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#Yoichiro Yamasaki
Born in Tokyo in 1962 and raised in Kobe. Joined the publishing company Rocking On in 1986, and has served as editor-in-chief of “ROCKIN'ON JAPAN” since 1991, and as editor-in-chief of “rockin'on” since 2000, and is currently the general editor of both magazines. He has interviewed and written liner notes for numerous artists, and has gained the enthusiastic support of many readers.
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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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2025.8.27
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2025.8.27
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2025.8.29
Sweet Love Shower 2025: First Wave of Artists Revealed for 30th Anniversary Celebration
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2025.8.29
August “exPoP!!!!!” Brings Five Acts to NiEW’s Monthly Free Event
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2025.8.23
Eve Announces Major K Arena Yokohama Show for 2025 Summer, Celebrating “Under Blue”
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2025.8.23
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