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Who is Yoshi Wada, the Master of the Drone World? - A Special Conversation between Koshiro Hino and FUJI|||||||||||TA, Part.1
A special conversation about Yoshi Wada by Koshiro Hino and FUJI|||||||||||TA. In the first part, the two discuss how they first encountered Yoshi Wada’s music, their favorite albums, and more. -
Artist ob Shares About Her Concept of “Moe” and the Energy of Self-transformation Hidden in Adolescent Uncertainty
New York-based art-writer Vittoria Benzine unravels the concept of “moe” native to Japanese people and the energy of self-transformation hidden in the adolescent uncertainty etched in ob’s artworks. -
Japan’s Brand Trivia Vol. 6: the beauty and uniqueness of Japanese products according to Yoshimi Nagao
This project asks creators about the allure of made-in-Japan brands and products. The sixth installment introduces Yoshimi Nagao, who has many fans for her aesthetically refined style. -
What are the forms of expression explored by BIEN × DIEGO × Russell MAURICE in their joint exhibition “AFTER APOX ?
Three artists, BIEN, DIEGO and Russell MAURICE, talk about their joint exhibition “AFTER APOX” and what they are each bringing to the table. -
A social message beyond words in photographer Ari Hatsuzawa’s portrait of Tokyo under covid
Photographer Ari Hatsuzawa, who beautifully depicts the times from a journalistic perspective, captured Tokyo during the pandemic. What’s the current state of this anonymizing metropolis, according to him? -
Premier sake, shochu, and dishes: a taste of Japan in two Berlin bars—vol. II: NOMU Sake Bar
In the summer of 2020, two bars specializing in Japanese sake and shochu opened in Berlin, garnering attention for their hideout-like feel. The second volume introduces NOMU Sake bar. -
The spirit of Youth in Tokyo: tokyovitamin’s compilation album Vitamin Yellow
tokyovitamin released a compilation album, which oozes with the zeitgeist of today, at the end of 2021. The following is a review of the album, alongside comments from Vick and Kenchan, who produced the album. -
American Dream Express wants to make “happy psychedelic rock”
American Dream Express makes danceable beats reminiscent of California’s psychedelic rock scene. TOKION spoke to the band about the release of their 2nd album and what’s been on their mind. -
J-Beauty report from Europe Vol.2 : “Bizen” is a natural skin care brand made from fermented rice that embodies the “fusion of natural treasures and…
This series introduces J-Beauty brands in Europe by Keiko Suyama, the representative of “Dessigne,” who consults on the entry of Japanese beauty brands into the European mar-ket. For the second installment of this series, we feature “Bizen.” -
Art of Recycling Demonstrated by POP COLLAGE. Interview with Tomotatsu Gima Part Two–Presenting the Potentials of Cardboard to the World
Tomotatsu Gima reuses waste cardboard and reincarnates them as a new style of art with the theme “Distribution and Consumption.” In Part Two, we talk about his roots and his deeds abroad.