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#Ban Obara

#BOOK

Writer, born in Tokyo in 1996, published his first collection of essays, "Don't Eat Karaage Bento Here," in March 2022.
https://obaraban.studio.site/
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SERIES #BOOK

New Releases, Film Roles, and Theme Song —Highlights from the Eventful September

Ban Obara 2023.11.9｜14:26
SERIES #BOOK

A Surge of Energy: The Pain and Joy of Giving Birth

Ban Obara 2023.9.27｜14:22
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What’s the difference between Tokyo and Osaka? Finding Joy in Each Place in July

Ban Obara 2023.9.13｜15:52
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Miran moves to Tokyo during the rainy season. Obara went looking for a bright feeling.

Ban Obara 2023.7.12｜14:31
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When I go to live shows, I hear voices in my head.

Ban Obara 2023.5.10｜11:01
SERIES #BOOK

Winter to be overcome at any cost

Ban Obara 2023.4.2｜17:29

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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.

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#MUSIC 2025.5.21

QURULI, STRAIGHTENER, and Gokumon to Perform with Asian Bands in Kyoto

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DYGL Announces Japan Tour & Releases New Song with Live Video

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#MUSIC 2025.5.22

DYGL Welcomes Soft Pine from Bangkok for Spring Tour, HOME Slated for Okinawa Show

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#MUSIC 2025.5.23

GREENROOM FESTIVAL Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Kamasi Washington and Jacob Collier

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#MUSIC 2025.5.23

Mori, Michi, Ichiba 2025 Announces First Performers: OKAMOTO’S, Yuta Orisaka, NOT WONK, and More

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#MUSIC 2025.5.23

20th Anniversary GREENROOM FESTIVAL Reveals 3rd Lineup with KREVA, never young beach, UA, and toe

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#MUSIC 2025.5.23

Mori, Michi, Ichi, Ba 2025 Announces Second Lineup: Eiko Ishibashi, toe, betcover!!, Naotaro Moriyama, and More

NiEW 2025.2.28｜15:50
#MUSIC 2025.5.23

GREENROOM FESTIVAL 20th Anniversary Adds YG Marley, Awich, Def Tech and More

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#MUSIC 2025.5.23

Mori, Michi, Ichiba 2025 Adds 34 Acts, Including Hedigan’s and Laura Day Romance

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Photo Book Fair in Kyoto to Feature 35 Publishers and Bookstores Hitsujibungaku’s “mild days” Released Digitally, Music Video Shot During US Tour betcover!! to Embark on World Tour Across 31 Cities Wes Anderson’s Latest Film ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ to Hit Japanese Theaters in September
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