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Creativity

27 August 2026

Dai Fujikura on Amber Alchemy, Boulez and the LSO

How rooftop bees, a Nomura centenary and memories of a great conductor shaped the piece Pappano takes from Tokyo to the Barbican....

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    The Sound of Epic Anime Conductor Michael England Interview

    A conductor who has never been to Japan, an album ...

    Michael England conducting an orchestra during The Sound of Epic Anime concert
    A conductor who has never been to Japan, an album ...

    Written by: Simon Martin

    23 August 2026
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    12 Songs We Cannot Wait to Hear at The Sound of Epic Anime

    A full orchestra is playing music from Naruto, Dem...

    Double bass player performing during The Sound of Epic Anime concert, framed by vivid red, pink and white anime-inspired stage lighting.
    A full orchestra is playing music from Naruto, Dem...

    Written by: Keziah Maru

    22 August 2026
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    LiSA at the Troxy: The London Setlist and the Stories Behind It

    Know which songs are likely to make the biggest mo...

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    Know which songs are likely to make the biggest mo...

    Written by: Keziah Maru

    6 August 2026
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Inside Japan’s Creative Culture: Ideas, Artists & Aesthetics

Japan’s creative culture is a seamless blend of tradition, innovation, and bold expression. From the elegance of minimalist architecture to the avant-garde worlds of graphic design, fashion, and craftsmanship, creativity in Japan is both a tribute to heritage and a vision of the future.

Our Creativity section dives into the artists, makers, and cultural pioneers shaping Japan’s visual identity today. Explore features on contemporary Japanese art, conceptual design, wabi-sabi aesthetics, and the cross-cultural movements redefining creativity in Tokyo, Kyoto, and beyond.

From emerging designers and printmakers to multidisciplinary studios, this is where the heart of Japanese innovation thrives—captured in thoughtful stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and design-led explorations.

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    NodaMap: -320 Fahrenheit Review

    Why does this bewildering production linger long after the curtain falls? Read how its chaos builds ...

    By: Conor Hodges

    22 July 2026
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    Sachiko Nakahara: Inside the Costumes of Death Note

    See how every costume choice serves the story, why some fan favourites were reworked, and what makes...

    By: Simon Martin

    12 July 2026
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