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The versatility of 90s techno in Yakenohara a.k.a. Taro Nohara’s new album Hyper Nu Age Tekno
Taro Nohara, who also goes by Yakenohara, released his new album Hyper Nu Age Tekno! on German label Growing Bin. He talks about the story behind the release and the thoughts he put into his new record. -
The philosophy of TAAKK revealed through fabrics (part II): clothes for brightening up people’s day
This is the second half of an interview with designer Takuya Morikawa, where he explores the philosophy behind making clothes, with a focus on fashion brand TAAKK’s fabrics. He talked to us about the production of the brand’s spring/summer 2022 collection, the magic of fashion, and his mission as a designer. -
The philosophy of TAAKK revealed through fabrics (part I): searching for the spark of design inspiration
In the first half of this interview with designer Takuya Morikawa, we explore the philosophy behind making clothes, with a focus on fashion brand TAAKK’s fabrics. He looked back on past collections and spoke to us about “gems” that inspire him to develop them. -
Taiwan and Japan, the Intersection of Two Music Scenes: Keiichi Kanda and Spykee on its past and future
Taiwanese DJ and event organizer Spykee and Taiwan Counter Culture Travelogue author Keiichi Kanda discuss the relationship between Japan and Taiwan’s indie scenes. -
Survive the stormy seas and you’ll be in the pink——Nakamura Minami’s fascinating rapping life
The straightforward, yet complicated artist takes her own way after overcoming the stormy seas. The interview unravels the immeasurable charm of the rapper Nakamura Minami. -
Adding color to a colorless world; the “uncool is cool” life of Punk Drunkers’ Oyakata Part I
Punk Drunkers is a brand with a unique universe, built upon the idea that being “uncool is cool.” The person behind it is designer and illustrator Oyakata. What does creative expression mean to him? -
J-Beauty report from Europe Vol.3 : Fascinated by the Japanese beauty culture that “caring for the mind and body.” Dutch EC site “Sterre Rose Beauty”
This series introduces J-Beauty brands in Europe by Keiko Suyama, the representative of “Dessigne,” who consults on the entry of Japanese beauty brands into the European market. For the third installment of this series, we feature “Sterre Rose Beauty.” -
London-based Musician Hinako Omori’s “Meditative Journey” and the Ambient Music Spawned from Within
Hinako Omori is a musician who moved to London when she was three and has been based there ever since. We talked to the artist to learn about her debut album released in March titled “a journey…”, the compositional process behind the meditative ambient music, and her identity as an artist. -
A Peace Builder: Joe Jun Liao, an Experienced Architect From Hong Kong, Initiated UnXe, an Online Zen Meditation, and FUUUN, a Mobile Teahouse.
When you pursue a lifestyle inspired by Zen—live like a floating cloud without obsessing over anything, it may create an opportunity to build a positive society that shares happiness universally. -
What is Alive Painting? Artist Akiko Nakayama’s Poetic Emanation of Fluidity and Colors
Alive Painting is a conflation of illustration and performance by Akiko Nakayama. We sat down with the creator to unveil how she views her own unique and evocative medium.