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Hannah Faulkner: Exclusive Interview

Hannah Faulkner: Exclusive Interview

UK based singer-songwriter Hannah Faulkner has come a long way in an incredibly short time, and listening to her searching, soulful voice undulate over her debut album Ni Ni, it [...]

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Yuichi Sakashita of “and” Fresh Pasta Specialty Shop

Yuichi Sakashita of “and” Fresh Pasta Specialty Shop

An Interview with Yuichi Sakashita, the owner of “and” Fresh Pasta Specialty Shop Whether its food, electronics, or obscure plastic models, Japan is a country where you can always find [...]

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Dirty Beaches:  Live in Tokyo

Dirty Beaches: Live in Tokyo

It’s hard to listen to Dirty Beaches without getting wrapped up in the mystique of the slick-haired man behind it, Alex Zhang Hungtai. Born in Taiwan, he has since lived [...]

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Painting with Stars:  Photography in Tokyo

Painting with Stars: Photography in Tokyo

Multi-talented San Franciscan Lisa, aka ‘paint with stars’, arrived in Tokyo in 2009 to tackle the multi-headed hydra that is the Japanese music industry. Soon, however, she found herself drawn [...]

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Shouta Sanoda: Japanese Fashion Illustrator

Shouta Sanoda: Japanese Fashion Illustrator

Shouta Sanoda started his education as a product designer in Japan, but quickly found illustration to pique his interest as a new, but familiar, medium. Today, his work is easily [...]

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Mitzi Akaha: International Creative

Mitzi Akaha: International Creative

As an all-round talented individual, Mitzi has nutured her craft in Japan and abroad as an artist, designer, and fashion model. With a complementary background in writing and journalism, her [...]