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The many faces of Dior, as seen in contemporary music / [Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 8
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 eighth installment, Tsuya-chan will analyze Dior’s brand DNA and attributes. She’ll also examine how contemporary artists use the brand in their lyrics. -
Love for magazines and culture in ZINE “Konton (Chaos)” edited by Shinobu Hasegawa ,sissone.
Shinobu Hasegawa is a comedian who loves fashion and music. We talked to him about his zine “Konton”, which he produced on the occasion of his solo live. -
An ordinary love, an ever-changing city, and a protagonist who doesn’t grow up; Rikiya Imaizumi’s Over the Town
Over the Town, directed by Rikiya Imaizumi, is finally going to be released in theaters after a one-year delay. The film portrays a protagonist whose emotional landscape stays the same in contrast to the rapidly changing Shimokitazawa area. We dive into Rikiya Imaizumi’s filmmaking in this interview. -
The Borderline of ‘Life’ Captured by Photographer Ryuichi Ishikawa Surviving Through Nature. The Discomfort of Presenting in the Middle of Shibuya
Kimura Ihei Photography Award winning photographer Ryuichi Ishikawa has carried out the shooting, accompanying survival mountaineer Bunshou Hattori going on a hunting expedition—There, Ishikawa witnessed the ways of facing lives. -
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Daisuke Gemma and NOWHAW’s Kotaro Togawa in conversation — Pajamas: fashion’s ultimate example of self-satisfaction
“What kind of pajamas do you want to wear?” — A conversation between Daisuke Gemma, curator of “TOKiON the STORE,” and NOWHAW’s designer Kōtarō Togawa. Collaboration Pajamas On Sale From April 16th. -
Panth (TVOD) & Shuichi Kitao (Million Years Bookstore): The 50 year period from the birth to the death of subcultures & what comes after it
A Chronological Table: 50 Years of Subcultures and Society 1968-2020 (Unabridged edition) is a painstaking work that chronicles the immense number of events that took place between 1968 and 2020, spanning subcultures, political economy, and social customs. Panth, the compiler, and Kitao Shuichi, the publisher, discuss the work’s background, the 50-year period from beginning to end, and what’s next. -
Photographer Shin Hamada’s atarimae・no・kototachie II Photos in the Extension of Primitive Conducts as Breathing
The critic at the Iwate Museum of Art comments about the exhibition that was held until April 4th, atarimae・no・kototachie II—the lifework of photographer Shin Hamada -
MÖSHI, the Uniqlo-approved musician and designer of the next generation
MÖSHI is an artist who creates music, fashion, art, and “context design” using multiple methods he cultivated at prestigious institutions in London and New York. - SponsoredCardboard Artist Tomotatsu Gima Reimagines Gucci Sneakers with Sustainable Materials
- SponsoredPhotographer So Mitsuya Layers his own “Greenery” over the New “Gucci Off the Grid” Collection
- 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”
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- 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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「時音」Vol.12 The Idea Behind Photographer Yoshihiko Ueda’s Film: “Truth Only Exists Right by You”
Photographer Yoshihiko Ueda Talks About Truth He Wanted to Convery in His First Film, A Garden of Camellias. -
How Daft Punk Has Impacted the Music Industry Unraveling From Two Different Perspectives
Daft Punk has suddenly split up. Music critic imdkm elucidates how the duo’s 28 years of musical activity has influenced the music industry. -
“Music That’s Played Over and Over Again”—Campanella’s Vision Enlighten by His Positively Gleaming New Album
Unveiling the musicality, trajectory that led to the current means of expression, and intention to continue music of Campanella, who has just dropped his third album in four years, AMULUE. -
Learn the history of chic words known from the “Prewar Buzzword Dictionary” that brings back the old popular words to the present day
Asako Hirayama “Prewar Buzzword Dictionary” has been adding a new perspective to buzzwords. It’s a magical dictionary that brings us back in time before the war with texts and illustrations that bring back the atmosphere of those days. -
Koji Shimotsu’s Transient World — the drive to create in times of coronavirus
Koji Shimotsu released his solo album, Transient World, on March 24th. The following is the story of his band Odotte Bakari no Kuni, the album, and other pertinent matters. -
TOKION SONG BOOK #4:”Wildfires” by Sault resonates with the BLM movement and strongly promotes a fair world
The series by the writer Ryoichi Niimoto living in Brooklyn, who digs deep into the thoughts that musicians put into the songs. Analyzing “Wildfires” by British-born masked band Sault, who resonates with the BLM movement and protests against Asian hate and attempts to break down the racist barriers in our society. -
A New Way to Enjoy Music by Making a Song on the Clubhouse App Interview with TAAR X MASAtO from ANIMAL HACK
TAAR and MASAtO asked people to collaborate on songwriting with the Clubhouse app. The songwriting process was open to the public. We asked about their thoughts after the project. -
How Mitsume’s new production method changed their approach to music
In the midst of the coronavirus crisis, Mitsume had to produce their sixth album, “VI,” using a new method. Writer Yasuo Murao takes a closer look at the relationships between the band members and the charm of their new album. -
Overcoming hardships and discovering hope — Asagao by Yuta Orisaka
It’s tough to inspire hope in times like this, but Yuta Orisaka reaches out to the listener through his five songs on Asagao. How did this EP come to fruition? -
Young Artist—Yuka Numata The Artworks Pursuing the ‘Discomfort’ Born In the Abyss Between Reality and Virtual Reality
Yuka Numata’s artworks are exhibited until mid April, at Monblanc Ginza flagship store. We talked about the theme of her work— ‘The border between real life and virtual reality’—and iron beads incorporated in her works. -
“I Would Come Out to Tokyo If the Time Is Right” The Reason Why NOT WONK Stays In Tomakomai To Pursue Music Shuhei Kato Interview…
This is an interview with Shuhei Kato from the three-piece band based in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, NOT WONK. In this second installment of his interview, we talked about the band’s hometown, Tomakomai. -
Tokyo Young Love Series Volume 1: An Analysis of Hanataba Mitai na Koi wo Shita and its Protagonist’s Uncomfortable Behavior
Tokyo Young Love is a series of essays about love stories set in Tokyo by Tokyo-based writer Shuden Girl. In this first installment, Shuden Girl takes a close look at the movie Hanataba Mitai na Koi wo Shita (in Japanese, I Fell in Love Like a Flower Bouquet) starring Kasumi Arimura and Masaki Suda. -
“Encounter of words and images” shown by the fashion journal “The Skirt Chronicles” from Paris, inspired by Japanese magazines
“The Skirt Chronicles” by three Parisiennes. The growth of the popular magazine has distributed in over one hundred points of sale throughout the world and inspired by Japanese magazines. -
TOWA TEI’s New Album LP And His Hardcore Love For Records
It has been over 30 years since TOWA TEI has started his career as a member of Deee-Lite in New York. In this interview, we ask him about the production of his new album LP, based on his hardcore love for records. -
Thoughts on Generations and Creative Activities by TAKUMA (10-FEET), and His Sentiments Toward His Hometown of Kyoto
10-FEET’s new EP Ao has released. TAKUMA, who resides in his hometown of Kyoto, shares his thoughts on the modern ways of expressing and taking action. -
ANRI’s Nina Ehara on why the startup industry needs diversity
We asked Nina Ehara, a senior associate at the independent venture capital firm ANRI, about how to tackle the challenges of a male-dominated startup industry. -
NOT WONK Reaches a New Frontier with dimen Their Experimental Approach that Led Them to Their Evolution Shuhei Kato Interview Part 1
This is an interview with Shuhei Kato from the three-piece band based in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, NOT WONK. In this first installment of his interview, we talked about the experimental approach they took for their latest album, dimen. -
The Leading Curator of the Kawaii Culture in the World: “menmeiz” The Project Draws Attention for its Unique Development
The kawaii culture, which originated in Japan, reached all over the world and has started to develop its own style in different countries. In this interview, Saho Maeta discusses her aspiration as the head of the “menmeiz” project. She works as a curator of the kawaii culture from other countries, and presents her work on “menmeiz”. -
Artist Rie Yamada Gives A Hard Look At The Future Concept Of Family In Japan
Rie Yamada is an artist who confronts the difficult issues concerning family. In this interview, we talk about what our “true self” is and the future concept of family in Japan, as seen in her new marriage hunting-based project Familie suchen. -
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The producer of the hip-hop head bible, “Style Wars,” talks about the early days of hip-hop — “Style Wars” collector’s items now available from TOKION
Today is the first day “Style Wars” hits Japanese theaters. Producer Henry Chalfant talks to TOKION about the Bronx in the 1970s. Official merchandise now available from TOKION.