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Sound artist Miyu Hosoi sees space as a musical instrument for her own expression and expands our sense of value
We asked Miyu Hosoi, a sound artist with a worldwide following, about the origins of her creation and the relationship between sound and space. -
Tune into “The Sound of Now” 「時音」 : Discover Ideas to Improve Your Life and Be Inspired. A Compilation of This Year’s 「時音」Series -Part 1-
「時音」is an ongoing series since the launch of TOKION. We look to the future as we attend to the words of contemporary figures, who disseminate values that transcend time. -
“Spoon & Tamago” Revues Japanese Culture from Brooklyn, U.S An Interview with Johnny Waldman, Editor-in-Chief, on its Background and Perspective
Spoon & Tamago is a Brooklyn-based web media that conveys Japanese art and design to the world in English. We asked its editor-in-chief, Johnny Waldman, about its background and perspective. -
The optimistic world of chelmico’s new humorous and cheerful single
Rap duo chelmico released an uplifting song titled “Sanokuen” and returned to the stage after a hiatus. We spoke to them about the present and future. -
“2021 was a turning point for me”: MANON, the ‘mashup gyaru’ of the Reiwa era
MANON has worked with all kinds of artists, ranging from big-name artists like Hiroshi Fujiwara and QieziMabo to up-and-coming artists like dodo and LEX. Recently, MANON collaborated with DJ CHARI on her latest release, “Girlfriend.” In this interview, we get to know MANON, the artist who’s been making headlines for her collaborations with various artists. -
“We need more provocative people”—the elusive Dos Monos, who makes the ordinary extraordinary, wraps 2021 up (part 2)
Dos Monos summarizes this year. In part two of this interview, Dos Monos talk about their diverse range of collaborations and how these collaborations reveal the extraordinary and ordinary. “I want [2022 to be] a year where tricksters toy with the world.” -
“We need more provocative people”—the elusive Dos Monos, who makes the ordinary extraordinary, wraps 2021 up (part I)
Dos Monos summarizes this year. What do they think about their thrilling performance with artists like SMTK and Soushi Sakiyama and the things that make them intriguing? -
Motoko Marui’s Solo Exhibition, “Play,” Conveys A Message for Parks of The Future Through Her Free and Uninhibited Playground Equipment
Motoko Marui is an art director and graphic designer who has worked on various CD jackets, advertisements, and brand collaborations. She shares her thoughts on her solo exhibition “Play” with us. -
The Next Generational Star with an Enviable Crooning Voice, Nishina—Her Portrayals of the Shadow and Light in our Daily Lives
Nishina is one of the most crucial artists of the next generation. With her soothing transcendent voice and delicate poetic aesthetic, she creates a new wave in the music scene. -
Fashion and accessory designer millna on her “desire for recovery” laid at the core of her activities
This article explores the underlying philosophy of millna, a fashion and accessory designer and a doll gal.