Senichiro Ozawa

Since I’ve been at the forefront of the evolution of photography in Tokyo’s skateboarding culture, I wanted to keep track of the future of the photography world in Japan’s streetball culture. Regarding that, I can’t help but think that a new chapter is about to begin with baller and photographer TANA’s new photo book, Ballaholic.

The air is clear and the stars are beautiful in the winter night sky. It seems to reflect the feelings of us who have welcomed the new year. I wonder why. Although Izuru Narushima’s films are often chillingly serious, I feel that watching them with my family in the living room on a winter’s day could be a good idea. An interview with director Narushima, whose new film was just released.

Skateboarding can be viewed from multiple angles in this age of diversity. What does it look like to you? What exactly is skateboarding? There is probably more than one answer to these questions. Obviously, the answers varies depending on the times and the way it appeals to society. This time, we’ll focus on people who continue to look at and record the most universal aspects of skateboarding.

It feels like it rained a lot more than usual this spring. I’ve never been a fan of the rain. Eisaku Kubonouchi, however, purported told me that he’s enamored by the sound of the rain— his remark left an impression on me.

“I want to see the first snowflake that lands on the ground.” Such romantic ambition isn’t unique only to the writers and intellectuals. Whoever takes the first step to introduce a new idea is considered either a brave hero or an odd kind, but no — it could be someone with passion, belief, and great momentum. Today, we share a story of street basketball and the future that unfurls from there. We had the opportunity to hear a story from a man who grasped the first and the last snowflake on the field of basketball.

Mike Kershnar takes film photography, draws with a pen in his hand, and tirelessly types words. His forte is jumping on his skateboard and being able to manifest his energy anywhere, as long as he has the tools he can carry around. He creates and leaves behind unique works, and I’d like to show you a glimpse of that.

Jonathan Rentschler is a photographer who continues to document the streets on the east coast, spanning from Philadelphia to New York This installment is about his photography and him.

Kevin Metallier is a photojournalist who documents skateboarders and surfers all over the world. Why is he attracted to cyanotype photography?

We spoke to illustrator-cum-manga artist Hisashi Eguchi to learn about his artistic career and thoughts etched in his creations.

Dominic Marley is a photographer who documents skaters and football players in London. Many skaters became well known in Tokyo because of him, such as Nick Jensen and Lucien Clarke. I’d like to introduce Dom and his photos to you.