Why is the founder of Soup Stock Tokyo now devoting himself to contemporary art? It is the “unsought work” that ultimately enriches both life and business. While working at a major trading company, Masamichi Toyama suddenly held a solo art exhibition at the age of 33. He later transformed that same impulse into a restaurant specializing in soup and brought it into the world. The Chain Museum, founded by Toyama, moves fluidly between digital and physical spaces, bringing a fresh current to the art world.
We asked him about ArtSticker, one of Japan’s largest online art platforms, and its vision of a “transparent market” that transcends existing frameworks, along with insights into living by one’s own purpose in the age of AI.

Recycling has become a prominent topic in the fashion world. However, the current reality is that less than 1% of textiles are recycled into new products. This low figure stems from the difficulties in breaking down fibers and removing solvents and other contaminants. Enter the startup Ambercycle, which is achieving true "clothing recycling" through innovative technology. We spoke with Ambercycle CEO Shay Sethi about how this technology came to be and what future he envisions.

Pink born from ancient bacteria in geysers, blue created by bacteria living in mineral-rich waters... Using microorganisms from extreme environments in nature, UK-based "Colorifix" is revolutionizing the dyeing industry. How was this "life-friendly" dyeing technology, which replaces petrochemical dyes, born and how has it grown? We spoke with co-founders Jim Ajioka and Orr Yarkoni.