Professional Japanese Race Queens
A Short History and Gallery The term “Race Queen” has been coined in Japan to describe the female models and pit crew who support their teams both on and off the track. Generally dressed and made up to...
View ArticleJapanese Media Design: NHK TV’s Design, Ah!
Co-authored by Brian Reyes In the design world, Japan has always held a special place as a country that continues to produce some of the most iconic works. Those who have ventured to visit in search of...
View ArticleMixed Martial Arts Fighter: Lee “Ninja” Wieczorek
MMA or Mixed Martial Arts, is a competitive sport that has gone from infancy to worldwide acclaim in a matter of years. An art that is diverse as it is popular, MMA attracts a wide range of athletes,...
View ArticleBig Beach Festival 2013 Coverage
Under a cool sky against a strip of beach just outside Tokyo, the 2013 Big Beach Festival brought hordes of music and fun lovers to indulge in some of the world’s best DJs. Split between three stages,...
View ArticleRegina Donovan: From Actor to Animator
The professions of modeling and computer design may seem like they are worlds apart, but one person that has taken that leap and shifted career is the young and talented Regina Donovan. Having grown up...
View ArticleThat Day: Hiroshima Documentary
With accessible and affordable equipment, easy to organize fundraising and eager young artists, it has never been easier to have your voice heard. Unfortunately, these voices can oftentimes be shallow,...
View ArticleLocal Lockdown: Japan-only Gaming
Five Japanese-only Games that Should Be International Most Japanese titles are destined for a United States or European release, but sadly, some precious gems are left undiscovered by the West. These...
View ArticleCie Martin: Photographer
Cie Martin is a photographer who has traversed America with her camera, from New Orleans, to New York and San Francisco. Over her career she has explored the full scope of photography, from...
View ArticleKirby’s Epic Yarn
Kirby is a standard Nintendo icon, and I will be frank and admit that outside of Smash Bros I have no experience with the cream-puff extraordinaire. Basically, back then; I thought it was a girl’s game...
View ArticleThe Big One
Japan is far from a country of excess, but every now and then, the country embraces all that is terribly good about Western ideology and it is our job at Axiom to pick up on these rare moments and...
View ArticleThe Oculus Rift: The VR Game Changer
The Original Development Headset Far from a new feature in gaming, virtual reality systems have recently recaptured the attention of the entertainment community with the launch of the originally...
View ArticleAxiom’s Top 10: Women in Japanese Entertainment 2014
Find yourself wondering what the Axiom top 10 list of ladies in Japanese entertainment is in 2014? Don’t worry, we have done the research so you won’t feel so left out when the conversation comes up....
View ArticleSponsored Video: The New UD Quon Truck
Post Sponsored by UD Truck Video in sidebar menu With a history that reaches back all the way to 1935, UD Trucks have carved out a name for themselves for supplying some of the best and most reliable...
View ArticleAxiom’s Top 10: Japanese Gravure Idols 2014
Two years ago, we put together a list of who we considered to be the top ten gravure idols that have graced the screen (and glossy centerfold) up until 2012. Although the last version of this article...
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