Kiyoshi Kurosawa（Filmmaker）｜ NiEW – The media for the culture of asia and Japan such as music, film, art, fashion and more

Born in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture in 1955. He began making 8mm films while a student at Rikkyo University and made his commercial film debut in 1983. He gained international attention with CURE (1997). He was awarded the Officier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres of France on June 10, 2024, and his latest film “Cloud” was released in theaters on September 27, following “Snake Road” and “Chime” in 2024.

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Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Vision: Finding Hope in a Descent into Hell

The chilling reality of ordinary people crossing moral boundaries unfolds in his latest film 'Cloud'

Yoko Hasada 2024.10.3

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Naotaro Moriyama Discusses Facing Death’s Edge: His Father’s Passing and His Own Journey

Maki Shibata 2025.3.28｜14:51

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Émile Gallé: Longing for Paris – A Journey into the Artist’s Relationship with His Roots

Mika Kosugi 2025.3.27｜15:14

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Monet’s Later Years Captured in Groundbreaking Tokyo Exhibition

Mika Kosugi 2025.3.21｜12:35

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Diving into Hokusai’s World: A Journey Through HOKUSAI: ANOTHER STORY in TOKYO

2025.3.13｜15:12

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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

#MUSIC 2025.4.16

TWICE Joins Coldplay for Six Shows in Seoul on Their World Tour

NiEW 2024.11.12｜14:48

#MUSIC 2025.4.16

toe Announces 2025 Asia Tour to Celebrate 25th Anniversary

NiEW 2024.12.24｜14:03

#MUSIC 2025.4.16

TENDRE, KIRINJI, and Keiichi Sokabe to Perform Solo Acoustic Sets at in Yurakucho

NiEW 2025.1.30｜14:07

#ART 2025.4.16

Love Fashion: In Search of Myself Exhibition to Open at Opera City Tokyo in April

NiEW 2025.2.21｜12:17

#MUSIC 2025.4.18

Rainbow Disco Club Unveils 18-Artist Lineup, Including Gilles Peterson and Kode9

NiEW 2025.2.5｜10:46

#FASHION 2025.4.18

VANS Takes Over Kabukicho with Music and Skateboarding Event Celebrating OLD SKOOL

NiEW 2025.4.1｜13:22

#MUSIC 2025.4.19

MANAKANA Drops First Album “十二〜toni〜” Following CHAI’s Disbandment

NiEW 2025.4.10｜10:53

#MUSIC 2025.4.22

BE:FIRST Reveals 15-City World Tour in North America, Europe, and Asia

NiEW 2025.1.23｜12:15

#MUSIC 2025.4.22

FLIP SIDE PLANET Announces Guest Curator Satoko Shibata and Live Performances at FEVER

2025.4.10｜11:19

#MUSIC 2025.4.15

Mariya Takeuchi Announces First Arena Tour in 11 Years with 14 Shows

NiEW 2024.9.20｜10:35

Zushi Beach Film Festival Returns to Kanagawa’s Shoreline This Golden Week Kyoto’s STARFESTIVAL Confirms Laurent Garnier’s Japan Visit in Final Announcement Sting Announces September Japan Tour with New Trio Band and Six Shows in Five Cities ASOBISYSTEM Announces “ASOBIEXPO” with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Atarashii Gakko!, and More

MANAKANA Drops First Album “十二〜toni〜” Following CHAI’s Disbandment VANS Takes Over Kabukicho with Music and Skateboarding Event Celebrating OLD SKOOL mouse on the keys Announces European Tour in May: Six Shows Across Five Countries

Tetsuko Kuroyanagi Exhibition Features Fashion and Exclusive Artifacts Starting in May YonYon x KIRINJI Drop Long-Awaited Collaboration “Moonlight Cruising” with Lyric Video Yuta Orisaka’s “Straße” EP to Drop in May, Recorded Live in Germany Korean Neo-Folk Band OBSG to Return to Japan in May

Hitsujibungaku Kicks Off Asia Tour, Headlining First Shows at Budokan and Osaka Castle Hall Shunji Iwai Celebrates Love Letter 30th Anniversary with 4K Remaster Screening SHOGUN Exhibition at Osaka Kansai Expo features Hiroyuki Sanada’s Samurai Armor JJJ Announces “the light” tour, Performances in Five Cities Starting June

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