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#MUSIC 2023.8.26

Live performance by Natsuko Nisshoku, talk event by Toshio Suzuki, and more at “Ihatov Festival 2023”.

NiEW 2023.8.14｜17:38

“Asa kara Rock” a collection of essays by Masafumi Goto of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, to be published in October

NiEW 2023.8.14｜13:50

Two independent bookstores open in the CABO complex in Yoyogi Uehara

NiEW 2023.8.10｜15:37

Yuji Shibasaki’s new book, “Pop Music Repeats Revival,” will be published on Wednesday, August 16.

NiEW 2023.8.8｜16:24

Keigo Higashino’s new book “You Killed Someone” will be released on Thursday, September 21, the latest in the Kyoichiro Kaga series.

NiEW 2023.8.8｜16:13

“My Father’s Dragon” exhibition features over 130 original drawings

NiEW 2023.8.2｜11:38

Kazuhiko Torishima’s latest book includes conversations with Akira Toriyama, Masakazu Katsura, and Koji Inada.

NiEW 2023.7.31｜14:57

Publication of the book “You were here, weren’t you?” featuring 84 works and words by Aki Kondo

NiEW 2023.7.28｜14:15

Interview with Takehiro Hino, bookstore manager and author of “I Never Liked Bookstores.

NiEW 2023.7.25｜23:21

Book-Off is an oasis for the heart. Salaryman manga artist Trombook Ooishi’s love of new and used bookstores

NiEW 2023.7.25｜17:43

Sao Ichikawa’s “Hunchback” won the Akutagawa Prize, and Sayako Nagai’s “Kibikicho no Hibachi” and Ryosuke Kakine’s “Gokuraku Seibi Daishogun” won the Naoki Prize.

NiEW 2023.7.21｜14:13

SNOW SHOVELING Shuichi Nakamura talks about “Dating Bookstore” and his influence from Haruki Murakami

NiEW 2023.7.18｜17:37

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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 2025.7.1

Fujii Kaze to Embark on Europe Tour

NiEW 2025.3.19｜14:31

#MUSIC 2025.7.3

STAR: Yuki Chiba Drops Debut Album and Confirms Solo Concert at Nippon Budokan

NiEW 2024.12.12｜11:59

#MUSIC 2025.7.3

Yuki Chiba’s New Song “Budokan” Released

NiEW 2025.2.5｜10:43

#MUSIC 2025.7.3

Yuki Chiba’s Budokan Show Welcomes Remix Collaboration from SKY-HI, ¥ellow Bucks, and 6 More

NiEW 2025.5.23｜13:33

#MUSIC 2025.7.3

Yuki Chiba’s Budokan Performance to Feature King Giddra and Murda Beatz

NiEW 2025.5.29｜13:41

#MUSIC 2025.7.3

i-dle Pop-Up Opens in Shibuya Featuring New “minini” Collaboration with LINE FRIENDS

NiEW 2025.6.27｜14:20

#MOVIE 2025.7.4

Studio Ghibli’s Ocean Waves to Return for a Limited 3-Week Nationwide Screening in July

NiEW 2025.3.25｜11:04

Jean-Luc Godard’s Last Film ‘The Image Book’ Reimagined in Shinjuku Exhibition

NiEW 2025.5.14｜17:34

#MUSIC 2025.7.5

Helsinki Lambda Club Announces Debut Billboard Live Show for July on Tour Finale

NiEW 2025.1.30｜14:32

#MUSIC 2025.7.5

Takanawa Gateway Features Hudson Mohawke, ¥OU$UKE ¥UK1MAT$U, & More

NiEW 2025.5.30｜19:12

Lady Gaga Confirms Japan Tour with Dome Shows for New Album MAYHEM A24’s Upcoming Film I Saw the TV Glow to Release in Japan This September South Korea’s yomm to Make Japan Live Debut This July in Ebisu

Evangelion 30th Anniversary Special Exhibition Opens in Roppongi UNIQLO Launches Charity T-Shirt with MLB Legend Ichiro and PERFECT DAYS Star Koji Yakusho Ebisu Garden Place to Host Month-Long Outdoor Film Festival with 15 Titles i-dle Pop-Up Opens in Shibuya Featuring New “minini” Collaboration with LINE FRIENDS

LE SSERAFIM Unveils Gen Hoshino-Produced Track for Netflix Anime My Melody & Kuromi Grammy-Winning Laufey Announces Upcoming Japan Tour Ai Yazawa’s NANA to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with First-Ever Digital Re-Release Shunji Iwai Soundtrack Concert Coming in July, Kyoko Koizumi Among Guest Singers

LE SSERAFIM Tokyo Dome Concert Details Revealed, Premium Seats Exclusive to FC Members Taroman Film’s Trailer and Poster Debut, Featuring Taro Okamoto × Tokusatsu Hitsujibungaku Announces New Album for October Release; New Track Now Streaming Peterparker69 Announces Debut Album for July and Solo Live Show with Special Guest