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Premier sake, shochu, and dishes: a taste of Japan in two Berlin bars—vol. II: NOMU Sake Bar
In the summer of 2020, two bars specializing in Japanese sake and shochu opened in Berlin, garnering attention for their hideout-like feel. The second volume introduces NOMU Sake bar. -
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Premier sake, shochu, and dishes: a taste of Japan in two Berlin bars—vol. I: s h i z u k u.
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. -
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The full story of Metabolic Rift: A new format of underground culture by Berlin Atonal [Part 1/2]
In this article, we cover the Metabolic Rift exhibition tour, a reimagined version of the iconic experimental music festival, Berlin Atonal. -
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Freimeisterkollektiv, a group of dedicated artisans making organic craft spirits in Berlin
The founder of Freimeisterkollektiv sheds light on Berlin’s bar culture, which includes establishments with a long history and popular bars where artists and creators with colorful personalities get together. He also talks about the Japanese market. -
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Lawrence (Peter M. Kersten) speaks on his love for Japan re Birds On The Playground
Lawrence released his fourth album, Birds On The Playground, through mule musiq. Here, he talks about the influence of Japanese thought and culture on him. -
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From Haruki Murakami to cookbook, the beautiful and mysterious “another stories” in books drawn by Germany’s leading illustrator Kat Menschik.
Kat Menschik is an illustrator who has worked on four works of Haruki Murakami including “Nemuri” and “Attacking a Bakery”. She talks about the “trick” of illustrations and binding. -
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Berlin-born Japanese product label EE HANDCRAFTED PRODUCTS on the values behind their handcrafts
An interview with Emi Endo and Yohei Tomooka, the duo behind EE HANDCRAFTED PRODUCTS. Three years after the duo’s move to Berlin, TOKION takes a closer look at the background and worldview behind their craftsmanship. -
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Videographer Hirō Tanaka and his journey to Berlin: documenting the world’s music culture through video for posterity
Videographer Hiroo Tanaka continues to follow Nick Nowak, an artist who continues to build sound tanks by modifying speakers inspired by Cold War-era sound weapons. -
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The Importance of Physical Art and the Future of Local Culture at Berlin Art Week
Berlin Art Week was held in uncertain times. Here we report on four groups of artists based in Germany and Japan. -
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A community building in Berlin where people who advocate for an ecological way of live gather. What is Lobe Block, where people and nature coexist?
Discovering Berlin’s Lobe Block, where local culture is disseminated from new perspectives for the post-coronavirus era. -
