Archipel = Archipelago = Japan-centric content
We show and express various aspects of Japanese culture creating documentary-style video content.
Now on Patreon.
latest projects
toco toco
a series focused on Japan's creators & places that inspire them
hidengen
a series focused on Japan's board game scene
more
Binary Skin
Katsuya Terada - Life Drawing
exploring Japan's Virtual YouTuber phenomenon
on a remote island with a legendary illustrator
Shoku
a short documentary series about food
Tales from A
shorter videos on various themes and people
Ebb and Flow
exploring a recent momentum in Japan's game scene
Soejima and Catherine
a portrait of Atlus' lead character designer and illustrator
commissioned projects
IGN
Real Driving - Kazunori Yamauchi
Mana Books
Yoshitaka Amano - his universe, on paper
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Archives - Masaya Matsuura | Shuhei Yoshida
contact us
In addition to our original content, we also produce commissioned projects centered around Japanese culture.
Feel free to get in touch for any inquiries, if you have any questions or just to say hello:
sail [at] archipel.jp