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Nozomu Takahashi, the supervisor of “Animage and Ghibli Exhibition,” talks about “the greatness of Toshio Suzuki as an editor” and “the bond between Isao Takahata…
We asked Nozomu Takahashi, who supervised the exhibition “Animage and Ghibli Exhibition”, to talk about everything from Toshio Suzuki as an editor to Isao Takahata to Hayao Miyazaki. -
Tetsuya Umeda in Beppu “Zero-Tai”—unearthing Beppu’s history from the depths of hot springs
Artist Tetsuya Umeda held a unique art project called “Zero-Tai,” composed of a film, map, and radio last winter. He’s also planning on publishing a book to add further clues about said project. I spoke to him to discover more. -
“Funsho-sya” a indie publisher offers an addictive reading experience via books with dangerous charm.
An independent publisher Funsho-sya publish books of artists with strong and rare charisma based on music.Hajime Matsushita, who runs this independent publish label with members from diverse backgrounds talks about the true picture. -
A brand new style by TOKION has arrived
This article showcases a couple of outfits using original items released by TOKION. -
“The Witches of the Orient” Shines a Spotlight on the 1964 Olympic Gold Medal Japanese Women’s Volleyball Team
This is a documentary film had its world premiere at the Rotterdam International Film Festival, held online in February 2021. It is scheduled to be released in Japan early this summer. -
Analyzing a solo exhibition during Dutch lockdown: Amid the coronavirus pandemic, photographer Erwin Olaf sees his future self
Tomo Kosuga, an art producer living in Amsterdam, explores photography around the world today in this series of columns. In the fifth installment of this series, the author visits a gallery for the first time in four months and writes about leading Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf. -
How My Bloody Valentine Has Given an Impact on the Japanese Music Scene
How did the representative of shoegaze, My Bloody Valentine, give an impact on the Japanese music scene? The author of My Bloody Valentine Koso Subete, Takanori Kuroda, elucidates the question. -
VIDEOTAPEMUSIC as a filmmaker (Part 1): On collecting VHS tapes and creating music videos
VIDEOTAPEMUSIC samples VHS tapes and home videos to create music and films. In part 1 of this interview, TOKION talks to VIDEOTAPEMUSIC about the appeal of VHS tapes and gets a closer look at the thought behind his past music videos. -
Leading ambient unit UNKNOWN ME reveals how they found ambient/new age music, and their new album on beauty
Leading ambient unit UNKNOWN ME reveals how they found ambient/new age music, and their new album on beauty -
French bicycle brand “Jitensha” runs quickly in the spirit of Paris and Tokyo
Inspired by Tokyo lifestyle, the two Parisians who launched “Jitensha” in Paris talk about the charm of Japanese bicycles and culture.