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February 1, 2021

Kisara Okada — ©TOKYO Please close softly and gently

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Despite public sentiment showing disapproval of the delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympics taking place as planned this July, Japan has held its position of ruling out further delay.

In the wake of this reality, photographer Kisara Okada’s ©TOKYO Please close softly and gently may render as a crucial pre-pandemic artifact that takes on a tremendously new meaning with the stakes of Tokyo’s post-Olympics well-being remarkably higher than ever.

January 20, 2020

A Conversation with Keisuke Shoda

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The creative community in Tokyo is a diverse and dynamic force to be reckoned with on both a local and global scale.

As is the case with many professions in Japan, the discipline and raw pursuit of perfection in craft are ever-present, though one tends to find that there is little drudgery or conservative regard when it comes to creative expression.

In fact, long-held societal beliefs and popular perceptions of artistic beauty and form tend to inspire even more contrarian creative output. This is not an exclusively “Japanese” phenomenon, but registers at a higher volume here.

Case in point, Mr. Keisuke Shoda — a pop musician turned designer and art director (and now, rug maker), but also a cosmopolitan connector, instigator and deeply entrenched Tokyoite.
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January 1, 2020

MUSTARD HOTEL — SHIBUYA

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Truly effective design bridges the gap between needs and requirements.

In this case, the needs are neighborhood access, convenience and practicality. The requirements are thoughtful, understated design, fair pricing and cohesiveness in experience.

Simple yet striking, MUSTARD HOTEL delivers a pronounced “secret ingredient” to Shibuya and its newly adorned Shibuya Bridge complex, as well as parallel properties in Asakusa — 1 & 2.

November 18, 2019

Robert Götzfried — TOKYO SLEEPS TONIGHT

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“Tokyo is the biggest city in the world and counts around 37 million people. I wanted to picture the city away from the famous hot spots like Shibuya or the Tokyo Sky Tree.”

April 15, 2019

Finding “Wa” in Tokyo

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Much of Tokyo’s allure comes from its abundance of its beautiful, engaging and tangible qualities. However, visitors are often struck by something much deeper when trying to express and appreciate the “feeling” of Tokyo and immersion in the Japanese way of life.

March 15, 2019

Liam Wong — TO:KY:OO

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Liam Wong‘s visions have earned him global attention from international news outlets, and legions of fans across social media, the videogame world, photographers and designers alike.

His first formal book project, TO:KY:OO, encompasses his three years as a photographer and ultimately the completion of his debut photo series.

February 1, 2019

A Conversation with Motoko Rich

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A reporter for the New York Times since 2003, Motoko draws on her dual identity to bring nuance, empathy and “fresh eyes” to the publication’s coverage of Japan and the Koreas. Here, she discusses the challenges of interviewing Japanese people, her alternate dream job and how her two children help her see the world.

October 15, 2018

ginza graphic gallery

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The ginza graphic gallery (ggg) is a contemporary space that celebrates works of prominent graphic designers from Japan and abroad.

October 5, 2018

Aoyama Tunnel

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Whether the intense energy of Shibuya draws you inward or outward on any given night, it’s always wise to stop in to Aoyama Tunnel — an uncommon venue known as one of Tokyo’s finest for mingling with creative clientele and enjoying expertly-curated musical selections.

September 24, 2018

MISTERGENTLEMAN

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MISTERGENTLEMAN was founded in 2012 by Takeshi Osumi (aka Big-O) and Yuichi Yoshii.

Since 2013, the Tokyo-based menswear label has been presenting their collections in various styles such as runway shows and even short films at Tokyo Fashion Week.