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KYOTOGRAPHIE 2018

KYOTOGRAPHIE 2018

An interview with the Co-Founder of Kyoto’s renowned photography festival
Chozumaki / Chijikinkutsu at Mizuma Art Gallery

Chozumaki / Chijikinkutsu at Mizuma Art Gallery

Clever sound installation with a strong visual impression, sensual and unpretentious.

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New Planet 
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William Klein and Photographers Living in the 22nd Century
Angelo Moore and The Brand New Step

Angelo Moore and The Brand New Step

Angelo Moore, the legendary frontman of ska-punk band Fishbone, is…
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Living

Tokyo Skytree launches ‘Tree of Hope’ 

Tokyo Skytree launches ‘Tree of Hope’ 

Add your own wish ribbon of hope 
Glen Wood on Battling Japan’s Problem with Paternity Leave 

Glen Wood on Battling Japan’s Problem with Paternity Leave 

How balancing family and work led to a legal battle with a megabank
Conversations With a Real-Life ‘Death Midwife’

Conversations With a Real-Life ‘Death Midwife’

Psychic practitioner Freya Bishop on ‘virtual vigils’ and death during the COVID-19 pandemic
Cycling Tokyo

Cycling Tokyo

The highs and lows of living in the 16th most bicycle-friendly city in the world

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Dining

Udon

Udon

Chew your way through these
Strange Fruit

Strange Fruit

Not a Photoshop effect
Burger

Burger

Cali-style diner in Shibuya Hikarie
Genka Bar

Genka Bar

Top-shelf drinks at bargain-basement prices
Avocado

Avocado

Gorge on the green fruit
Gyoza

Gyoza

Upscale and low-price in Ebisu station
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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