatives for 10 years now, and the group is finally making its way to Tokyo for a pop-up event at Dog Harajuku…

Kicking off on Monday (October 17), Tokyo Fashion Week is set to showcase 46 brands’ Spring/Summer 2017 collections over the course of six days. The event is now in its 12th year…

It’s not often you meet a teenager who has written and illustrated a book based on her travels. Christine Mari Inzer, whose father is American and mother is Japanese, was just 15…

In Japan, tradition never goes out of fashion. But that doesn’t mean it never gets reborn. Since the kimono’s straight-line shape was established in 794, the garment has continued to inspire style…

Now in its 18th year, “Blast!” is a Broadway musical featuring exclusively brass and percussion instrumentation along with visually arresting performances. Boasting a Tony Award for “Best Special Theatrical Event” and an…