Exploring nationalism, human form, and more in Kyoto.
My honest review of the Expo, with criticism and tips.
The animated film explores a legacy of colonization.
Viewing Diàn, Tomokazu Matsuyama, Loewe, and Tadanori Yokoo in Tokyo.
The cosmopolitan port city offers unique architecture, excellent shopping, and nightlife.
Japan’s art scene continues to impress.
Tracing the symbolism of the serpent across time and space.
A sequel to fashion history’s greatest collaboration.
2025 is the year of Osaka.
After major restoration, the castle’s main palace has finally reopened.
Kankuro Ueshima shares his impressive collection of contemporary art.
Hirosaki is a retro castle town famous for cherry blossoms and apples.
Who are the faces on the nation’s 2024 banknote series?
In lime green, Charli XCX delivers the best album of the year.
Rocco’s art is a quiet rebellion against conservative Korea.
Jonathan Yeo offers a poetic capstone to the British Empire.
The 12th century shrine exemplifies harmony between nature and mankind.
Exploring the symbolism of Japan’s most famous mountain.
Fukui’s artisan traditions are among the finest in Japan.
The Japanese illustrator is enjoying a resurgence amid retro nostalgia.
