interview

Suginami is a place in Tokyo that is known for its artists, writers, craftsmen, musicians, and other types of creative people and more. From the people who work at world-famous anime production studios to the unusual street musician on the corner, we hope to help you get to know more about some of Suginami's unique personalities, both Japanese and foreign, through these interviews.

BANDAI NAMCO FILMWORKS: INTERVIEW AT WHITE BASE

Interview about “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM” with Director Mitsuo Fukuda, Producer Toshikazu Naka and Bandai Namco Filmworks Staff

INTERVIEW WITH FANTASY THEME CAFE, CHAMBER OF RAVEN

The Mind Behind Ogikubo's Chamber of Raven, Hidemi Matsuzuka, Tells Us the Story Behind His Fantasy World Cafe Space

INTERVIEW WITH LONG-STANDING JAPANESE SWEETS SHOP MIHARADO

Kotaro Tanaka, the Third-Generation Owner of Miharado Wagashi in Tells Us About the Long-Standing Sweets Business His Grandfather Started

INTERVIEW WITH PRO GO PLAYERS KANKETSU RIN & AYUMI SUZUKI

A Brief Interview with a Professional Go-Player Couple from Suginami and Taiwain

INTERVIEW WITH AYANO SAGAWA (KIRI-E PAPER-CUTTING ARTIST)

Our interview with the Kiri-e Artist and Her Contributions to the Traditional Art

TOKYO ARCADE GAME COMMUNITY

A Deep Look Inside the Fighting Game Communities at Game Studio Cube in Koenji

KOENJI: TOKYO’S MUSIC MECCA, PART 2

Diving Deeper Into the Culture That Defines Koenji and Its Music Scene Through Continued Interviews

KOENJI: TOKYO’S MUSIC MECCA

Exploring Koenji's Deep Music History and Culture Through Interviews With People Connected to the Koenji Music Scene

TALKING WITH JAPANESE ANIMATION STUDIOS, PART 2

Part 2 of Our Conversation with MAPPA and Contrail Studios, About The Film "In This Corner of the World" and More

TALKING WITH JAPANESE ANIMATION STUDIOS, PART 1

A Discussion with Studios MAPPA and Contrail about Animation in Suginami Ward and Abroad

OGIKUBO RAMEN ADVENTURES, PART 2

Part 2 of our Ogikubo Ramen Tour and Talk with Brian MacDuckston

INTERVIEW WITH BRIAN MACDUCKSTON (RAMEN BLOGGER)

The American Ramen Writer and Rider Talks About His Japanese Ramen Life

INTERVIEW WITH KOHARU (RAKUGO PERFORMER)

The Female Rakugo Performer Talks About Being a Woman in Rakugo and Doing Shows Overseas

INTERVIEW WITH HIROZUMI (RYU GUW)

The Taiko Drum Master Talks About His Drum Style and Ryu Guw

INTERVIEW WITH TAIJYU FUJIYAMA (TEZUMA MAGICIAN)

The Traditional Japanese Magician Tells Us About His Experience and Influence

INTERVIEW WITH MASAHIDE SAKAMOTO (EITAROU)

The Japanese Sweets Maker and Teacher Tells Us About His Traditional Craft

INTERVIEW WITH NOBUYUKI KURIHARA (TENSUKE)

The Koenji Tempura Specialist Tells About His Unique Tempura and Performance

INTERVIEW WITH KAYOKO SUZUKI (FAN MAKER)

The 'Sensu' Fan Maker Tells About Her Traditional Art