ARTISTS
#Gateballers
Formed in Tokyo in 2013. They gained attention for their unique psychedelic yet pop sensibilities, performing at major festivals like Fuji Rock. After celebrating their 10th anniversary, they released their heartfelt fourth album, the self-titled Gateballers, on February 11, 2026. Armed with an indomitable spirit and an evolved sound, they charge forward to new stages, starting with a solo tour in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka.
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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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2026.3.29
Hitsujibungaku’s Nippon Budokan Live Film Gets One-Night Nationwide Screening
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2026.4.3
LANA, Yuki Chiba, and KEIJU to Headline POP YOURS 2026
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2026.4.3
D.A.N. × Hitsujibungaku: First-Ever Co-Headlining Night at “Resonance”
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2026.4.4
ONE OK ROCK Steps Up for MUFG Stadium Music Blowout
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2026.4.4
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Celebrate 30 Years with Solo Show at Ariake Arena in 2026
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2026.3.27
Oneohtrix Point Never x Online Ceramics Pop-Up Announced in Tokyo
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2026.3.17
Ringo Sheena Returns to the Stage Nationwide Spring 2026
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#FASHION
2026.3.14
YOASOBI Unveils ASICS SportStyle Collaboration and Campaign Film
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2026.2.11
Tate Britain Brings 1990s UK Art Retrospective to Tokyo
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2026.2.7
Claude Monet Exhibition ‘A Question to Landscapes’ to Open in Japan in 2026,
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