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TEMPURA, The Paris-based Magazine Focused On Japanese Social Issues And Underground Culture
Emil Pacha Valencia, Editor-in-Chief of Paris-based magazine TEMPURA, shares his thoughts on the uniqueness of Japanese culture. -
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Flower Artist Group AMKK and Evangelion’s Co-produced Merch On Sale at “TOKiON the STORE” from March 8
AMKK, led by Makoto Azuma and Shunsuke Shiinoki, co-creates flower bouquets and merchandise products based on Evangelion. The line-up includes T-shirts, hoodies, and an MA-1 bomber jacket. -
The background story and future of the new record label “TYP!CAL” releasing pop music of the new era
The new record label “TYP!CAL” started in 2020. Gikyo Nakamura, the label owner who is a specialist of domestic and international music trends. We ask him about the label’s launch story. -
Asia, a Horror Film Paradise during Coronavirus — Korea “A Film Trip Around Asia in the Internet Age” Vol. 6:
This series of columns introduces the rich culture of Asian films from countries such as South Korea, Thailand, and the Philippines. It also aims to investigate the similarities and differences between Japanese films and other Asian films. -
From Illustration to Fashion—Artist Mayu Yukishita Expresses Her “Slightly Dark Worldview”
The prolific artist-cum-fashion designer, Mayu Yukishita, reveals her impetus of starting out in illustration to establishing her own fashion brand. -
「時音」Vol. 11 Hikari Ōta of Bakushō Mondai discusses comedy and political correctness
Hikai Ōta, one half of the comedy duo Bakushō Mondai, expounds on the relationship between comedians and political correctness. -
Six sustainable cosmetics selected by Rie Shiraishi, Hair&Makeup artist
Introducing sustainable cosmetics by popular hair and makeup artist Rie Shiraishi. She also told us why she is sustainable-oriented. -
Dennis McGrath, the photographer I encountered through a skateboard magazine
Dennis McGrath is a photographer based in Los Angeles. He takes monochromatic photos of skaters cruising down the streets. Aside from skateboard photos, he captures adult film stars with his camera. Think: an adult film star strolling along a poolside, instead of strutting like it were a runway. -
What is taboo? — The start of a provocative art project
“What makes something socially acceptable?”: this is the question Gallery of Taboo throws in the face of public opinion, as staying at home becomes normalized and people must put many cultural activities on hold. We present to you, Gallery of Taboo. -
Lang Lee on the work an artist takes or turns down
Why are people in Korea talking about money? Artist and novelist Lang Lee on why she started selling insurance.