cultureissue2025 – Page 3

Why Some of Japan’s Most Exciting Cultural Figures Are of Korean Descent

The artists, musicians and writers pushing past decades of historical erasure.

By Hannah Beech

Throughout its history, the country has taken imports and changed them into something else entirely.

By Pico Iyer and Ilya Milstein

Transience has come to inform so much of Japan’s culture — even its sense of self.

By Aatish Taseer and Moe Suzuki

We asked some of our favorite chefs, designers and artists to predict what will become our new obsession.

By Kate Guadagnino and Ilya Milstein