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Born in 1981 in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido. Debuted in 2016 under the pen name Tsurukame with the serialized work “Rainy Day Bonsai.” Currently handling the artwork for “Night of the Living Cat” in Monthly Comic Garden and the web manga site Magcomi since 2020.
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10 Years with Atarashii Gakko! and Defying the Norms
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Manami Kakudo’s Yamagata Performance: A Musical Collaboration with Local Artists
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Eiko Ishibashi Reflects on Music Today: Anger and Ambiguous Affirmation in Antigone
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Butter’s Asako Yuzuki on Why Overlooked Japanese Novels Became Global Sensations
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NiEW Best Music is a playlist featuring artists leading the music scene and offering alternative styles in our rapidly evolving society. Hailing from Tokyo, the NiEW editorial team proudly curates outstanding music that transcends size, genre, and nationality.
EVENTS
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2025.9.10
Tyler, the Creator Adds Extra Show for First Japan Concert in 8 Years
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2025.9.12
Sting Announces September Japan Tour with New Trio Band and Six Shows in Five Cities
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2025.9.13
ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025 Announces First Round of Artists
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2025.9.13
ROCK IN JAPAN Final Lineup Includes Mrs. GREEN APPLE, HIGE DAN, IVE, and More
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2025.9.13
Wool & The Pants Hosts Special Event with Chinza Dopeness and NONCHELEEE from Fukuoka
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2025.9.13
Eiko Ishibashi Announces Antigone Release Tour in Nagoya and Osaka with Full Band
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2025.9.13
Yūransen Reveal MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE Album Tour Kicking Off in September
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2025.9.13
Aichi 2025 International Art Festival Inspires Regional Resource Exhibition in Seto City
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2025.9.14
‘The Last Blossom’ to Hold All-Standing Preview Screening at Spotify O-EAST
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2025.9.15
Hitsujibungaku Kicks Off Asia Tour, Headlining First Shows at Budokan and Osaka Castle Hall
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