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How Chim↑Pom from Smappa!Group Ellie’s dramatic life events intersect with the turbulent times of today Reflecting on the large-scale Chim↑Pom retrospective and Ellie’s debut essay
Ellie is part of the art collective Chim↑Pom from Smappa!Group. Their large-scale retrospective “Happy Spring” is currently on display at the Mori Museum. Ellie reflects on these turbulent couple years of the pandemic, in which she also gave birth and wrote her first novel. -
The Historical Relationship Between Okinawan Hajichi Tattoos and the Hawaiian Pidgin Language : Lee Tonouchi Tells the Story
Hajichi, a tattoo with a deep blue pattern on the back of a woman’s hand, is said to have disappeared after it was banned by the Meiji government. A writer Lee Tonouchi, who was born and raised in Hawaii, discusses the origins of Hawaii’s unique language, which is closely related to hajichi, as well as its diversity. -
Awich is changing the world by taking charge
Rapper Awich had her first solo show at Nippon Budokan, and it was a success. We explore the rapper’s ideas and goals. -
Japan’s Brand Trivia Vol. 7: Caring for Japanese products and going back to basics with eit swim
This project asks creators about the allure of made-in-Japan brands and products. The seventh installment introduces Alice Kazama and Masayo Manzai, the creatrs of eit swim. -
J-Beauty report from Europe Vol.4 “WA:IT” is a symbiosis of Japanese spirit and Italian culture.
This series introduces J-Beauty brands in Europe by Keiko Suyama, the representative of “Dessigne,” who consults on the entry of Japanese beauty brands into the European market. For the fourth installment of this series, we feature “WA:IT” is created by Raffaella Grisa. -
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TOKION Vol. 1 released on July 28 Special feature “OBSERVE”
The culture magazine “TOKION”, which was first published in 1996, is now back in print. Under the theme of “sending Japan’s cutting edge culture to the world”, the magazine and the web, the shop will be opened in Shibuya Miyashita park. -
Everything is connected in the world of Keita Ikeuchi and Mihoko Mori, the designers of and wander
Keita Ikeuchi and Mihoko Mori, the designers of and wander, value the outdoors and nature. The duo’s creations are in harmony with nature. -
Artist Haruno on “Current Feelings” after the release of his EP “25”, and on “Music that Transcends Borders”
Daniel Takeda interviewed artist Haruno on his new EP “25”; post-release thoughts and international collaborations. -
Mike Kershnar, the artist for whom skate photography and drawing are as natural as hugging and eating breakfast in the morning
Mike Kershnar takes film photography, draws with a pen in his hand, and tirelessly types words. His forte is jumping on his skateboard and being able to manifest his energy anywhere, as long as he has the tools he can carry around. He creates and leaves behind unique works, and I’d like to show you a glimpse of that. - SponsoredEyewear based on an idea from biology: A new common sense by EYEVAN’s new brand, E5 eyevan
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The world premiere of Keiichiro Shibuya’s android opera, “MIRROR,” at Expo 2020 Dubai — “Massive Life Flow; Inside the Mind of Keiichiro Shibuya” Part 5
In the fifth installment of this series, we report on “MIRROR,” an android opera shown in Dubai in March of this year. -
Depict a story of “Lemaire” along with the times and lives by Christophe Lemaire and Sarah Linh Trang
Christophe Lemaire and Sarah Linh Trang, designers of Lemaire, reflect on the Fall/Winter 2022-23 collection and discuss the resonance between the brand and the Japanese aesthetic. -
Japanese Synthpop Utahime Mioko Yamaguchi: Up-and-Coming U.S. Journalist Unravels Yamaguchi’s ’80s Trilogy and Latest Work
Shy Thompson, an up-and-coming American journalist who writes for Pitchfork and Bandcamp Daily, unravels Mioko Yamaguchi’s ’80s masterpiece of Japanese synthpop and her latest work “FAIRYTHM.” -
PKCZ® Asks DJs from Around the World’s Eminent DJs about the Post-Covid Club Scene Vol.3 Shinichi Osawa / MONDO GROSSO Part 2
The third installment of the global interview by a creative collective PKCZ® features DJ/producer Shinichi Osawa of MONDO GROSSO. This is the second part of the interview. -
World-Renowned Artist Coco Capitán Explores Her Own Form of Expression within Various Media
Coco Capitán, a multi-media artist who makes use of photography, writing, painting and installation, visited Japan for her first solo exhibition in Japan, NAÏVY: in fifty (definitive) photographs. We interviewed her at the venue of the exhibition. -
Why Michiko Kiseki, a Portrait Photographer of Renowned Musicians, Followed the 2019 Hong Kong Protests
Why did Michiko Kiseki, a photographer who has been photographing famous musicians, continued to photograph the Hong Kong protests in 2019? -
Enjoyed Drive My Car? Then Nippon Connection Is Your Answer, the Japanese Film Festival Featuring the Most Exciting and Latest Lineup From Japan
Nippon Connection, a Japanese film festival in Frankfurt, Germany, is returning to in-person screenings for the first time in two years. The 22nd edition of the festival will be held from May 24 to 29. It will screen more than 100 of the latest Japanese films and present cultural programs to experience Japanese culture through workshops, lectures, concerts, and other events. Some films will be offered online after the festival. -
PKCZ® Asks DJs from Around the World’s Eminent DJs about the Post-Covid Club Scene Vol.3 Shinichi Osawa / MONDO GROSSO Part1
A global interview series by a creative collective PKCZ®. This series explores the future of Post-Covid club scene through cross-talk with world-renowned DJs. The third guest is DJ/producer Shinichi Osawa of MONDO GROSSO. -
A New Chapter of Wednesday Campanella Draws a New Era of Japanese Pop Music
Utaha, a 20-year-old icon of Japanese pop culture, has been selected as the second lead performer and singer of Wednesday Campanella. What vision are they creating for now and the future? -
Adding color to a colorless world; the “uncool is cool” life of Punk Drunkers’ Oyakata Part II
Punk Drunkers is a brand with a unique universe, built upon the idea that being “uncool is cool.” The person behind it is designer and illustrator Oyakata. We dive into the fascinating life he’s led thus far. -
The versatility of 90s techno in Yakenohara a.k.a. Taro Nohara’s new album Hyper Nu Age Tekno
Taro Nohara, who also goes by Yakenohara, released his new album Hyper Nu Age Tekno! on German label Growing Bin. He talks about the story behind the release and the thoughts he put into his new record. -
“Revisiting Rei Harakami’s music” Pt. 2: Mark “Frosty” McNeill on the encounter with the music like a fluid and its peculiarities
In honor of the late Rei Harakami’s rare cassette tape re-release, we’re kicking off a short series of three articles. In this second installment, music journalist Masaaki Hara interviews Mark “Frosty” McNeill, who discovered Rei Harakami’s music in real time in LA. -
The philosophy of TAAKK revealed through fabrics (part II): clothes for brightening up people’s day
This is the second half of an interview with designer Takuya Morikawa, where he explores the philosophy behind making clothes, with a focus on fashion brand TAAKK’s fabrics. He talked to us about the production of the brand’s spring/summer 2022 collection, the magic of fashion, and his mission as a designer. -
The philosophy of TAAKK revealed through fabrics (part I): searching for the spark of design inspiration
In the first half of this interview with designer Takuya Morikawa, we explore the philosophy behind making clothes, with a focus on fashion brand TAAKK’s fabrics. He looked back on past collections and spoke to us about “gems” that inspire him to develop them. -
Taiwan and Japan, the Intersection of Two Music Scenes: Keiichi Kanda and Spykee on its past and future
Taiwanese DJ and event organizer Spykee and Taiwan Counter Culture Travelogue author Keiichi Kanda discuss the relationship between Japan and Taiwan’s indie scenes. -
Survive the stormy seas and you’ll be in the pink——Nakamura Minami’s fascinating rapping life
The straightforward, yet complicated artist takes her own way after overcoming the stormy seas. The interview unravels the immeasurable charm of the rapper Nakamura Minami. -
Adding color to a colorless world; the “uncool is cool” life of Punk Drunkers’ Oyakata Part I
Punk Drunkers is a brand with a unique universe, built upon the idea that being “uncool is cool.” The person behind it is designer and illustrator Oyakata. What does creative expression mean to him? -
From 2021 to 2022, the Year of the Arts Festival: Japan’s Regional Arts Festivals to Visit This Year
In 2022, many of the major arts festivals that were postponed due to the pandemic are scheduled to take place; let’s look back at the 2021 festivals and prepare for this year’s art journey. -
Exploring the singular composer/artist Ryoji Ikeda’s first Tokyo live show in five years and screening of “superposition”
Chief curator of ICC Minoru Hatanaka reports on Japan’s treasured composer/artist Ryoji Ikeda’s solo live show and the screening of “superposition.” -
The Film Drive My Car’s Effortlessness and What It Obscures
A column about Drive My Car written by critic Shun Fushimi, about the film’s effortlessness and what it obscures.