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Hypebeast
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Uniqlo Reveals New ‘Chainsaw Man' UT Collection
Name:Uniqlo UT xChainsaw ManTeesMSRP:¥1,990 JPY (approx. $13 USD)Release Date:August 2025 (Japan)Where to Buy:Uniqlo In anticipation ofChainsaw Man'supcoming film release,Uniqlohas partnered with the anime once again for a collaborativeUTcapsule. This latest graphic tees collection features three distinct styles: two in black and one in white, all prominently displaying iconic motifs and graphics fromTatsuki Fujimoto's bestselling manga and popular anime. The white tee spotlights a large color print on the front, starring the titular Chainsaw Man amid a battle stance. This striking image is powerfully accompanied by neon green accents, appearing as flickering sparks alongside the anime's Japanese title. One black tee keeps things minimal with a small chest graphic of Pochita, the beloved Chainsaw Devil, while the other features a front imprint of 'Chainsaw Man' in Japanese characters. On the back, two cinematic frames depict a fierce showdown between Chainsaw Man and the Bomb Devil — an explosive new antagonist introduced in the upcoming film,Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc.
Yomiuri Shimbun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yomiuri Shimbun
2025 Expo Osaka: Digitally Re-Created Hiroshima Artifacts Displayed at Expo; Artists' Sculptures Link Past Tragedy to Vision for Future
Digitally crafted re-creations of items that belonged to victims of the Hiroshima atomic bombing are on display at the 2025 Osaka–Kansai Expo. A pocket watch 30 centimeters wide, 30 centimeters deep and 60 centimeters high, and a fountain pen 20 centimeters wide, 20 centimeters deep and 60 centimeters high, were created by New York–based artist Cannon Hersey, 48, and Tokyo-based artist Akira Fujimoto, 49. Hersey is the grandson of Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Hersey, whose 1946 book 'Hiroshima' revealed the devastation to the and Fujimoto believe that the Expo's vision of the future cannot be separated from the past, and they hope the installation will help keep memories of the bombing alive. Since 2019, the pair have produced artwork using 3-D data from artifacts held by the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Pasona Group Inc. proposed a new commission last autumn for its pavilion at the Expo, and Hersey accepted, saying it would be meaningful to exhibit at an event visited by so many people. The artifacts were photographed at high resolution early this year, and 3D data were used in a Toyama Prefecture studio to craft the sculptures. Aluminum casts made from 3D-printed molds were hand-polished to reproduce fine details, and each piece was enlarged for easier pocket watch's hands are frozen at 8:15 a.m. — the moment the bomb was dropped — and its dial is melted inward. The fountain pen, discovered in Noboricho near the hypocenter, has a snapped nib, vividly conveying the force of the blast. Fujimoto chose the pocket watch because 'the atomic bombing can be said to have stopped the flow of time; by seeing the hands fixed at 8:15, people can sense the time that was lost.' Hersey selected the fountain pen as a symbol capable of influencing society. The artists visited the Pasona pavilion for the first time on Tuesday. Hersey remarked that without understanding the past, a better future cannot be created. 'Visitors from all over the world will come to the Expo,' said Yoshifumi Ishida, director of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. 'These highly precise works give people a meaningful opportunity to consider and empathize with the damage caused by the atomic bomb.' After the Expo ends in October, the sculptures will be exhibited in Hiroshima City. The Pasona pavilion — whose displays also include life-science innovations such as sheet-shaped cardiac muscle grown from iPS cells — accepts advance reservations, though visitors may also enter by lining up on-site.
Japan Forward
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Forward
From Hokkaido's Forests to the World: Sou Fujimoto's New Exhibition in Tokyo
There are no forests to see from the 53rd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower. More than 200 meters above the urban jungle of Tokyo, you can hardly make out any trees in the concrete expansion below. Yet here, over a thousand kilometers away from the woods of rural Hokkaido, the Mori Art Museum showcases the work of an architect whose quintessential landscape is the forests of Japan's northernmost prefecture. The Forest of Thought (rendering of the installation). (©Sou Fujimoto Architects) Sou Fujimoto, one of Japan's most celebrated architects, grew up in Higashikagura, a small town at the foot of the Daisetsuzan mountain range. Although close to Asahikawa, Hokkaido's second biggest city, nature is everywhere. Gold and white birch trees line the banks of the winding Chubetsu River. In winter, the snow blankets the landscape, turning it into a white wilderness. Fujimoto remembers his carefree childhood in Hokkaido fondly. "We ran around in the forest", the architect recalls. While the days when the 53-year-old played around in the woods are long gone, the feeling of freedom and openness has never left him. The concept serves as a guiding principle for his designs. "The forest is not a closed space — it is always open," he explains. Fujimoto's recent project, the iconic centerpiece of Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, is a clear expression of his vision. The Grand Ring, a continuous wooden structure with almost two kilometers in circumference, encircles much of the international exhibition. The vast structure guides and shelters visitors, but also gives room to explore the lightness, atmosphere, and elegance of this wooden marvel and, of course, the venue itself. The Grand Ring for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan 2025. (Photo courtesy: Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition) Constructed from Japanese cedar, cypress, and Scotch pine, the Grand Ring covers an area of 61,035 square meters. It was recognized by the Guinness World Records as the largest wooden architectural structure in the world. Model of the Grand Ring for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (rendering of the installation). (©Sou Fujimoto Architects) The Mori Art Museum exhibition features a 1:5 model of part of the Grand Ring along with sketches, photos, and project materials that span from its original conception to its completion. L'Arbre Blanc (The White Tree) 2019. Montpellier, France. (Photo: Iwan Baan) Other recent high-profile projects by Fujimoto — such as "L'Arbre Blanc" (The White Tree), a residential tower in Montpellier, France, and the "House of Music" in Budapest, Hungary — are also featured in the exhibition. They are presented through architectural drawings, models, videos, and photographs. House of Music Hungary (exterior) 2021. Budapest. (Photo: Iwan Baan) Fujimoto is a prolific creator. The first room of the exhibition titled "Forest of Thoughts" shows more than 1,000 architectural models, some handmade by Fujimoto himself. The final piece of the exhibition is a proposal for a futuristic city. Fujimoto collaborated with data scientist Hiroaki Miyata to project his vision of floating spherical structures and trees onto the walls of the museum in Roppongi. The area's name — "Roppongi," which means "six trees" — is believed to refer to six large zelkova trees that likely stood there when Tokyo was still more forest than city. Title: The Architecture of Sou Fujimoto: Primordial Future Forest. Location: Mori Art Museum, Roppongi, Exhibition Period: July 2 to November 9, 2025 Author: Agnes Tandler
Hypebeast
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
NOT A HOTEL ISHIGAKI 'EARTH' by Sou Fujimoto Officially Opens
Summary NOT A HOTELhas officially opened its newest and largest villa,NOT A HOTEL ISHIGAKI 'EARTH,'designed by internationally acclaimed architectSou Fujimoto. Nestled on a 10,000-square-meter coastal site on the southeastern edge of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, the circular structure embodies Fujimoto's signature philosophy of dissolving boundaries between architecture and nature. With a total floor area of approximately 1,500 square meters – including indoor living spaces, terraces, a pool and a water basin – the villa blends seamlessly into its lush surroundings, offering guests an immersive retreat shaped by land, sea and sky. Just an 11-minute drive from New Ishigaki Airport, 'EARTH' is defined by its bowl-shaped roof and white hand-finished façade, which reflect sunlight and contrast beautifully with the ocean's deep blues. The rooftop garden allows the building to virtually vanish into the landscape when viewed from above. Inside, the villa accommodates up to ten guests across four bedrooms and features a spacious living-dining area with panoramic views. A standout infinity pool merges visually with the horizon, while the courtyard, landscaped by Taichi Saito, offers a serene oasis with a children's pool and fire pit. Additional amenities include a glass-walled bathroom, a fully equipped gym and a sauna illuminated by refracted light from the water basin above. Beyond its architectural allure, 'EARTH' offers curated experiences that celebrate Ishigaki's natural beauty and cultural heritage. Guests can embark on a sunset cruise aboard a traditional sabani sailboat, enjoy private dinners accompanied by live sanshin music, or create their own Awamori spirit using copper pot distillation at Ikehara Brewery. Culinary offerings include modern interpretations of Okinawan home cooking, featuring Ishigaki beef, island fish and fresh vegetables. A dedicated chef is available to prepare premium BBQ courses and family-style meals on the terrace. With its immersive design and thoughtful programming, NOT A HOTEL ISHIGAKI 'EARTH' redefines the luxury villa experience. Fujimoto's vision transforms the property into a living extension of the island's terrain, offering guests a serene and sensorial escape in an architectural sanctuary. Fractional ownership shares sold out during construction. Guests can exchange their allotted nights across the NOT A HOTEL network. For more information, head over the officialwebsite.
Metropolis Japan
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metropolis Japan
The Architecture of Sou Fujimoto at Mori Art Museum
With offices in Tokyo, Paris, and Shenzhen, Sou Fujimoto (born 1971 in Hokkaido, Japan) is engaged in projects all over the world, ranging from private homes to universities, retail premises, hotels, and multi-purpose complexes. Since his high-profile debut with The Aomori Museum of Art Design Competition Proposal in 2000, he has completed a series of celebrated projects, including the Musashino Art University Museum & Library (2010, Tokyo) and the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2013 (London), and recently the housing complex L'Arbre Blanc (The White Tree, 2019, Montpellier, France) and the music-focused cultural complex House of Music Hungary (2021, Budapest). One of Japan's leading architects at the center of public attention, he was appointed as the Site Design Producer for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. This exhibition is the first major survey of Fujimoto's work. It provides a comprehensive overview in eight sections, covering everything from work in his early years to projects currently underway, and following his architectural journey over the past around thirty years, the features of his architecture, and the philosophy behind it. It takes advantage of the venue's expertise as a contemporary art museum, allowing anyone, not just people involved in architecture, to physically experience the essence of Fujimoto's oeuvre by including exhibits such as installations and large-scale models that provide a spatial experience, as well as a mock-up. These complementary conventional exhibits like scale models, plans, and photos of completed projects. The exhibition also reviews the role and potential of architecture through Fujimoto's vision of the future city. Today, due to the continually changing relationships between people and their lives influenced by technological developments, architecture and cities are being called on to play a bigger role than before, including consideration for connecting the environment and the function of fragmented communities. We welcome visitors to join us as we take Fujimoto's practice as the context for considering how architecture could change our lives in times like these. Admission [Weekdays] Adults 2,300 yen (2,100 yen) Students (University/Highschool) 1,400 yen (1,300 yen) Children (Jr. High Students and under) Free Seniors (Ages 65 and over) 2,000 yen (1,800 yen) [Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays] Adults 2,500 yen (2,300 yen) Students (University/Highschool) 1,500 yen (1,400 yen) Children (Jr. High Students and under) Free Seniors (Ages 65 and over) 2,200 yen (2,000 yen) Hours *10:00-22:00 * 10:00-17:00 on Tuesdays * Open until 22:00 on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. * Open until 17:00 on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. * Admission until 30 minutes before closing.
