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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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2025.4.22
BE:FIRST Reveals 15-City World Tour in North America, Europe, and Asia
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2025.4.22
FLIP SIDE PLANET Announces Guest Curator Satoko Shibata and Live Performances at FEVER
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2025.4.25
A24’s ‘HERETIC’: April Release Features Hugh Grant’s Spine-Chilling Role
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2025.4.25
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2025.4.25
Zushi Beach Film Festival Returns to Kanagawa’s Shoreline This Golden Week
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2025.4.26
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2025.4.26
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