Model, DJ, and photographer Hikari Shibata will hold her first photo exhibition in five years, THROUGH THE WINDOW, at the FLOAT Gallery in Tokyo for four days starting September 8, 2023.

The exhibition’s title was inspired by Shibata’s shyness, which has always led her to photograph landscapes rather than people. Many photos were taken through windows, and both the view and reflections are meaningful and personal to Shibata herself.

This year’s exhibition features photos of daily life taken in Copenhagen, Denmark’s largest city, where Shibata stayed for a total of three weeks in March 2023. It will also feature photographs snapped in Berlin, Los Angeles, and New York City.

Shibata will visit the gallery in person to present her creations. In addition to the sale of exhibited photographs, guests will also be able to purchase T-shirts, hats, and Shibata’s first photobook, the latter of which is available in limited quantities. The self-published 112-page hardcover book was entirely designed by Shibata herself. T-shirts will be available in two colors and feature the title of the exhibition, while hats will come in three colors with an embroidered graphic image of the sun reflected in a window.

Eyeglass brand Zoff is collaborating with the popular character Usamaru for the second time! The adorable pup is celebrating his seventh anniversary this year, and to celebrate, this new collection of glasses is now available for purchase on the Zoff Online Store. On February 25, they will also be available at the new Zoff Mozo Wonder City location!

Usamaru & Usako / Zoff Original Illustrations

Oval

Metal Boston

Husky Usamaru

Wellington

Metal Wellington

Detail

Accessories

Cleaning Cloth

Usamaru is a popular character on the messaging app LINE with plenty of fun sticker sets for purchase. This new collection was based on the concept of having a “relaxing and fun life with Usamaru, Usako, and your eyeglasses!” Zoff Maru, a Zoff-exclusive illustration, welcomes Usako to the collaboration for the first time as well. Don’t miss out on these limited-edition designs, like Usamaru and Usako in matching glasses and Usamaru dressed up as Zoff’s iconic Siberian Husky. These glasses are unisex, so men and women can enjoy matching sets!

During the collaboration, customers can also choose from six unique cleaning cloths, eyeglass cases, and other Usamaru-inspired items.

Eyewear brand JINS has collaborated with popular anime Jujutsu Kaisen to produce the new ‘JINS x Jujutsu Kaisen’ collaboration frames, which will be available on the JONS online shop and in limited quantities in JINS stores nationwide between October 10 and October 25 2021. 

Lineup

Itadori Yuuji Model ¥5,500 (Tax Incl.)

Fushiguro Megumi Model: ¥8,800 (Tax Incl.)

Kugisaki Nobara Model: ¥13,200 (Tax Incl.) 

Zenin Maki Model: ¥13,200 (Tax Incl.)

Inumaki Toge Model: ¥13,200 (Tax Incl.)

Nanami Kento Model|l: ¥13,200 (Tax Incl.)

Gojou Satoru Model: ¥13,200 (Tax Incl.)

Each product comes with an original soft case and glasses cloth.

Panda Glasses Case (sold separately)

 Anime Jujutsu Kaisen, based on the manga of the same name, tells the story of the Jujutsu Sorcerers who use their powers to take down the Curses born from the negative energy of humans. The  show was broadcast throughout 2020 and 2021 both within Japan and overseas, becoming one of the most popular anime of the current era.  

The products in the first JINS x Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration were designed with the daily lives of the unique anime characters in mind. Taking inspiration from the fashion and lifestyle of each character, the glasses are full of hidden references to the Jujutsu Kaisen world. Character motifs have been incorporated into the frame details, resulting in glasses that are both stylish and versatile.

The lineup features protagonist Itadori Yuuji along with Fushiguro Megumi, Kugisaki Nobara, Zenin Maki, Inumaki Toge, Nanami Kento, and Gojou Satoru. Each of the seven characters has their own original design. Each pair comes with a Tokyo Prefectural Jujutsu High School themed glasses case and cloth. 

Plus, don’t miss out on the plush panda glasses case, which is only available to purchase separately on the JINS webshop!

Orders are available both online and instore. The popular ‘MEGANE on MEGANE’ service, which first started in 2019 and was installed in store on September 16,  allows customers to try on the glasses virtually over your current pair. The collaboration glasses will be available to try on virtually in all stores during the order period, while some stores may also have physical pairs available to try. 

Dive deeper into the ‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ world with these fun JINS glasses!

Glasses brand Zoff has released a new collection titled the “Disney Collection Zoff 20th Anniversary Line,” featuring Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse motifs. The collection will be released on September 17 2021 in Zoff stores nationwide and online.

Mickey Mouse Model

Minnie Mouse Model

Case, Glasses Cloth

The very first Zoff store opened 20 years ago. To mark the occasion, a selection of commemorative glasses will be available in their Disney collection, featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse. The pair are dressed up more than usual, seemingly invited to a fun party. The design is special and full of details, as are all of the models in the Disney Collection.

Be sure to check out these special frames, with their charming Disney features!

New Generation rock band yonawo is celebrating the release of their new album with a live online event, yonawo 2nd full album ‘Haruka Ima’ Online Live Supported by Zoff. The event will take place on August 14, 2021, and will start at 20:00, so don’t be late!

The band garnered plenty of attention this April after appearing as models for the Zoff CLASSIC Summer Collection. yonawo is scheduled to appear at a number of music festivals this summer, and their unique style is turning heads in the fashion industry. 

The upcoming live stream will be free to watch, so fans from around the world should be sure to tune in! 

This event is being held as a part of the new Zoff Rock project, blending music and fashion with Zoff’s stylish eyewear designs. Viewers will have a chance to win a pair of glasses worn by the yonawo members by taking a screenshot of the event and posting it on Twitter with the hashtag #yonawozoff! Be sure to follow the official Zoff Twitter Account (@Zoff_INFO) and say which glasses you’d like in your entry! The glasses will also come in a case signed by the members. 

With the release of their new album, yonawo will also be holding their biggest one-man live tour to date, playing shows in seven locations across Japan. Tickets for the show are on sale now!

Keep your eyes on this up-and-coming group!

NIGO’s sunglasses brand JINS&SUN is teaming up with the graphic artist VERDY to release a collaborative eyewear series on July 22 online and at four branches of JINS (Shibuya/Sendai Ichibancho/Sannomiya/Hiroshima Hondori).

VERDY: A graphic artist spearheading the street culture scene

VERDY

VERDY is leading the world’s street culture scene as a graphic artist, helming projects such as Girls Don’t Cry and Wasted Youth. His fans around the world connect to his story, something which is reflected in the work he produces—work that continues to capture people’s attention.

JINS&SUN x VERDY Type V

JINS&SUN x VERDY Type D

VERDY has used JINS&SUN’s sunglasses as a canvas to create a line-up that will have you spoilt for choice.

Choose from three different designs

Clear sunglasses with coloured lenses and a toy plate

The eyewear collection features clear lens sunglasses that cut 99% UV light Available in two shapes and six different designs, the collection is sold as a set which comes with coloured lens plates that fit over the glasses using a magnet as well as a ‘toy’ plate which comes from VERDY’s toy collection.

With just one click of the magnet, fit over a coloured lens quickly and easily

JINS&SUN x VERDY logos brand the inside of the temple

Sunglasses case

Glasses cloth

All glasses come with an original glasses case and cloth which features VERDY’s original character Vick.

Limited Edition Pouch Set | ¥16,500 (Tax Included)

Limited Edition Eyewear Stand Set | ¥27,500 (Tax Included)

Two special sets are also available exclusively on the JINS online shop including one with a pouch and another with a glasses stand, both featuring a Vick design.

Japanese band yonawo have posted a playlist on the music streaming service AWA which is themed on ‘sorrow.’

Selected by yonawo: Sorrow

01. Kanashiteru / yonawo
02. Itsuka Mata Hohoemi Aeru Hi ga Kuru made / Fuyumi Abe
03. Kesho / Junko Sakurada
04. Soshite Boku wa Tohou ni Kureru / Yoshiyuki Ohsawa
05. Mado / Yuta  Orisaka
06. Theme From Mahogany (Do You Know Where You’re Going To) (Single Version) / Diana Ross
07. A Taste of Honey / Paul Desmond
08. Sayonara no Mukau Gawa / Momoe Yamaguchi
09. Guitar Hiki o Mimasen ka / Sayuri Kume
10. Desperado (2013 Remaster) / Eagles
11. Rouman / yonawo
12. Steps / Otto A Totland
13. Let’s Go Out Tonight / The Blue Nile
14. Rain / Sunday Service Choir
15. Crazy Love (2013 Remaster) / Van Morrison
16. I Hear a Rhapsody / Bill Evans
17. Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers / Jeff Beck
18. I Loves You Porgy / Nina Simone
19. Gokigenyo Sayonara / yonawo

The playlist includes some of yonawo’s on tracks such as Kanashiteru, the band’s first ever ballad which was produced by Keiichi Tomita and features on their second album Haruka Ima. The long list of 19 tracks includes other tracks such as Itsuka Mata Hohoemi Aeru Hi ga Kuru made by Hokkaido-born singer-songwriter Fuyumi Abe, Junko Sakurada’s cover of Miyuki Nakajima’s Kesho, Let’s Go Out Tonight by the Scottish band The Blue Nile, and more. If you’re looking for some feels then be sure to check out the tracks on this playlist.

yonawo are scheduled to perform at FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL ʻ21 this summer.

Japanese eyewear brand Zoff is collaboration with the mobile game Disney: Twisted-Wonderland to release a collection of seven glasses this April on their official website.

Specially-crafted frames based on the Dorms

The collection features seven different glasses each inspired by a different Dormitory of Night Raven College as seen in Disney: Twisted-Wonderland. The temple, for example, features inlet parts based on the seven Dorms, so fans can represent their favourite while looking stylish at the same time. The coupling glasses cases, too, are branded with a simple yet sophisticated design of the Dorm emblems, and each case even comes with a glasses cloth bearing the names of the students.

The frames and cloth designs up close

Heartslabyul Design | ¥11,100 (Tax Included)

Looking head on at the glasses, you can see crowns on either side, while looking from the sides are playing card marks.

Savanaclaw Design | ¥11,100 (Tax Included)

Thick frames with gold combination colouring and claw marks featured on the sides. This glasses are made using laser technology.

Octavinelle Design | ¥11,100 (Tax Included)

The front and temple have an octopus leg design and the inner side part has a shell. The black and purple make for a striking colour fusion.

Scarabia Design | ¥11,100 (Tax Included)

These glasses look basic at first glance, but gleaming on either side are cobra heads wrapping around the front. The golden temple section features delicate metal engraving.

Pomefiore Design | ¥11,100 (Tax Included)

The metal engravings and crowns on the front sides elevate your countenance without going over the top. The curvy temple also serves to make the wearer look even more beautiful.

Ignihyde Design | ¥11,100 (Tax Included)

An iconic mix of black and blue. The blue temple has a transparency to it, and if you’re a fan of Ignihyde, you’ll be able to spot the motif on the front sides.

Diasomnia Design | ¥11,100 (Tax Included)

The spinning wheel motif gives the temple a three-dimensional feel. A basic but stylish colour choice perfect for work.

Glasses Case

The glasses case bears the Dorm symbols on the front while the inside has the game title logo.

Each glasses cloth is different for each Dorm as pictured throughout

Japanese eyewear giant Zoff released a new collection of Disney glasses on Friday (March 5) featuring designs inspired by Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck. Official titled the “Disney Collection created by Zoff Happiness Series,” the line-up hit all Zoff stores, excluding outlets, and their online store in Japan.

The Line-Up

Mickey Mouse

Casual Line Boston(ZA211001_43A1 | ¥5,500 (Tax Included)

Casual Line Wellington ZA211002_14E1 | ¥5,500 (Tax Included)

Classic Line Wellington ZC211001_14E1 | ¥8,800 (Tax Included)

Classic Line Boston ZC212001_21E1 | ¥8,800 (Tax Included)

Minnie Mouse

Casual Line Boston ZA211001_68A1 | ¥5,500 (Tax Included)

Casual Line Oval ZA211003_43A1 | ¥5,500 (Tax Included)

Classic Line Square ZC212002_43E1 | ¥8,800 (Tax Included)

Classic Line Square ZC212002_21E1 | ¥8,800 (Tax Included)

Donald Duck & Daisy Duck

Casual Line Wellington ZA211002_72A1 | ¥5,500 (Tax Included)

Casual Line Oval ZA211003_44A1 | ¥5,500 (Tax Included)

Casual Line Boston ZA211001_21A1 | ¥5,500 (Tax Included)

Casual Line Oval ZA211003_81A1 | ¥5,500 (Tax Included)

Glasses Case & Glasses Wipe

Mickey Mouse Anti-Fog Spray – ¥800 (Tax Included) / Minnie Mouse Lens Cleaner – ¥800 (Tax Included)

Next Wednesday (February 24) will mark the 20th anniversary that Japanese glasses brand Zoff opened its first store in 2001. Since launching, the leading eyewear brand has sought to create a generation when glasses play the leading part in the lives of wearers.

At the core of Zoff has been a desire to create a society where anyone and everyone can enjoy glasses freely and easily. In the wake of their 20th anniversary, Zoff is now set to cement itself as an indispensable brand in society and people’s lives by exhibiting new value in glasses as a tool that expands the possibilities of humans, and that doesn’t stop at vision correction apparatus. “Eye Performance” is the mantra of Zoff going into their 20-year milestone.

New Logo

To brand that concept, Zoff has create a new logo that features a Siberian husky, something that has become a much-loved symbol of the brand. Their original husky logo was a photo taken by a child. This has been replaced with a new illustration that matches the brand’s iconic blue colour.

We look forward to seeing where Japan’s leading eyewear brand looks to next as they approach their 20th anniversary.

Glasses brand Zoff launched its Dragon Quest X themed eyewear collection last Friday (December 18). To promote the collection, the Harajuku branch of Zoff will decorate the shop window with Dragon Quest X Online advertising starting on January 2, 2021. On the same date and at the same store, they will also hold a special Twitter campaign for people to win some free Zoff x Dragon Quest X glasses inspired by the Slimes from the game.

Zoff+DRAGON QUEST X

Dragon Quest‘s Slime Family are known to both players and non-players of the game. The characters come in many different forms like the classic Slime as well as the Bubble Slime, Metal Slime, Slime Knight, and more. The armourers of Dragon Quest have come together to use these slimes to meld legendary new glasses for adventurers.

Slimes, slimes everywhere at Zoff Harajuku!

To promote the Zoff+DRAGON QUEST X collection, the Zoff Harajuku store will be decorated in all things Dragon Quest X Online starting on January 2, 2021. Adventurers are invited to take part in an omikuji lottery draw. Those who draw the highest rank will receive some exclusive Slime merchandise. There are but 10 of these draws to find for just 10 lucky adventurers.

Running: January 2, 2021 from 11:00am (JST) *Until all run out
Location: Zoff Harajuku (Co-Op Olympica Floor 1F, 6-35-3 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo)

Adventurer X & Hero Princess Anlucia life-size panels

In 11 Zoff stores, visitors will find life-size panels of Adventurer X and Hero Princess Anlucia wearing Slime glasses which they can take a photo next to.

Participating Stores
Zoff Ario Sapporo / Zoff Sendai LOFT / Zoff Harajuku / Zoff Seibu Shinjuku PePe / Zoff Nikke Colton Plaza / Zoff AEON MALL Zama / Zoff Marché Grand Tree Musashikosugi / Zoff Nagoya PARCO / Zoff Grand Front Osaka / Zoff AEON MALL Dainichi / Zoff Shinsaibashi PARCO / Zoff AEON MALL Fukutsu

Slime Glasses added in-game to Dragon Quest X Online

Those who buy eyewear from the Zoff+DRAGON QUEST X collection will be able to receive an in-game item code for Slime Glasses which their character can wear. If players buy multiple pairs, they will receive multiple codes which they can use on different characters.

Twitter campaign

To participate in the Twitter campaign to win Slime merch, all you need to do is retweet the tweet that will be sent out on Zoff’s official Twitter page @Zoff_INFO on January 2, 2021.

Slime Eyewear Lottery Twitter Campaign
Running: January 2, 2021 – January 11, 2021

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JINS is teaming up with The Pokémon Company to release a special collection of glasses at JINS stores and their official online shop on January 1, 2021.

Your Pokémon partner with you wherever you go

The glasses come in four different models – Pikachu, Snorlax, Eevee, and Mew – so your favourite can set out on your Pokémon journey with you and be there wherever you go.

Completely original models capture the Pokémons’ designs

The JINS Pokémon Model collection feature original designs and come with an original glasses case. There are plans to launch the glasses globally at JINS stores in the US, China, and elsewhere in the future.

Flagship Model | ¥12,000 (Before Tax)

All the glasses come in four different models: Flagship, Kanto Region, Johto Region, and Kids. The flagship model frames capture the colours of Pikachu, Snorlax, Eevee, and Mew, and each features pixel art of the respective Pokémon. The inner part of the frames also have silhouettes of the Pokémon along with the logo.

Pokémon Trainers will find their stylish glasses cases with a Poké Ball in the front, and inside, Pokémon pixel art.

Kanto Region Model | ¥8,000 (Before Tax)

The Kanto models are based on the Pokémon found in the Kanto Region of the Pokémon world, with Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander, and Pikachu featured on the inner side of the left temple. On the inner right are the same Pokémon including Pikachu not wanting to go into its Poké Ball. This story woven into the glasses is sure to have long-time fans feeling nostalgic.

The top of the grey case has our four pixel friends, and they’re featured on the inside too in silver leaf. The glasses cloth has designs of the original 151 Kanto Pokémon.

Johto Region Model | ¥8,000 (Before Tax)

Fans of the Johto Region Pokémon will enjoy these models which are metal combination frames featuring Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile.

The white glasses case features a sleek design with the logo on it while the cloth has alternating silver and gold Poké Balls.

KIDS MODEL | ¥5,000 (Before Tax)

On the inner part of the frames you’ll find Pikachu, Eevee, Mew, Lucario, and Cinderace, as well as Poké Balls on the ends of the temple parts.

Kids Anti-Allergy Models | ¥3,000 (Before Tax)

The anti-allergy models have Pikachu designs and are equipped with hoods that protect the wearer from pollen. A special laser is used to make the hoods to that the glasses feel natural and not uncomfortable on the face.

These last two glasses cases are compatible with the kids models and include a Poké Ball design and Rotom Phone.

Limited-Edition Bag

Glasses come in a special limited-edition bag. These are limited in stock.

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