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Climbing Prodigy and New York Native Ashima Shiraishi is Using Her Voice
Ashima Shiraishi, a world-class female climber and dual Japanese and U.S. citizen, talks about the message she wants to send to the world. -
Slasher in the new gig economy seen by model / set designer Felix Gesnouin
Living flexibly along with the times; the digitization of business is ongoing with the introduction of telework, and new ways of working are expanding more and more. -
「時音」Vol.2 Neither journalism nor a documentary: The new possibilities of beautiful photograph -Nagi Yoshida-
The beauty of the initial impulse or the absolute sense does not change. What does Nagi Yoshida see when she travels across the globe to practice photograph? -
A portrait of Josie Ho who connects west and eastern cultures in the chaotic Hong Kong
Born as the daughter of “Gambling King of Macao”, actor, singer Josie Ho is passionate about filmmaking in the turbulent Hong Kong.Josie Ho co-operates the movie production “852 FILMS” with her husband. -
What is AISO (“Automatic BGM Generator”)? Go Hiyama and Nakako on the Trajectory of Music and Creativity
We asked Go Hiyama and Nakako about the backstory and goals of their project – AISO, which explores a new possibility of music. -
Former Professional Skateboarder Aoi Shimizu Creates Daruma Dolls From Denim
Aoi Shimizu is a former professional skateboarder who crafts daruma dolls from discarded denim pants. He talks to TOKION about the background behind his creations. -
TOKION SONG BOOK #2: Taylor Swift’s “exile” that created strong cohesion and affinity from the situation of predicament
This series by the writer Ryoichi Niimoto living in Brooklyn, who digs deep into the thoughts that musicians put into the songs. He chose pioneer musician Taylor Swift’s latest work “exile” from her latest album “folklore”. -
Rapper, WILYWNKA, models limited edition items for the 2nd anniversary of Calvin Klein’s Shinsai-Bashi store
Calvin Klein’s Shinsai-Bashi store celebrates its second anniversary on September 19 with T-shirts and crewneck sweatshirts inspired by Osaka city. Rapper, WILYWNKA, is the model. -
How Emi Jingu, the Japanese balloon artist who conquered a US national convention, creates balloon art and fashion
Exploring a Japanese artist who won the US Balloon Art Dress Competition and was showered with applause at Vancouver Fashion Week as well -
The Importance of Independence and Ownership: Spreading the“Gyaru’s Tsuyo Tsuyo Mind” During the Pandemic
Rapper Akko Gorilla released a zine project called “#SayHello” during the pandemic. The zine’s comprised of artwork collected from participants who voluntarily sent in their work. What sort of thoughts and feelings went into the project? What’s the strength of “Gyaru” according to Akko Gorilla?