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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. -
“Japan’s Brand Trivia” Vol.2 Japanese cuisine filled with healing and energy Food artist Mariko Maeda reconsiders the unique charm of it
This project asks creators about the appeal of Made in Japan brands and items. The second instalment focuses on Mariko Maeda, a pioneer of Buddha Bowl and a food artist. -
The Bikkuriman-style illustration by Yukio Takahashi and his “love for music”
Yukio Takahashi’s Bikkuriman-style illustrations have become a hot topic on SNS. The artist who has collaborated with many musicians talks about “the source of creation.” -
NIGO named the artistic director of Maison “Kenzo”
NIGO has been assigned to take over the position effective September 20th, 2021, with his first collection scheduled for release in January next year. -
How going independent and making music during the pandemic changed Daoko’s mindset
Daoko reflects on the past two years of her career after going independent in 2019. -
The turning point of the Asian music scene is right now—an interview with DiAN’s Seidenba Saku
Seidenba Saku is the face of DiAN, a music group based in Beijing and Tokyo. We interviewed her about her creative work and the current music scene in Asia. -
YEAH BOiii COLE talks about inspiration from Japan On the connection of body, mind and soul
YEHA BOiii COLE, formely known as DNCE member Cole Whittle announced the release of his solo debut album “ANTIBODY SUPER SOUL”. He talks about the mysterious feelings and inspirations he got from Japan. -
Noah Becker, visual artist and publisher of New York’s Leading Art Media Whitehot Magazine Discusses His Favorite Japanese artists, and Correlation Between Music and Art
This series features thinkers and experts to share their insights on the art world in the post-Covid landscape. In the sixth installment, we spoke with Noah Becker, the editor-in-chief of Whitehot Magazine, the leading online contemporary art magazine in New York. -
TOKION SONG BOOK #6:Japanese Breakfast “Savage Good Boy” symbolizes the dividing The States society
The series by the writer Ryoichi Niimoto living in Brooklyn, who digs deep into the thoughts that musicians put into the songs. Michelle Zauner gained popularity as a dream pop diva and was supported by a wider range of listeners in her latest studio album “Jubilee”. Decipher the thoughts she put in from the lyrics. -
[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.