When you think about the east and west in Skateboarding, you would probably imagine the east and the west coast in the US. In this feature article, we look at the east and west of Japan, focusing on skaters, skate-related artists, brands, shops and eateries. From Tokyo and Osaka, as well as Gunma, Kanazawa, Kobe, Fukuoka and Taipei Taiwan, we have selected people and places we should keep our eyes on. If you did’t know about them, you’re definitely missing out!