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30th Anniversary of DJ KRUSH’s solo career DJ KRUSH’s Paths and Memories: A Teenage Fascination with Hip-Hop ~ Mid-1990s – Part.1
In 2022, DJ Krush celebrated the 30th anniversary of the start of his solo career. We take a look at the path he took to become a worldwide DJ and sound creator. Part.1 -
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The changes Masanao Hirayama wanted to capture in his outdoor exhibition: what happens to paintings when hit by the rain and exposed to the sun?
What happens to art when it’s displayed outdoors? We interviewed Masanao Hirayama about his innovative outdoor solo exhibition, its process, and the changes he’s seen in the artwork overtime. -
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Tokyo’s Real Soundscape and the Outline of Tokyo Fashion Scene Portrayed in Monkey Timers’ First Album
Monkey Timers has been taking the helm of Tokyo’s clubbing and street fashion scenes. Marking 13 years since their formation, they are releasing their first full album that unfurls the realness of the scenes and the current state of Tokyo. -
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From 2021 to 2022, the Year of the Arts Festival: Japan’s Regional Arts Festivals to Visit This Year
In 2022, many of the major arts festivals that were postponed due to the pandemic are scheduled to take place; let’s look back at the 2021 festivals and prepare for this year’s art journey. -
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“Revisiting Rei Harakami’s music” Pt. 1: Filmmaker Yasuto Yura on the birth of Rei Harakami’s eternal universe
In honor of the late Rei Harakami’s legendary cassette tape re-release, we’re kicking off a short series of three articles. In the first installation, we interview filmmaker Yasuto Yura, whose friendship with Harakami dates back to their university days. -
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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. -
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Jonathan Rentschler, the photographer who clicks the shutter button like he’s pushing on a skateboard
Jonathan Rentschler is a photographer who continues to document the streets on the east coast, spanning from Philadelphia to New York This installment is about his photography and him. -
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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 2-
「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. -
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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. -
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Which Artwork did VERDY Choose for the TOKION x Wasted Youth T-shirt Design Contest?
Announcing the five artworks VERDY chose out of the bunch submitted for the contest. -
