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A Dialogue Between a Father and Daughter Via a Videotape: Charlotte Wells, the Director of Aftersun, on Imagination and Memories
We present to you an interview with Charlotte Wells, the director of the film Aftersun. We spoke to her about the making of her feature-length debut. -
Reflecting on Photographer Kyoji Takahashi’s Timeline Part Two: The Power of Expression That Refuses Categorization
An interview with Kyoji Takahashi on his roots and new work. In part two, we asked extensively about how he started pursuing a career in photography and the boundary between advertising and art. -
Reflecting on Photographer Kyoji Takahashi’s Timeline Part One: A Collage of Image Fragments Weaves Words
An interview with Kyoji Takahashi on his roots and new work. In volume one, we asked him about the process behind the “Void” exhibition held in Kyoto. -
Preserving Japan’s Past Treasures for the Next Generation: The Ideal Future Envisioned by ReBuilding Center JAPAN Representative Tadafumi Azuno
Interview with Tadafumi Azuno, representative of ReBuilding Center JAPAN. They work towards a better future by turning their focus to Japan after exploring the world. -
Interview with Fashion Designer Ryunosuke Okazaki: On Vital Instincts Expressed through Symmetrical Forms and Solo Sculpture Exhibition “002” in Resonance with Prayer
We interviewed Ryunosuke Okazaki, designer of the Japanese fashion label RYUNOSUKE OKAZAKI, whose solo exhibition “002” was held in April, about his thoughts on his most recent works. -
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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. -
“The Best Part of My Art is Surprising People”—Artist Hajime Sorayama’s Evolution and Creative Philosophy
Painter/illustrator Hajime Sorayama’s new exhibition, Space Traveler, is currently showing at three venues in Tokyo. Sorayama shared intimate details about his latest works and creative philosophy at one of the venues. -
COMPUMA’s Solo Album A View: How Does a Sound Developed Over a Long Career Take Shape?
Last year, COMPUMA released his first solo album A View, as well as a DVD with analog and video works. We dive into the background of his work spanning thirty years. -
Depicting The Spirit of Jazz; Interview with “BLUE GIANT” Story Director NUMBER 8 on His First Novel “Piano Man” and The Background of Its Creation
NUMBER 8 talks about the stories behind the creation of a spin-off novel of “BLUE GIANT,” the pains and joys of the creative process, and the drama of jazz and human beings. - SponsoredCardboard Artist Tomotatsu Gima Reimagines Gucci Sneakers with Sustainable Materials
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- SponsoredTOKION Vol. 1 released on July 28 Special feature “OBSERVE”
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Exploring the History of Japanese Americans in Portland with Jana Iwasaki, a Fourth-Generation Japanese American
Portland, Oregon, once had a Japantown, where many Nikkei lived. We trace the past and present of Japanese Americans with Jana Iwasaki, a board member of the Japanese American Museum of Oregon. -
Is Simone De Kunovich’s Soundscape The Antithesis of the Modernity?; Unraveling Venetian Genius Through the Words by Toshiya Kawasaki of “mule musiq”.
Toshiya Kawasaki of Mule Music, who has long supported Simone de Kunovich and his talent, talks about his new Mondo Nuovo series. -
The Exquisite Pianism Keiichiro Shibuya Demonstrated on the 20th Anniversary of ATAK: “Massive Life Flow; Inside the Mind of Keiichiro Shibuya” Part 10
For the tenth installment of this series, we look back on Shibuya’s solo piano concert last December alongside photos taken by Kenshu Shintsubo. -
The Ethereal Characters Created by Contemporary Artist Aof Smith: Satirical Humor and Messages to Civil Society
Aof Smith is a Bangkok-based contemporary artist whose creatures and style inspired by manga, science fiction, and other forms of art are gaining popularity. We interviewed him at his first solo exhibition in Japan. -
How Rising Belgian Star Meryll Rogge Illustrates Her Unrestrained Ideas: “I Want Individual Perspectives Expressed”
Interview with designer Meryll Rogge, who was selected as a semifinalist for the LVMH Prize 2022. She talks about what made her pursue her current career and about the background behind the creation of her collections. -
J-Beauty report from Europe Vol. 8: TSUKI Cosmetics reveals and develops the underlying strength of J-Beauty in Spain
This series introduces J-Beauty brands in Europe from the perspective of Keiko Suyama, whose company Dessigne consults in the entry of Japanese beauty brands to the European market. For the eighth installment of this series, we feature TSUKI Cosmetics. -
A Brand New World of Otaku Created by “NEIGHBORHOOD” and JUN INAGAWA
The collaboration between ” NEIGHBORHOOD” creative director Shinsuke Takizawa and up-and-coming artist JUN INAGAWA opens up a doorway into a new culture. -
Tradition According to OAU: the Different Traditions that Make Up the Acoustic Band
We spoke to Martin from OAU, who released their new album, Tradition. He took us behind the scenes of the making of their new album. -
“In Real Life,” Stepping Out of the Game Field: Kiki Kudo’s Steady Life Vol.4
Kiki Kudo writes about her dual life in New York and Connecticut she started during the pandemic. This is the fourth installment of the series. -
The Times Don’t Matter; betcover!! Talks About Fluctuations, Human Immorality, and Soundtrack-like Music.
Jiro Yanase, who released “Tmago(卵)” at the end of 2022 and is currently on a nationwide tour, presides over betcover!! Despite the fact that he says he did not want to make the album sound like “music,” he has been particular about the ideal form of the sound and the words. -
Mahito the People talks about GEZAN’s new work Anochi and the possibility of alternative music;Part 2: On Hope for Peace, Songs of Ainu and the Pluralistic Flow of…
An interview with Mahito the People of the band GEZAN that released Anochi. The second part focuses on “No War 0305”, the album Anochi, and the Zenkankaku-Sai Festival. -
Mahito the People Talks about GEZAN’s New Album Anochi and the Possibility of Alternative Music; Part I: Farewell and Encounter in the Pandemic, or Toward the Recovery of Physicality
An interview with Mahito the People of a band GEZAN that released their sixth full-length album Anochi in three years. In the first part, we asked about the band’s activities during the pandemic, the possibilities of alternative music in turbulent times, and why they focused on the theme of “voice” for their new album. -
tamanaramen’s New Beginnings (Hajimari): Sisters Who Create Their Ideal Space
Interview with audiovisual unit tamanaramen, who has released their new EP Hajimari (Beginnings). -
It All Started With American hip-hop; Yuki Oka, Owner of ONE RECORD STORE, On the Future Derived from Music
Yuki Oka, owner of “ONE RECORD STORE” in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture, who has experience overseas, shares his secret plan to turn his record store into a platform. -
時音 Vol. 20: Interview with Actor Kasumi Arimura on How to Approach a Role
An interview with actor Kasumi Arimura, star of the film Call Me Chihiro, about how she approaches her roles -
The Significance of Romy of The xx Starting a Solo Project: “It Was a Fun, New Challenge”
An interview with Romy of The xx, who visited Japan in February, about her personal style and solo music. -
Interview with Taihei Shii, Art Entrepreneur; On How NFT and AI Change the Art World
An interview with Taihei Shii, an artist who published 新しいアートのかたち: NFTアートは何を変えるか (“New Forms of Art: What Will NFT Art Change?”) and is the CEO of Startbahn, Inc. and Art Beat, Inc. -
Minimalism, Gamelan, Jazz and “Neo-Tokyo”; Behind the Eclectic Sound World of Pascal Bideau a.k.a Akusmi
Pascal Bideau, aka Akusmi, is a French-born, London-based composer/multi-instrumentalist. We asked Akusumi, whose first album “Fleeting Future” was released last year, what lies behind his sound world in which diverse elements intersect. -
The Presence of the Individual in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence: an Interview with Film Director and Critic, Naofumi Higuchi
Film director and critic Naofumi Higuchi talks about the background and appeal of Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence by Nagisa Oshima, the film that continues to be loved regardless of nationality and age. -
A Conversation Between Nobuki Akiyama (DYGL) and Artist Yosuke Tsuchida—Part 2: Music Culture and Japanese Society
We present a conversation between Nobuki Akiyama from DYGL and artist Yosuke Tsuchida. In the second half of the conversation, they talk about the songs in Thirst and how they want to change society through music.