Fukushima Radiation Zone Photos

Bangkok-based, Malaysian-born photographer Keow Wee Loong says that he recently sneaked past authorities in Fukushima to photograph the ghost city, which was hit by a nuclear meltdown as a result of the devastating tsunami in 2011. Loong’s photos—which are equal parts bleak and fascinating—show a minimart with groceries all over the floor, a pharmacy similarly disheveled, a video store and a laundromat—with clothing still in …

Levi’s Celebrates the 501’s Birthday With a Documentary

The fourth episode shines a spotlight on its immense influence in Japan

To celebrate the 501’s birthday, Levi’s has created a documentary—released in several parts—about the iconic jeans. The fourth episode highlights the 501’s immense influence in Japan. Narrated by Craig Stecyk (aka C.R. Stecyk III, a surf and skate pioneer whose life was portrayed in “Dogtown and Z-Boys” and “Lords of Dogtown”), the film features Nigo of BAPE, Shinsuke Takizawa of NEIGHBORHOOD, Erik Brunetti of FUCT, …

20 LED-Laced Drones Light Up Mt Fuji in ‘Sky Magic’

Filmmaker Tsuyoshi Takashiro recently lit up the base of Mt Fuji with a fleet of LED-laced drones in a mesmerizing performance called Sky Magic. Over 20 of the drones were programmed to fly in synchronization as an ensemble of Shamisen (a traditional Japanese string instrument) players plucked out an upbeat song. With the iconic snow-capped silhouette of Mt Fuji looming in the background, the jaw-dropping …