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The Expanding Universe of Science Fiction vol.2: The History of Cyberpunk
In this column series, SF book reviewer Teruyuki Hashimoto introduces old and new Science Fiction (SF). This article is about the origins of “Cyberpunk” and the pivotal role that Japan played in it. -
A Real Depiction of Uncontrollable Desire for Recognition in everyday life: Gia Coppola’s “Mainstream” portrays an obsession with “Like!,” youth’s ambition and the risk behind…
In “Mainstream,” Gia Coppola realistically depicts the dangers in becoming addicted to SNS to fulfil the desire for recognition. Director Gia Coppola talks about the background of the film and her thoughts on Japan. -
Momoko Ishihara documents her fascination with love hotels from the Showa era
What is the raison d’etre of love hotels, according to artist Momoko Ishihara, who had a solo exhibition titled Hotel Stone Room No. 507; Fragments of a Memory? -
The thought that mister it. designer Takuya Isagawa puts into his clothing
Takuya Isagawa finds humor in people and is kind to them through fashion. -
Photographer/director Yoshiyuki Okuyama’s dialogue with his late grandmother in flowers
We examine photographer/director Yoshiyuki Okuyama’s photo book, flowers. -
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. -
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Eyewear based on an idea from biology: A new common sense by EYEVAN’s new brand, E5 eyevan
EYEVAN has announced its fifth and newest brand, E5 eyevan. We asked designer Hirotaka Nakagawa about the story behind the launch and the products’ special features -
Making the familiar motif of a chair into a character.The source of Ichio Otsuka’s creations that create characters adored by all generation.
Focusing on the pop and surreal world created by illustrator and art director Ichio Otsuka, who has captured the hearts of not only children but also their parents’ generation. -
Haroshi’s Love Towards Culture Emanated from I versus I –Part.1– Exquisite Art Spawned from Regeneration
Numerous masterpieces created from discarded skateboard decks. Interview with the artist who continues to evolve along with street culture, Haroshi. -
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.