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America, coronavirus, and music: Director Taketoshi Sado made Haruomi Hosono’s first U.S. solo shows into a movie
Haruomi Hosono’s concert documentary, which was shot in 2019 in New York and Los Angeles, is finally complete. Director Taketoshi Sado, a close collaborator of Hosono’s, tells us how Hosono feels about the U.S. -
The evolution of 90s Tokyo street style according to Shoichi Aoki, the founder of STREET, FRUiTS, and TUNE (part I)
Shoichi Aoki has been observing the streets of Tokyo for a long time. In part one, we asked him about the change of styles through the mid to late 90s when he created FRUiTS. -
Followed by the secret police in East Berlin: The past & present of Berlin-based producer Mark Reeder (Part 1/2)
Before the fall of the Berlin Wall, Mark Reeder was “smuggling” music from free West Berlin to the tightly controlled East Berlin. In the first part of this interview, he talks about his experiences before the fall of the Berlin Wall. -
Stiff jean and rappers’ poetic sentiments [Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 15
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 fifteenth installment, she analyzes the spirit of hip hop through jeans, which is a clothing item often loved by rappers. -
The reasons why Takao Saito’s Golgo 13 has been loved for over 50 years
Kazushi Shimada, who interviewed Takao Saito over email for Corona to Manga〜7ninn no Mangaka ga Kataru Pandemic to Sousaku, details why fans continue to adore Golgo 13. -
The 15-year history of a band that travels the world: Crossfaith keeps their own stance and moves ahead powerfully even during the pandemic
Crossfaith is a metalcore band from Osaka that has been performing on the world stage. After 15 years since the band’s formation, they look back with us on the path they have taken. Their new songs are also featured in this interview. -
Italian manga artist and model Peppe; from discovering anime to publishing a manga series
Peppe, an Italian manga artist and model, talks about his initial interest in Japan and the road to becoming a manga artist. -
Yeohlee Teng’s “Zero Waste” Philosophy: Thoughts on her roots, the future of fashion and Japan
Globally acclaimed Asian-American fashion designer, Yeohlee Teng, talks about her roots and her thoughts on Japan. - SponsoredCardboard Artist Tomotatsu Gima Reimagines Gucci Sneakers with Sustainable Materials
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Sibitt, a maverick artist and storyteller; the past and present of his craft (part II)
We interviewed Sibitt, who turned heads in the early 2000s as one of the two MCs of Origami. Since then, he has pursued his distinct artistic expression in Japanese through his unique sensibilities and perspective. The second part of this interview is on writing and his new project, 8 ∞. -
Fusion of Hiroshima beads and Indian embroidery “Manakaa Project” from Berlin reinterprets traditional techniques in a modern way
Stefanie Blank, a German designer of the “Manakaa Project” from Berlin, whose main bijou is the glass beads “Miyuki” from Hiroshima, has a history of 80 years, talks about the brand’s philosophy. -
Skaters are eliminated and reappear: Interview with Yuki Kobayashi, the director of “Wings of The Abyss”
Up-and-coming filmmaker Yuki Kobayashi talks about his latest movie, “Naraku no Hane (Wings of the Abyss),” which depicts skaters who are being excluded from society. -
「TOKION Song Book」Vol.7 Tyler the Creator’s “Wilshire” implies the age of social networking where negative information tends to be spread
The series by the writer Ryoichi Niimoto living in Brooklyn, who digs deep into the thoughts that musicians put into the songs.The writer decodes the lyrics of “Wilshire” from Tyler’s latest album, which was released in June this year. -
The story of how musician Bitei Matsuki created a dazzling hybrid of hard bop and pop
Bitei Matsuki is a talented musician who makes his distinct brand of hard bop-inspired pop music with polish and dynamism. Because he released a new EP, we took this opportunity to interview Matsuki and find out about who he is. -
The real face of Studio Yukiko, the studio behind Berlin’s exciting magazines like CURA Magazine and Flaneur Magazine
Studio Yukiko, which handles all aspects of design and advertising for a spirited magazine from Berlin. This is the first long interview with the Japanese media. -
“BAND-MAID is Certainly Moving Forward” Interview with Global Icon BAND-MAID Part.2
This article takes a look into the global Japanese band, BAND-MAID’s future and the girl-band-scene in Japan. -
“We Might Have Lasted Only for Two Years” Interview with Global Icon BAND-MAID Part.1
This article delves into how the global Japanese band, BAND-MAID, rose to stardom. -
Sibitt, a maverick artist and storyteller; the past and present of his craft (part I)
We interviewed Sibitt, who turned heads in the early 2000s as one of the two MCs of Origami. Since then, he has pursued his distinct artistic expression in Japanese through his unique sensibilities and perspective. The first part of this interview is on how Sibitt got into hip hop and discovered theater. -
「時音」Vol.16 Why Hisashi Eguchi Chooses to be Both an Illustrator and a Manga Artist
We spoke to illustrator-cum-manga artist Hisashi Eguchi to learn about his artistic career and thoughts etched in his creations. -
Sneakers and hip hop: The perpetual reversal of black and white / [Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 14
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 fourteenth installment, she takes a closer look at “the essence of hip hop” through sneakers, an item that has taken on a special meaning in hip hop. -
Filmmaker/anthropologist Akimi Ota on the importance of connecting with people on the other side of the earth
Akimi Ota captured the world’s attention with his directorial debut Kanarta: Alive in Dreams. Just in time for the film’s theatrical release in Japan, we spoke to him about the filmmaking process—from conception to production—as well as his sentiment behind the film. -
Rainbow Disco Club, the party delivering timeless, high-quality music and art, on why we need dance music now more than ever
Rainbow Disco Club is an outdoor music event set to take place on October 30th and 31st. Following a series of postponements, we interviewed organizer Masahiro Tsuchiya about the dance party which will be held amid the coronavirus crisis. -
A loose collective illuminating the night: FNCY’s second album, FNCY BY FNCY
ZEN-LA-ROCK, Chinza DOPENESS, and G.RINA make up the trio known as FNCY. We explore the origins of the group and their production style. -
Yogee New Waves Shares the “Band’s Reality” Meaning of Music Found in the Haze of Confusion
Yogee New Waves has just released their brand-new album, WINDORGAN. They talk about what they’ve been up to during the thick of the coronavirus pandemic and their sincere feelings now. -
[Books that feel Japanese] : Bookmarc manager Takeshi Mochida on books that brought new values to the art and music scene
Bookmarc manager Takeshi Mochida introduces his selection of books from the art and music scene that feel distinctly Japanese. -
「時音」Vol.15 “Be here now”—Artist Tadanori Yokoo meditates on his creative career
Artist Tadanori Yokoo looks back on his creative career and talks about his origins. -
Behind the scenes with Hiroshi Uehara, the BMX rider who supported the BMX freestyle competitions at the Olympics
Hiroshi Uehara, the founder of brand 430, joined the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games as a BMX freestyle technical operations manager. He’s spent the majority of his life having some serious fun, starting from his teens, with BMX. How did Uehara get involved in a particular historical milestone for BMX? He spoke to us about his future and so on. -
Editor/Art Producer Shigeo Goto Lists Three Keywords for Surviving the Next Generation of Art Scenes
This series unravels the art in post-corona era through the words of experts. In the 7th edition, editor and art producer Shigeo Goto is with us. -
GU and Undercover to launch second collaboration on October 29; kids’ items also available
The lineup includes 28 men’s styles, 20 women’s styles, and 8 children’s styles, with prices ranging from ¥490 to ¥6,990.