From its origin in the Bronx, Hip Hop has become a global phenomenon that has taken root in countries all over the world, including Japan. For more than ten years, hip hop has greatly influenced Japanese youth culture, and continues to affect the lives of many young people. Through hip hop, they have been given a voice and a new way to view the world. Through an eclectic cast of characters, this film recounts the explosion of hip hop in Japan and the subsequent rise of new forms of self expression. The film follows, among others, a female graffiti artist from Shizuoka, a popular rapper from Tokyo, an accomplished music producer, and an international hip hop DJ as they explore what hip hop means in today’s Japan.
