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Obon Shokudo is about bringing comfort to the mind and bodies of the customers. Posing questions about what we take for granted about food, the owners are changing the way we think of and enjoy food.

Led by Keiko Suyama, who supervises the TOKION column J-Beauty Report from Europe, and fashion designer Sadaharu Hoshino, a new place to experience the beauty of Japan has opened in Paris.

This is the second installment of Kiki Kudo’s “dual life” in New York City and Connecticut during the pandemic.

Jorinji Miso values cooperation over competition. The way they live and cherish bonds with others is reflected in the way they make miso, combining traditional Japanese methods with innovation and diversity.

An interview with DJ Steffi, who was a resident of Panorama Bar in Berlin and is now based in Portugal, where she runs a label and travels the world.

Through interviews with people of Japanese heritage working in the creative industries, this series explores the state of contemporary Japan as well as its past.

We present an interview with John Hassall, the bassist of The Libertines, about the band’s debut album, Up The Bracket, which has welcomed its 20th anniversary this year.

What are the next steps for the new generation of origami artists post-complex origami boom? We visited Corsoyard, a handmade washi studio in Mino, Gifu prefecture, where Yuga Arisawa is based.

Creating Origami from Scratch: Interview with Origami Artist/Handmade Washi Craftsman, Yuga Arisawa – Part 1

6397, the clothing line from New York showroom The News, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. We spoke with director Stella Ishii about the campaign shoot for the Fall/Winter 2022-23 collection, shot by photographer Ari Marcopoulos.