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Putting his soul into one stitch Door to the world opened by the zigzag embroidery——The man called SHISHUMANIA
Incorporating zigzag stitching embroidery, a technique with a decreased number of inheritors, into the expressions of two-dimensional world, SHISHUMANIA opened up a new possibility of traditional technology. The interview uncovers the world of Takuma Fukumori a.k.a SHISHUMANIA. -
B-boy Issei on what needs to be done for the future of breakdancing
Breakdancer Issei, who has earned numerous world-famous titles in his teenage years, says he wants to spread breakdancing even more in Japan. We delve into his roots and process of creating his own blueprint. -
Jai Tanju, the photographer who’s as interesting as his photos
San Jose’s skate culture and community are just as distinct as those in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Jai Tanju is well-known in the streets of this city. Instead of focusing on his photography alone, I’d like to highlight him as a person; it makes me smile just thinking about it. -
Tokyo-based director Xavier Tera, shows cultural diversity and Japanese identity
The director behind the music video for Kaytranada’s Look Easy ft. Lucky Daye is Xavier Tera, friend of the artist and self-proclaimed fan of Takeshi Kitano. What is Tokyo-based Tera’s vision of Japanese culture? -
USUGROW [Part 1]: The thought behind his dance drawings, the unchanging spirit, and the diffusion of culture
USUGROW’s solo exhibition is currently on view at Shintora Press, a new gallery in Toranomon, until July 10th. The exhibition mainly displays works with a “dance” theme. What was USUGROW feeling and thinking as he made these works? -
Takahiro Komuro’s sacred sculptures based on comics and figurines
Takahiro Komuro is a prominent artist whose sculptures look like soft vinyl figures at first glance. We present an interview about the catalyst for his work, his process, and the art industry. -
TOKION SONG BOOK #5:Cassandra Jenkins’s “Hard Drive” depicts a world that coexists in recognition of diversity.
The series by the writer Ryoichi Niimoto living in Brooklyn, who digs deep into the thoughts that musicians put into the songs. A new society we aim to read from the lyrics of “Hard Drive” by SSW Cassandra Jenkins based in Brooklyn. -
BMX Rider Yohei Uchino on the past 20 years of his career and what’s next
This year, BMX flatland world champion Yohei Uchino celebrates the 20th anniversary of his career. He reflects on the start of his career to the present, the establishment of THE PARK, and how he became the first Japanese rider for Brooklyn Machine Works -
Girls Band Titillated by Ging Nang Boyz, TOKYO SYOKI SYODO—Their Current Location After Running All the Way Through the Pandemic with Their “Initial Impulse” Wide…
The rock band, TOKYO SYOKI SYODO, has welcomed a new member. They have finished the demo that marks the second chapter of their career. This interview unveils the band from their genesis to their new songs. -
Joe Brook, the photographer who documents universal themes of skateboarding
Joe Brook has been working with the world-famous skateboard magazine, Thrasher, for many years. He’s a photographer who adores skating and traveling with a film and digital camera in hand. Joe is a cool guy who’s always smiling and lives his life as a photographer with endless enthusiasm.