This special Art Issue dives into Japan’s creative world through film, photography, fashion, design, cuisine and more. Featuring an energetic cover shoot with filmmaker Hikari, in-depth conversations with actor Hidetoshi Nishijima, legendary graphic designer Tsuguya Inoue, photographer Kyoichi Tsuzuki, Michelin-starred chef Raffaella De Vita, and the boundary-pushing collective Skwat, the issue highlights artists who preserve tradition, reinvent it, and shape the future of Japanese creativity. A vibrant celebration of beauty, imagination and originality