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Born in Tokyo in 1983. Culture-oriented anything and everything shop. Main areas of activity include editing, planning, coordination, desktop publishing, and haiku.
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Hiromi Uehara on the Soul of Song: Her Experience with Music, Vocals, and Lyric Writing
Junichi Uchimoto
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Uncover Bliss in Kyoto’s Secret Spot, Kurochaya, with Vinyl and Tranquility
Mitsutaka Nagira
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Parade in Morishita: Where Jazz Finds Its Light and Soulful Core
Mitsutaka Nagira
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Shinjuku Golden Gai: Where Bar Uisce Revives the Magic of Jazz CDs
Mitsutaka Nagira
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Kichijoji’s SILENCIO: Where Eclectic Tunes Meet a Chill Vibe
Mitsutaka Nagira
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‘Exterior Night’: A Speculative Tale of Political Kidnapping
Yuji Shibasaki
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Manga Masters’ Dinner: Gao Yan and Okaya on Work, Food, and Politics
Sho Sakai
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Authenticity in Cinema: ‘May December’ and Real-World Sensitivity
Yuji Shibasaki
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Juha: Nishi-Ogikubo’s Singular Coffee Experience
Mitsutaka Nagira
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Deciphering Artie Shaw’s ‘The Holdovers’
Yuji Shibasaki
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Music Deciphered: Exploring Director Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Challengers’
Yuji Shibasaki
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Laid-Back Survival Tactics of a Culture Freelancer with Shinobu Kawai
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Kaika’s First Album and Musical Journey: The Blooming of a Gifted Songwriter
Atsutake Kaneko
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Beyond Perfection: Ayatake Ezaki Reflects on His Diverse Piano Experience
Kuroda Takanori
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Saitama’s “Bonsai Sanctuary”: An Art Project Redefining Local Value
Mika Kosugi
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Naotaro Moriyama Discusses Facing Death’s Edge: His Father’s Passing and His Own Journey
Maki Shibata
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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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Diving into Hokusai’s World: A Journey Through HOKUSAI: ANOTHER STORY in TOKYO
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LAGWAGON Returns to Japan for Five Shows in May
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