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The Bright International Future of City Pop & Light In The Attic’s Mark McNeill
The wave of Japanese music now termed city pop has broken international ground in recent years, and its mass appeal continues to reach new ears. Mark McNeill, a producer at Seattle label Light In The Attic, shares some of his view on the genre and its future with Tokion. -
The founder of the sustainable beauty brand “La Bouche Rouge” talks about what in common between Japan and France?
Nicolas Gerlier, the founder of the beauty brand “La Bouche Rouge” which is particular about sustainability, talks about its commitment. And what Japan and France have in common. -
With an unwavering attitude, Kan a.k.a. GAMI returns to his rap career
Kan a.k.a GAMI faced two consecutive arrests on drug-related charges last year, but he isn’t letting it get him down. In this interview, the rapper talks about his hip-hop style, his present situation, and the future. -
Ayaka Wada on how the idol industry needs to change
Ayaka Wada is the former leader of idol group ANGERME. Since graduating from Hello! Project, she remains active in a variety of fields while continuing to call herself an idol. We explored Wada’s thoughts further. -
The film that shows the behind the scenes of making record covers of bands including The Cro-Magnons and OKAMOTO’S—Shinichi Sugaya’s fun-filled designing world
A special interview in association with the movie that thoroughly introduces epok, the atelier of Shinichi Sugaya, who makes full use of his talents in drawing, creating objects, photography, wood-block printing, designing and otherwise. -
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The Salvages will release T-shirts and sweatshirts recreating 1970’s and 1980’s music and film graphics on TOKiON the STORE
Using goth rock and movie graphics loved by founder Earn Chen and designer Nicolette Yip. They will be released on February 4th. -
Rising manga artist Wayama Yama on the origin of her unique worldview
Wayama Yama reflects on her career and covers a wide range of topics, from influential works to her ongoing series, “Onna no Sono no Hoshi.” -
THERIACA: Asuka Hamada’s Unique Shapes and Silouhettes
In this interview, we asked Berlin-based designer Asuka Hamada about her unique brand THERIACA. - 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”
- 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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“I want to struggle for what I love” The reason why musician/actor, Yutaro Furutachi, runs none stop
Yutaro Furutachi, is a musician who began his music career when he was a teenager and has recently been active as an actor. We unveil the current life and auspicious future of the man, who turned thirty this year, morphing into a grown-up from a young lad. -
Berlin-born Japanese product label EE HANDCRAFTED PRODUCTS on the values behind their handcrafts
An interview with Emi Endo and Yohei Tomooka, the duo behind EE HANDCRAFTED PRODUCTS. Three years after the duo’s move to Berlin, TOKION takes a closer look at the background and worldview behind their craftsmanship. -
Exploring the new frontier of musical genius Shohei Amimori
Shohei Amimori’s music spans various genres from classical music to contemporary music, and electronica and pop. In his first solo album in two years, he sets his vocals and beats to the side and brings the piano to the center. What thoughts and feelings did he put into Ex.LIFE? -
Hair stylist Miho Matsuura of TWIGGY. looks back on 30 years
Established in 1990, hair salon TWIGGY. had its 30th anniversary in 2020. We spoke to the CEO of TWIGGY., Miho Matsuura, to find out about her unwavering principle of caring for one another today, where the value of hair salons is being reconsidered. -
Music Series “Sounds of the Times” Guest 2: Affee Takahashi (Musician)
In this series of articles, we invite a number of music-loving creators and cultural figures to talk to us about their favorite music and so on. Our second guest is Affee Takahashi. -
The Instigator of All Night Nippon, Yuichi Tomiyama Talks About The Enchanting Community Created Through Radio
As audio contents are increasingly gaining attention, we asked Yuichi Tomiyama, the producer of Nippon Broadcasting System’s broadcasting program All Night Nippon, about the strong bond between the program’s unique array of hosts and the listeners. -
FRUE’s organizers on holding an event during the coronavirus pandemic and co-creating an event with the attendees
An interview with the organizers of FESTIVAL de FRUE, a music festival that took place during the coronavirus pandemic. The latter half of the article includes comments from the artists who performed. -
The space between sensibility and thought ―― CFCL Creative Director Yusuke Takahashi
Yusuke Takahashi explores fashion for contemporary life at the intersection of fashion history and ever-changing times. We look at the talent embarking on a new challenge. -
Ron Morelli. 10 years of L.I.E.S. Records Part Ⅱ
L.I.E.S Records is arguably one of the most important record labels in electronic music of the 2010s. We take a look at its ten years history and what lies ahead with the owner Ron Morelli. -
“TOKION Song Book” Vol.3 Fleet Foxes’ lates song “Can I Believe You” reflects the divided modern times.
A series in which Ryoichi Niimoto, a writer living in Brooklyn, digs deep into the thoughts that musicians put into the songs. What do we believe in living in digital culture? Read “Can I Believe You” by Fleet Foxes. -
The essence of communication in Hiroki Kawai’s Uta no Hajimari
Filmmaker Hiroki Kawai investigates the true nature of communication during coronavirus through his film, Uta no Hajimari. -
Partnership with Kamo River, sexual love with machines: «Jumbo» review by Yurina Kaneko
A column for «Jumbo» by film director Yurina Kaneko. -
PIZZANISTA! TOKYO’s new souvenir items featuring artworks by artists including Shusaku Takaoka and yushi
PIZZANISTA! TOKYO, a pizzeria directed by skater, Shinpei Ueno and his associates, drops its new souvenir items. -
A new perspective on photography in the new normal
Tomo Kosuga, an art producer living in Amsterdam, explores photography around the world today in this series of columns. In his fourth installment, he looks into how the output of art is changing in today’s world as we search for a new normal. -
Ron Morelli. 10 years of L.I.E.S. Records Part I
L.I.E.S Records is arguably one of the most important record labels in electronic music of the 2010s. We take a look at its ten years history and what lies ahead with the owner Ron Morelli. -
Notebook on Fashion and Society Part 2: “What we talk about when we talk about China”
This series of columns explore the present and future of society through the lens of fashion. The second installment illustrates what approach and mindset we need to overcome ideologies and Orientalism and embrace new cultures springing up in China. -
Director Keisuke Toyoshima and screenwriter Koji Tokuo on sympathy and surprise in entertainment
We talk to Keisuke Toyoshima and Koji Tokuo about why “Mishima: The Last Debate” resonated with so many people, and how people perceive or sympathize with characters in entertainment. -
The art collector and educator Daisuke Miyatsu is thinking about and looking ahead to art in a post-coronavirus era
In this second installment a series of articles in featuring well-informed sources who unravel the subject of post-coronavirus art, we hear from Daisuke Miyatsu, an art collector who is the president of the Yokohama University of Art and Design and who also serves on the board of directors of the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo. -
[Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 5: On Chanel’s brand values and the artists who write/sing about Chanel
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 fifth installment, she discusses the essence of Chanel’s creations, as well as the artists who write and sing about Chanel. -
Kazuhei Kimura’s New Photo Book: The Other Side of the Window
Kazuhei Kimura’s new photo book and solo exhibition The Other Side of the Window. In this interview, we approach Kazuhei’s attitude toward photography and the themes of his works.