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Taiwan and Japan, the Intersection of Two Music Scenes: Keiichi Kanda and Spykee on its past and future
Taiwanese DJ and event organizer Spykee and Taiwan Counter Culture Travelogue author Keiichi Kanda discuss the relationship between Japan and Taiwan’s indie scenes. -
J-Beauty report from Europe Vol.3 : Fascinated by the Japanese beauty culture that “caring for the mind and body.” Dutch EC site “Sterre Rose Beauty”
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 third installment of this series, we feature “Sterre Rose Beauty.” -
London-based Musician Hinako Omori’s “Meditative Journey” and the Ambient Music Spawned from Within
Hinako Omori is a musician who moved to London when she was three and has been based there ever since. We talked to the artist to learn about her debut album released in March titled “a journey…”, the compositional process behind the meditative ambient music, and her identity as an artist. -
A Peace Builder: Joe Jun Liao, an Experienced Architect From Hong Kong, Initiated UnXe, an Online Zen Meditation, and FUUUN, a Mobile Teahouse.
When you pursue a lifestyle inspired by Zen—live like a floating cloud without obsessing over anything, it may create an opportunity to build a positive society that shares happiness universally. -
Born From American Music, Television, and Dance, Here Comes “Soul & Waacking” From Yamagata
A video created by MOGA, a dancer based in Yamagata, went viral after Wanda Sykes retweeted it. The video was uploaded on January 23 and viewed more than 460,000 times. What was MOGA’s real intention behind the video? -
Japan’s Brand Trivia Vol. 6: the beauty and uniqueness of Japanese products according to Yoshimi Nagao
This project asks creators about the allure of made-in-Japan brands and products. The sixth installment introduces Yoshimi Nagao, who has many fans for her aesthetically refined style. -
What are the forms of expression explored by BIEN × DIEGO × Russell MAURICE in their joint exhibition “AFTER APOX ?
Three artists, BIEN, DIEGO and Russell MAURICE, talk about their joint exhibition “AFTER APOX” and what they are each bringing to the table. -
Premier sake, shochu, and dishes: a taste of Japan in two Berlin bars—vol. II: NOMU Sake Bar
In the summer of 2020, two bars specializing in Japanese sake and shochu opened in Berlin, garnering attention for their hideout-like feel. The second volume introduces NOMU Sake bar. -
J-Beauty report from Europe Vol.2 : “Bizen” is a natural skin care brand made from fermented rice that embodies the “fusion of natural treasures and…
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 mar-ket. For the second installment of this series, we feature “Bizen.” -
Premier sake, shochu, and dishes: a taste of Japan in two Berlin bars—vol. I: s h i z u k u.
In the summer of 2020, two bars specializing in Japanese sake and shochu opened in Berlin, garnering attention for their hideout-like feel. The first volume introduces s h i z u k u.