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.

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.

Rapper Awich had her first solo show at Nippon Budokan, and it was a success. We explore the rapper’s ideas and goals.

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.

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.

Keita Ikeuchi and Mihoko Mori, the designers of and wander, value the outdoors and nature. The duo’s creations are in harmony with nature.

Daniel Takeda interviewed artist Haruno on his new EP “25”; post-release thoughts and international collaborations.

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.

In the fifth installment of this series, we report on “MIRROR,” an android opera shown in Dubai in March of this year.

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.

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.”

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.

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 did Michiko Kiseki, a photographer who has been photographing famous musicians, continued to photograph the Hong Kong protests in 2019?

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taiwanese DJ and event organizer Spykee and Taiwan Counter Culture Travelogue author Keiichi Kanda discuss the relationship between Japan and Taiwan’s indie scenes.

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.

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?

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.

Chief curator of ICC Minoru Hatanaka reports on Japan’s treasured composer/artist Ryoji Ikeda’s solo live show and the screening of “superposition.”

A column about Drive My Car written by critic Shun Fushimi, about the film’s effortlessness and what it obscures.