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The counterattack of Japanese music [Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 16
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 sixteenth installment, she looks into the creativity of Japanese rapper LEX, who had a notably busy year. -
“Spoon & Tamago” Revues Japanese Culture from Brooklyn, U.S An Interview with Johnny Waldman, Editor-in-Chief, on its Background and Perspective
Spoon & Tamago is a Brooklyn-based web media that conveys Japanese art and design to the world in English. We asked its editor-in-chief, Johnny Waldman, about its background and perspective. -
The optimistic world of chelmico’s new humorous and cheerful single
Rap duo chelmico released an uplifting song titled “Sanokuen” and returned to the stage after a hiatus. We spoke to them about the present and future. -
“2021 was a turning point for me”: MANON, the ‘mashup gyaru’ of the Reiwa era
MANON has worked with all kinds of artists, ranging from big-name artists like Hiroshi Fujiwara and QieziMabo to up-and-coming artists like dodo and LEX. Recently, MANON collaborated with DJ CHARI on her latest release, “Girlfriend.” In this interview, we get to know MANON, the artist who’s been making headlines for her collaborations with various artists. -
“We need more provocative people”—the elusive Dos Monos, who makes the ordinary extraordinary, wraps 2021 up (part 2)
Dos Monos summarizes this year. In part two of this interview, Dos Monos talk about their diverse range of collaborations and how these collaborations reveal the extraordinary and ordinary. “I want [2022 to be] a year where tricksters toy with the world.” -
Infinite possibilities of “Matcha”: the watchword of J-beauty trend in Western countries.
The beauty industry has brought out the new appeal of matcha, whose health benefits are considered one of its growth —introducing notable brands and items using “Matcha,” which is also a symbol of the J-beauty trend. -
The Expanding Universe of Science Fiction vol.4 Women and Science Fiction Part 1
Welcome to the first installment of our brand new “Women and Science Fiction” series! The story of “Female Science Fiction” is also the story of women in general. Until the last decade ago or so, women SF writers were less likely to be featured or reviewed in the popular venues or to appear on must-read lists, and only very recently things are beginning to change. In this series, science fiction critic and anthologist Teruyuki Hashimoto will briefly examine and hold a spotlight on the state of gender balance and significant works by leading women science fiction writers. -
“We need more provocative people”—the elusive Dos Monos, who makes the ordinary extraordinary, wraps 2021 up (part I)
Dos Monos summarizes this year. What do they think about their thrilling performance with artists like SMTK and Soushi Sakiyama and the things that make them intriguing? - SponsoredCardboard Artist Tomotatsu Gima Reimagines Gucci Sneakers with Sustainable Materials
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- SponsoredGeneral director Yoichi Ochiai speaks on the diversity of bodies celebrated by True Colors FASHION
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Motoko Marui’s Solo Exhibition, “Play,” Conveys A Message for Parks of The Future Through Her Free and Uninhibited Playground Equipment
Motoko Marui is an art director and graphic designer who has worked on various CD jackets, advertisements, and brand collaborations. She shares her thoughts on her solo exhibition “Play” with us. -
The full story of Metabolic Rift: A new format of underground culture by Berlin Atonal [Part 1/2]
In this article, we cover the Metabolic Rift exhibition tour, a reimagined version of the iconic experimental music festival, Berlin Atonal. -
Kabuki is Opera! Manga series: Italian manga artist Peppe’s encounter with Japanese culture Vol.1
Peppe introduces his first encounter with Japanese culture through his manga. The first installment of the series is on Kabuki. -
A Pop Star Turned Contemporary Artist: KAORUKO Aspires to Create Her Look by Merging Japanese Culture and Pop
Noah Becker, the editor-in-chief of Whitehot Magazine, shares his observation on KAORUKO’s creativity, who is known for work that placed Japanese culture in the context of pop art. -
The Next Generational Star with an Enviable Crooning Voice, Nishina—Her Portrayals of the Shadow and Light in our Daily Lives
Nishina is one of the most crucial artists of the next generation. With her soothing transcendent voice and delicate poetic aesthetic, she creates a new wave in the music scene. -
Fashion and accessory designer millna on her “desire for recovery” laid at the core of her activities
This article explores the underlying philosophy of millna, a fashion and accessory designer and a doll gal. -
“Shibuya Meltdown™” continues to document the real and out-of-the-ordinary drunken people of Shibuya.Are people still having meltdowns in an ever-changing city?
On the streets of Shibuya, there are people who are drunk and sleep as if they are unconscious while riding on the streets, trains, and sometimes bicycles. “Shibuya Meltdown™” is an instagram account that captures these images. -
PKCZ® asks the world’s eminent DJs about the post-Covid club scene Vol. 2 Busy P
A global interview series by PKCZ®, a creative collective consisting of EXILE MAKIDAI, Alan Shirahama, VERBAL and DJ DARUMA. This series explores the future of Post-Covid club scene through cross-talk with world-renowned DJs. In this second installment, we focus on Busy P, a.k.a. Pedro Winter, who has been active in the global club scene. -
Japan’s Brand Trivia Vol. 4: After living abroad, therapist Ryoko Hori has a new appreciation for Japanese people and products
This project asks creators about the allure of made-in-Japan brands and products. The fourth installment features Ryoko Hori, a therapist who runs RYOKO senses salon in Berlin. -
Connecting the Extremes—New Worlds Emerging from the New Boys Noize Record, +|-
The prolific electronic music DJ and sound producer, Boys Noize, speaks about his new album, +|- (Polarity), which he spent over four years to bring to completion and dedicated his time brushing it up during the coronavirus pandemic. -
Ill and Happy World of wackwack’s Paper Cutting: Interview with wackwack on his exhibition “Circle of friends”, playing hard and making art -Part 2-
wackwack is an artist who expresses his unique world through paper cutouts. This interview unravels an ILL, sweet, and happy world created by him. -
“Japan’s Brand Trivia” Vol. 3: The aesthetic sensibility of Giselle Go and Philippe Terrien, founders of DAMDAM, a skincare brand made with Japanese craftsmanship
This project asks creators about the appeal of Made in Japan brands and items. The third installment focuses on Giselle Go, the co-founder of DAMDAM, the skincare brand of the moment. -
“PLAN C” starts a special project that expresses the city of Tokyo “The charm of Tokyo is the conflicting elements of silence and bustle”
A project by “PLAN C” and Milan’s photographic media “PERIMETRO” held an exhibition on the theme of Tokyo during Milan Fashion Week. -
Kevin Metallier, the photojournalist who became captivated by cyanotype
Kevin Metallier is a photojournalist who documents skateboarders and surfers all over the world. Why is he attracted to cyanotype photography? -
Ill and Happy World of wackwack’s Paper Cutting: Interview with wackwack on his exhibition “Circle of friends”, unstoppable excitement and expanding circle -Part 1-
wackwack is an artist who expresses his unique world through paper cutouts. This interview unravels an ILL, sweet, and happy world created by him. -
20 Photogenic Artists Captured in Tokyo under the Pandemic: “Pandemic book” by filmmaker and photographer Julien Levy
Filmmaker and photographer Julien Levy has released a new photo book featuring photographs of young creators and artists taken in Tokyo in the year 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. This interview explores the background of the project and his perspectives. -
Fashion photographer Frederic Auerbach reflects on fashion photography and the Japanese sense of beauty
Frederic Auerbach has been shooting campaigns for luxury brands and celebrity portraits mainly in Paris. He talks about fashion photography and the Japanese sense of beauty. -
Which Artwork did VERDY Choose for the TOKION x Wasted Youth T-shirt Design Contest?
Announcing the five artworks VERDY chose out of the bunch submitted for the contest. -
The Expanding Universe of Science Fiction vol.3 From Afrofuturism to Africanfuturism
Afrofuturism includes not only science fiction in written form, but also movies and music. The term was coined in 1993 and has kept developing since then. Here, science fiction critic and anthologist Teruyuki Hashimoto traces the genealogy of this discrete imagination. -
If you act, there’ll always be an opportunity: The past & present of producer Mark Reeder, an importer and exporter of music culture (Part 2/2)
Before the fall of the Berlin Wall, Mark Reeder was “smuggling” music from free West Berlin to the tightly controlled East Berlin. In the second part of the interview, he talks about his passion for music and why he continues to love Berlin.