LIFESTYLE

A serial column in which a variety of creators speak about their own favorite items. The first installment introduces art director Kazunari Hattori’s “film cameras”which became sources for his design works.

Breakdancer Issei, who has earned numerous world-famous titles in his teenage years, says he wants to spread breakdancing even more in Japan. We delve into his roots and process of creating his own blueprint.

Novelist Ryo Asai reflects on his career as a writer and elucidates his outlook and process of writing a story.

It’s not a well-known fact that Japanese people lived in Australia before the war. When we trace back the friendly relations between Australia and Japan today, we realize that it is thanks to the achievements of Japanese immigrants in the past.

This year, BMX flatland world champion Yohei Uchino celebrates the 20th anniversary of his career. He reflects on the start of his career to the present, the establishment of THE PARK, and how he became the first Japanese rider for Brooklyn Machine Works

On top of being an architect and consultant, Sari Kaede works in a wide range of fields such as modeling and entertainment. Here, she talks about the ideal form of diversity in society.

Mie Iwatsuki has been a muse for master painter Alex Katz and renowned American photographer Robert Frank. In this interview, she talks about her idea of art and beauty.

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.

The comedy duo Kuuki Kaidan on their live conte show, anna.

Inspired by Tokyo lifestyle, the two Parisians who launched “Jitensha” in Paris talk about the charm of Japanese bicycles and culture.