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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. -
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. -
“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. -
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. -
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. -
The Bold, Unique Looks and Styles of Japanese Art Brut
Popular both in Japan and overseas, works in this category, made by self-taught artists, are original and powerful — and the subject of critical debate. -
Unraveling the connection between Chanel and hip-hop through rhymes / [Shockwaves in Contemporary Music and Fashion] Vol. 7
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 seventh installment, she will unravel the connection between Chanel and hip-hop, focusing on the rhyming technique of Japanese artists. -
Asia, a Horror Film Paradise during Coronavirus — Korea “A Film Trip Around Asia in the Internet Age” Vol. 6:
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. -
Six sustainable cosmetics selected by Rie Shiraishi, Hair&Makeup artist
Introducing sustainable cosmetics by popular hair and makeup artist Rie Shiraishi. She also told us why she is sustainable-oriented. -
Dennis McGrath, the photographer I encountered through a skateboard magazine
Dennis McGrath is a photographer based in Los Angeles. He takes monochromatic photos of skaters cruising down the streets. Aside from skateboard photos, he captures adult film stars with his camera. Think: an adult film star strolling along a poolside, instead of strutting like it were a runway.