CONTRIBUTORS
#Mansaku Kashiwai
Editor-in-Chief, NiEW / President, NiEW Inc. / Director, CINRA, Inc.
Born in Tokyo in 1981. While working as an artist as a member/producer of the band "Mechanero", he was involved in the production of various artists' works as an engineer. In 2006, he founded CINRA, Inc. as a director, and manages the business as a manager and editor-in-chief of the online store, music label, and culture space "MADO" (Shibuya Hikarie), centering on the culture media "CINRA.NET". As an event producer, he is responsible for the free admission music event "exPoP!!!!! and culture festival "NEWTOWN", and music festival "CROSSING CARNIVAL". In July 2022, he established "NiEW Inc.", a culture company that works with artists, teams, and organizations that present alternatives in all fields, and newly established the artist business, media business, and event business. Established artist business, media business, and event business.
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How ena mori Went From a Teen Abroad to a Global Sensation
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Drag Royalty in Tokyo: Reliving the OPULENCE Night with the Queens’ Words
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Discovering Tomakomai: A Dive into the Culture of Local Rebels
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Beyond Language: Shuhei Kato and Tomoki Kuwajima’s Journey into Deeper Communication
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Shun Ishiwaka × Tomoaki Baba: A Journey Through Time with Childhood Friends
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ONE OK ROCK’s World Tour Kicks Off:”Conquering the Globe” is No Longer a Dream
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NOT WONK’s Kato on “FAHDAY2024”: Preserving Culture in Modern Cities
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13 Things You Should Know About NTsKi
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Nishina on Embracing Imperfections: Loving the Distorted You
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Love, Life, and Self-Worth: Yui Shetona’s Guide to Staying True to Yourself
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On the Ground: Why ‘Berlin Techno’ Earned UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Status
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Emerald’s Yosuke Nakano Explores Harmony with Others and Reminisces About PaperBagLunchbox
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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.