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The Reality of Immigrants in Japan Face in Along the Sea and Come and Go “A Film Trip Around Asia in the Internet Age” Vol.…
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. -
[Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 4: The correlation between Gucci’s evolution of “sexy” and the use of “bitch” in hip hop
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 fourth installment, she breaks down how Gucci’s idea of “sexy” changed over the years and how that correlates to the shift in the way Japanese hip hop uses the word “bitch.” -
Benjamin Deberdt, the endlessly creative photographer
Paris is hosting the 2024 Olympics. In a city where things the old and the new clash with one another, lives a perpetually creative photographer. The following is Benjamin Deberdt’s story. -
Being unashamedly human in the face of struggle — Minori Hagiwara’s two film picks
When they act, some actors are in the zone from head to toe, and such is the case in two films called From Miyamoto to You and 100 Yen Love. -
“The Fashion Pact” progress in first year, time to focus on the biggest issue in Asia
One year has passed since the “The Fashion Pct” created in 2019. Consider the results obtained and future issues with examples of each brand. -
Bringing TOKYO FILMeX Online for the First Time “A Film Trip Around Asia in the Internet Age” Vol. 4
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. -
[Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 3: The unstoppable force of Gucci and its influence on the possibilities of rap
[Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 3: The unstoppable force of Gucci and its influence on the possibilities of rap -
What Are “Gen Z Values”? Vol.1 Four Key Topics That Shape the Discourse
This is the first of a series of articles by Daniel Takeda, a music agent and up-and-coming journalist gaining attention for their perspective on Generation Z. The first of the series will encompass the “Gen Z values” involving four topics: “Diversity and Identity,” “Activism,” “Anti-Capitalist Politics,” and “Gender and Sexuality. -
The mandala enclosed in 48mm: the D.I.Y. sticker culture spreads from Japan to the whole world
In the late 80s, freebie stickers included with snacks were boomingly popular among Japanese children. Like DNA, the D.I.Y. sticker culture has evolved into something new. From Japan, we present the world enclosed in 48mm. -
Satoshi Kizawa dissects David Graeber’s “Bullshit Jobs”
In an analysis of David Graeber’s must-read book “Bullshit Jobs,” theorist Satoshi Kizawa talks about the music of Oneohtrix Point Never and the ideas of Mark Fisher.