Step into the world of visionary creators, timeless craftsmanship, and autumn escapes with the latest issue of Tokyo Weekender. This edition celebrates remarkable individuals who have built global legacies, redefined their crafts, and shaped contemporary Japanese culture on their own terms. Our cover feature offers an exclusive interview with international screen icon Ken Watanabe, who reflects on his legendary career across Japan, Hollywood, and Broadway while sharing deep insights on craft, resilience, and perspective. Legendary photographer Masayoshi Sukita looks back on five decades of capturing defining images of David Bowie, Iggy Pop, and T. Rex. We also sit down with The Boyfriend breakout star Kazuto Kasahara as he opens his new Shinjuku restaurant, bringing home-grown Niigata rice and local flavors to the capital. In fashion and style, streetwear pioneer Masafumi “Bebetan” Watanabe discusses Urahara subcultural roots and two decades of Bedwin, while designer Jakarie Whitaker of Hikari no Yami shares how Japanese philosophy inspires his avant-garde label bridging New York and Tokyo. Artist Tomoko Sawada examines identity through three decades of self-portraiture, author Manami Okazaki explores the Edo-era history of traditional wabori tattoos, and Lisbon-born illustrator Ema Gaspar brings her whimsical plant characters from sketchbooks to global fashion campaigns. Our travel and lifestyle features invite you to escape to the lush valleys and coastal breaks of Chiba's Isumi region, experience the oceanfront luxury of Seven x Seven Itoshima in Fukuoka, and explore the walkable art venues of the inaugural Maebashi Biennale. Complete with profiles on gallery owner Wahei Aoyama and Blue Note jazz trumpeter Takuya Kuroda, this issue is your ultimate guide to Japan’s vibrant creative landscape.