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The ‘tashinami’ of free spirits Vol.4 BRANDALISED x Kutani ware The owner of a long-established pottery of Kutani ware talks about the background of the…
Motoyoshi Kaburagi, the 8th generation owner of Kutani ware’s long-established pottery, Kaburagi Shoten, talks about the background of the combination of that famous graffiti and Kutani ware which is characterized by beautiful golden decorations. -
A life as “farmer and monk” embraced by Myochin Nakamura, a former member of Ging Nang BOYZ
Myochin Nakamura, who embraces a life as a farmer and monk in Suo-Oshima, Yamaguchi Prefecture, talks about everything from his withdrawal from Ging Nang BOYZ to his current way of life. -
The Expanding Universe of Science Fiction vol.1 — Makeup, Fashion, and Transformation
In this column series, SF book reviewer Teruyuki Hashimoto introduces old and new Science Fiction (SF). This article is about the happy marriage between fashion and SF: SF on makeup, Kill la Kill’s homage to a classic SF, “Fiberpunk,” and Japanese fashion labels such as C.E. and HATRA. And the issue of lookism — how your looks or attractiveness often determines how the world perceives and responds to you. -
[The ‘tashinami’ of free spirits] Vol.2 One answer to the “depth” of value questioned by the diversification of stay experience: Park Hyatt Tokyo- Part 1-
Not a few invisible elements including the hospitality determine the comfortableness of the stay experience. In the first part, we will explore the notion of true comfort and introduce luxury experience from an example of an urban stay setting. -
“A society where no one’s pain is ignored”—Momi Sako’s fight to shed light on hidden issues
Momi Sako of CAMPFIRE expounds on what kind of social good is needed today. -
“Japan’s Brand Trivia” Vol.1 The editor-in-chief of “TEMPURA” from Paris unravels the power of “MADE IN JAPAN” born out of diversity
This project asks for creators’ view about the appeal of Made in Japan brands and items. The first instalment features Emil Pacha Valencia, the editor-in-chief of the cultural media “TEMPURA” from Paris. -
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”. -
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. -
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. -
[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.