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#MOVIE 2023.11.23

“Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, the Last Human” hits theaters for a limited three-week run on November 23

NiEW 2023.9.20｜10:53

Andrew Haigh unleashes ‘Strangers’: the adaptation of Taichi Yamada’s novel for Japan Spring 2024

NiEW 2023.9.15｜18:15

What’s the difference between Tokyo and Osaka? Finding Joy in Each Place in July

Ban Obara 2023.9.13｜15:52

Ticket sales date set for “The Complete Works of Katsuhiro Otomo: AKIRA Celluloid Exhibition OSAKA”; key visual unveiled

NiEW 2023.9.12｜16:57

The book, “These 100 CDs will help you understand the basics of 90’s J-POP!” will be published on September 20 (Wed.), featuring disc reviews and discussion columns on the albums that symbolize each year.

NiEW 2023.9.6｜14:23

Trailer and poster visual for the movie “Shajiku” released, based on the novel of the same name by Kou Osano.

NiEW 2023.8.28｜10:41

Gegege no Kitaro Tribute Art Exhibition: “Kitaro Expo” to be held in Ikebukuro until August 27 (Sun.), featuring works by 72 artists including Hitoshi Katagiri

NiEW 2023.8.18｜15:54

Eiichiro Oda’s art print exhibition and sale will be held in Shimokitazawa from August 20

NiEW 2023.8.17｜16:10

From Musician to Novelist. The Surprising Reason Seinan Sato Started Writing Mysteries

NiEW 2023.8.17｜10:00

Why novelist Mio Nukaga chose a career change as the subject of her dramatization of “The Demon Lord of Changing Jobs.

NiEW 2023.8.16｜17:35

How current graduate student book reviewer Awaiyuki got hooked on reading, horse racing, and idols.

NiEW 2023.8.16｜16:59

Shigeaki Kato’s latest work, “Nare no Hate,” will be published in October, three years after its conception.

NiEW 2023.8.16｜14:27

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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

#MUSIC 2025.8.26

Toyama’s SUKIYAKI Festival Launches Spin-off Events in Tokyo

NiEW 2025.8.21｜14:24

#MUSIC 2025.8.27

FIEVEL IS GLAUQUE Embark on Japan Debut This August

NiEW 2025.7.3｜12:36

#MUSIC 2025.8.27

Yaeji Announces August Tokyo Show Following Debut Album Release

NiEW 2025.7.4｜14:28

#MUSIC 2025.8.28

Kaytranada Announces First Japan Show in Seven Years with Lou Phelps

NiEW 2025.7.17｜10:06

#MUSIC 2025.8.29

Sweet Love Shower 2025: First Wave of Artists Revealed for 30th Anniversary Celebration

NiEW 2025.4.10｜11:30

#MUSIC 2025.8.29

August “exPoP!!!!!” Brings Five Acts to NiEW’s Monthly Free Event

NiEW 2025.8.14｜13:28

#MUSIC 2025.8.30

Gen Hoshino Reveals Dates for MAD HOPE Asia Tour

NiEW 2025.5.2｜13:21

#MUSIC 2025.8.30

Ryuichi Sakamoto Exhibition Launches in Osaka, Bringing to Life His 18-Year-Old Expo Journey

NiEW 2025.8.1｜15:29

#MUSIC 2025.8.23

Eve Announces Major K Arena Yokohama Show for 2025 Summer, Celebrating “Under Blue”

NiEW 2024.8.23｜11:45

#MUSIC 2025.8.23

ONE MUSIC CAMP in Hyogo Adds ACIDMAN, ASOUND, and Gusokumuzu

NiEW 2025.5.29｜13:23

‘The Last Blossom’ to Hold All-Standing Preview Screening at Spotify O-EAST Kenshi Yonezu × Hikaru Utada: First Collaboration on Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Ending Gap Adds The Beatles, Kurt Cobain, and Nas to Its Vintage Music Tees Lineup maya ongaku Sets Off on Nationwide Five-City Tour

Daiki Tsuneta Drops New Track Honoring Bottega Veneta and Legendary Comedian Tamori UNIQLO Launches Charity T-Shirt with MLB Legend Ichiro and PERFECT DAYS Star Koji Yakusho Sanrio’s KUROMI Debuts First Song by lilbesh ramko

PokéPark KANTO Set to Open in Japan Spring 2026 as Pokémon’s First Permanent Attraction Quruli Announce Nationwide Tour and First of Four Monthly Singles, “Wandering” Aichi 2025 International Art Festival Inspires Regional Resource Exhibition in Seto City kanekoayano Announces Debut Nippon Budokan Concert for January 2026

rockin’on sonic Announces 2026 Return Neo Sora × Sakura Ando’s ‘A Very Straight Neck’ Wins Best Short Film at Locarno International Film Festival Berlin Speaker Brand Hosts Daikanyama Event Exploring “New Ways of Living with Music”