People have enjoyed Japanese 80’s City pop across time and border. The popular Indonesian band Ikkubaru tells us its attractiveness to the fullest and introduces 6 masterpieces that inspired them.

Photographer Ittetsu Matsuoka tells us about his thoughts and feelings behind his new solo exhibition, “Yasashii Dake.” He describes the kind of “gentle and beautiful world” he wants to express through photography.

This series of columns explore the present and future of society through the lens of fashion. The first installment looks at the symbolism of counter-fashion in a post-Trump world.

Stylist TEPPEI created a book titled “#Dayssnap,” a collection of personal style snapshots he posted on Instagram during quarantine. We talked to him about the background of the book, as well as his thoughts on clothing and personal style.

Ten new members have joined Shuta Hasunuma’s pop orchestra, and he released a new album. We spoke to Shuta regarding why he added more members, and the album-making process.

While still attending university, haru. founded independent magazine “HIGH(er) magazine.” In June of 2019, she established HUG, a content production and artist management company. TOKION asked her about her thoughts, which defy stereotypes and norms.

This series of columns introduces the rich culture of Asian films from countries such as South Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines. It also aims to investigate the similarities and differences between Japanese films and other Asian films.

What is the identity of Tomoki Koizumi, the designer of Tomo Koizumi, who worked on costumes for artists and was selected as a finalist for the 2020 LVMH Prize?

Jacob Tanaka, singer-songwriter and guitarist for “Yanushi,” releases his new and melodically evergreen album.

There is a breath of fresh air blowing through book clubs, which have been a traditional type of community in the United States. It is coming from silent book clubs, which allow participants to enjoy solo activities and reading at the same time.

The story of Yann Gross, a photographer who helped develop the skateboard community in Uganda.

Based on a philosophy of emotional independence and overcoming reliance on others, “solo activities” can serve as the starting point for cultivating a whole new you. His rules for finding happiness on one’s own that are taking the West by storm.

Berlin Art Week was held in uncertain times. Here we report on four groups of artists based in Germany and Japan.

Artist Isamu Gakiya, who currently has a solo exhibition, “GUNIEA MATE,” talks about his work and the sources of his inspiration.

Austrian film director and food activist David Gros shares his thoughts on food waste and the “Mottainai” spirit he discovered while shooting Mottainai Kitchen.

We ask the first virtual influencer in Japan, imma, about the strength of individual transmission and pandemic.

In this series, Tsuya-chan writes about contemporary music with a focus on Japanese hip hop. She breaks down the relationship between music and fashion, as well as fashion trends and youth culture. In her second installment, she deciphers the symbolism of Versace in Japanese rap, such as KOHH, SALU, and Elle Teresa.

Tomo Kosuga, an art producer living in Amsterdam, writes a column exploring photography around the world today. In the first installment, he thinks about gender through his analysis of the large-scale London photography exhibition, “Masculinities.”

The Salvages’ new sneakers are now available at “TOKiON the STORE”. Interview with back story of items with Earn Chen (The Salvages) and Douglas Hart, who worked with Barnzley on the D.I.Y. shirts.

Producer and MPC drum machine player STUTS explores boundaries and limitlessness with his mini-album, Contrast.

An essay by New York-based writer Iku Okada. Okada writes about the changes she noticed in New York City after returning from six months in Japan and the hope she was able to find.

HOME BOOK is an art book founded by three Japanese creators, with contributed works of celebrated artists. So far, they have published a Los Angeles edition and a New York edition and donated all profits. What thoughts and feelings did they pour into these books?

What sort of futuristic Asianness is illustrated in millennium parade’s music video for “Fly with me”? Dive into the world of Cyberpunk through a uniquely Japanese perspective.

TOKION spoke to CHAI about the concept behind their band and how the coronavirus has influenced their music.

Ashima Shiraishi, a world-class female climber and dual Japanese and U.S. citizen, talks about the message she wants to send to the world.

Living flexibly along with the times; the digitization of business is ongoing with the introduction of telework, and new ways of working are expanding more and more.