Neighborhood is a Japanese label that finds inspiration in the edgier parts of town. Biker hangouts and punk parties are a home from home for the label’s founder, Mr Shinsuke Takizawa, who credits the streets as source material for his brand. Which is apt since Neighborhood began life in the back alleys of Tokyo’s Harajuku district in the 1990s.

Here, Neighborhood flourished as part of a fledging streetwear scene that also birthed brands such as BAPE, Undercover and WTAPS. Since then, Mr Takizawa has grown his label into one of Japan’s most influential streetwear brands.

Now the cult label, also known as the abbreviation “NBHD”, has found a new home on MR PORTER as part of The Japan Edit with an exclusive capsule collection that celebrates subcultures, far and near.

Neighborhood was borne out of its founder’s obsession with the motorcycle community in the US, and with its exclusive pieces, classic American biker style is served up with a homegrown twist. A distressed denim jacket, made from the same Japanese selvedge the brand started using 25 years ago and for which is perhaps best known, is appliquéd with a skull-and-bones motif in black satin panels.

“My idea source often comes from motorcycles and workwear, but I am also influenced by the music I grew up with and vintage clothing,” Mr Takizawa says. This explains the slogan “The Filth and the Fury” emblazoned on white T-shirts, the designer’s homage to punk mischief-makers the Sex Pistols.

Indeed, the whole collection is a blast. There is an allegiance to tradition (T-shirts are printed with the brand motto “craft with pride”) but Mr Takizawa likes to keep his counter-cultural themes playful. He is known to issue graphic illustrations for each season and for the capsule collection, he toys with skull and crossbones, swords and even spiderwebs on tees, retro camp-collar shirts and bandanas.

All in all, it’s right up our street. Check out our favourite pieces below or shop the entire collection here.