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UKICO’s contemporary take on Japanese trip-hop, and her message about love and consciousness
UKICO, who spent time in Paris, New York, and Japan, creates a unique sonic world. From songwriting to music engineering her journey has just begun. -
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Gen Z Pop Icon Grace Aimi――Taking Her Global Standard Pop Songs from Okinawa to the World
The next generation singer/songwriter, Grace Aimi, challenges the world together with Chaki Zulu. Zooming in on the birth of the new Gen Z icon. -
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From Tokyo to the world: HOLE AND HOLLAND’s multifaceted approach
Tokyo-born indie label HOLE AND HOLLAND makes more than just music. Active on the global stage, the group recounts everything from their formation to the present day. -
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The Borderline of ‘Life’ Captured by Photographer Ryuichi Ishikawa Surviving Through Nature. The Discomfort of Presenting in the Middle of Shibuya
Kimura Ihei Photography Award winning photographer Ryuichi Ishikawa has carried out the shooting, accompanying survival mountaineer Bunshou Hattori going on a hunting expedition—There, Ishikawa witnessed the ways of facing lives. -
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Koji Shimotsu’s Transient World — the drive to create in times of coronavirus
Koji Shimotsu released his solo album, Transient World, on March 24th. The following is the story of his band Odotte Bakari no Kuni, the album, and other pertinent matters. -
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TOKION SONG BOOK #4：”Wildfires” by Sault resonates with the BLM movement and strongly promotes a fair world
The series by the writer Ryoichi Niimoto living in Brooklyn, who digs deep into the thoughts that musicians put into the songs. Analyzing “Wildfires” by British-born masked band Sault, who resonates with the BLM movement and protests against Asian hate and attempts to break down the racist barriers in our society. -
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Thoughts on Generations and Creative Activities by TAKUMA (10-FEET), and His Sentiments Toward His Hometown of Kyoto
10-FEET’s new EP Ao has released. TAKUMA, who resides in his hometown of Kyoto, shares his thoughts on the modern ways of expressing and taking action. -
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The Leading Curator of the Kawaii Culture in the World: “menmeiz” The Project Draws Attention for its Unique Development
The kawaii culture, which originated in Japan, reached all over the world and has started to develop its own style in different countries. In this interview, Saho Maeta discusses her aspiration as the head of the “menmeiz” project. She works as a curator of the kawaii culture from other countries, and presents her work on “menmeiz”. -
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Yoko Fujishima of ZOZO Technologies, Inc. speaks on the crossover of real-life and virtual fashion
Yoko Fujishima of ZOZO Technologies, Inc. talks about the future of fashion, possibilities of fashion tech, and the importance of virtual fashion. -
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From being married to living in a car; the nomadic life of manga artist Ichiro Inoue
Ichiro Inoue is a nomad manga artist who drives around Japan while living in his car. He talks about how he feels hindered instead of his divorce setting him free. The artist also talks about the newfound possibilities of online manga. -
