Interview

Ten new members have joined Shuta Hasunuma’s pop orchestra, and he released a new album. We spoke to Shuta regarding why he added more members, and the album-making process.

While still attending university, haru. founded independent magazine “HIGH(er) magazine.” In June of 2019, she established HUG, a content production and artist management company. TOKION asked her about her thoughts, which defy stereotypes and norms.

Jacob Tanaka, singer-songwriter and guitarist for “Yanushi,” releases his new and melodically evergreen album.

There is a breath of fresh air blowing through book clubs, which have been a traditional type of community in the United States. It is coming from silent book clubs, which allow participants to enjoy solo activities and reading at the same time.

Artist Isamu Gakiya, who currently has a solo exhibition, “GUNIEA MATE,” talks about his work and the sources of his inspiration.

Austrian film director and food activist David Gros shares his thoughts on food waste and the “Mottainai” spirit he discovered while shooting Mottainai Kitchen.

We ask the first virtual influencer in Japan, imma, about the strength of individual transmission and pandemic.

The Salvages’ new sneakers are now available at “TOKiON the STORE”. Interview with back story of items with Earn Chen (The Salvages) and Douglas Hart, who worked with Barnzley on the D.I.Y. shirts.

Producer and MPC drum machine player STUTS explores boundaries and limitlessness with his mini-album, Contrast.

HOME BOOK is an art book founded by three Japanese creators, with contributed works of celebrated artists. So far, they have published a Los Angeles edition and a New York edition and donated all profits. What thoughts and feelings did they pour into these books?