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Globally renowned artist Hiroto Ikeuchi’s approach to making artworks with plastic
We interviewed Hiroto Ikeuchi, an artist who uses plastic, about his art language and thoughts on his work. -
Meitei defines his identity as a Japanese artist on his latest album, Kofū II
Musician Meitei creates music based on ancient memories and the history of Japan. His latest release is titled Kofū II. We delve into the philosophy behind his unique sound. -
The “tashinami” of free spirits vol. 6: The Mt. Haguro Yamabushi making natural wine in an underpopulated area of Okayama — part.2
In the Ohaga area of Misaki, Okayama, one Yamabushi (ascetics of Japan’s ancient mountain religion) is taking on the challenge of making natural wine. TOKION delves into the harvest of grapes at Yamabiko Winery, where winemaking is part of the ascetic practice. -
Art Series “The Shape of Boundaries” Vol.8 Director of NEW AUCTION Shunsuke Kimura’s vision on a new form of art auction
This series unravels the art in post-corona era through the words of experts. In the eighth edition, Shunsuke Kimura, director of NEW AUCTION, a new form of auction that has introduced a profit-return system for artists, is with us. -
Dream Aya and Arisa’s Lifestyle Brand asebi Sparks a Question, “What Do We Truly Want and Need in Our Daily Lives?”
asebi is a lifestyle brand established by ex-E-girls member and now photographer Dream Aya and her ally Arisa. So what are the things they make that they “truly want to own?” -
“Sora Wo Torimodoshita Hi” by Shakkazombie; Big-O’s world according to Ignition Man
Shakkazombie’s Ignition Man talks about his memories with and Shakkazombie’s tribute to the late rapper, Big-O. -
Mindful Eating: “How You Eat is an Expression of How You Live”
What happens when we focus on and savor our food? Doctor. Sharon A. Suh talks about how to deal with food on a daily basis. -
Japan’s Brand Trivia Vol. 5: The brilliance of Japan-made products according to Adrian Hogan, who draws everyday life with the city as his studio
This project asks creators about the allure of made-in-Japan brands and products. The fifth installment introduces Adrian Hogan, an Australian illustrator based in Tokyo. -
Kunihiko Morinaga’s latest ANREALAGE collection sees the potential of the digital age: Expanding fashion through a collaboration with “BELLE”.
Designer Kunihiko Morinaga’s collaboration with Mamoru Hosoda’s film “BELLE” for the Spring/Summer 2022 collection of his label ANREALAGE has become a hot topic among fashion lovers. With the collection, Morinaga is looking to the future of fashion. -
[The ‘tashinami’ of free spirits] Vol.5 Noboru Yasuda, a Noh Performer, Ruminates on Studying Intangibility and How Noh Can Generate Augmented Reality.
Noh performer, Noboru Yasuda, who published A Journey to Search for the Invisible in June, discusses the important values deriving from noh: “the ability to be cognizant of intangibility.”