The prolific artist-cum-fashion designer, Mayu Yukishita, reveals her impetus of starting out in illustration to establishing her own fashion brand.

Hikai Ōta, one half of the comedy duo Bakushō Mondai, expounds on the relationship between comedians and political correctness.

Introducing sustainable cosmetics by popular hair and makeup artist Rie Shiraishi. She also told us why she is sustainable-oriented.

Dennis McGrath is a photographer based in Los Angeles. He takes monochromatic photos of skaters cruising down the streets. Aside from skateboard photos, he captures adult film stars with his camera. Think: an adult film star strolling along a poolside, instead of strutting like it were a runway.

“What makes something socially acceptable?”: this is the question Gallery of Taboo throws in the face of public opinion, as staying at home becomes normalized and people must put many cultural activities on hold. We present to you, Gallery of Taboo.

Why are people in Korea talking about money? Artist and novelist Lang Lee on why she started selling insurance.

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 sixth installment, she talks about Chanel’s “unexpected partner” that rappers have been rhyming about.

In this article, we ask Hitsujibungaku about their recent contract with a major label, and the production and release of their new album POWERS, filled with their troubles, as well as their hopes. The trio also shares their experience with online live performances and the making of POWERS.

Soushi Sakiyama, who made a splendid appearance in the music scene with his knack for playing guitar and singing, has released his long-awaited major debut album. We are closing in on the background of his new masterpiece, that entails the band arrangements of his past unplugged songs and self-made electronic tracks—showing his great leap forward as a creator.

The popular manga series, BLUE GIANT, passionately and wildly conveys jazz through the growth of the protagonist, Dai the sax player. Shinichi Ishizuka shares his emotions etched in his work and about the future.

In the second part of the FW21 Paris Men’s Collection, I refer to brands’ context in common that the four letters of the alphabet are used as brand names.

Director Miwa Nishikawa spent 3 years completing the script for “Under the Open Sky.” On February 11th, 2021, it was finally released nationwide. This interview talks about the film, which portrays the true nature of humankind, plus a little more.

This series considers solo lifestyle living in Japanese culture as well as all over the world. In this article, we explore ways to maintain mental health of those living the solo lifestyle. One of those methods is seeking help though psychotherapy and approaching it from an American perspective, which appears to be more open and progressive.

TV personality Morley Robertson introduces three films for imagining a post-corona world that’s undergone a great transformation. He starts with “The Joker.”

Ichiko Aoba’s new album is a soundtrack to a fictional film. How was it made? The following is a discussion between Ichiko Aoba and her two collaborators.

This time, the first part of the FW21 Paris Men’s collection, let me mention two Japanese designers.

Mikito Tsurugi’s comic essay, Ano Koro. Danshi Ka Shimashi Monogatari has turned into a movie. This time, I sat down with the director of the film, Rikiya Imaizumi and the original author, Tsurugi, to speak about the film for its launching. They talked about Tori Matsuzaka, who played the leading part, and their love for Hello!Pro.

Multiple Spirits is a zine founded by an artist and a curator. Their recognition of a disconnect in the art world following the 1990s and a shared experience at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna led to them launching their first issue.

Keiichiro Shibuya’s newest opera piece, Super Angels, is going to be shown for the first time this summer. We look at the innovation behind the new voice of singing android Alter3 in said opera.

Millennials in France talk a lot about “hypnotherapy” recently. In Europe and the United States, it is approved as a treatment method by medical institutions because its effects have been proved by brain science and cognitive behavioral therapy.

The untouched city of Petra, Jordan. Angkor Wat, Cambodia. Hong Kong, where the symbol of chaos, Kowloon Walled City, once used to be. Traces left behind by a skateboard. Patrik Wallner’s photos capture heritages with a skater twist.

Lisa Yamai, president of Snow Peak, talks about everything from her appointment as president to the importance of the connection between people and nature.

How did a private residence built by an entrepreneur for his wife become a US military officers’ dormitory, an embassy, and a museum? Shinagawa’s last exhibition sheds light on the history of the Hara Museum.

The arrival of the collection season. From the Milan and Paris FW21 collection, this time it features Milan Men’s.

Characters with large irises and soft forms. With the illustrations of life-like 2D figures of “Kawaii” girls, artist, Kae Tanaka, entices viewers into her unique worldview. Take a close look at her creative background.

On February 10th, the rock band, Honjitsu Kyuen, is going to be releasing its 4th album, MOOD. Take a close look at the anecdote of the production of their new songs, and what the frontman—Takujyuro Iwade—seeks in music.

Masaaki Kobayashi explains what makes Lovecraft Country a must-watch series in five sections.