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Communicating intent; the founder of VIVA Strange Boutique, Minami Yamaguchi
New wave rose to prominence in the late 70s to early 80s. We delve into Minami Yamaguchi’s career with VIVA Strange Boutique, a shop that produces new, official merchandise for artists from that era. -
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The many faces of Dior, as seen in contemporary music / [Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 8
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 eighth installment, Tsuya-chan will analyze Dior’s brand DNA and attributes. She’ll also examine how contemporary artists use the brand in their lyrics. -
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Photographer Shin Hamada’s atarimae・no・kototachie II Photos in the Extension of Primitive Conducts as Breathing
The critic at the Iwate Museum of Art comments about the exhibition that was held until April 4th, atarimae・no・kototachie II—the lifework of photographer Shin Hamada -
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How Daft Punk Has Impacted the Music Industry Unraveling From Two Different Perspectives
Daft Punk has suddenly split up. Music critic imdkm elucidates how the duo’s 28 years of musical activity has influenced the music industry. -
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TOKION SONG BOOK #4：”Wildfires” by Sault resonates with the BLM movement and strongly promotes a fair world
The series by the writer Ryoichi Niimoto living in Brooklyn, who digs deep into the thoughts that musicians put into the songs. Analyzing “Wildfires” by British-born masked band Sault, who resonates with the BLM movement and protests against Asian hate and attempts to break down the racist barriers in our society. -
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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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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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“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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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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The Brilliance of Osaka Asian Film Festival “A Film Trip Around Asia in the Internet Age” Vol. 7:
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. -
