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Hoping to make a change with intimate underwear: the message of Bambi Watanabe, founder of gender-neutral underwear brand Bushy Park
What’s the message behind gravure (glamor) model Bambi Watanabe’s gender-neutral underwear brand Bushy Park: “Underwear that anyone can wear, regardless of gender”? -
Experimenting with music: Meet Ooveen, the electronic duo started by two illustrator-cum-designers.
We spotlight Ooveen, an up-and-coming electronic duo who went from illustrator-cum-designers to musicians. -
Dream Aya and Arisa’s Lifestyle Brand asebi Sparks a Question, “What Do We Truly Want and Need in Our Daily Lives?”
asebi is a lifestyle brand established by ex-E-girls member and now photographer Dream Aya and her ally Arisa. So what are the things they make that they “truly want to own?” -
“2021 was a turning point for me”: MANON, the ‘mashup gyaru’ of the Reiwa era
MANON has worked with all kinds of artists, ranging from big-name artists like Hiroshi Fujiwara and QieziMabo to up-and-coming artists like dodo and LEX. Recently, MANON collaborated with DJ CHARI on her latest release, “Girlfriend.” In this interview, we get to know MANON, the artist who’s been making headlines for her collaborations with various artists. -
Motoko Marui’s Solo Exhibition, “Play,” Conveys A Message for Parks of The Future Through Her Free and Uninhibited Playground Equipment
Motoko Marui is an art director and graphic designer who has worked on various CD jackets, advertisements, and brand collaborations. She shares her thoughts on her solo exhibition “Play” with us. -
The turning point of the Asian music scene is right now—an interview with DiAN’s Seidenba Saku
Seidenba Saku is the face of DiAN, a music group based in Beijing and Tokyo. We interviewed her about her creative work and the current music scene in Asia. -
Behind the Scenes of KOSUKE KAWAMURA, GUCCIMAZE, YOSHIROTTEN’s First-ever Joint Exhibition, CHAOS LAYER
KOSUKE KAWAMURA, GUCCIMAZE and YOSHIROTTEN’s first joint exhibition, CHAOS LAYER, is currently on display. This article features the conversation among the trio, who had collectively challenged the distinctive creative means that would likely be in rejection from other artists and graphic designers. -
Why natural wine is popular among art and music lovers
As natural wine gains popularity among art and music lovers, TOKION asks: Why is natural wine so appealing to these communities? Let’s examine this question through the perspective of natural wine as counterculture. -
Singer acane on self-producing in the age of social media
With over 45 million views on YouTube, Japanese singer acane has caught people’s attention, largely thanks to social media. She talks to TOKION about self-producing in a way that holds her fans dear. -
Youtuber Megane talks about self-expression in the age of social media
Megane, an actress and popular Youtuber with nearly 350,000 subscribers, gives her tips on expressing yourself on social media.