Yū Tanaka
If we look at Japan back in the 1940s, kimono
Bijin-ga
Born in the Shōwa era, Japanese illustrator Ichirō Tsuruta has
Lady in Red
The COMM pays homage to one of the most prolific
Kimono Sheila
Sheila Cliffe, better known as Kimono Sheila, is a world-renowned
5 Retro Hangout Spots to Visit in Tokyo
Despite the hardships of the postwar era, Japan embraced prosperity
Elizabeth Whibley
From running her own business selling earrings and illustration art
Shōwa Girls
From post-war hardships to the prosperous bubble economy—the Shōwa era
The Birth of Kawaii
If you’ve ever been on the internet, “kawaii” (meaning “cute”
Editor’s Message
Welcome to Issue 2 of Volume 3: Revival! Sometimes you have