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Japanese culture and aesthetic captured by Victoire de Taillac, co-owner of “Officine Universelle Buly”
Currently, “Officine Universelle Buly” has seven stores in Japan. One of the owners, Victoire de Taillac, talks about Japanese culture and aesthetic. -
Morley Robertson’s Movie Column Vol. 3: Imagining the great transformation of an era — Mad Max
TV personality Morley Robertson introduces three films for imagining a post-corona world that’s undergone a great transformation. His second movie recommendation is Mad Max. -
Singer acane on self-producing in the age of social media
With over 45 million views on YouTube, Japanese singer acane has caught people’s attention, largely thanks to social media. She talks to TOKION about self-producing in a way that holds her fans dear. -
The Brilliance of Osaka Asian Film Festival “A Film Trip Around Asia in the Internet Age” Vol. 7:
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. -
Through his work, 12-year-old illustrator Miracle-kun wants to convey a happy world
Miracle-kun, an elementary schooler living in Okinawa, currently works as an illustrator. The bright and energetic artist tells TOKION about how he started as an illustrator and what he wants to convey through his work. -
Flower Artist Group AMKK’s Evangelion-Inspired Bouquets: Naturality And Artificiality Fused In One
Evangelion and Flower Artist Group AMKK collaborate on bouquet based on different EVA Units. AMKK founder Makoto Azuma explains the process behind this production’s background. -
Convergence Culture; on fans, creators, and the possibilities of fandoms
Convergence Culture changed the relationship between fans and creators, but what is it, exactly? We consider this question via the pioneering book on fandom studies. -
The Bold, Unique Looks and Styles of Japanese Art Brut
Popular both in Japan and overseas, works in this category, made by self-taught artists, are original and powerful — and the subject of critical debate. -
Global Debut From 88rising! ATARASHII GAKKO! Dauntlessly “Exceed Beyond the Ordinary” and Strides Forward
The four-member group, proclaiming themselves the “Singing and Dancing Sailor Uniforms, Representatives of Japanese Youth,” christened 「ATARASHII GAKKO!」, has signed with the world-conquering record label, 88rising, and made a global debut. I spoke with the girls to unveil their beliefs, impetus, and vision for the future. -
Unraveling the connection between Chanel and hip-hop through rhymes / [Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 7
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 seventh installment, she will unravel the connection between Chanel and hip-hop, focusing on the rhyming technique of Japanese artists.