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21st Century’s Cornelius and the Ambient Era: Cornelius Reflects on YMO’s Trio at Midlife
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Filmmaker/director Kosaku Shimamoto’s monozukuri is to “somehow bring the one back to zero”.
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Masashi Yoshida crosses over from the underground hip-hop scene to “Critique Rebirth School”
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Exploring Harmonies: Misaki Umei’s Journey at 22, Mastering the Piano Language
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Yuta Orisaka Quietly Revitalizes “Jumon”: If He Were to Wish for Something in This World
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Riko’s Secret Garden Odyssey – Inspired by Hitsujibungaku: 12 Butterfly Embraces
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Saitama’s “Bonsai Sanctuary”: An Art Project Redefining Local Value
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Naotaro Moriyama Discusses Facing Death’s Edge: His Father’s Passing and His Own Journey
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