Is culture running out of new ideas? In "Blank Space," W. David Marx argues innovation is scarcer than we think — and explains why he still sees hope from his base in Tokyo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/02/21/books/david-marx-tokyo-culture/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #books #wdavidmarx #harajuku #fashion #popculture
Tokyo’s “coolest” neighborhood is subjective and constantly shifting, as the city’s appeal lies in its diversity of areas, each offering a unique mix of trends, culture and hidden gems. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/11/03/is-there-coolest-neighborhood-in-tokyo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #jimbocho #shimokitazawa #koenji #kichijoji #daikanyama #nakameguro #roppongi #odaiba #toyosu #ueno #nishishinjuku #shibuya #yoyogikoen #daikanyama #aoyama #omotesando #ebisu #tokyo #harajuku
Italia Segovia's Chicanjuku fashion brand blends the influence of Mexican American Chicano culture with Japan's Harajuku style. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/06/26/style-design/mexican-harajuku-fashion-chicano/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #fashion #streetwear #mexico #harajuku