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ssstein Unveils 2025AW Collection
The winner of the FASHION PRIZE OF TOKYO 2025, ssstein, unveils its 2025 Autumn & Winter collection. Titled “Resonance,” ssstein Tokyo uses soft shades of grey—like taupe, charcoal, and greige—layered together to create a calm and refined look. Designer Kiichiro Asakawa was inspired by close-up photography and wanted the clothes to feel personal and connected…
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Initial D’s 30th Anniversary Ignites Tokyo & Fuji Speedway Events
Legendary manga Initial D is celebrating its 30th anniversary in full throttle—from Tokyo’s Shibuya Station to the iconic Fuji Speedway. Initial D 30th Anniversary Advertisement at Shibuya Station Tokyo’s underground at Shibuya Station is celebrating Initial D. From June 9–15, 2025, a massive 22‑meter ad wraps the Dogenzaka Happy Board. Seven major Japanese automakers—Suzuki, Subaru, Toyota, Nissan, Honda,…
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Initial D 30th Anniversary Advertisement at Shibuya Station
Tokyo’s streets are buzzing this week with a massive tribute to a Japanese racing manga legend. From June 9 to June 15, a 22‑metre‑long banner celebrating the 30th anniversary of Initial D is now live at Shibuya Station, on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line. It’s hard to miss—right outside the B1F ticket gate near Exit A0/A1 on the Dogenzaka Happy…
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Starbucks Japan Unveils Its First-Ever Spicy Frappuccino
Starbucks Japan is turning up the heat this summer with its first-ever spicy Frappuccino. Introducing the Hot Honey Oriental Mango & Tea Frappuccino, a limited-time offering available from June 6 to July 8, 2025. This innovative drink combines the tropical sweetness of mango with the aromatic depth of oriental tea, all topped off with a…
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Polaroid Brings Its First Pop-Up Store to Japan at Shibuya PARCO
Polaroid, the pioneer of instant photography, is launching its first-ever pop-up store in Japan. From June 13 to 25, 2025, visitors can experience “THE POLAROID ANALOG EXPERIENCE” at Shibuya PARCO’s 1st-floor pop-up space. Discover the World of Polaroid This immersive event centres around the newly released Polaroid Flip, which debuted in Japan in May. Attendees…
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Nintendo Switch 2 Will Launch June 5
Japan’s long-awaited follow-up to the Switch is finally here! On June 5, 2025, Nintendo will officially release the Switch 2, and the launch in Tokyo sparked long queues at stores—making it a major event for gamers across the city. What’s New in Hardware 7.9″ LCD touchscreen with full 1080p resolution in handheld mode and 4K output when docked.…
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minä perhonen 30th Anniversary Exhibition
Tokyo’s vibrant design scene is abuzz as minä perhonen, the iconic Japanese fashion and textile brand, commemorates its 30th anniversary with a captivating exhibition. Running from May 28 to June 15, 2025, at Hillside Terrace in Daikanyama, the “羽花 minä perhonen 30th Anniversary Exhibition + Akira Minagawa Art Works” offers a deep dive into the…
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Masterpieces on Paper: Swedish National Museum’s Drawing Collection Exhibition at Tokyo’s National Museum of Western Art
This summer, Tokyo’s National Museum of Western Art in Ueno will host a remarkable exhibition titled “Renaissance to the Baroque: Master Drawings from the National Museum, Stockholm.” Running from July 1 to September 28, 2025, the exhibition offers a rare opportunity to view a curated selection of masterful drawings by renowned European artists. The exhibition…
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Photographer Luigi Ghiri’s First Solo Museum Exhibition in Asia
In 2025, the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum (TOP Museum) marks its 30th anniversary with a series of compelling exhibitions that delve into the evolution of photography and moving images. Among these, the standout is Luigi Ghirri: Infinite Landscapes, the first major museum exhibition in Asia dedicated to the renowned Italian photographer. Luigi Ghirri: Infinite Landscapes…
