Across New York’s sidewalks and tucked-away alleys, young Muslim women glide on skateboards, chat in leafy parks, and pose for rooftop selfies with the skyline behind them. Draped in patterned hijabs styled in creative twists and buns, they became the face of a growing subculture in the early 2010s, presenting a new kind of…
In a small salon in Tokyo’s Nakaochiai neighborhood, Mitsunobu Onoda wields his scissors with meticulous precision, the same way he has for the past 47 years. His cozy salon, Miyu Hair Studio, is filled with vintage photographs and elegant mirrors, reflecting a time gone by. Videos of his work, shared by his daughter, Kaori Onoda,…
Tokyo Rakuten Fashion Week has once again brought the city’s fashion fanatics and creatives together in celebration. Among 2025’s standout designers is Satoru Sasaki, who unveiled his 2025 Fall/Winter collection, staying true to the brand’s minimalist roots while infusing bold color and rich texture into the mix. JAPAN Forward took a closer look at this…