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LOVEHO SELECTS July 2023
Three Tokyo Creatives to Know | July 2023![Flying Lotus](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/newFile-11-380x285.jpeg)
Flying Lotus
Catalyst for Creativity![An Origami Revolution](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screenshot-2023-06-27-at-11.19.31-380x253.jpg)
An Origami Revolution
Conversations with origami master Taro Yaguchi![Based in Japan: Gaku the Great](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/221122-ry-BN4I3036-380x253.jpg)
Based in Japan: Gaku the Great
The 22-year-old artist forging his own path![Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases June 2023](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Spotify-etc-380x214.jpg)
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases June 2023
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan![Through the Eyes of Thundercat](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screen-Shot-2023-05-09-at-16.36.53-e1687834227737-380x278.jpg)
Through the Eyes of Thundercat
The Grammy-winning musician shares his passion for anime, music and tips for Tokyo![Based in Japan: Wayne Shennen on bringing New Zealand to Japan](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/rangitototokyo-380x252.png)
Based in Japan: Wayne Shennen on bringing New Zealand to Japan
New Zealand wine finally trending in Tokyo![Living the Dream](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/HEHEAD_yuto_MAIN-1-380x253.jpeg)
Living the Dream
Sota Fukushi on his breakout international role in "THE HEAD" Season 2![Fresh Ink: Debut English Translations of Chuya Nakahara’s Japanese Literature](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/9782754112383-P071-1024x752-1-e1686626349858-380x275.jpg)
Fresh Ink: Debut English Translations of Chuya Nakahara’s Japanese Literature
The English-language debut of a Japanese modernist master![Traditional Japanese Yokai and Modern-Day Pokemon](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/yokai-380x271.jpeg)
Traditional Japanese Yokai and Modern-Day Pokemon
Beyond the monsters with Adam Kabat’s The River Imp and the Stinky Jewel and Other Tales![LOVEHO SELECTS June 2023](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Spotify-etc-2-1-e1685590900462-380x170.jpg)