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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. -
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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. -
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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? -
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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. -
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“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. -
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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. -
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“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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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”. -
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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. -
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The Enigmatic Unit Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie and Its Entirely ‘Punk’ Prescence
The Chameleon Lime Whoopiepie is an up-and-coming unit selected for Spotify’s “RADER: Early Noise 2021”. We explore the full story of the enigmatic unit. -
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“A beautiful harmony between tradition and innovation” Alber Elbaz returns to fashion after visiting Japan during the break
Alber Elbaz talks about Japanese thought, fashion, art, and of course, “AZ Factory” -
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Unveiling the Reason Why the Artist Based in New York, Miho Hatori, is So Captivated by Japanese Anime and Edouard Glissant’s Philosophy
I’ve always been an “in-betweener.”—New York based artist, Miho Hatori speaks about the story behind her latest solo album and her standpoint as an artist. -
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Yoko Fujishima of ZOZO Technologies, Inc. speaks on the crossover of real-life and virtual fashion
Yoko Fujishima of ZOZO Technologies, Inc. talks about the future of fashion, possibilities of fashion tech, and the importance of virtual fashion. -
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Tam Ochiai Discusses His Solo Exhibition Tapetum Lucidum at Ginza Maison Hermès Le Forum: A Perspective of a Nocturnal Animal That Emits Light for a…
Tapetum Lucidum is Tam Ochiai’s latest exhibition. We interviewed Ochiai, who creates work that inspires the viewers’ free imagination. -
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“It’s not going to last, unless you are happy” Goal of the vegan cosmetic brand “UNNATURALLY NATURAL”
This is a series of articles introducing new and emerging cosmetic creators from Japan. In the first article, we introduce Ai Gemma Hirano , a founding member of the fashion brand self-portrait. From the launch of her vegan cosmetics brand “UNNATURALLY NATURAL” in 2020 to the thoughts that went into it. -
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From being married to living in a car; the nomadic life of manga artist Ichiro Inoue
Ichiro Inoue is a nomad manga artist who drives around Japan while living in his car. He talks about how he feels hindered instead of his divorce setting him free. The artist also talks about the newfound possibilities of online manga. -
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Discovering the Charms of “Japanese Jazz” from the J-JAZZ Series Released from the Renowned UK Record Label, BBE
Focusing on made-in-Japan music including “J Jazz,” that is gaining traction in the world. -
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MARCO x Moga Mogami new expression challenged with the digital photo book “VISITOR”
A dialogue between MARCO, a photographer who published the digital photo book “VISITOR”, and Moga Mogami, who acted as a model. -
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A portrait of Tokyo’s street culture and youth by tokyovitamin
tokyovitamin is a label that embodies Harajuku culture today. Vick, one of the central people behind the label, speaks about their music and merchandise. -
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From March 26th, TOKION will sell collector’s items for “Style Wars,” the original Hip-Hop documentary.
“Style Wars,” which will be released on March 26th, is a documentary that exposes the rich growing subculture of Hip-Hop that was developing in New York City in the late ’70s and early ’80s, specifically focusing on graffiti art and B-boying. The film’s official merchandise, which was designed and created by curatorial brand ATW, will also be available from TOKION starting March 26th. -
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Japanese culture and aesthetic captured by Victoire de Taillac, co-owner of “Officine Universelle Buly”
Currently, “Officine Universelle Buly” has seven stores in Japan. One of the owners, Victoire de Taillac, talks about Japanese culture and aesthetic. -
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Morley Robertson’s Movie Column Vol. 3: Imagining the great transformation of an era — Mad Max
TV personality Morley Robertson introduces three films for imagining a post-corona world that’s undergone a great transformation. His second movie recommendation is Mad Max. -
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Singer acane on self-producing in the age of social media
With over 45 million views on YouTube, Japanese singer acane has caught people’s attention, largely thanks to social media. She talks to TOKION about self-producing in a way that holds her fans dear. -
