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Calligrapher Mami’s Independence. On Writing Her Unique Calligraphy Part Ⅱ
Calligrapher Mami’s self-produced independent exhibition is currently open for the first time in nearly five years. In Part Two, we unveil her sentiments etched in the exhibited calligraphy works and her worthful independent projects. -
Premier sake, shochu, and dishes: a taste of Japan in two Berlin bars—vol. I: s h i z u k u.
In the summer of 2020, two bars specializing in Japanese sake and shochu opened in Berlin, garnering attention for their hideout-like feel. The first volume introduces s h i z u k u. -
Calligrapher Mami’s Independence. On Writing Her Unique Calligraphy Part I
Calligrapher Mami’s self-produced independent exhibition is currently open for the first time in nearly five years. In a room full of her significantly unique feat, we talked about her journey so far until the opening of this exhibition. -
A new kind of luxury for a new era: Hikaru Utada’s BAD MODE
Writer Tsuya-chan’s explores Hikaru Utada’s new album BAD MODE. -
Art of Recycling Demonstrated by POP COLLAGE. Interview with Tomotatsu Gima Part One–Challenges with Record Covers
Tomotatsu Gima reuses waste cardboard and reincarnates them as a new style of art with the theme “Distribution and Consumption.” In Part One, we take a close look at his new analog record cover series. -
What lies at the root of New York-based photographer Koki Sato’s photography
Koki Sato talks about his photographic expression in NOSTALGIA, a photo book he made at home in New York during the pandemic. -
“Revisiting Rei Harakami’s music” Pt. 1: Filmmaker Yasuto Yura on the birth of Rei Harakami’s eternal universe
In honor of the late Rei Harakami’s legendary cassette tape re-release, we’re kicking off a short series of three articles. In the first installation, we interview filmmaker Yasuto Yura, whose friendship with Harakami dates back to their university days. -
LA-based artist couple Hashim & Akiko Bharoocha bridge the electronic/alternative music scenes in the US and Japan (Part 2)
We interviewed Hashim & Akiko Bharoocha, the creators of the ELECTRONIC KUMOKO cloudchild compilation, featuring 21 artists from the US and Japan such as Carlos Niño and Tentenko. In Part 2 of the interview, we asked them about the artists on the compilation, the LA scene, and their vision for the future. -
Enjoy Locally Brewed Sake at Kato Sake Works in Brooklyn, NY.
Kato Sake Works is a sake brewery in Bushwick, Brooklyn which known for its distinctive pairing of sake with American food. What is the story behind their hybrid sake culture? -
A Taiwanese Artist, Chou Yi: “No Matter What the Future Holds, Real Interactions with Others Matters.”
Chou Yi is known for her collaborative work with Beams Taiwan and Nike. As she reflects on her career, she ponders her future and goals.