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<\/p>\n<\/div>\nForza Horizon 6<\/em> became a canvas for a handful of artists chosen by the franchise to create beautiful murals in the game\u2019s Japan setting. In the first episode of \u201cThe Art of Driving\u201d series, host Larry Chen headed to Japan\u2019s Tohoku region with the Toyota LC 250 Land Cruiser to meet Dragon76, a mural artist whose work blends graffiti, manga and traditional ukiyo-e into something distinctly his own. Known for exploring the tension between past and future, Dragon76 brings that same philosophy into the game, creating a mural that feels rooted in heritage while pushing toward something more contemporary.<\/p>\n For this project, Dragon76 draws heavily from Tohoku\u2019s cultural identity, using the Nebuta Festival as a central reference point\u2014translating its larger-than-life energy and craftsmanship into a digital mural that still carries the weight of tradition. His piece features a towering, mech-like dragon coiled around a commanding mythic figure, both rendered in bold, high-contrast color and sharp, graphic linework. The composition mirrors the dynamic intensity of Nebuta floats which are known for their dramatic scale, expressive characters and sense of movement. They\u2019re also reimagined through a futuristic lens, where mechanical forms and street-art sensibilities collide. <\/p>\n Dragon76\u2019s approach goes beyond aesthetics. In our conversation, he reflects on how driving becomes a way to experience culture, how motion and storytelling intersect, and why his work ultimately sits at the crossroads of tradition and technology\u2014adding depth to the high-speed, but beautiful world of Forza Horizon 6<\/em>, set in Japan, where every detail carries a story.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n