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A sports park designed after popular Nike shoes has been completed
TOKYO SPORTS PLAYGROUND SPORT x ART, an outdoor sports facility designed by Nike will open on October 10th in Shin-Toyosu, Tokyo. -
「時音」 Vol.1 “Undreamt Chapter”- Contrasting a changing world with the non-changing self Jun Miyake scored the theme track for “TOKION”
Jun Miyake, a musician based in Paris, is active on the world stage. “Stolen from Strangers” (2007), which was the introduction on the epic Lost Memory Theater, act-1 to act-3 (2013-2017) and was reprinted on an analog disc in April, 2007, is still fresh in my memory. From jazz and classical to chanson, electro, South American and Bulgarian voices, the music transcends borders and genres and even the concept of time. Though shaken by the corona virus pandemic, Jun Miyake, a rare musician, wrote a song for “TOKION.” -
“Reimagining the Meaning of Sincerity”- Shun Ikegai of yahyel on Taking the Stage Post-Hiatus
Amidst the pandemic, yahyel had a solo concert for the first time in two years. We spoke to the front man of the band, Shun Ikegai, after the event; how did his thoughts regarding live performance evolve? What was going on with yahyel? -
Envisioning a Lost Japan Through the Music of Meitei
Meitei is an artist creating music that encapsulates a “lost Japanese mood,” as he puts it. We talked about his personal history, which was shrouded in mystery until this point. He also taught us about his views on time and the genre he makes. -
“Recommending Solo Activity”: Sarah Drummond, an Australian forest fire monitor, advocates for “routines to make your personal time comfortable”
“Solo activity” is an opportunity to develop a new self through mental and social independence. A rule to fully spend time by yourself in the wilderness. -
Former Professional Skateboarder Aoi Shimizu Creates Daruma Dolls From Denim
Aoi Shimizu is a former professional skateboarder who crafts daruma dolls from discarded denim pants. He talks to TOKION about the background behind his creations. -
Loopwheeler, the Beloved Brand Preserving the Culture of Japanese Craftsmanship
Loopwheeler is a sweatshirt brand founded in 1999. Founder Satoshi Suzuki spoke to us about the philosophy behind wanting to preserve the culture of home-grown Japanese craftsmanship. -
TOKION SONG BOOK #2: Taylor Swift’s “exile” that created strong cohesion and affinity from the situation of predicament
This series by the writer Ryoichi Niimoto living in Brooklyn, who digs deep into the thoughts that musicians put into the songs. He chose pioneer musician Taylor Swift’s latest work “exile” from her latest album “folklore”. -
Misaki Tsuge is a 20 year old photographer who takes “photos that abound in affection”
We asked Misaki Tsuge, a 20 year old photographer, about what motivated her to start taking photos and her trajectory down through the present. Through this interview we hone in on her appeal as a photographer. -
Rapper, WILYWNKA, models limited edition items for the 2nd anniversary of Calvin Klein’s Shinsai-Bashi store
Calvin Klein’s Shinsai-Bashi store celebrates its second anniversary on September 19 with T-shirts and crewneck sweatshirts inspired by Osaka city. Rapper, WILYWNKA, is the model.