ARTISTS
#Yuma Abe
Born in Tokyo in 1990, he started his career as a member of “never young beach” in 2014. In 2021, he established his own label “Thaian Records” and released his first solo album “Fantasia” in June. In February 2024, he toured North America for the first time, playing 12 shows in 11 cities.
SPECIAL
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Nagisa Murakami × Yuma Abe: A Bond That Shapes Their Art
Yuma Abe's Debut Productions Open a New Chapter for Nagisa Murakami
Atsutake Kaneko
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Yuma Abe’s Maiden Voyage to the US: Unveiling the Motivation Behind His Audacious Pursuits
Takahiro Kanazawa
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NiEW’S PLAYLIST
NiEW recommends alternative music🆕
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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2025.7.3
STAR: Yuki Chiba Drops Debut Album and Confirms Solo Concert at Nippon Budokan
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2025.7.3
Yuki Chiba’s New Song “Budokan” Released
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2025.7.3
Yuki Chiba’s Budokan Show Welcomes Remix Collaboration from SKY-HI, ¥ellow Bucks, and 6 More
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2025.7.3
Yuki Chiba’s Budokan Performance to Feature King Giddra and Murda Beatz
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2025.7.3
i-dle Pop-Up Opens in Shibuya Featuring New “minini” Collaboration with LINE FRIENDS
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2025.7.4
Studio Ghibli’s Ocean Waves to Return for a Limited 3-Week Nationwide Screening in July
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2025.7.4
Jean-Luc Godard’s Last Film ‘The Image Book’ Reimagined in Shinjuku Exhibition
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2025.7.5
Helsinki Lambda Club Announces Debut Billboard Live Show for July on Tour Finale
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2025.7.5
Takanawa Gateway Features Hudson Mohawke, ¥OU$UKE ¥UK1MAT$U, & More
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2025.7.5
valknee Adds REIRIE, who28, and More to Crash Summer 2 Lineup
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Evangelion 30th Anniversary Special Exhibition Opens in Roppongi
UNIQLO Launches Charity T-Shirt with MLB Legend Ichiro and PERFECT DAYS Star Koji Yakusho
Ebisu Garden Place to Host Month-Long Outdoor Film Festival with 15 Titles
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LE SSERAFIM Tokyo Dome Concert Details Revealed, Premium Seats Exclusive to FC Members
Taroman Film’s Trailer and Poster Debut, Featuring Taro Okamoto × Tokusatsu
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