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“What makes something socially acceptable?”: this is the question Gallery of Taboo throws in the face of public opinion, as staying at home becomes normalized and people must put many cultural activities on hold. We present to you, Gallery of Taboo.

The popular manga series, BLUE GIANT, passionately and wildly conveys jazz through the growth of the protagonist, Dai the sax player. Shinichi Ishizuka shares his emotions etched in his work and about the future.

Millennials in France talk a lot about “hypnotherapy” recently. In Europe and the United States, it is approved as a treatment method by medical institutions because its effects have been proved by brain science and cognitive behavioral therapy.

The untouched city of Petra, Jordan. Angkor Wat, Cambodia. Hong Kong, where the symbol of chaos, Kowloon Walled City, once used to be. Traces left behind by a skateboard. Patrik Wallner’s photos capture heritages with a skater twist.

Lisa Yamai, president of Snow Peak, talks about everything from her appointment as president to the importance of the connection between people and nature.

Kan a.k.a GAMI faced two consecutive arrests on drug-related charges last year, but he isn’t letting it get him down. In this interview, the rapper talks about his hip-hop style, his present situation, and the future.

Wayama Yama reflects on her career and covers a wide range of topics, from influential works to her ongoing series, “Onna no Sono no Hoshi.”

Yutaro Furutachi, is a musician who began his music career when he was a teenager and has recently been active as an actor. We unveil the current life and auspicious future of the man, who turned thirty this year, morphing into a grown-up from a young lad.

An interview with Emi Endo and Yohei Tomooka, the duo behind EE HANDCRAFTED PRODUCTS. Three years after the duo’s move to Berlin, TOKION takes a closer look at the background and worldview behind their craftsmanship.

Shohei Amimori’s music spans various genres from classical music to contemporary music, and electronica and pop. In his first solo album in two years, he sets his vocals and beats to the side and brings the piano to the center. What thoughts and feelings did he put into Ex.LIFE?