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Soichi Terada

The first thing that many of us will want to do this summer is put on our dancing shoes and boogie the night away. And Soichi Terada is intent on providing the soundtrack.

  • Issue #145
  • 3 min read
Soichi Terada
Culture

The Ten

From fantastical anime to upbeat electronica and art shows that interrogate the relationship between man and machine, Japan has much to offer those looking to jump-start their imaginations.

  • Issue #129
  • 8 min read
Anime-style illustration of person with umbrella on rainy urban rooftop overlooking modern Japanese cityscape
Music

Tokyo tea party

The world of J-pop is meticulously controlled but latest sensation Chai are embracing a DIY spirit and dancing to their own beat.

  • Issue #129
  • 5 min read
Four young women pose playfully outside a Tokyo vintage clothing shop with neon Japanese signage.
Culture

The Ten

From Japanese City Pop vinyl to Chernobyl's nuclear horror and a one-man indie triumph, ten carefully chosen cultural picks to guide your week with discernment.

  • Issue #123
  • 8 min read
Emily Watson as a Soviet physicist in the Chernobyl mini-series, wearing a black coat and hat in a institutional hallway.

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