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The changes Masanao Hirayama wanted to capture in his outdoor exhibition: what happens to paintings when hit by the rain and exposed to the sun?
What happens to art when it’s displayed outdoors? We interviewed Masanao Hirayama about his innovative outdoor solo exhibition, its process, and the changes he’s seen in the artwork overtime. -
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Tokyo’s Real Soundscape and the Outline of Tokyo Fashion Scene Portrayed in Monkey Timers’ First Album
Monkey Timers has been taking the helm of Tokyo’s clubbing and street fashion scenes. Marking 13 years since their formation, they are releasing their first full album that unfurls the realness of the scenes and the current state of Tokyo. -
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XL Middleton, a leading figure in the LA funk scene, speaks about his connection to Japanese city pop
An integral part of the LA funk scene, XL Middleton spoke about the background of his latest work which features Japanese city pop samples, his attraction to city pop and its similarities to G-funk, and Salt Box Records which is a record store he owns. -
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How Chim↑Pom from Smappa!Group Ellie’s dramatic life events intersect with the turbulent times of today Reflecting on the large-scale Chim↑Pom retrospective and Ellie’s debut essay
Ellie is part of the art collective Chim↑Pom from Smappa!Group. Their large-scale retrospective “Happy Spring” is currently on display at the Mori Museum. Ellie reflects on these turbulent couple years of the pandemic, in which she also gave birth and wrote her first novel. -
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The Historical Relationship Between Okinawan Hajichi Tattoos and the Hawaiian Pidgin Language : Lee Tonouchi Tells the Story
Hajichi, a tattoo with a deep blue pattern on the back of a woman’s hand, is said to have disappeared after it was banned by the Meiji government. A writer Lee Tonouchi, who was born and raised in Hawaii, discusses the origins of Hawaii’s unique language, which is closely related to hajichi, as well as its diversity. -
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Awich is changing the world by taking charge
Rapper Awich had her first solo show at Nippon Budokan, and it was a success. We explore the rapper’s ideas and goals. -
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Japan’s Brand Trivia Vol. 7: Caring for Japanese products and going back to basics with eit swim
This project asks creators about the allure of made-in-Japan brands and products. The seventh installment introduces Alice Kazama and Masayo Manzai, the creatrs of eit swim. -
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J-Beauty report from Europe Vol.4 “WA:IT” is a symbiosis of Japanese spirit and Italian culture.
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 market. For the fourth installment of this series, we feature “WA:IT” is created by Raffaella Grisa. -
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Everything is connected in the world of Keita Ikeuchi and Mihoko Mori, the designers of and wander
Keita Ikeuchi and Mihoko Mori, the designers of and wander, value the outdoors and nature. The duo’s creations are in harmony with nature. -
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Artist Haruno on “Current Feelings” after the release of his EP “25”, and on “Music that Transcends Borders”
Daniel Takeda interviewed artist Haruno on his new EP “25”; post-release thoughts and international collaborations. -
