The Rising Son - Tetsu Nishiyama Interview

UNDFTD’s Jupiter took a trip out to Tokyo to sit down with Tetsu Nishiyama, the lead creative behind WTaps apparel, Bullink Product and Philosophy Zine. This interview happens to be the first volume in a trilogy of interviews UNDFTD has dubbed the Japan Masters Series. So be on the look out for 2 more must read installments with some of the most influential people in the game. You can read what Tetsu has to say at UNDFTD’s Real Talk section of their website.

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UNDFTD’s Jupiter took a trip out to Tokyo to sit down with Tetsu Nishiyama, the lead creative behind WTaps apparel, Bullink Product and Philosophy Zine. This interview happens to be the first volume in a trilogy of interviews UNDFTD has dubbed the Japan Masters Series. So be on the look out for 2 more must read installments with some of the most influential people in the game.

You can read what Tetsu has to say at UNDFTD’s Real Talk section of their website.

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