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The Palpable Bond and Energy of the Trailblazing Black Country, New Road
We interviewed Black Country, New Road, who played in Japan for the first time at Fuji Rock Festival ’22. -
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Meriyasu Kataoka celebrates 10 years as a stuffed toy artist: Combining ideal shapes to create natural stuffed toys
Meriyasu Kataoka is an artist who creates stuffed toys with unique facial expressions and soft shapes that embody Japan’s “kawaii” culture. We trace the path of her 10-year career. -
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“Shibuya Meltdown™” continues to document the real and out-of-the-ordinary drunken people of Shibuya.Are people still having meltdowns in an ever-changing city?
On the streets of Shibuya, there are people who are drunk and sleep as if they are unconscious while riding on the streets, trains, and sometimes bicycles. “Shibuya Meltdown™” is an instagram account that captures these images. -
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Making the familiar motif of a chair into a character.The source of Ichio Otsuka’s creations that create characters adored by all generation.
Focusing on the pop and surreal world created by illustrator and art director Ichio Otsuka, who has captured the hearts of not only children but also their parents’ generation. -
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TOKION SONG BOOK #6：Japanese Breakfast “Savage Good Boy” symbolizes the dividing The States society
The series by the writer Ryoichi Niimoto living in Brooklyn, who digs deep into the thoughts that musicians put into the songs. Michelle Zauner gained popularity as a dream pop diva and was supported by a wider range of listeners in her latest studio album “Jubilee”. Decipher the thoughts she put in from the lyrics. -
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What is WAIFU? Creating a Club Culture to Support Feminism and a Safe Place That is Enjoyable Regardless of Attributions
The party “WAIFU” was started after an incident in Shinjuku 2-chome. Elin McCready, a member of the team, and Midori Morita look back on the activities of WAIFU. -
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“Funsho-sya” a indie publisher offers an addictive reading experience via books with dangerous charm.
An independent publisher Funsho-sya publish books of artists with strong and rare charisma based on music.Hajime Matsushita, who runs this independent publish label with members from diverse backgrounds talks about the true picture. -
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Legendary Japanese Latin singer YOSHIRO Hiroishi. An endless passion for Latin music at the age of 81.
Around the time of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, Latin singer YOSHIRO Hiroishi jumped into South America alone from Japan and became a star. Based on his turbulent experience, featuring on his true face. -
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Love for magazines and culture in ZINE “Konton (Chaos)” edited by Shinobu Hasegawa ,sissone.
Shinobu Hasegawa is a comedian who loves fashion and music. We talked to him about his zine “Konton”, which he produced on the occasion of his solo live. -
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Learn the history of chic words known from the “Prewar Buzzword Dictionary” that brings back the old popular words to the present day
Asako Hirayama “Prewar Buzzword Dictionary” has been adding a new perspective to buzzwords. It’s a magical dictionary that brings us back in time before the war with texts and illustrations that bring back the atmosphere of those days. -
