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This is an interview with Shuhei Kato from the three-piece band based in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, NOT WONK. In this first installment of his interview, we talked about the experimental approach they took for their latest album, dimen.

This is a series of articles introducing new and emerging cosmetic creators from Japan. In the first article, we introduce Ai Gemma Hirano , a founding member of the fashion brand self-portrait. From the launch of her vegan cosmetics brand “UNNATURALLY NATURAL” in 2020 to the thoughts that went into it.

The four-member group, proclaiming themselves the “Singing and Dancing Sailor Uniforms, Representatives of Japanese Youth,” christened 「ATARASHII GAKKO!」, has signed with the world-conquering record label, 88rising, and made a global debut. I spoke with the girls to unveil their beliefs, impetus, and vision for the future.

Soushi Sakiyama, who made a splendid appearance in the music scene with his knack for playing guitar and singing, has released his long-awaited major debut album. We are closing in on the background of his new masterpiece, that entails the band arrangements of his past unplugged songs and self-made electronic tracks—showing his great leap forward as a creator.

We ask TV Tokyo producer and director Ryohei Kamide about modernizing TV. In part 2 of this series, he talks about new possibilities for TV networks.

Film Director Takuya Uchiyama talks about the message he hopes to send through his film, “Sasaki In My Mind.”

Ryohei Kamide is the director and producer of the TV series Hyper HardBoiled Gourmet Report, and works for TV Tokyo. In part I, he talked about how programs are built on traditional values, the fundamental issue of TV, and so forth.

Introducing An Paste Ice Lolly, a lolly of frozen Azuki bean paste, from TORAYA CAFÉ・AN STAND, reflects on the tradition-rich establishment and its commitment to going beyond the Japanese and western framework.