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“Japan’s Brand Trivia” Vol.2 Japanese cuisine filled with healing and energy Food artist Mariko Maeda reconsiders the unique charm of it
This project asks creators about the appeal of Made in Japan brands and items. The second instalment focuses on Mariko Maeda, a pioneer of Buddha Bowl and a food artist. -
NIGO named the artistic director of Maison “Kenzo”
NIGO has been assigned to take over the position effective September 20th, 2021, with his first collection scheduled for release in January next year. -
“A society where no one’s pain is ignored”—Momi Sako’s fight to shed light on hidden issues
Momi Sako of CAMPFIRE expounds on what kind of social good is needed today. -
KAZZROCK x SNIPE1: Two pioneers talk about the past and present of Japan’s graffiti scene and where they are now ―Part 2―
KAZZROCK and SNIPE1, two driving forces behind Japan’s graffiti scene, talk about the past and present of the scene and where they are now. In part 2, they discuss their thoughts on the street versus art, as well as today’s scene. -
Pablo Padovani of Moodoïd on his latest PRIMADONNA project and his love for Japan
The Japanese edition of French psychedelic pop artist Moodoïd’s newest EP features a song with Miho Hatori. We asked frontman and Japan-enthusiast Pablo Padovani about the details of this new release, as well as his affinity for Japan. -
“Japan’s Brand Trivia” Vol.1 The editor-in-chief of “TEMPURA” from Paris unravels the power of “MADE IN JAPAN” born out of diversity
This project asks for creators’ view about the appeal of Made in Japan brands and items. The first instalment features Emil Pacha Valencia, the editor-in-chief of the cultural media “TEMPURA” from Paris. -
Japan Cuts: The Art of Bringing the Finest of Contemporary Japanese Films to NYC
This month, the 15th edition of North America’s largest festival of contemporary Japanese cinema, Japan Cuts, returns to NYC. -
Mangaka Takehito Moriizumi, whose Works Embrace His Unique Sense of “Blank Space” and “Poetic Sentiments” Unraveling the Origin of His New Sci-fi Manga Asleep Spun…
Mangaka Takehito Moriizumi spins tales that cross over genres, brimming with poetic sentiments, by incorporating his own dexterous technique. In this article, we unveil the source of his imagination together with his new sci-fi piece, Asleep. -
KAZZROCK x SNIPE1: Two pioneers talk about the past and present of Japan’s graffiti scene and where they are now ―Part 1―
KAZZROCK and SNIPE1, two driving forces behind Japan’s graffiti scene, talk about the past and present of the scene and where they are now. In part 1, they talk about what the scene was like in the early ‘90s and their experiences in the US. -
What is WAIFU? Creating a Club Culture to Support Feminism and a Safe Place That is Enjoyable Regardless of Attributions
The party “WAIFU” was started after an incident in Shinjuku 2-chome. Elin McCready, a member of the team, and Midori Morita look back on the activities of WAIFU.