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The current phase of Roth Bart Baron; On the essence of Loud Color(s) & Silence Festival
Loud Color(s) & Silence Festival is the title of Roth Bart Baron’s recent album. Just under a year has passed since the release of their previous album. Masaya Mifune of the band spoke about their live tour and the feelings and thoughts he poured into their latest album, which they made during the pandemic after overcoming the departure of one band member. -
Understanding Ohzora Kimishima through collage
Critic Shun Fushimi asks musician Ohzora Kimishima about his collages, musical background, and way of expressing himself through music. -
Demi-Deconstruction by Akira Hasegawa: The Art of Deconstructing Century-Old Clothes into Half
What can we learn from deconstructed clothes? Akira Hasegawa breaks down the history behind clothing from the French Revolution era and talks about what makes them so moving. -
Raf Simons’ first women’s collection: success or failure?
What does fashion writer Itoi Kuriyama think about Raf Simons’ first women’s collection? We take a look at her analysis of this collection’s theme, “Teenage Dreams.” -
The Palais Galliera reopens with a major retrospective “Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto”
To celebrate its re-opening on October 1, the Palais Galliera (Musée de la Mode de Paris) is held a retrospective dedicated to Gabrielle Chanel. -
On Call Me by Your Name, the film that restored Kotone Furukawa’s faith in humanity
At one point, actor Kotone Furukawa questioned humanity every time she saw what was going on all over the world. What film saved her amidst it all? -
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A pop-up store opens for commemorate the release of Oneohtrix Point Never’s latest album
We opened a pop-up store commemorating the latest release of Magic Oneohtrix Point Never by OPN on the TOKiON the STORE. -
Indonesian band Ikkubaru talks about Japan’s 80’s City pop attractiveness and 6 masterpieces
People have enjoyed Japanese 80’s City pop across time and border. The popular Indonesian band Ikkubaru tells us its attractiveness to the fullest and introduces 6 masterpieces that inspired them. - SponsoredEyewear based on an idea from biology: A new common sense by EYEVAN’s new brand, E5 eyevan
- SponsoredThe Japanese Label, Onitsuka Tiger and the Italian Designer Convey “Hope that the World Currently Seeks”
- SponsoredActor Shuhei Uesugi Dons dunhills New Collection for the Fashion Shoot Carried Out at the Brand’s Newly Opened Concept Store in GINZA SIX
- SponsoredPop-up of the Fashion Show, True Colors FASHION, Launching at TOKiON the STORE “LIVE JACKET” Made by Yoichi Ochiai Exhibited In Store
- SponsoredGeneral director Yoichi Ochiai speaks on the diversity of bodies celebrated by True Colors FASHION
- SponsoredTOKION Vol. 1 released on July 28 Special feature “OBSERVE”
- SponsoredThe heart and soul ensconced in works by Shohei Otomo done in collaboration with Gucci: Art with a visceral appeal
- SponsoredA collaboration between Gucci and the artist Tadanori Yokoo The symbolic GG patterns float in vivid coloration
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Photographer Ittetsu Matsuoka and his depicted “gentle and beautiful world”
Photographer Ittetsu Matsuoka tells us about his thoughts and feelings behind his new solo exhibition, “Yasashii Dake.” He describes the kind of “gentle and beautiful world” he wants to express through photography. -
Notebook on Fashion and Society Part 1: The Birth of New Cultures from Crises
This series of columns explore the present and future of society through the lens of fashion. The first installment looks at the symbolism of counter-fashion in a post-Trump world. -
Stylist TEPPEI talks about the background behind his book, “#Dayssnap”
Stylist TEPPEI created a book titled “#Dayssnap,” a collection of personal style snapshots he posted on Instagram during quarantine. We talked to him about the background of the book, as well as his thoughts on clothing and personal style. -
Transforming to move forward: The birth of Shuta Hasunuma Full Philharmonic Orchestra
Ten new members have joined Shuta Hasunuma’s pop orchestra, and he released a new album. We spoke to Shuta regarding why he added more members, and the album-making process. -
haru. on Stereotypes in Advertising and “Social Sculptures”
While still attending university, haru. founded independent magazine “HIGH(er) magazine.” In June of 2019, she established HUG, a content production and artist management company. TOKION asked her about her thoughts, which defy stereotypes and norms. -
TBA Studios, the Pioneer of Sharing Films for Free “A Film Trip Around Asia in the Internet Age” Vol. 3
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. -
A fantasy world is created by the alchemist “Tomo Koizumi”
What is the identity of Tomoki Koizumi, the designer of Tomo Koizumi, who worked on costumes for artists and was selected as a finalist for the 2020 LVMH Prize? -
Jacob Tanaka’s introverted pop music: “rather than sharing my music with others, I aim for music that is close to my heart”
Jacob Tanaka, singer-songwriter and guitarist for “Yanushi,” releases his new and melodically evergreen album. -
As the founder of a book club in San Francisco, Laura Gluhanich proposes that “Time spent reading alone cultivates a mentality of respecting others and…
There is a breath of fresh air blowing through book clubs, which have been a traditional type of community in the United States. It is coming from silent book clubs, which allow participants to enjoy solo activities and reading at the same time. -
Photographer Yann Gross shows a world united by skateboarding
The story of Yann Gross, a photographer who helped develop the skateboard community in Uganda. -
A Spanish writer who recommends “solo activities,” Hector Garcia proposes “finding your ikigai (sense of purpose) through solo activities”
Based on a philosophy of emotional independence and overcoming reliance on others, “solo activities” can serve as the starting point for cultivating a whole new you. His rules for finding happiness on one’s own that are taking the West by storm. -
The Importance of Physical Art and the Future of Local Culture at Berlin Art Week
Berlin Art Week was held in uncertain times. Here we report on four groups of artists based in Germany and Japan. -
Artist Isamu Gakiya’s work tells us how to survive in today’s world
Artist Isamu Gakiya, who currently has a solo exhibition, “GUNIEA MATE,” talks about his work and the sources of his inspiration. -
Austrian film director on Japan’s food waste and spirit of “Mottainai”
Austrian film director and food activist David Gros shares his thoughts on food waste and the “Mottainai” spirit he discovered while shooting Mottainai Kitchen. -
「時音」Vol.4 imma has positive thought and her own individual regardless of real or virtual life
We ask the first virtual influencer in Japan, imma, about the strength of individual transmission and pandemic. -
[Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 2: The Symbolism of Versace in Japanese Rappers’ Lyrics
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 her second installment, she deciphers the symbolism of Versace in Japanese rap, such as KOHH, SALU, and Elle Teresa. -
Photo Series “Wordless Dialogues” Vol. 1. The large-scale photography exhibition in London that “frees us from the curse of masculinity.”
Tomo Kosuga, an art producer living in Amsterdam, writes a column exploring photography around the world today. In the first installment, he thinks about gender through his analysis of the large-scale London photography exhibition, “Masculinities.” -
Interview with Earn Chen and Douglas Hart, The Salvages’ new sneaker “Manifesto” which has a special asymmetrical design, and amazing triple collaboration ”D.I.Y. shirts”
The Salvages’ new sneakers are now available at “TOKiON the STORE”. Interview with back story of items with Earn Chen (The Salvages) and Douglas Hart, who worked with Barnzley on the D.I.Y. shirts. -
The Boundlessness of Contrast by STUTS
Producer and MPC drum machine player STUTS explores boundaries and limitlessness with his mini-album, Contrast. -
Pre-Happy Hour in the Post-COVID-19 era
An essay by New York-based writer Iku Okada. Okada writes about the changes she noticed in New York City after returning from six months in Japan and the hope she was able to find.