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.

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.

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, singer-songwriter and guitarist for “Yanushi,” releases his new and melodically evergreen album.

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.

The story of Yann Gross, a photographer who helped develop the skateboard community in Uganda.

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.

Berlin Art Week was held in uncertain times. Here we report on four groups of artists based in Germany and Japan.

Artist Isamu Gakiya, who currently has a solo exhibition, “GUNIEA MATE,” talks about his work and the sources of his inspiration.

Austrian film director and food activist David Gros shares his thoughts on food waste and the “Mottainai” spirit he discovered while shooting Mottainai Kitchen.

We ask the first virtual influencer in Japan, imma, about the strength of individual transmission and pandemic.

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.

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.”

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.

Producer and MPC drum machine player STUTS explores boundaries and limitlessness with his mini-album, Contrast.

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.

HOME BOOK is an art book founded by three Japanese creators, with contributed works of celebrated artists. So far, they have published a Los Angeles edition and a New York edition and donated all profits. What thoughts and feelings did they pour into these books?

What sort of futuristic Asianness is illustrated in millennium parade’s music video for “Fly with me”? Dive into the world of Cyberpunk through a uniquely Japanese perspective.

TOKION spoke to CHAI about the concept behind their band and how the coronavirus has influenced their music.

Ashima Shiraishi, a world-class female climber and dual Japanese and U.S. citizen, talks about the message she wants to send to the world.

Living flexibly along with the times; the digitization of business is ongoing with the introduction of telework, and new ways of working are expanding more and more.

TIDE is rapidly gaining recognition both at home and abroad and here he talks about his creations and the intention behind changing his name.

The value of vacation has been changed by COVID-19. Explore places that have be-come a popular destination alongside resort.

Rina Ishii is active in businesses and projects that empower women, such as her media outlet BLAST and period product brand Nagi. She discusses her thoughts on Japan’s current gender gap and where these problems may stem from.

This exhibition is full of precious exhibitions by Ultraman, the origin of Japanese Tokusatsu culture. All past Ultraman have gathered.

The beauty of the initial impulse or the absolute sense does not change. What does Nagi Yoshida see when she travels across the globe to practice photograph?

Born as the daughter of “Gambling King of Macao”, actor, singer Josie Ho is passionate about filmmaking in the turbulent Hong Kong.Josie Ho co-operates the movie production “852 FILMS” with her husband.