From Vincent Van Gogh's ukiyo-e inspired paintings to novelist Natsume Soseki's period of studies in the United Kingdom, Tokyo has long cultivated intercity relations with the likes of Paris and London through the mediums of art and literature. However, when it comes to linking Japan and Germany's respective capitals, you'd be forgiven if nothing immediately came to mind.

This week, Laurent Novatin and Ryotaro Chikushi — both of whom are event organizers, based in Berlin and Tokyo respectively — will attempt to foster a partnership between the two capitals via their After25 event.

After25, whose title alludes to the quarter-century since the Berlin wall fell and subsequently inspired an explosion of subcultural growth within the city, consists of both a daytime conference and then a club event at Unit in Tokyo's Daikanyama neighborhood at night.