UP RISING SONZ!

(Up)Rising Sonz is an homage to some of the colorful and inspirational people that drive Japanese sub- and pop cultures by following their passions. The common language is art and the thread that ties them together is skateboarding. This pictorial travel diary shows skating as a catalyst for stylistic experimentation, which transcends boundaries, language barriers, cultural differences and physical distance. "(Up)Rising Sonz " represents the full spectrum of generations that have influenced skate style, fashion, and street attitude, one of the main sources for the creative essence of Japanese city youth. "(Up)Rising Sonz " reveals multi-disciplinary artists with a strong DIY ethic. These skaters-turned-artists now boast legions of fans and their influence reaches the worlds of fashion, literature, film, and art. "(UP)Rising Sonz "" is a celebration and an exploration of their astounding creativity on and off the skateboard, spotlighting the lifestyles of unique individuals who have had a major influence on the direction of skateboarding and youth culture as a whole.