Journal

“Opposites, extremes, and boundaries are all part of a game of levels where information and the way it is absurdly turned upside down become the basis of my artistic process.” - Artist and designer, Jaime Hayon.

When lawmakers around the world began legalizing cannabis in the 2010s, it’s unlikely that they intended to spawn a revolution across creativity and health. The shift was subtle at first, but the transformation of cannabis continues to gain momentum today.

The otaku’s passion is all-consuming. Whether it be cosplay, gothic, or rockabilly, when the Japanese embrace a subculture, they do it like no other. From Lolita fashion and latex couture to neon-drenched big-rigs, anime-plastered vans, and chrome-heavy hot rods, subcultures in Japan are as varied as they are fascinating.