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On Call Me by Your Name, the film that restored Kotone Furukawa’s faith in humanity
At one point, actor Kotone Furukawa questioned humanity every time she saw what was going on all over the world. What film saved her amidst it all? -
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A pop-up store opens for commemorate the release of Oneohtrix Point Never’s latest album
We opened a pop-up store commemorating the latest release of Magic Oneohtrix Point Never by OPN on the TOKiON the STORE. -
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Indonesian band Ikkubaru talks about Japan’s 80’s City pop attractiveness and 6 masterpieces
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. -
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Photographer Ittetsu Matsuoka and his depicted “gentle and beautiful world”
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. -
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Notebook on Fashion and Society Part 1: The Birth of New Cultures from Crises
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. -
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Stylist TEPPEI talks about the background behind his book, “#Dayssnap”
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. -
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Transforming to move forward: The birth of Shuta Hasunuma Full Philharmonic Orchestra
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. -
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haru. on Stereotypes in Advertising and “Social Sculptures”
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. -
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TBA Studios, the Pioneer of Sharing Films for Free “A Film Trip Around Asia in the Internet Age” Vol. 3
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. -
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A fantasy world is created by the alchemist “Tomo Koizumi”
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? -
