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The World of Byredo by Ben Gorham, who Creates Fragrances from Memories
In this interview, we will learn more about the world view created by Ben Gorham, the founder and director of “Byredo”. -
The “Tashinami” of Free Spirits Vol.11: Toshiko Taira, the Master of Bashofu, is Handing Down the Beauty of Okinawa
We explore the history and traditional importance of Okinawan bashofu (textile made of banana fiber) through living national treasure, Toshiko Taira, who has dedicated her life to its revival. -
Hideaki Shikama, the designer of Children of the discordance, is Building a World from a Melting Pot
A boy who grew up on the streets became a young man who challenged himself to take on high fashion. The following is about the tenacious Hideaki Shikama. -
The World of O.N.O, One of Japan’s Leading Producers on His Own Unique Path
The interview explores the current posture of O.N.O, a music producer and DJ as well as a member of THA BLUE HERB, a hip-hop group based in Sapporo, Hokkaido who is active both locally and globally. -
The Palpable Bond and Energy of the Trailblazing Black Country, New Road
We interviewed Black Country, New Road, who played in Japan for the first time at Fuji Rock Festival ’22. -
J-Beauty Report from Europe Vol.6: REY TOKYO Harmonizes Ancient Japanese Wisdom with the Latest German Technology
This series introduces J-Beauty brands in Europe from the perspective of Keiko Suyama, whose company Dessigne consults in the entry of Japanese beauty brands to the European market. For the sixth installment of this series, we feature REY TOKYO, helmed by Rey Nakajima. -
Kenji Takimi on Primal Scream’s Sound and Transformation During the Second Summer of Love Era
DJ Kenji Takimi speaks on Primal Scream’s sound and transformation during the Second Summer of Love era. -
How Happy End and Haruomi Hosono’s Music Prompted Taiwanese Manga Artist Gao Yan’s Stories
We asked Taiwanese manga artist/illustrator Gao Yan about her first serialized work, The Song About Green – Gather the Wind, which was published as a book in May. She spoke on the backstory of her work and her first encounters with Japanese culture. -
The B Boy Returns: Thoughts Behind Taku Obata’s “B BOY REVENGE 2022”
Taku Obata, an artist passing down the tradition of B BOYism returns with his large-scale sculpture “B BOY REVENGE 2022.” We approached him about his perspective in an interview. -
―Eroticism and Humor on T-Shirts― Welcome To California Store
California Store is a souvenir shop in Nakameguro, Tokyo, with an eye-catching assortment of products that can’t be found anywhere else. The owner Takahiro Akiyama speaks on the meaning behind the store’s theme, “cheerful and fun eroticism” and his signature T-shirts.