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“After 6 Junction” is bringing up the significance of culture TBS Radio Yoshifumi Hashimoto Interview Part 1
Thoughts of producer Yoshifumi Hashimoto infused in the cultural program “After 6 Junction” being broadcast on TBS Radio. -
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Communicating intent; the founder of VIVA Strange Boutique, Minami Yamaguchi
New wave rose to prominence in the late 70s to early 80s. We delve into Minami Yamaguchi’s career with VIVA Strange Boutique, a shop that produces new, official merchandise for artists from that era. -
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“VABF” web director Shunya Hagiwara thinks about the alternativity of art expression in a post-coronavirus era
This is a series of articles on art in post-COVID-19, unraveling it through the words of experts. In the fourth installment, Shunya Hagiwara, who served as the web director for last year’s VABF. -
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「時音」Vol.12 The Idea Behind Photographer Yoshihiko Ueda’s Film: “Truth Only Exists Right by You”
Photographer Yoshihiko Ueda Talks About Truth He Wanted to Convery in His First Film, A Garden of Camellias. -
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ANRI’s Nina Ehara on why the startup industry needs diversity
We asked Nina Ehara, a senior associate at the independent venture capital firm ANRI, about how to tackle the challenges of a male-dominated startup industry. -
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“A beautiful harmony between tradition and innovation” Alber Elbaz returns to fashion after visiting Japan during the break
Alber Elbaz talks about Japanese thought, fashion, art, and of course, “AZ Factory” -
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Convergence Culture; on fans, creators, and the possibilities of fandoms
Convergence Culture changed the relationship between fans and creators, but what is it, exactly? We consider this question via the pioneering book on fandom studies. -
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The Bold, Unique Looks and Styles of Japanese Art Brut
Popular both in Japan and overseas, works in this category, made by self-taught artists, are original and powerful — and the subject of critical debate. -
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The background story and future of the new record label “TYP!CAL” releasing pop music of the new era
The new record label “TYP!CAL” started in 2020. Gikyo Nakamura, the label owner who is a specialist of domestic and international music trends. We ask him about the label’s launch story. -
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Lang Lee on the work an artist takes or turns down
Why are people in Korea talking about money? Artist and novelist Lang Lee on why she started selling insurance. -
