Hong Kong.- In the wake of the Japan earthquake and tsunami the world was in awe of the of the Japanese. Many said it was the root values of politeness and service to the greater good of society in their culture and national identity that helped them face such adversity with such resolve and order. And while these community values do exist, Japan is not simply about the group; the country is as much about the individual as it is the collective. A brief walk down the streets of Harajuku or Shibuya confirms this as you’re brought face to face with the colorful characters of those trend-setting districts. Though unintended, it feels rather timely that from May 24th until June 14th the Karin Weber Gallery is showing the works of artists VIWA and Tomoaki Tarutani who represent this duality in modern Japanese culture.