Junya Watanabe On My Wrist – Kanye West’s Love of The Japanese Fashion Designer
Why did Kanye call out Japanese fashion designer on his Donda album with a “Junya Watanabe on my wrii…”?
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Nigo & James Lavelle 1997 Japan Interview Translated
A complete translation of a 1997 interview between Nigo and James Lavelle.
Behind Bape
Examing the early roots of Nigo, A Bathing Ape, Last Orgy and beyond A Bathing Ape, or BAPE, is one of the world’s most popular brands, specializing in streetwear and lifestyle clothing. BAPE’s founder Nigo is almost as famous as his brand, having collaborated with everyone from musicians such as Pharrell Williams and Kanye West, …
Black Lives Matter In Japan – A Look At The Language
How have people been talking about Black Lives Matter in Japan? We translate language from various discussions on social media and other areas from Japanese into English, with a special focus on the amazing, brave work of Cocoa Lizzy and other Black Japanese commentators.