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Building a Bridge to the Past: Mayu Kanamori, an Artist Based in Sydney, Retraces Stories Behind Photos from the Showa-Era
It’s not a well-known fact that Japanese people lived in Australia before the war. When we trace back the friendly relations between Australia and Japan today, we realize that it is thanks to the achievements of Japanese immigrants in the past. -
Lawrence (Peter M. Kersten) speaks on his love for Japan re Birds On The Playground
Lawrence released his fourth album, Birds On The Playground, through mule musiq. Here, he talks about the influence of Japanese thought and culture on him. -
The traditional Japanese facial “KOBIDO” captures the hearts of French women. Delphine Langlois is the driving force behind.
In France, a beauty powerhouse, pay attention to “KOBIDO” : a traditional Japanese beauty facial. Ask the founder of France’s first academy of facialists about beauty in France and Japan. -
“Anybody can be a minority”—Sari Kaede’s message as a transwoman
On top of being an architect and consultant, Sari Kaede works in a wide range of fields such as modeling and entertainment. Here, she talks about the ideal form of diversity in society. -
Artist’s muse Mie Iwatsuki on her approach to art and the new era of beauty
Mie Iwatsuki has been a muse for master painter Alex Katz and renowned American photographer Robert Frank. In this interview, she talks about her idea of art and beauty. -
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General director Yoichi Ochiai speaks on the diversity of bodies celebrated by True Colors FASHION
True Colors FASHION, a fashion show based on the theme of diversity, is going to be streamed online. We spoke to the general director of the show, Yoichi Ochiai, about it. -
Ayano Kaneko’s New Album Yosuga — Her True Feelings And The Power Of Singing
Recorded last summer, Ayano Kaneko’s new album Yosuga is finally out after a year and a half. We asked her about the thoughts behind her songwriting during an extremely confusing 2020. -
The conversation between Moritz R®︎ from Der Plan and Makoto Ori:40 years with music
German and Japanese musicians have been interacting with each other from the days before the Internet. After 40 years, Der Plan’s Moritz R®︎ and Makoto Ori hold a conversation for the first time. -
Japanese Art Brut: A Still-Developing Phenomenon with a Distinctive Character of Its Own
Self-taught artists in Japan are winning international praise for the imagination, innovation, and skill with which they make their unusual paintings, drawings, and mixed-media works. -
BIGYUKI, the New York-based Japanese artist at the forefront of jazz
BIGYUKI is a Japanese keyboardist and producer who goes beyond the definition of jazz. He released an EP last December for the first time in a while, and CHAI released a song he produced for them in February. Music critic Masaaki Hara asks the artist about where he’s at today.