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The World of Hiroya Kurata, a Japanese Art Restorer and Painter Based in New York
Hiroya Kurata is a painter who also restores paintings in New York. “Summer Hours” is his first exhibition in Japan in three years. We spoke to him about his career and art. -
“I Want To Be Laughed At When I’m Alive, and Want To Die Being Laughed At”——Interview with Katsutoshi Nishimoto of NISHIMOTO IS THE MOUTH part.2
Part.2 of our interview with NISHIMOTO IS THE MOUTH director Katsutoshi Nishimoto. We explore the depths of culture and his positive personality, starting with his tattoos. -
Is the “Edo Kiriko” Workshop Dangerous? : Italian Manga Artist Peppe’s Encounter with Japanese Culture Vol. 5
Peppe introduces his first encounter with Japanese culture through his manga. The fifth installment is on his first experience of “Edo Kiriko” in Sumida-ku, Tokyo. -
“I Want My Perverse Items To Make Customers Happy”——An Interview with Katsutoshi Nishimoto of NISHIMOTO IS THE MOUTH Part.1
Part one of our interview with Katsutoshi Nishimoto, the director of NISHIMOTO IS THE MOUTH. We asked him about the intention behind his appearance on popular YouTube channels and future plans for his brand. -
Manga Artist Fumi Yoshinaga Talks about Her Own Works and Changes in Society: Expanding Manga Expression
This is an interview with Fumi Yoshinaga, who published the interview book 仕事でも仕事じゃなくても 漫画とよしながふみ(Regardless of Whether Work or Not Work: Manga and Fumi Yoshinaga). -
Our Community is Forever: Kiki Kudo’s Steady Life Vol. 1
Kiki Kudo writes about living in New York City and Connecticut during the pandemic. -
The World of Byredo by Ben Gorham, who Creates Fragrances from Memories
In this interview, we will learn more about the world view created by Ben Gorham, the founder and director of “Byredo”. -
The “Tashinami” of Free Spirits Vol.11: Toshiko Taira, the Master of Bashofu, is Handing Down the Beauty of Okinawa
We explore the history and traditional importance of Okinawan bashofu (textile made of banana fiber) through living national treasure, Toshiko Taira, who has dedicated her life to its revival. -
Hideaki Shikama, the designer of Children of the discordance, is Building a World from a Melting Pot
A boy who grew up on the streets became a young man who challenged himself to take on high fashion. The following is about the tenacious Hideaki Shikama. -
The World of O.N.O, One of Japan’s Leading Producers on His Own Unique Path
The interview explores the current posture of O.N.O, a music producer and DJ as well as a member of THA BLUE HERB, a hip-hop group based in Sapporo, Hokkaido who is active both locally and globally.