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The Expanding Universe of Science Fiction vol.0 What do you mean by science fiction?
A series of articles by science fiction researcher Teruyuki Hashimoto,”The Expanding Universe of Science Fiction”. -
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Freimeisterkollektiv, a group of dedicated artisans making organic craft spirits in Berlin
The founder of Freimeisterkollektiv sheds light on Berlin’s bar culture, which includes establishments with a long history and popular bars where artists and creators with colorful personalities get together. He also talks about the Japanese market. -
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Finding Connections in Unexpected Places: Finnish Nightmares Can Be Celebrated By the Japanese Too
What is happiness like in Finland, which has been ranked number one in the United Nations World Happiness Rankings for four consecutive years? Find out from Karolina Korhonen’s comic, Finnish Nightmares. -
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[The ‘tashinami’ of free spirits] Vol. 1: The Mt. Haguro Yamabushi making natural wine in an underpopulated area of Okayama -Part 1-
In the Misaki area of Okayama, which has been selected as having one of the top 100 terraced rice fields in Japan, one Yamabushi (ascetics of Japan’s ancient mountain religion) is taking on the challenge of making natural wine. TOKION takes a closer look at the Yamabiko Winery, where winemaking is part of the ascetic practice. -
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“Creator’s Masterpiece Collection” Vol.1 Art director Kazunari Hattori’s “analog cameras”
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. -
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B-boy Issei on what needs to be done for the future of breakdancing
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. -
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「時音」Vol.14 Novelist Ryo Asai gazes at a view that’s two steps ahead
Novelist Ryo Asai reflects on his career as a writer and elucidates his outlook and process of writing a story. -
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Building a Bridge to the Past: Mayu Kanamori, an Artist Based in Sydney, Retraces Stories Behind Photos from the Showa-Era
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. -
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BMX Rider Yohei Uchino on the past 20 years of his career and what’s next
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 -
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“Anybody can be a minority”—Sari Kaede’s message as a transwoman
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. -
