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After graduating from Kyoto University, he was introduced to Shunputei Ichinosuke. The world of rakugo storytellers as told by Shunputei Ikkyu

NiEW 2024.2.28｜12:07

#STAGE 2024.3.15

An “authentic horror” centered on an herbal medicine shop in a local town, Nihon no Radio play, “Hebi wo Umu”.

NiEW 2024.2.27｜11:54

#STAGE 2024.3.5

The first main performance of the System Kojin, a mystery-comedy ensemble drama set in a town where a famous detective lives.

NiEW 2024.2.27｜11:13

#STAGE 2024.2.21

The SHIMOKITAZAWA INTERNATIONAL PUPPET FESTIVAL Presents Global Puppetry

NiEW 2024.2.19｜21:34

Eight finalists for the 68th Kishida Prize for Drama have been selected.

NiEW 2024.2.19｜13:46

TAMATAMA FESTIVAL 2023: A Snapshot of the Pop Culture Phenomenon with 40,000 Enthusiasts

NiEW 2024.2.9｜17:19

#STAGE 2024.2.21

The story of a family fascinated by the disastrous and beautiful sculptures, the play of the Botansabo “Kashiwabara Shokan Ten”.

NiEW 2024.2.9｜16:42

Miyu Sakihi and Kodai Matsuoka in “Kiki on the Trapeze”, a music play based on Minoru Betsuyaku’s fairy tale by Kinuyo Nogami.

NiEW 2024.2.9｜15:44

#STAGE 2024.7.9

Sadawo Abe, Hana Kuroki and others appear. Matsuo Suzuki’s “Fukusuke” to be performed again after 12 years

NiEW 2024.2.8｜14:00

#STAGE 2024.3.14

Sarubakuchi’s stage production of “Majime ni Kimajime”, that situation science fiction comedy set in the “Kitaku Boshi”.

NiEW 2024.2.7｜19:17

#STAGE 2024.3.13

Theater Company Ningen Girai plans to present three productions in 2024; themes of the first production are “Travel” and “Remote Islands”.

NiEW 2024.2.5｜11:43

#STAGE 2024.2.18

“Hamlet House” by Rikiya Konishi, formerly of Shiawase Gakkyuhokai , at Kichijoji Theater

NiEW 2024.2.5｜10:39

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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

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#MUSIC 2025.7.3

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

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#MUSIC 2025.7.3

Yuki Chiba’s New Song “Budokan” Released

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#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