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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. -
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. - SponsoredCardboard Artist Tomotatsu Gima Reimagines Gucci Sneakers with Sustainable Materials
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“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. -
Mangaka Takehito Moriizumi, whose Works Embrace His Unique Sense of “Blank Space” and “Poetic Sentiments” Unraveling the Origin of His New Sci-fi Manga Asleep Spun…
Mangaka Takehito Moriizumi spins tales that cross over genres, brimming with poetic sentiments, by incorporating his own dexterous technique. In this article, we unveil the source of his imagination together with his new sci-fi piece, Asleep. -
Four years of significant marks and memories. Works by contemporary artist Shohei Takasaki
Shohei Takasaki is an artist based out of Tokyo and Portland whose career is unfolding across numerous countries. In this interview, he discusses what he wanted to convey in 2021. -
KAZZROCK x SNIPE1: Two pioneers talk about the past and present of Japan’s graffiti scene and where they are now ―Part 1―
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 1, they talk about what the scene was like in the early ‘90s and their experiences in the US. -
What is WAIFU? Creating a Club Culture to Support Feminism and a Safe Place That is Enjoyable Regardless of Attributions
The party “WAIFU” was started after an incident in Shinjuku 2-chome. Elin McCready, a member of the team, and Midori Morita look back on the activities of WAIFU. -
The Expanding Universe of Science Fiction vol.0 What do you mean by science fiction?
A series of articles by science fiction researcher Teruyuki Hashimoto,”The Expanding Universe of Science Fiction”. -
The floating and overlapping worlds of Hirono Nishiyama
Gutevolk released the new song Mezameru Wakusei on July 7th— we talked with them about their history and identity, spanning Hirono Nishiyama’s debut under her own name to Gutevolk’s most recent work. -
Looking back on the intersection of music and Japanese movies though the lens of Jim Jarmusch’s works
Through the roots and works of director Jim Jarmusch, who is known for his deep knowledge of music, we will look back at his relationship with Japanese films and music. -
Anticipating change and the future; Jeff Mills on music after the pandemic
Jeff Mills talks about the background and current mindset behind his digital magazine “THE ESCAPE VELOCITY MAGAZINE” and his latest album “The Clairvoyant”. -
Artist iri on channeling the negatives and positives into her songs during the pandemic
In October, iri is releasing an album of her greatest hits, marking her fifth anniversary as an artist. She’s also going on tour. We spoke to her about the shift in her mood from her previous album to now. -
A change in the painter Ulala Imai’s emotional state: She came to the realization that “to draw what you really want to draw is the…
Painter Ulala Imai held an exhibition “MELODY” at “Parco Museum Tokyo” to showcase her newest works. In this extensive interview, she talks about her own creations. -
The Shape of an Invisible Love Kindness Brimming in Blank Space in Movie Director Hikaru Toda’s Film My Love: Six Stories of My Love –…
Unraveling the Japanese episode of Netflix original series, My Love: Six Stories of True Love—a series featuring six different everlasting couples shot over the course of a year by film directors and crew based in the respective locations. -
USUGROW [Part 2]: On his roots, his style, and the power of expression that connects the world
A solo exhibition by the artist USUGROW was held at the new Toranomon gallery, SHINTORA PRESS. TOKION went there to delve into his roots and style while asking him about his recent thoughts that led to the exhibition. -
TOKION x Wasted Youth Vol.3 TOKION and VERDY Launch a T-shirt Design Contest on Instagram
Graphic artist VERDY and TOKION are opening a T-shirt design contest. We talked to VERDY to learn about his thoughts around the contest. -
PKCZ® asks the world’s eminent DJs about the post-Covid club scene Vol.1 Boys Noize
A global interview series by the creative collective PKCZ®, comprised of EXILE MAKIDAI, Alan Shirahama, VERBAL and DJ DARUMA. Post-Covid club scene to be unveiled through cross talks between the creatives and globally sough-after DJs. The first-ever guest of the series is Boys Noize. -
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TOKION x Wasted Youth Vol.2 VERDY’s sentiments etched in the collaboration between Wasted Youth and POSCA
Wasted Youth x POSCA products were made available along with the Häagen-Dazs collaboration items introduced in Vol.1. This article looks into the artist’s intention imprinted on the line up, of which not only includes apparels but also stationery items. -
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TOKION x Wasted Youth Vol.1 VERDY’s Sentiments Embedded in His Long-Awaited Collaboration with Häagen-Dazs
Graphic artist VERDY’s pop-up event, TOKION x Wasted Youth “I can’t waste my time anymore.” was launched on July 22nd at TOKiON the STORE. VERDY talks about his collaboration product with Häagen-Dazs that were released at the event.