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映画監督、小説家、作曲家。1963年1月24日生まれ、宮城県出身。1993年、オムニバスドラマ『ifもしも～打ち上げ花火、下から見るか？ 横から見るか？』で、日本映画監督協会新人賞を受賞。1995年から順次公開された長編映画『Love Letter』は、アジア各国でも評判を得る。以降も数々の作品を手掛ける。

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Shunji Iwai on 30 Years of Making Films as Products

Unpacking the creative philosophy and music of 'All About Lily Chou-Chou,' 'Swallowtail Butterfly,' and 'Kyrie'

Yoko Hasada 2025.7.24
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#MUSIC

maya ongaku on the Road: A Glimpse into Their Evolving Philosophy Abroad

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Sayo Komada Preserves Shamisen Tradition with a Twist: Why She Plays “Can’t Stop” on Instagram

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10 Years with Atarashii Gakko! and Defying the Norms

Tomonori Shiba 2025.7.31｜13:00
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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

Shoichi Yamamoto 2025.6.6｜12:43
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Butter’s Asako Yuzuki on Why Overlooked Japanese Novels Became Global Sensations

Yoko Hasada 2025.5.2｜18:41

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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.

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