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Jacob Tanaka’s introverted pop music: “rather than sharing my music with others, I aim for music that is close to my heart”
Jacob Tanaka, singer-songwriter and guitarist for “Yanushi,” releases his new and melodically evergreen album. -
As the founder of a book club in San Francisco, Laura Gluhanich proposes that “Time spent reading alone cultivates a mentality of respecting others and…
There is a breath of fresh air blowing through book clubs, which have been a traditional type of community in the United States. It is coming from silent book clubs, which allow participants to enjoy solo activities and reading at the same time. -
Photographer Yann Gross shows a world united by skateboarding
The story of Yann Gross, a photographer who helped develop the skateboard community in Uganda. -
A Spanish writer who recommends “solo activities,” Hector Garcia proposes “finding your ikigai (sense of purpose) through solo activities”
Based on a philosophy of emotional independence and overcoming reliance on others, “solo activities” can serve as the starting point for cultivating a whole new you. His rules for finding happiness on one’s own that are taking the West by storm. -
The Importance of Physical Art and the Future of Local Culture at Berlin Art Week
Berlin Art Week was held in uncertain times. Here we report on four groups of artists based in Germany and Japan. -
Artist Isamu Gakiya’s work tells us how to survive in today’s world
Artist Isamu Gakiya, who currently has a solo exhibition, “GUNIEA MATE,” talks about his work and the sources of his inspiration. -
Austrian film director on Japan’s food waste and spirit of “Mottainai”
Austrian film director and food activist David Gros shares his thoughts on food waste and the “Mottainai” spirit he discovered while shooting Mottainai Kitchen. -
「時音」Vol.4 imma has positive thought and her own individual regardless of real or virtual life
We ask the first virtual influencer in Japan, imma, about the strength of individual transmission and pandemic. -
[Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 2: The Symbolism of Versace in Japanese Rappers’ Lyrics
In this series, Tsuya-chan writes about contemporary music with a focus on Japanese hip hop. She breaks down the relationship between music and fashion, as well as fashion trends and youth culture. In her second installment, she deciphers the symbolism of Versace in Japanese rap, such as KOHH, SALU, and Elle Teresa. -
Photo Series “Wordless Dialogues” Vol. 1. The large-scale photography exhibition in London that “frees us from the curse of masculinity.”
Tomo Kosuga, an art producer living in Amsterdam, writes a column exploring photography around the world today. In the first installment, he thinks about gender through his analysis of the large-scale London photography exhibition, “Masculinities.”