In an interview with Robb Report, Akamine recalls his earliest influences. Among them, chiefly, was his geographer father, who was also a kendo fighter and a proud Japanese. His uncle, Ikutaro, by ...

Japan is known for being one of the most fashion-forward places on the planet. Does it deserve its reputation? On the ground, the fashion landscape is changing. Japan’s luxury fashion market has ...

From vintage tees and Ivy League style to jazz records and denim, Japan’s love for Americana is undeniable and enduring ...