In the second part of the FW21 Paris Men’s Collection, I refer to brands’ context in common that the four letters of the alphabet are used as brand names.

Director Miwa Nishikawa spent 3 years completing the script for “Under the Open Sky.” On February 11th, 2021, it was finally released nationwide. This interview talks about the film, which portrays the true nature of humankind, plus a little more.

This series considers solo lifestyle living in Japanese culture as well as all over the world. In this article, we explore ways to maintain mental health of those living the solo lifestyle. One of those methods is seeking help though psychotherapy and approaching it from an American perspective, which appears to be more open and progressive.

TV personality Morley Robertson introduces three films for imagining a post-corona world that’s undergone a great transformation. He starts with “The Joker.”

Ichiko Aoba’s new album is a soundtrack to a fictional film. How was it made? The following is a discussion between Ichiko Aoba and her two collaborators.

This time, the first part of the FW21 Paris Men’s collection, let me mention two Japanese designers.

Mikito Tsurugi’s comic essay, Ano Koro. Danshi Ka Shimashi Monogatari has turned into a movie. This time, I sat down with the director of the film, Rikiya Imaizumi and the original author, Tsurugi, to speak about the film for its launching. They talked about Tori Matsuzaka, who played the leading part, and their love for Hello!Pro.

Multiple Spirits is a zine founded by an artist and a curator. Their recognition of a disconnect in the art world following the 1990s and a shared experience at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna led to them launching their first issue.

Keiichiro Shibuya’s newest opera piece, Super Angels, is going to be shown for the first time this summer. We look at the innovation behind the new voice of singing android Alter3 in said opera.

Millennials in France talk a lot about “hypnotherapy” recently. In Europe and the United States, it is approved as a treatment method by medical institutions because its effects have been proved by brain science and cognitive behavioral therapy.

The untouched city of Petra, Jordan. Angkor Wat, Cambodia. Hong Kong, where the symbol of chaos, Kowloon Walled City, once used to be. Traces left behind by a skateboard. Patrik Wallner’s photos capture heritages with a skater twist.

Lisa Yamai, president of Snow Peak, talks about everything from her appointment as president to the importance of the connection between people and nature.

How did a private residence built by an entrepreneur for his wife become a US military officers’ dormitory, an embassy, and a museum? Shinagawa’s last exhibition sheds light on the history of the Hara Museum.

The arrival of the collection season. From the Milan and Paris FW21 collection, this time it features Milan Men’s.

Characters with large irises and soft forms. With the illustrations of life-like 2D figures of “Kawaii” girls, artist, Kae Tanaka, entices viewers into her unique worldview. Take a close look at her creative background.

On February 10th, the rock band, Honjitsu Kyuen, is going to be releasing its 4th album, MOOD. Take a close look at the anecdote of the production of their new songs, and what the frontman—Takujyuro Iwade—seeks in music.

Masaaki Kobayashi explains what makes Lovecraft Country a must-watch series in five sections.

The wave of Japanese music now termed city pop has broken international ground in recent years, and its mass appeal continues to reach new ears. Mark McNeill, a producer at Seattle label Light In The Attic, shares some of his view on the genre and its future with Tokion.

Nicolas Gerlier, the founder of the beauty brand “La Bouche Rouge” which is particular about sustainability, talks about its commitment. And what Japan and France have in common.

Kan a.k.a GAMI faced two consecutive arrests on drug-related charges last year, but he isn’t letting it get him down. In this interview, the rapper talks about his hip-hop style, his present situation, and the future.

Ayaka Wada is the former leader of idol group ANGERME. Since graduating from Hello! Project, she remains active in a variety of fields while continuing to call herself an idol. We explored Wada’s thoughts further.

A special interview in association with the movie that thoroughly introduces epok, the atelier of Shinichi Sugaya, who makes full use of his talents in drawing, creating objects, photography, wood-block printing, designing and otherwise.

Wayama Yama reflects on her career and covers a wide range of topics, from influential works to her ongoing series, “Onna no Sono no Hoshi.”

In this interview, we asked Berlin-based designer Asuka Hamada about her unique brand THERIACA.

Yutaro Furutachi, is a musician who began his music career when he was a teenager and has recently been active as an actor. We unveil the current life and auspicious future of the man, who turned thirty this year, morphing into a grown-up from a young lad.

An interview with Emi Endo and Yohei Tomooka, the duo behind EE HANDCRAFTED PRODUCTS. Three years after the duo’s move to Berlin, TOKION takes a closer look at the background and worldview behind their craftsmanship.