Editor Kerala is a Haven for Art, Food and Health
When we think of India, we think of many things, but rarely does the word clean come to mind. However, Southern India is clean, green and healthy both inside and out. We traveled to Kerala known as “Gods Own Country” with our guest... »STORY
Ehime Shinro Ohtake: Life as a Scrapbook
Shinro Ohtake (b. 1955) is a mixed-media artist known for his vast body of creative work and there is perhaps no other way to approach the artist and his artwork but to zoom right in for confrontation. Ohtake’s central theme, ‘working... »STORY
Editor A New York Photography walk
Seven years have passed since I last traveled to New York City. In the days when we were doing Tokion I would frequently travel to the city but always seemed to dread the place. The people were cold, certain areas were extremely dangerous,... »STORY
Tokyo Daido Moriyama: Perspective Reach
The second in a new series taking a closer look at Japanese photographers. Last February Daido Moriyama spent a few days in New York City for the opening reception of his latest exhibition. “I actually didn’t have a lot of time... »STORY
Tokyo Hitozuki: 15 Years in Paint
The first day of painting was the coldest but instead of going inside the wooden house we retreated further into our jackets to stay and watch Kami and Sasu make preparations. On that wintery day, these two mural painters were covering a... »STORY
Niigata John Kormeling: Hole in the Wall
John Kormeling stands amidst the disarray that is his house. Metal scraps, paper shreds, a screaming child and watermelon rinds are strewn across the space. Models in metal and wood, children’s toys, faded posters, piles of books, trunks... »STORY
Tokyo Wim Wenders: Photography of Place
“All my films start with places- cities, deserts. But then in the process of filmmaking, these places step into the background. The characters and stories become paramount, and finally the only parameter of the movie is the truth of that... »STORY
Tokyo Haruomi Hosono: Planet of sound
Haruomi Hosono’s early discography contains the band Happy End (1970-73). Digesting the influences of America’s West Coast rock, they established an idiom for Japanese language rock. Solo releases like “Bon Voyage Co.” (1976),... »STORY
Tokyo Kiyoto Maruyama: Holy Mountain Painting
The second of our three-part series on The Japanese Sento (Parts 1 & 3) Kiyoto Maruyama is one of two remaining “Penki-eshi” (Sento painters) in Tokyo. Today he is painting the back wall of Fujino-yu, but as we arrive he climbs... »STORY
Tokyo Yoko Ono: Journeywoman
Yoko Ono’s public persona is one part mercurial, two parts mysterious. She is known for speaking her mind and making bold gestures as an artist and activist. She also has a reputation for being willfully opaque behind her ever-present... »STORY
Tokushima Alex Kerr: Getaway
For those in search of the past, here is a mountain retreat from the pages of history. Step back in time and catch a glimpse of a life once lived all over Japan and while you’re there, lend a hand to construct it again. In “Lost... »STORY
Tottori Shoji Ueda: Lines in the Desert
In the work of Shoji Ueda, the dunes of the desert seem like a minimalist theater. The background of the stage is mainly formed by the sky and sand, defined in the black and white tones of the photograph. Sometimes, its just one event: a... »STORY
