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“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. -
―Eroticism and Humor on T-Shirts― Welcome To California Store
California Store is a souvenir shop in Nakameguro, Tokyo, with an eye-catching assortment of products that can’t be found anywhere else. The owner Takahiro Akiyama speaks on the meaning behind the store’s theme, “cheerful and fun eroticism” and his signature T-shirts. -
Dentist by Day, Dental Grill Expert by Night: Dr. Zara and the Culture of Customizing Teeth
Grills, a type of tooth jewelry with roots in American hip-hop culture, are gradually growing in popularity among young people in Japan. At the center of this movement is Dr. Zara, a man with two professions: dentist and specialist in grills. -
PHOTOGRAPHERHAL Vacuum-packs Couples, Parents, and Houses with Love
The vacuum-packed houses and humans of PHOTOGRAPHERHAL’s new photo series Flesh Love are garnering praise from both in and outside of Japan. We spoke to the photographer to learn more about who he is and how his unique photos came to fruition. -
The Art of Sequentiality Ryu Okubo’s Sequential Art and its Roots
In this article, we unveil the art of introspection conveyed by artist Ryu Okubo in his solo exhibition, Struggle In The Safe Place, his formative background, and transforming thoughts. -
Being inspired by Japan, being drawn to L/UNIFORM: an interview with Hiroshi Fujiwara and Jeanne Signoles
Jeanne Signoles and Hiroshi Fujiwara reunited through collaborating on and releasing a L/UNIFORM x fragment design bag. We explore their relationship and Jeanne’s ideas on how she has fun in Japan. -
The creative process of Kousuke Shimizu, who doesn’t refer to himself as an “artist”, but as “someone who likes to make things”
Jungle Emperor Leo collaboration exhibition and sales were hugely successful. I spoke to Kousuke Shimizu on the inspiration behind his creativity. -
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. -
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. -
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.