At a zine festival at the Brick and Mortar, we learn about the freedom and inconvenience of expression.

Once thought to be a transient phenomenon, zines have become an established part of the culture. It is a kind of sanctuary as a place of expression.

The gallery in Nakameguro that has supported the zine culture, "BRICK & MORTARand Komazawa's bookstore, "SNOW SHOVELINGwill now hold "ZINE SONIC," an event to showcase the appeal of zines.

A collection of quality zines from Japan and abroad.

ZINE WALL, where authors produce and sell zines under the same theme.

In addition to the sale of zines that stand out for their individuality, many unique contents will also be available.

First, artists will create zines with a common theme, format, and selling price, and exhibit and sell them. This year's theme is "Nonfree Expression. In reference to the case in Aichi, we will confront "nonfreedom of expression" in a free and open manner. A difficult subject.......!

There is also a space where you can experience zine production. Available anytime.

In addition, there are facilities for hands-on zine production, and the web mediaShe isThe event will include a pop-up and talk event by the "Mere Old Man.

The opening event will be held on Friday, November 22. The well-known Yumiko Sakuma will be invited to give a talk show. This is a talk about the publication of "Let's Talk about Marijuana with Everyone," a supplementary book to her own book, "Let's Talk about Marijuana in Earnest. You are sure to hear interesting stories interwoven with freedom of expression.

Unlike publications for general circulation, zines are a medium to communicate what you want to say and what you are thinking, without being asked by anyone. We invite you to take a peek outside of the limitations and common sense.