Reflecting on Life Through the Process of Construction: Asuka Zen’s Solo Exhibition “The final chapter of life” at CONTRAST

ASUKA ZEN will be holding her solo exhibition “The final chapter of life” at our creative studio “CONTRAST.” from April 18th, Friday to 29th, Tuesday. – I am creating my works based on my own personal experiences. In this exhibition, I engage in a profound reflection on my origins, revisiting the memories of my childho...

HUMAN MADE Inc. Website Nominated for The 29th Webby Awards

The Webby Awards, often referred to as the “Academy Awards of the Internet,” has nominated the HUMAN MADE website, created by IN FOCUS, as a finalist in the Corporate Communications category. The Webby Awards ー Websites and Mobile Sites ー Corporate Communications https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/websites...

PEARLY GATES Unveils Its 2025 Spring/Summer Golf Wear Collection

Under the concept of “Making golf more casual and enjoyable,” PEARLY GATES presents its 2025 SPRING COLLECTION, offering a fresh take on golf wear that transcends traditional boundaries. Model and actress Hiroe Igeta showcases the new collection, bringing it to life with her unique charm. Focusing on the “kawaii” expre...

“United Athle” Releases 2025 Spring/Summer Collection, Lookbook Revamped

With the concept of “Many Types, Authentic Quality,” United Athle, a long-established brand with over 90 years of history in producing heavy-duty items such as blank T-shirts, unveils its 2025 Spring/Summer collection. This time, the lookbook has been extensively revamped, featuring a special collaboration with the art...

JSOL Releases Brand Movie Featuring Sports Climber Sorato Anraku

JSOL, an IT consulting firm, has released its brand movie featuring Sorato Anraku, an Olympic medalist in sport climbing and a company member. IN FOCUS was in charge of directing the video. By capturing the climbing scenes in a cave-like setting, the movie expresses the shared spirit of both climbing and business—navig...

New Balance Unveils Shohei Ohtani’s Signature Logo

In March 2024, ahead of the MLB World Tour kickoff, New Balance unveiled Shohei Ohtani’s signature logo. Created by Slam Dunk author Takehiko Inoue, the logo visually captures Ohtani’s baseball journey, depicting him rounding first base in a dynamic sketch. IN FOCUS participated in this project, producing the brand mov...

Panasonic’s Rental Appliance Subscription Service “noiful” Releases New Commercial

Panasonic introduces “noiful”, a subscription service designed for rental properties. Ideal for those starting a new chapter in life or looking to upgrade their living environment, “noiful” offers a seamless way to enjoy a refined lifestyle with cutting-edge home appliances and carefully curated spaces. IN FOCUS was in...

FRAGMENT UNIVERSITY book is now available.

The lecture record, re-edited from the content of Hiroshi Fujiwara’s Special Lecture: Nonverbal Marketing, held from October 2023 to March 2024, is finally complete. After establishing the Urahara culture in the 1990s, Hiroshi Fujiwara has continued to be sought after by global brands such as Nike, Pokémon, Starbucks, ...

“Memories of Prose | Town, Words, and Sometimes Sake by muda” featuring chelmico’s Mamiko Suzuki on YouTube

The fifth installment of “Memories of Prose | City, Words, and Sometimes Sake by muda,” a cultural media project for adults who appreciate the beauty of the unnecessary, has been released. This episode features Mamiko Suzuki, a member of the popular female rap duo chelmico, known for their catchy melodies and smooth fl...

Putting “Art Quotes” Around Every Concept to Offer a New Perspective: Takuto Ota’s First Solo Exhibition “The Crystallized Echo of Air Quotes” at CONTRAST

IN FOCUS is pleased to present the first solo exhibition of designer and artist Takuto Ohta “The Crystallized Echo of Air Quotes,” from March 9 (Sun) to March 16 (Sun) at our creative studio “CONTRAST”. In contemporary society, an invisible distance seems to exist between us and the world. From news and conspiracy theo...

Tatsuya Kitani’s Latest Song “You More” Now Available for Streaming

Tatsuya Kitani’s latest song, “You More,” is now available for streaming as of February 19th. Written as the theme song for the currently screening film “YUKITEKAHERANU,” this track was created with deep love and respect for the literary works of poet Chuya Nakahara. IN FOCUS was in charge of the art direction and desi...

LeapIn Inc., a Technology Company Focused on AI, Renews Its Website

LeapIn Inc., whose mission is to “drive business transformation through IT, fostering corporate growth, individual well-being, and a prosperous future for all stakeholders,” has renewed its website. The company enhances corporate competitiveness through DX support, system development, and IT talent and engineer trainin...

UMITO UMITO Co., Ltd., Operator of the Small Luxury Hotel “UMITO,” Renews Corporate Website

With the vision of “Creating Exciting Real Estate Unseen in the World,” HORIJUKU Co., Ltd., a company specializing in the operation of small luxury hotels and restaurants, has changed its company name to UMITO Co., Ltd. and launched a fully redesigned corporate website. IN FOCUS was responsible for the website developm...

YOKUMOKU Launches Special Website to Celebrate the Renewal of Winter Limited Edition “Chocolat Cigare”

YOKUMOKU Co., Ltd. has launched its winter-limited “Chocolat Cigare. ” This year, alongside the beloved milk flavor enjoyed for over a decade, a new 〈Rich Bitter〉 flavor with a rich and deep bitter taste has been added. The special website, themed “Unadorned Feelings, Together. #Stories Woven by Chocolat Cigare”, featu...