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Keiichiro Shibuya is a gifted musician who has continued to create fresh sounds by crossing different boundaries and evolving. This series, “Massive Life Flow,” explores his mindset and what he envisions for the future. In the 13th installment, we present you an interview about what Shibuya’s been up to, as well as his music and film scores, with his new performance, Android Aria “Seeds of Prophecy,” which he performed at the Lisbon Film Festival (LEFFEST) on November 18th, as the launchpad of this conversation.

In the 12th installment, we present a report on IDEA – Dialogue on Love, Death, and Existence by Two Androids, Keiichiro Shibuya + Takashi Ikegami, a dialogic performance held on October 13th and 14th at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa. 

We spoke with British artist Bunny Bissoux about their artwork, compatibility with Japanese culture, and their thoughts on love and desire for idols.

The second part of an extensive interview with Otomo Yoshihide, a musician who has built a unique career spanning more than 35 years. This part focuses on his almost-unprecedented musical practices as an experimental turntablist.

The first part of an extensive interview with Otomo Yoshihide, a musician who has built a unique career spanning more than 35 years. This part focuses on his practices as a guitarist.

The second part of an interview with Stephan Marx, whose multifaceted work spans the fields of fine art and commercials.

A photo column documenting photographer Kodama Hironori’s journey across Mexico, arriving at destinations of his choosing, accompanied by photographs. Volume 6 covers the second half of Ciudad Hidalgo.

We interviewed Stefan Marx, who has been active in various fields ranging from fine art to commercial endeavors, to learn about the origins of his creativity.

Artist Saiko Otake’s first European solo exhibition is currently being held at Sato Gallery in Rotterdam. We spoke to the artist, who’s traveling around Europe on the occasion of her exhibition, about how she got her start in art and what she has her eyes on today.

Girls band HANABIE. rose to fame after the release of their single “Pardon Me, I Have To Go Now” in January 2023. In part of 2 this interview ,we asked HANABIE. about episodes of their overseas tour and their thoughts on new songs.

“Perfect Days” is a film by maestro Wim Wenders, starring Koji Yakusho. Yusuke Koishi investigates the idea and contemporaneity of the city of Tokyo in the film.

Tibetan literature spread rapidly around the world in the 2010s. When White Crane, Lend Me Your Wings: A Tibetan Tale of Love and War was published in Japan in 2020, the book went into reprint in just two months. We explore the appeal of Tibetan literature with researcher Izumi Hoshi.

Photographer Hironori Kodama’s photo column documenting his journey through Mexico, his new destination. The fourth installment covers the city of Cuauhtémoc.

Photographer Hironori Kodama’s photo column documenting his journey through Mexico, his new destination. The third installment covers the city of Samalayuca.

A limited edition book turi showcasing the work of Turi Gramstad Oliver, a prominent figure in Nordic design, was released. The book includes works inspired by Japanese artists, who led the Mingei movement, and Japanese culture.

Girls band HANABIE. rose to fame after the release of their single “Pardon Me, I Have To Go Now” in January 2023. In part 1 of this interview, they shared insights into the formation of the band and the struggles that led to the establishment of their performance style.

This year’s Nobel Prize in Literature went to a Norwegian playwright, sparking interest in Norwegian books in Japan. Join us in exploring Norwegian picture books with translator Junko Aoki and writer Gro Dahle.

As a member of the Korean diaspora community, Kim Suehyang researches Korean food culture and explores the fascinating history of fermented foods on the Korean peninsula through her lens. She encountered the food culture carefully passed down through generations, rooted in the wisdom of the Korean people.

TOKION spoke to contemporary artist Leiko Ikemura about her inspiration and thoughts behind her solo exhibition “When Animals Become Art” at Berlin’s gallery, The Feuerle Collection.

Since her debut in 2000, Tujiko Noriko, an artist based in France, has been building a distinct soundscape using electronic sounds and her voice. Earlier this year, she released her first album in around three years and nine months, Crépuscule I & II, on Editions Mego and will be going on her Japanese tour in January 2024, her first one in five years. Where does the artist find herself today? We present our interview with her, which took place this spring.

Australian artist Mahne Frame just released his latest EP on January 5 on the Berlin-based label Monkeytown Records. We asked him about the background of his ever-changing activities and behind the makings of his new record.

Through contemporary artist YAMAN NKYMN ‘s newest work, we consider the endless possibilities of authentic tea ceremony and contemporary art.

DENPA!!! made a comeback after ten years as a new event, DOME ’23. We asked Ten to Sen, Toshi Miyashita, Ryohei Kaneda, and Takumi Kushida to reflect on the history of their club event.

Photographer Hironori Kodama’s photo column documenting his journey through Mexico, his new destination. The first installment covers his encounters in Ciudad Juarez.

DENPA!!! made a comeback after ten years as a new event, DOME ’23. We asked Ten to Sen, Toshi Miyashita, Ryohei Kaneda, and Takumi Kushida to reflect on the history of their club event.

Junko Ito, a Japanese journalist who has lived in Korea for over 30 years, talks about the similarities and differences between Japanese and Korean food culture. She also explores solo life, travel, and the way of life on the move in Korea.

The interview explores how Chihei Hatakeyama’s newest piece “Hachirōgata Lake” was produced. We ask the artist about stories behind its recording and his own views on ambient music.