AR Magazine 'MNC' ISSUE 03 Launches Nationwide; Theme: "Return to Origin"
The AR-linked culture magazine 'MNC' ISSUE 03 has launched, exploring self-introspection and Japanese roots under the theme "Return to Origin."
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- 📰 Published: April 15, 2026 at 20:30
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The cover linked with AR (Augmented Reality): 'Ryuko Maru' by Mr. Miyauchi, who leads the Decotora Group 'Kuroshio Sendan' (HOTBOX CLASSICS).
'MNC (Menas)', which gained attention as an experiential culture magazine, has launched ISSUE 03, available from April 15, 2026 (Wednesday) at online stores and bookstores nationwide.
'MNC', founded to deliver global culture and inspiration, is a bilingual magazine with editorial teams in Tokyo and Amsterdam. It imbues the experience of 'reading' with new value by linking it with AR (Augmented Reality).
◼︎The theme of ISSUE 03 is "Return to Origin – To the Inner Source – ".
The world doesn't stop. Amidst speed, instant responses, and ever-expanding information, our consciousness is constantly drawn outwards. That is precisely why we need an awareness to return to our source. "Return to Origin" is not about going back to the past. It's an act of confirming one's own breath and impulses. Returning is not retreating. It's about "regaining your axis." This issue connects to that inner shift.
The magazine linked with AR (Augmented Reality) brings out outlines with every turn of the page. This issue, packed with culture, spans a total of 312 pages. When the page in front of you transforms into a new experience with a smartphone in hand, what will you feel?
◼︎A Glimpse into ISSUE 03 Content
Return to Origin (10 pages + AR)
Returning to the Origin
The starting point of "Return to Origin" is where we stand now – Japan. How has this country spent its time, and what senses has it passed down as it has continued its activities? We visit places where Japanese myths remain strong to confront this question.
MAMIMOZI (18 pages + AR)
MAMIMOZI
Mamimozi, a calligrapher active on the world stage. This interview captures her feelings and attitude towards calligraphy, such as her perspective of viewing characters not as "language" but as "existence."
Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO (12 pages + AR)
Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO
Exploring the origins of Mr. Yasuhirō Mihara, a globally acclaimed fashion designer representing Japan. The interview, which delves deep into his unique aesthetic, goes back to his elementary school days, unraveling his way of life and the essence of his brand.
SOLAR SYSTEM (8 pages + AR)
SOLAR SYSTEM
We stand on the surface of the Earth, pulled by gravity, our lives sustained by sunlight, breathing within the rules of rotation and revolution. We consider "Return to Origin" by looking out at the universe.
Guè (12 pages + AR)
Guè
Mr. Guè, an unavoidable figure when discussing Italian hip-hop. This interview, recorded from the perspective of someone leading the scene beyond the artist's frame, is described as "real and passionate."
DOG HOUSE STUDIO (14 pages + Youtube & AR)
DOG HOUSE STUDIO
MNC's YouTube program "DOG HOUSE STUDIO." We feature Mr. JQ, who has launched his solo project "Jeremy Quartus," along with Nulbarich band members Keity and Takeru Yamazaki, for a special live performance.
MNC CUP (10 pages + Youtube & AR)
MNC CUP
The second "MNC CUP," MNC's YouTube program. A "dance battle cypher" where participants aim to "kamasu" (execute moves) without spilling while holding a cup. Top dancers representing Japan gather to compete in serious battles for the championship.
◼︎About MNC
A magazine that preserves the "now" and "sensibility" of the world for the future.
Reading becomes a special experience once again. In an era where information flows by in an instant, choose to "preserve." MNC carefully gathers perspectives and sensibilities from around the world, creating a magazine to deliver the atmosphere and thoughts of this very moment to someone 100 years from now.
A partial introduction to how to enjoy AR linked with the pages (ISSUE 01 ~ 03)
A new "reading experience" where analog and digital coexist.
This issue
Keywords:
'MNC (Menas)', which gained attention as an experiential culture magazine, has launched ISSUE 03, available from April 15, 2026 (Wednesday) at online stores and bookstores nationwide.
'MNC', founded to deliver global culture and inspiration, is a bilingual magazine with editorial teams in Tokyo and Amsterdam. It imbues the experience of 'reading' with new value by linking it with AR (Augmented Reality).
◼︎The theme of ISSUE 03 is "Return to Origin – To the Inner Source – ".
The world doesn't stop. Amidst speed, instant responses, and ever-expanding information, our consciousness is constantly drawn outwards. That is precisely why we need an awareness to return to our source. "Return to Origin" is not about going back to the past. It's an act of confirming one's own breath and impulses. Returning is not retreating. It's about "regaining your axis." This issue connects to that inner shift.
The magazine linked with AR (Augmented Reality) brings out outlines with every turn of the page. This issue, packed with culture, spans a total of 312 pages. When the page in front of you transforms into a new experience with a smartphone in hand, what will you feel?
◼︎A Glimpse into ISSUE 03 Content
Return to Origin (10 pages + AR)
Returning to the Origin
The starting point of "Return to Origin" is where we stand now – Japan. How has this country spent its time, and what senses has it passed down as it has continued its activities? We visit places where Japanese myths remain strong to confront this question.
MAMIMOZI (18 pages + AR)
MAMIMOZI
Mamimozi, a calligrapher active on the world stage. This interview captures her feelings and attitude towards calligraphy, such as her perspective of viewing characters not as "language" but as "existence."
Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO (12 pages + AR)
Maison MIHARA YASUHIRO
Exploring the origins of Mr. Yasuhirō Mihara, a globally acclaimed fashion designer representing Japan. The interview, which delves deep into his unique aesthetic, goes back to his elementary school days, unraveling his way of life and the essence of his brand.
SOLAR SYSTEM (8 pages + AR)
SOLAR SYSTEM
We stand on the surface of the Earth, pulled by gravity, our lives sustained by sunlight, breathing within the rules of rotation and revolution. We consider "Return to Origin" by looking out at the universe.
Guè (12 pages + AR)
Guè
Mr. Guè, an unavoidable figure when discussing Italian hip-hop. This interview, recorded from the perspective of someone leading the scene beyond the artist's frame, is described as "real and passionate."
DOG HOUSE STUDIO (14 pages + Youtube & AR)
DOG HOUSE STUDIO
MNC's YouTube program "DOG HOUSE STUDIO." We feature Mr. JQ, who has launched his solo project "Jeremy Quartus," along with Nulbarich band members Keity and Takeru Yamazaki, for a special live performance.
MNC CUP (10 pages + Youtube & AR)
MNC CUP
The second "MNC CUP," MNC's YouTube program. A "dance battle cypher" where participants aim to "kamasu" (execute moves) without spilling while holding a cup. Top dancers representing Japan gather to compete in serious battles for the championship.
◼︎About MNC
A magazine that preserves the "now" and "sensibility" of the world for the future.
Reading becomes a special experience once again. In an era where information flows by in an instant, choose to "preserve." MNC carefully gathers perspectives and sensibilities from around the world, creating a magazine to deliver the atmosphere and thoughts of this very moment to someone 100 years from now.
A partial introduction to how to enjoy AR linked with the pages (ISSUE 01 ~ 03)
A new "reading experience" where analog and digital coexist.
This issue
Keywords: