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#Fumiaki Amano
Writer born in 1987. Lives and works in Tokyo. After working as a magazine editor, began freelancing in 2012. Writes mainly music-related articles in a variety of fields.
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Laura Day Romance on Embracing Ambiguity: “Both Bands and People Are Irrational Yet Fascinating”
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daisansei’s Ataku: Singing Through Clumsiness, A Journey of One-on-One Connection
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Nishina on Embracing Imperfections: Loving the Distorted You
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Kyoto’s Summer Whales Dive Deep: Embracing the Power of Individuality in Their First Interview
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Non-stop applause at musician Hiroshi Sumikura’s 50th birthday show
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Event review: INSPIRE TOKYO 2023. Urban culture festival resonates with the World
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Manami Kakudo’s Yamagata Performance: A Musical Collaboration with Local Artists
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AiNA THE END Looks Back on 30 Years: From Obscurity to Life After BiSH
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OGRE YOU ASSHOLE × Cornelius: Bound by a Distant Closeness
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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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2025.7.11
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2025.7.11
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