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The Urge to Create is Everything: An Interview with Designer Daisuke Tanaka
tanakadaisuke makes dreamy clothes, as though you’ve just woken up from sleep. What’s the source of designer Daisuke Tanaka’s creativity? -
Keiichiro Shibuya and Makoto Nagahisa on Making Kaguya by Gucci and What Androids Can Teach Us — “Massive Life Flow; Inside the Mind of Keiichiro…
In the eighth installment, we present a conversation between Keiichiro Shibuya, who made the music for Gucci’s short film, Kaguya by Gucci starring Hikari Mitsushima, Aoi Yamada, and Eita Nagayama, and director Makoto Nagahisa, who directed the short film. -
Christian Hidaka and Takeshi Murata, Two Artists in Different Fields, on “Visitors”
“Visitors,” currently held at Ginza Maison Hermès Le Forum, is an inquiry into a hybrid, contemporary outlook by Christian Hidaka and Takeshi Murata. The following interview looks into the process and background behind “Visitors.” -
The trajectory and miracle of how Jeremy Elkin captured the New York street scene’s golden age: production secrets of the film, All the Streets Are…
The film All the Streets Are Silent: The Convergence of Hip-Hop and Skateboarding (1987-1997), directed by Jeremy Elkin, is now playing in theaters in Japan. Elkin himself talks to us about the production of the film. -
What Legendary Guitarist Randy Rhoads Left Behind: Director Andre Relis’ Message in Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon
Randy Rhoads: Reflections of a Guitar Icon, a documentary film about the late guitarist, has been released exclusively in Japan to mark the 40th year since his departure. We spoke to the director, Andre Relis, who came to Japan to celebrate the film’s release. -
Just Gazing at the Sunset: Kiki Kudo’s Steady Life Vol. 2
This is the second installment of Kiki Kudo’s “dual life” in New York City and Connecticut during the pandemic. -
A Journey Into the Intersection of Historical Culture and Architecture of the Unexplored Country of Georgia Vol. 2
This is what Nao Tokuda, one Japanese architectural designer who started his own business in Tbilisi, is aiming for in the country known as the last unexplored region of Europe. -
The Designer and Creative Director of TANAKA, Sayori Tanaka and Akira Kuboshita Part 2: The Present Will Lead to the Next Century
What do TANAKA’s Sayori Tanaka and Akira Kuboshita’s pasts look like? The two, who built a career abroad, spoke to us about taking on the world and the brand’s origins and future. - 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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The Designer and Creative Director of TANAKA, Sayori Tanaka and Akira Kuboshita Part 1: A Sublime Denim Blue that Transcends Race and Gender
TANAKA’s collections overflow with love for craftsmanship and are forever by people’s side. The designer and creative director channel what they see in the zeitgeist into each garment. -
Interview with Special Makeup Artist Kaiho: Wanting to Present New Possibilities for Special Makeup
Interview with special makeup artist Kaiho, who held his first solo exhibition. -
The Magic of Portland’s Jorinji Miso: Bringing Happiness and Health Through Miso
Jorinji Miso values cooperation over competition. The way they live and cherish bonds with others is reflected in the way they make miso, combining traditional Japanese methods with innovation and diversity. -
An Interview with DJ Steffi: On her newest album dedicated to her late mother, her unique philosophy, and her own travel brochure
An interview with DJ Steffi, who was a resident of Panorama Bar in Berlin and is now based in Portugal, where she runs a label and travels the world. -
Separating Image and Matter: Artist Makoto Taniguchi Talks About the Meaning behind His “Girl Paintings”
Makoto Taniguchi held his first solo exhibition in two years, entitled Where is your ♡? at NANZUKA UNDERGROUND in Jingumae. What meaning is contained in the “girls” presented in the duality of image and material? -
Moving beyond , and the future of Young Coco
Young Coco’s album and his path to change the somber mood of the hip-hop scene as a whole. -
Interview with Steven Julien; London Native Sound Producer Crosses a Boundary Between Fashion and Music
An interview with Steven Julien, a London native sound producer and DJ who runs the Apron Records. -
Behind the music of Generation Z, explored through the sound of the band chilldspot
An interview with the young four-piece band chilldspot. The band explores how young people can find their own identity in this age of information overload. -
The Category-Defying, Expressive World of Tattoo Artist TAPPEI
Today, tattoos are considered a form of culture that has a great affinity with music and fashion. We spoke to Tappei, who is turning heads in the scene, about his roots and future. -
“Every Day was Like a Role-Playing Game”: An Interview with Shin Okada, the Pioneer of the Japanese Skate Scene
Shin Okada published Megane to Otaku to Skateboard, an autobiography detailing his first encounter with skateboarding to making his international debut. We spoke to him about his adolescence and current views on skateboarding. -
Japanese Psychedelic Band Heavenphetamine’s New Breakthrough in Tbilisi
Heavenphetamine, a Japanese band who moved to Europe, talks about living abroad as musicians and their ongoing project to support Ukraine, the NOM Project. -
Interview with Artist TENGAone; On “Imitation-Cardboard Paintings” Created with Analog Techniques
TENGAone, who says he wants to “entertain the viewers” and “change the ways they view the world,” looks back on his past artistic practices and talks about the intention behind his works. -
時音 Vol. 19 Keiichi Tanaami’s “Mirror of the World”
To uncover artist Keiichi Tanaami’s core creativity and spirit, we spoke to him at his studio, surrounded by his powerful works. -
Light Installation DARK MATTER; Kyoka and Yone-ko Colors the Party in Berlin
The latest report on “DARK MATTER,” which opened in Berlin’s Lichtenberg district in 2021. -
“Otattoo”: Inside the World of American-born, Osaka-based Tattoo Artist Hori Benny
Born from a fusion of “otaku” and “tattoo,” the culture of “otattoo” has spread throughout the world from its Osaka origins. We paid a visit to the Invasion Club tattoo studio, and sat down with Hori Benny to hear from the “otattoo evangelist” himself. -
Showcasing Japanese Craftsmanship: “KOBO at Higo” Carries on the Legacy of Japantown, Once the Largest in North America
Through interviews with people of Japanese heritage working in the creative industries, this series explores the state of contemporary Japan as well as its past. -
Rapper ID’s Thought On His Album and His Unique Freestyle Raps
Rapper ID released his first full album, B1. Although he attracts attention for his MC battles, he has created a work that presents a different musical style. We talk with him about the album, while tracing his origins. -
The State of Post-Covid Sound/Art According to Yuko Mohri Part 1: “Anti-Tympanic” Movements in Sound
This is the first part of our interview with artist Yuko Mohri, who’s made many sound-related installations combining everyday objects, junk, and instruments. -
Alan McGee of Creation Records, The World’s Most Successful Independent Label, Looks Beyond Success and Ruin
Interview with Alan McGee, founder of Creation Records, the world’s largest indie label with many bands. -
Riverside Story by xiangyu and Yoshiki Hanzawa: Making Clothes from Trash Found in the River
To make clothes from trash found in the river; we asked what singer xiangyu and Perminute designer Yoshiki Hanzawa want to say through Riverside Story.