CULTURE
Music, fashion, food, beauty, art and sport — the cultural layer where Africa and Japan influence one another, told with curiosity rather than caricature.
Music
Amapiano nights in Shibuya, Japanese hip-hop sampling West African rhythms, and everything in between.
Fashion
African designers, Japanese streetwear, and the sneaker culture that connects both scenes.
Beauty
Braiding, barbers and the beauty brands built for both markets.
Art
Photography, painting and the anime-influenced work coming out of African studios.
Sport
Athletes and fans building community around shared games.
FEATURED STORIES
Music
How a South African sound found a second home in Japanese clubs.
Fashion
A Ghanaian-Japanese label rethinking what formalwear can look like.
Art
Two visual traditions, one sketchbook.