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Illustrator Man Doope Suzuki sublimates reality that doesn’t work into his art making
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Shoichi Yamada of “people showroom” changed jobs in order to dye “food, clothing, shelter, work, and play” all with his hobbies.
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Music Festival: Present and Future – Insights from Music Sociologist Junichi Nagai
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Starting from soccer study abroad and now a manga artist. Cultural figure Kenta Kojima talks about the secret to surviving in Tokyo.
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Yoshiyasu Omae, sushi chef at Sushi Daizen, turns disadvantages into advantages with his unique sales style.
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Jewelry designer Naho Okamoto was inspired to create her own brand because of her metal allergies.
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Podcaster Teppei Fujita distributes “Araone” to fulfill his dream.
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The original experience, source of ideas, and style of work of graphic designer Tamio Iwaya.
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Filmmaker Masatsugu Nagasoe, responsible for the ED of the first season of “Jujutsu Kaisen” emphasizes the weight of his work.
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Studio Khara’s director and video director, Hibiki Yoshizaki, has pushed his love and hard work to the limit.
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From Diaries to Dissent: Satoko Shibata’s Reflections on Seven Years and the Struggle Against the Pervasiveness of “Interesting”
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The “AKIRA” T-shirt is part of costume designer Tsuyoshi Takahashi’s identity.
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The Current Pulse: Carsick Cars Reflect on China’s Band Boom
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Video creator Chanpon Chikara cheerfully enjoys drinking in his own way.
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Cocktails, gin, syrups and other things that fascinate bartender Toshihiro Fukami.
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For Those Seeking Me. Miran on New Encounters and the Latest Album “WATASHIBOSHI”
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2025.9.9
Tyler, The Creator Announces Japan Stop on World Tour This Fall
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2025.9.10
Tyler, the Creator Adds Extra Show for First Japan Concert in 8 Years
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2025.9.12
Sting Announces September Japan Tour with New Trio Band and Six Shows in Five Cities
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2025.9.13
ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025 Announces First Round of Artists
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2025.9.13
ROCK IN JAPAN Final Lineup Includes Mrs. GREEN APPLE, HIGE DAN, IVE, and More
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2025.9.13
Wool & The Pants Hosts Special Event with Chinza Dopeness and NONCHELEEE from Fukuoka
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2025.9.13
Eiko Ishibashi Announces Antigone Release Tour in Nagoya and Osaka with Full Band
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2025.9.13
Yūransen Reveal MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE Album Tour Kicking Off in September
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2025.9.13
Aichi 2025 International Art Festival Inspires Regional Resource Exhibition in Seto City
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2025.9.14
‘The Last Blossom’ to Hold All-Standing Preview Screening at Spotify O-EAST
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