February 2022

tokyovitamin released a compilation album, which oozes with the zeitgeist of today, at the end of 2021. The following is a review of the album, alongside comments from Vick and Kenchan, who produced the album.

American Dream Express makes danceable beats reminiscent of California’s psychedelic rock scene. TOKION spoke to the band about the release of their 2nd album and what’s been on their mind.

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 mar-ket. For the second installment of this series, we feature “Bizen.”

Tomotatsu Gima reuses waste cardboard and reincarnates them as a new style of art with the theme “Distribution and Consumption.” In Part Two, we talk about his roots and his deeds abroad.

Calligrapher Mami’s self-produced independent exhibition is currently open for the first time in nearly five years. In Part Two, we unveil her sentiments etched in the exhibited calligraphy works and her worthful independent projects.

In the summer of 2020, two bars specializing in Japanese sake and shochu opened in Berlin, garnering attention for their hideout-like feel. The first volume introduces s h i z u k u.

Calligrapher Mami’s self-produced independent exhibition is currently open for the first time in nearly five years. In a room full of her significantly unique feat, we talked about her journey so far until the opening of this exhibition.

Writer Tsuya-chan’s explores Hikaru Utada’s new album BAD MODE.

Tomotatsu Gima reuses waste cardboard and reincarnates them as a new style of art with the theme “Distribution and Consumption.” In Part One, we take a close look at his new analog record cover series.

Koki Sato talks about his photographic expression in NOSTALGIA, a photo book he made at home in New York during the pandemic.