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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. -
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A Real Depiction of Uncontrollable Desire for Recognition in everyday life: Gia Coppola’s “Mainstream” portrays an obsession with “Like!,” youth’s ambition and the risk behind…
In “Mainstream,” Gia Coppola realistically depicts the dangers in becoming addicted to SNS to fulfil the desire for recognition. Director Gia Coppola talks about the background of the film and her thoughts on Japan. -
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Yua Uchiyama’s ” Japanese music review after the initial listening” Vol.1 Psychedelic Japanoise
Music recommendations on Twitter “#内山結愛一日一アルバム” and music reviews posted on note by Yua Uchiyama from Japanese idol group RAY, is earning a cult following. This is the first episode of her serial article on Japanese music, featuring “Psychedelic Japanoise”. -
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Morley Robertson’s Movie Column 4: Imagining the great transformation of an era — The King’s Speech, Volume 3
TV personality Morley Robertson introduces three films for imagining a post-corona world that’s undergone a great transformation. His final movie recommendation of this series is The King’s Speech. -
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The producer of the hip-hop head bible, “Style Wars,” talks about the early days of hip-hop — “Style Wars” collector’s items now available from TOKION
Today is the first day “Style Wars” hits Japanese theaters. Producer Henry Chalfant talks to TOKION about the Bronx in the 1970s. Official merchandise now available from TOKION. -
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From March 26th, TOKION will sell collector’s items for “Style Wars,” the original Hip-Hop documentary.
“Style Wars,” which will be released on March 26th, is a documentary that exposes the rich growing subculture of Hip-Hop that was developing in New York City in the late ’70s and early ’80s, specifically focusing on graffiti art and B-boying. The film’s official merchandise, which was designed and created by curatorial brand ATW, will also be available from TOKION starting March 26th. -
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Morley Robertson’s Movie Column Vol. 3: Imagining the great transformation of an era — Mad Max
TV personality Morley Robertson introduces three films for imagining a post-corona world that’s undergone a great transformation. His second movie recommendation is Mad Max. -
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Morley Robertson’s Movie Column 2: Imagining the great transformation of an era. “The Joker,” Volume 1
TV personality Morley Robertson introduces three films for imagining a post-corona world that’s undergone a great transformation. He starts with “The Joker.” -
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Indonesian band Ikkubaru talks about Japan’s 80’s City pop attractiveness and 6 masterpieces
People have enjoyed Japanese 80’s City pop across time and border. The popular Indonesian band Ikkubaru tells us its attractiveness to the fullest and introduces 6 masterpieces that inspired them. -
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Jacob Tanaka’s introverted pop music: “rather than sharing my music with others, I aim for music that is close to my heart”
Jacob Tanaka, singer-songwriter and guitarist for “Yanushi,” releases his new and melodically evergreen album. -
