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The Expanding Universe of Science Fiction vol.4 Women and Science Fiction Part 1
Welcome to the first installment of our brand new “Women and Science Fiction” series! The story of “Female Science Fiction” is also the story of women in general. Until the last decade ago or so, women SF writers were less likely to be featured or reviewed in the popular venues or to appear on must-read lists, and only very recently things are beginning to change. In this series, science fiction critic and anthologist Teruyuki Hashimoto will briefly examine and hold a spotlight on the state of gender balance and significant works by leading women science fiction writers. -
Japan’s Brand Trivia Vol. 4: After living abroad, therapist Ryoko Hori has a new appreciation for Japanese people and products
This project asks creators about the allure of made-in-Japan brands and products. The fourth installment features Ryoko Hori, a therapist who runs RYOKO senses salon in Berlin. -
“Japan’s Brand Trivia” Vol. 3: The aesthetic sensibility of Giselle Go and Philippe Terrien, founders of DAMDAM, a skincare brand made with Japanese craftsmanship
This project asks creators about the appeal of Made in Japan brands and items. The third installment focuses on Giselle Go, the co-founder of DAMDAM, the skincare brand of the moment. -
Sibitt, a maverick artist and storyteller; the past and present of his craft (part II)
We interviewed Sibitt, who turned heads in the early 2000s as one of the two MCs of Origami. Since then, he has pursued his distinct artistic expression in Japanese through his unique sensibilities and perspective. The second part of this interview is on writing and his new project, 8 ∞. -
Fusion of Hiroshima beads and Indian embroidery “Manakaa Project” from Berlin reinterprets traditional techniques in a modern way
Stefanie Blank, a German designer of the “Manakaa Project” from Berlin, whose main bijou is the glass beads “Miyuki” from Hiroshima, has a history of 80 years, talks about the brand’s philosophy. -
The story of how musician Bitei Matsuki created a dazzling hybrid of hard bop and pop
Bitei Matsuki is a talented musician who makes his distinct brand of hard bop-inspired pop music with polish and dynamism. Because he released a new EP, we took this opportunity to interview Matsuki and find out about who he is. -
Sibitt, a maverick artist and storyteller; the past and present of his craft (part I)
We interviewed Sibitt, who turned heads in the early 2000s as one of the two MCs of Origami. Since then, he has pursued his distinct artistic expression in Japanese through his unique sensibilities and perspective. The first part of this interview is on how Sibitt got into hip hop and discovered theater. -
Yogee New Waves Shares the “Band’s Reality” Meaning of Music Found in the Haze of Confusion
Yogee New Waves has just released their brand-new album, WINDORGAN. They talk about what they’ve been up to during the thick of the coronavirus pandemic and their sincere feelings now. -
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Eyewear based on an idea from biology: A new common sense by EYEVAN’s new brand, E5 eyevan
EYEVAN has announced its fifth and newest brand, E5 eyevan. We asked designer Hirotaka Nakagawa about the story behind the launch and the products’ special features -
The Potential of Writing / Drawing Lines – Enrico Isamu Oyama’s New Praxis
Enrico Isamu Oyama has reinterpreted aerosol writing, a subculture that was born in the streets of New York in the 70s, and presented his own art in the realm of contemporary art. In this interview, we ask Oyama about his thoughts and breakthroughs regarding his solo exhibition Noctilucent Cloud, currently being held in Kanagawa, Japan.