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Calligrapher Mami’s Independence. On Writing Her Unique Calligraphy Part I
Calligrapher Mami’s self-produced independent exhibition is currently open for the first time in nearly five years. In a room full of her significantly unique feat, we talked about her journey so far until the opening of this exhibition. -
The New Generational Icon Rising from Tokyo’s Skate Community, Interview with Kyonosuke Yamashita Part 2 From Growing up to Living Through the Life-Changing Pandemic
Kyonosuke Yamashita is a pro-skateboarder who makes the world his stage. This article takes a close look at the path he took to go global and his potential future. Part 2. -
Experimenting with music: Meet Ooveen, the electronic duo started by two illustrator-cum-designers.
We spotlight Ooveen, an up-and-coming electronic duo who went from illustrator-cum-designers to musicians. -
A Pop Star Turned Contemporary Artist: KAORUKO Aspires to Create Her Look by Merging Japanese Culture and Pop
Noah Becker, the editor-in-chief of Whitehot Magazine, shares his observation on KAORUKO’s creativity, who is known for work that placed Japanese culture in the context of pop art. -
Kevin Metallier, the photojournalist who became captivated by cyanotype
Kevin Metallier is a photojournalist who documents skateboarders and surfers all over the world. Why is he attracted to cyanotype photography? -
Skaters are eliminated and reappear: Interview with Yuki Kobayashi, the director of “Wings of The Abyss”
Up-and-coming filmmaker Yuki Kobayashi talks about his latest movie, “Naraku no Hane (Wings of the Abyss),” which depicts skaters who are being excluded from society. -
“We Might Have Lasted Only for Two Years” Interview with Global Icon BAND-MAID Part.1
This article delves into how the global Japanese band, BAND-MAID, rose to stardom. -
A life as “farmer and monk” embraced by Myochin Nakamura, a former member of Ging Nang BOYZ
Myochin Nakamura, who embraces a life as a farmer and monk in Suo-Oshima, Yamaguchi Prefecture, talks about everything from his withdrawal from Ging Nang BOYZ to his current way of life. -
The Bikkuriman-style illustration by Yukio Takahashi and his “love for music”
Yukio Takahashi’s Bikkuriman-style illustrations have become a hot topic on SNS. The artist who has collaborated with many musicians talks about “the source of creation.” -
“I Would Come Out to Tokyo If the Time Is Right” The Reason Why NOT WONK Stays In Tomakomai To Pursue Music Shuhei Kato Interview…
This is an interview with Shuhei Kato from the three-piece band based in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, NOT WONK. In this second installment of his interview, we talked about the band’s hometown, Tomakomai.