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Renji Tachibana, an entertainment photographer who photographed Danshi Tachikawa for seven years, takes pictures because rakugo saved his life.

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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

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

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

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The SHIMOKITAZAWA INTERNATIONAL PUPPET FESTIVAL Presents Global Puppetry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

“Shinjuku Kabukicho Shunga Exhibition” to Feature 100 Works This July

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TWICE Announces Japan Leg of World Tour with 360-Degree Dome Shows

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Yukkyun Announces KYUN DIVA FESTIVAL with First Wave of Artists

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FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL Announces 2025 Dates: July 25–27

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Fuji Rock Announces First 60 Artists, Including Japan Debut of Fred Again..

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Fuji Rock Expands Lineup with LITTLE SIMZ, Jane Remover, and US in Latest Announcement

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Fuji Rock Unveils Final Lineup and Timetable, Adds 16 ROOKIE A GO-GO Acts

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Watch FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL’25 Live for Free on Amazon Prime Video and Twitch

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Kyoto’s Suiheisen Announces First Independent Event in Tokyo and Osaka in July

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Cornelius Releases Music Through HERALBONY’s ROUTINE RECORDS Label

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Netflix’s Pokémon Concierge Returns with New Episode Featuring Theme Song by Tatsuro Yamashita mei ehara Announces US Tour and Tokyo Solo Show; Third Album Due in September Gap Adds The Beatles, Kurt Cobain, and Nas to Its Vintage Music Tees Lineup XG, Creepy Nuts, &TEAM, Camilo to Perform at Coca-Cola X Fes

Taeko Onuki to Make Overseas Debut at LA’s The Wiltern, Tokyo Show Also Announced UNIQLO Launches Charity T-Shirt with MLB Legend Ichiro and PERFECT DAYS Star Koji Yakusho Wet Leg Announce Japan Tour for February 2026 with Second Album in Tow

PokéPark KANTO Set to Open in Japan Spring 2026 as Pokémon’s First Permanent Attraction Kaytranada Announces First Japan Show in Seven Years with Lou Phelps Yaeji Announces August Tokyo Show Following Debut Album Release Aichi 2025 International Art Festival Inspires Regional Resource Exhibition in Seto City

Watch FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL’25 Live for Free on Amazon Prime Video and Twitch Ghost in the Shell Marks 30 Years with First-Ever Large-Scale Exhibition MIYASHITA PARK Marks 5th Anniversary with Pop-Up Shops and Night Market Peterparker69 Announces Debut Album for July and Solo Live Show with Special Guest