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ex-section2 Sep 1, 2025

Keeping chiptunes alive, bit by bit

More than just a bar, Kyoto’s Cafe La Siesta is a shrine to 8-bit sound. With regular DJ sets, vintage game consoles and a loyal chiptune crowd, Kohta Nishi has created a go-to spot where music and retro tech hit all the right frequencies. ...

ex-section2 Aug 17, 2025

Lost ruins, found depths

While Japan has been slow to embrace underwater archaeology, fascination with the nation’s submerged ruins is surging and a new wave of explorers is eager to uncover the mysteries beneath the sea. (Alex K.T. Martin, 2022)