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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 fifth installment of this series, we feature “Shikohin” is created by Takeshi Nobuhara.

We interviewed sound designer Yutaka Hirose about his album Nostalghia, 36 years after the release of his historic Japanese ambient music masterpiece Nova. Part two covers Brian Eno, the “fear” that lies in Hirose’s new works, and Japan’s unique view of ambient music.

We interviewed sound designer Yutaka Hirose about his album Nostalghia, 36 years after the release of his historic Japanese ambient music masterpiece Nova. Part one covers Hirose’s background in improvisation and free jazz, and the production process of his new record.

“I want to see the first snowflake that lands on the ground.” Such romantic ambition isn’t unique only to the writers and intellectuals. Whoever takes the first step to introduce a new idea is considered either a brave hero or an odd kind, but no — it could be someone with passion, belief, and great momentum. Today, we share a story of street basketball and the future that unfurls from there. We had the opportunity to hear a story from a man who grasped the first and the last snowflake on the field of basketball.

Shintaro Sakamoto just released his first album in six years, Like A Fable. Its mellow and pop sonic universe has a different feel from the singles he put out in 2020. We asked him about what went into creating the album and his ties with foreign audiences and artists.

We interviewed tofubeats, who released his fifth album REFLECTION and his book Tofubeats No Nancho Nikki.

Hajichi, a tattoo with a deep blue pattern on the back of a woman’s hand, is said to have disappeared after it was banned by the Meiji government. A writer Lee Tonouchi, who was born and raised in Hawaii, discusses the origins of Hawaii’s unique language, which is closely related to hajichi, as well as its diversity.

This project asks creators about the allure of made-in-Japan brands and products. The seventh installment introduces Alice Kazama and Masayo Manzai, the creatrs of eit swim.

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.

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.