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AAAMYYY Exposes Her “Sincere Self.” The Artist Breaks Out of Her Shell and Reveals Her New Self in Her Latest Album Annihilation
AAAMYYY, who is the member of Tempalay and playing in a backing band to artists such as Ryohu and TENDRE, expressively shows her new self in her second album. -
“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. -
Prada, the brand that evolves through countless dialogues / [Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 12
In this series, Tsuya-chan writes about contemporary music with a focus on Japanese hip-hop. She breaks down the relationship between music and fashion, as well as fashion trends and youth culture. In the twelfth installment, she peers into the heart of Prada’s creativity through the lens of hip-hop stars’ lyrics. -
Why is Fishmans so evocative? Kinichi Motegi’s interview: “Everyday life is the most dramatic”
Fishmans’ drummer talks about songs that could only be recorded in a private studio, his responsibility for one drum sound, and consistent attitude and energy toward “everyday life” of a band that has been changing like a living thing. -
KAZZROCK x SNIPE1: Two pioneers talk about the past and present of Japan’s graffiti scene and where they are now ―Part 2―
KAZZROCK and SNIPE1, two driving forces behind Japan’s graffiti scene, talk about the past and present of the scene and where they are now. In part 2, they discuss their thoughts on the street versus art, as well as today’s scene. -
Pablo Padovani of Moodoïd on his latest PRIMADONNA project and his love for Japan
The Japanese edition of French psychedelic pop artist Moodoïd’s newest EP features a song with Miho Hatori. We asked frontman and Japan-enthusiast Pablo Padovani about the details of this new release, as well as his affinity for Japan. -
“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. -
Behind the Scenes of KOSUKE KAWAMURA, GUCCIMAZE, YOSHIROTTEN’s First-ever Joint Exhibition, CHAOS LAYER
KOSUKE KAWAMURA, GUCCIMAZE and YOSHIROTTEN’s first joint exhibition, CHAOS LAYER, is currently on display. This article features the conversation among the trio, who had collectively challenged the distinctive creative means that would likely be in rejection from other artists and graphic designers. -
Japan Cuts: The Art of Bringing the Finest of Contemporary Japanese Films to NYC
This month, the 15th edition of North America’s largest festival of contemporary Japanese cinema, Japan Cuts, returns to NYC. -
Loads of Random Packages from Amazon Transformed into Art Pieces. Shunsuke Shiga’s Challenge to “Augment Photographic Expression”
One day, photographer Shunsuke Shiga started receiving packages from Amazon. He then decided to transcend this uncanny incident into art using an X-ray.