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Non-stop applause at musician Hiroshi Sumikura’s 50th birthday show

Fumiaki Amano 2023.9.13｜16:22

Epic Tale of Vanished Youth: 1991’s ‘SKINLESS NIGHT’ unveiled through Hachimitsu Pie’s iconic anthem

Yuji Shibasaki 2023.9.13｜16:17

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

Ban Obara 2023.9.13｜15:52

#MUSIC 2023.10.13

Aminé announces exclusive Tokyo show “High End” in October, featuring JJJ, DJ KEKKE and KM

NiEW 2023.9.13｜14:29

SUGIURUMN’s first Japanese-language song, “All About Z,” is now available for download, featuring Haruna Yusa.

NiEW 2023.9.13｜12:14

Kimishima Ohzora announces extra show at Kyoto’s Shimei Kaikan as part of his tour

NiEW 2023.9.12｜17:01

PERO PERO CANDY and Meme Tokyo’s NENE released single “Bubblegum flavored. NENE”

NiEW 2023.9.12｜16:59

#MUSIC 2023.9.21

Gen Hoshino to appear on NHK’s “SONGS” and talks about behind-the-scenes episodes from Summer Sonic

NiEW 2023.9.12｜14:43

CRCK/LCKS announces tour “総総続続” including their Fukuoka debut

NiEW 2023.9.11｜18:21

King Gnu announces new album “THE GREATEST UNKNOWN” and national tour performing at 5 major dome tours

NiEW 2023.9.11｜18:18

STUTS and YONLAPA’s Noina to release single “Two Kites,” to be premiered at Karuizawa’s EPOCHS

NiEW 2023.9.11｜18:16

#MUSIC 2023.9.23

WACK’s new Idol group LiVS to hold a free live show for those wearing WACK merch

NiEW 2023.9.11｜18:13

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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 2026.7.4

Taeko Ohnuki Brings “Peter and Friends 2026” Tour to Osaka Tokyo and Fukuoka

2026.4.2｜15:48

#MUSIC 2026.7.3

Fender Opens Standalone Cafe in Tokyo’s Shimokitazawa

NiEW 2026.6.18｜10:55

Major Picasso Exhibition Curated by Paul Smith Arrives in Tokyo in June 2026

NiEW 2025.12.5｜12:02

#MUSIC 2026.5.6

kanekoayano Announces 2026 World Tour Across Australia, Europe and Japan

NiEW 2026.3.12｜14:20

ULTRAMAN EXHIBITION Brings Six Decades of Heroes to Osaka, Fukuoka, and Yokohama in 2026

NiEW 2025.12.25｜10:52

#OTHER 2026.1.16

Step Inside “Squid Game”: Immersive Experience Opens in Shibuya Jan 2026

NiEW 2025.12.18｜10:13

Toy Story 5 Gets Japan-Exclusive MoviCheki Collectible Tickets YOASOBI Unveils ASICS SportStyle Collaboration and Campaign Film CoMix Wave Films Reveals New Anime Shiranui With Ichiko Aoba Theme Song Step Inside “Squid Game”: Immersive Experience Opens in Shibuya Jan 2026

YOASOBI and UT Reunite for First Collaboration in Five Years Charli XCX’s the moment Announces Tokyo Pop Up Ahead of Japan Release TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY and Sónar Reveal Full Lineup for New Music and Art Festival Zara Larsson Announces First Ever Japan Show: Ticket Details and Everything You Need to Know

Tokyo’s MoN Takanawa Named One of the World’s Most Beautiful Museums Mitski Adds Special Tokyo Date After Fuji Rock: Ticket Details Announced Netflix’s Straight To Hell Brings Kazuko Hosoki Story to Screen Hans Zimmer Announces September Japan Arena Show Hans Zimmer Live – The Next Level

The Weeknd Adds Second Tokyo-Area Show After Belluna Dome Sellout ULTRAMAN EXHIBITION Brings Six Decades of Heroes to Osaka, Fukuoka, and Yokohama in 2026 G-SHOCK and XG Launch First Ever Collaboration Watches JENNIE’s SUMMER SONIC 2026 Performance Dates Confirmed