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J-Beauty report from Europe Vol.4 “WA:IT” is a symbiosis of Japanese spirit and Italian culture.
This series introduces J-Beauty brands in Europe by Keiko Suyama, the representative of “Dessigne,” who consults on the entry of Japanese beauty brands into the European market. For the fourth installment of this series, we feature “WA:IT” is created by Raffaella Grisa. -
Depict a story of “Lemaire” along with the times and lives by Christophe Lemaire and Sarah Linh Trang
Christophe Lemaire and Sarah Linh Trang, designers of Lemaire, reflect on the Fall/Winter 2022-23 collection and discuss the resonance between the brand and the Japanese aesthetic. -
Enjoyed Drive My Car? Then Nippon Connection Is Your Answer, the Japanese Film Festival Featuring the Most Exciting and Latest Lineup From Japan
Nippon Connection, a Japanese film festival in Frankfurt, Germany, is returning to in-person screenings for the first time in two years. The 22nd edition of the festival will be held from May 24 to 29. It will screen more than 100 of the latest Japanese films and present cultural programs to experience Japanese culture through workshops, lectures, concerts, and other events. Some films will be offered online after the festival. -
The philosophy of TAAKK revealed through fabrics (part II): clothes for brightening up people’s day
This is the second half of an interview with designer Takuya Morikawa, where he explores the philosophy behind making clothes, with a focus on fashion brand TAAKK’s fabrics. He talked to us about the production of the brand’s spring/summer 2022 collection, the magic of fashion, and his mission as a designer. -
The philosophy of TAAKK revealed through fabrics (part I): searching for the spark of design inspiration
In the first half of this interview with designer Takuya Morikawa, we explore the philosophy behind making clothes, with a focus on fashion brand TAAKK’s fabrics. He looked back on past collections and spoke to us about “gems” that inspire him to develop them. -
Taiwan and Japan, the Intersection of Two Music Scenes: Keiichi Kanda and Spykee on its past and future
Taiwanese DJ and event organizer Spykee and Taiwan Counter Culture Travelogue author Keiichi Kanda discuss the relationship between Japan and Taiwan’s indie scenes. -
J-Beauty report from Europe Vol.3 : Fascinated by the Japanese beauty culture that “caring for the mind and body.” Dutch EC site “Sterre Rose Beauty”
This series introduces J-Beauty brands in Europe by Keiko Suyama, the representative of “Dessigne,” who consults on the entry of Japanese beauty brands into the European market. For the third installment of this series, we feature “Sterre Rose Beauty.” -
London-based Musician Hinako Omori’s “Meditative Journey” and the Ambient Music Spawned from Within
Hinako Omori is a musician who moved to London when she was three and has been based there ever since. We talked to the artist to learn about her debut album released in March titled “a journey…”, the compositional process behind the meditative ambient music, and her identity as an artist. -
A Peace Builder: Joe Jun Liao, an Experienced Architect From Hong Kong, Initiated UnXe, an Online Zen Meditation, and FUUUN, a Mobile Teahouse.
When you pursue a lifestyle inspired by Zen—live like a floating cloud without obsessing over anything, it may create an opportunity to build a positive society that shares happiness universally. -
Born From American Music, Television, and Dance, Here Comes “Soul & Waacking” From Yamagata
A video created by MOGA, a dancer based in Yamagata, went viral after Wanda Sykes retweeted it. The video was uploaded on January 23 and viewed more than 460,000 times. What was MOGA’s real intention behind the video?