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After majoring in Western art history, I worked in a small theater in Tokyo. My favorite glide is "seared ribs x 5". My favorite painters are Georges de La Tour and Leon Spilliart. I am of the school that drizzles olive oil on natto.
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Saitama’s “Bonsai Sanctuary”: An Art Project Redefining Local Value
Mika Kosugi
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Émile Gallé: Longing for Paris – A Journey into the Artist’s Relationship with His Roots
Mika Kosugi
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Monet’s Later Years Captured in Groundbreaking Tokyo Exhibition
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The Roots and Future of Street Art in Shibuya: Key Moments with Banksy and Keith Haring
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Ryuichi Sakamoto | Seeing Sound, Hearing Time: A Journey into the Art of Sound and Time
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MUUUSE’s Groundbreaking Immersive Exhibition in Toranomon Hills
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Ei Arakawa-Nash’s Solo Exhibition: A Unique Chance for the NACT to Dive into the “Strange”
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ONE PIECE ONLY: The Grand Journey from Artist to Audience
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Rhizomatiks Ignites Omotesando with AI: Exploring the New Art Exhibition “recursive”
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Concrete Planet: “SIDE CORE Exhibition” Delves into the City’s Underbelly
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Keiichi Tanaami’s Creative Odyssey: An In-Depth Look at Japan’s Legendary Modern Artist
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maya ongaku on the Road: A Glimpse into Their Evolving Philosophy Abroad
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Sayo Komada Preserves Shamisen Tradition with a Twist: Why She Plays “Can’t Stop” on Instagram
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10 Years with Atarashii Gakko! and Defying the Norms
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Manami Kakudo’s Yamagata Performance: A Musical Collaboration with Local Artists
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Eiko Ishibashi Reflects on Music Today: Anger and Ambiguous Affirmation in Antigone
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Butter’s Asako Yuzuki on Why Overlooked Japanese Novels Became Global Sensations
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2025.8.30
Ryuichi Sakamoto Exhibition Launches in Osaka, Bringing to Life His 18-Year-Old Expo Journey
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2025.9.2
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2025.9.3
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