ARTISTS
#Ban Obara
Novelist, born in 1996 in Tokyo.
SERIES
miram and obaraban
Our “Haneyasume
A series of essays by singer-songwriter Miran and writer Ban Obara has begun, and after completing an exchange diary that lasted from February 2023 to May 2024, the two finally step outside. They were also joined by photographer Nanako Shinka to chat, eat, and rest. What do these three busy Tokyo residents do on their days off?
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#OTHER
VOL. 3
Yukata Flare: An Enchanted Night in Hanegi Park
2024.8.29
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#OTHER
VOL. 2
Morning Bliss: Soba and Sips at Jindaiji Temple
2024.8.2
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#OTHER
VOL. 1
Seaside Cravings: Channeling Chiharu from ‘My Sister’ with Peyoung
2024.6.13
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