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Ginza’s Secret Omakase: A 90s Throwback to Low-Key Luxe
Yo, what’s the deal? It’s Ami. When I’m not sketching out the next season’s collection, I’m usually deep in the matrix of some city’s backstreets, chasing a vibe. And right now, the vibe I’m living for is Tokyo’s stealth-wealth, post-bub... -
Ink, Paper, and Pure Hype: Chasing the Analog Ghost of 90s Dojinshi Fairs
Yo, let’s take a trip. Not just to Japan, but to a different time in Japan. We’re dialing it back to the 90s, a legit analog era before the internet was in everyone’s pocket, before social media defined communities, and before creating a... -
Pedal into a Real-Life Ghibli Film: Your Ultimate Shimanami Kaido Cycling Guide
What’s up, fellow adventurers and dreamers? Mia Kim here, and I need to ask you something. Have you ever watched a Studio Ghibli movie—think Kiki’s Delivery Service or Whisper of the Heart—and felt this insane urge to just jump through t... -
Time-Slip to the Showa Era: Japan’s Yokocho Alleys are a Whole Vibe
What’s good, fellow travelers and culture seekers? Keiko here, your Tokyo-based guide to all things cool and authentic in Japan. Today, we're ditching the slick, high-tech version of Japan you see in movies. We’re logging off from the ne... -
Kamakura’s Secret Samurai Trails: Hike into Zen History
Yo, what's the deal? It's Ami. When you hear "Kamakura," what's the first thing that pops into your head? Probably the massive bronze Buddha, right? Or maybe the packed Komachi-dori street, with its endless array of street food and souve... -
Hiking Japan’s Bubble-Era Dreamscapes: A Shōwa Retro Trail Guide
What’s up, fellow explorers? Ami here. Let's talk about time travel. Not the kind with a souped-up DeLorean, but something you can do with a good pair of sneakers and a train pass. We're going on a hunt for a very specific vibe, a feelin... -
Whispers in the Woods: Your Ultimate Guide to Japan’s Forgotten Shrines and the Yokai Within
Yo, what's the deal? You think you know Japan? You've seen the pics—the Shibuya Scramble, a thousand glowing lanterns in Kyoto, maybe even that big Buddha chilling in Kamakura. And yeah, that Japan is legit, a whole vibe. But what if I t... -
Concrete Hauntings: An Urban Hike into the Eerie Silence of Japan’s Showa Danchi
Yo, what’s the move? Taro Kobayashi here, and today we’re ditching the usual mountain trails and forest bathing for a different kind of expedition. We're about to dive deep, and I mean deep, into the concrete canyons of Japan's past. For... -
Tokyo’s Concrete Jungle Gym: Finding Cyberpunk Beauty in Expressway Junctions
Hey everyone, it's Sofia! So, when you picture Tokyo, what comes to mind? Shimmering temples, super cute cafes, maybe that crazy busy Shibuya Crossing, right? All total must-dos, for sure. But what if I told you some of the city’s most b... -
Chasing the Endless Summer: Your Ultimate Guide to a Shonan Coast Surf Trip
Yo, what’s up, world-wanderers! Ami here, coming at you live from my little corner of the globe. When I’m not deep in the world of fashion, I’m out there, chasing that perfect wave, that golden hour, that one-of-a-kind vibe that you only... -
Pixel Perfect: Hunting Down Japan’s Old-School Arcades for a Serious Nintendo Flashback
Yo, what’s up, fellow travelers and gamers! Emily here, and today we’re about to do a deep dive, a full-on digital pilgrimage. Forget what you know about modern gaming for a sec—we're rewinding the tape. We're talking about a time before... -
Shitamachi: A Guide to Experiencing a Chill Cycling Vibe Through Tokyo’s Old-School Alleys
Yo, what's the deal? When you picture Tokyo, your mind probably jumps straight to a neon-drenched cyberpunk dreamscape, right? Shibuya Crossing with its human tidal wave, Shinjuku’s skyscraper canyons, Akihabara’s electric energy—it's al...
