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#MUSIC 2024.7.7

Rapper valknee Reveals Debut Lineup for Multi-Venue Festival “Crash Summer”

NiEW 2024.5.7｜11:18

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#MUSIC 2024.7.15

New Music and Market Festival “méli mélo osaka” Reveals Second Lineup: kiki vivi lily, Satoko Shibata and More

NiEW 2024.5.7｜11:13

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#MOVIE

Director Yoko Yamanaka’s ‘DESERT OF NAMIBIA’ Unveils Cannes Version Trailer

NiEW 2024.5.7｜11:07

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#STAGE 2024.5.15

A major remake of the 2017 version of “Ryakushiki: Hawaii,” Gekidan Sports’ “Comedy of Youth Memory Falsification”

NiEW 2024.5.7｜10:54

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#MUSIC

Yuki Chiba’s ‘Team Tomodachi The Remixes’ Drops with Collaborations from Global and Local Artists

NiEW 2024.5.7｜10:52

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#STAGE 2024.5.24

Next performance of Tsui no Sumika to be staged at Sengawa Theatre in Chofu City, featuring a motif of a forest

NiEW 2024.5.7｜10:33

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A true FIST BUMPE!?　Takara Nakano, a 20-year-old collector of old gadgets who lives in Reiwa era, loves the charm of the Showa era.

NiEW 2024.5.3｜23:38

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#OTHER

Young manzai performer Manju Daiteikoku has been on the road to becoming a manzai performer through a series of miracles since his days at Ochiken.

NiEW 2024.5.3｜16:16

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#MUSIC 2024.7.6

Shindaita’s Live House FEVER Tours Bangkok in July, Showcasing Bands from Japan and Thailand

NiEW 2024.5.2｜13:29

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#MOVIE 2024.4.26

Lawson United Cinema Minatomirai Introduces Immersive Sound Experience System in All Seats

NiEW 2024.5.2｜13:26

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#MUSIC 2024.10.12

NOT WONK’s Kato Launches “Exchange Market of Expression” in October at Tomakomai Civic Hall Before Demolition

NiEW 2024.5.2｜13:21

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#MUSIC 2024.6.21

ODD Foot Works Presents “TOKYO INV.” in June, Guest Performers to Be Revealed On Event Day

NiEW 2024.5.2｜13:10

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Fujii Kaze’s “Prema” Looks Outward, Recasting J-Pop for a Global Stage

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Ichiko Aoba’s Luminescent Creatures: The Enchanted Traditions of Isolated Hateruma

Hajime Oishi 2025.9.11｜15:57

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Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Final Years: A Documentary-Trained Director Reflects on the Film

Shoichiro Kotetsu 2025.11.27｜12:31

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mei ehara on “All About McGuffin”: Embracing Doubt, Struggle, and Self-Reflection

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Inside “The Last Blossom”: Voice Actors on Love, Loss, and Life

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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 2025.12.31

Hi-STANDARD Announces “Screaming Newborn Baby Tour” Across Japan, Closing at K-Arena

NiEW 2025.10.10｜15:55

#ART 2025.12.20

Capcom’s Major Retrospective in Tokyo This Winter, Featuring Newly Revealed Concept Art

NiEW 2025.9.19｜12:46

#MUSIC 2025.12.19

Hoon’s Independent Series to Feature Dos Monos and Yuta Orisaka (band)

NiEW 2025.10.2｜17:18

#MUSIC 2025.12.19

Haruomi Hosono Pop Up “Hosono Record House” Opens in Jimbocho This Winter

NiEW 2025.12.4｜11:05

#MUSIC 2025.12.13

Tele Announces Nationwide Tour Starting in December with 13 Shows Across 9 Cities

NiEW 2025.6.26｜15:38

Haruomi Hosono Pop Up “Hosono Record House” Opens in Jimbocho This Winter BLACKPINK Launches Exclusive Jerseys With Tokyo Pro Teams Giants, FC Tokyo, Sunrockers Step Inside “Squid Game”: Immersive Experience Opens in Shibuya Jan 2026 SUMMER SONIC 2026 Set to Mark 25 Years With Three Day Run

“Stranger Things” Finale Pop-Up Takes Over Omotesando’s V.A. This Winter Akeboshi Performs ”NARUTO” Ending Theme ”Wind” on ”THE FIRST TAKE” Celebrate 30 Years of “Evangelion” with This One-of-a-Kind Kabuki Performance Tarsem Singh’s “The Fall” 4K Digital Remaster to Premiere Nationwide on November 21

YOASOBI Announces Massive 10-City Asia Tour Spanning 2026–27 Tokyo Station Becomes Dragon Ball HQ with Exclusive Merchandise D.A.N. × Hitsujibungaku: First-Ever Co-Headlining Night at “Resonance” Takeshi Kitano’s Battle Royale Turns 25 and Debuts Legendary Tracksuit Collection

ULTRAMAN EXHIBITION Brings Six Decades of Heroes to Osaka, Fukuoka, and Yokohama in 2026 Fujii Kaze Announces Japan Arena Dates Ahead of Global Prema World Tour BABYMONSTER × UNIQLO UT Drops Late February 2026 Tamagotchi Collab Café Round 2 Brings Mimitchi and Milkutchi to Ikebukuro & Umeda

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Rapper valknee Reveals Debut Lineup for Multi-Venue Festival “Crash Summer”

New Music and Market Festival “méli mélo osaka” Reveals Second Lineup: kiki vivi lily, Satoko Shibata and More

Director Yoko Yamanaka’s ‘DESERT OF NAMIBIA’ Unveils Cannes Version Trailer

A major remake of the 2017 version of “Ryakushiki: Hawaii,” Gekidan Sports’ “Comedy of Youth Memory Falsification”

Yuki Chiba’s ‘Team Tomodachi The Remixes’ Drops with Collaborations from Global and Local Artists

Next performance of Tsui no Sumika to be staged at Sengawa Theatre in Chofu City, featuring a motif of a forest

A true FIST BUMPE!?　Takara Nakano, a 20-year-old collector of old gadgets who lives in Reiwa era, loves the charm of the Showa era.

Young manzai performer Manju Daiteikoku has been on the road to becoming a manzai performer through a series of miracles since his days at Ochiken.

Shindaita’s Live House FEVER Tours Bangkok in July, Showcasing Bands from Japan and Thailand

Lawson United Cinema Minatomirai Introduces Immersive Sound Experience System in All Seats

NOT WONK’s Kato Launches “Exchange Market of Expression” in October at Tomakomai Civic Hall Before Demolition

ODD Foot Works Presents “TOKYO INV.” in June, Guest Performers to Be Revealed On Event Day

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Fujii Kaze’s “Prema” Looks Outward, Recasting J-Pop for a Global Stage

Ichiko Aoba’s Luminescent Creatures: The Enchanted Traditions of Isolated Hateruma

Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Final Years: A Documentary-Trained Director Reflects on the Film

mei ehara on “All About McGuffin”: Embracing Doubt, Struggle, and Self-Reflection

rubens on “MELT”: Capturing Life, Loss, and Everyday Beauty in Music

Inside “The Last Blossom”: Voice Actors on Love, Loss, and Life

NiEW’S PLAYLIST

EVENTS

LIQUIDROOM Welcomes OGRE YOU ASSHOLE, Seiho, maya ongaku for NYE Festival

rockin’on sonic Announces 2026 Return

rockin’on sonic 2026 First Lineup Revealed Featuring PET SHOP BOYS and KNEECAP

“rockin’on sonic” Timetable Out ZUTOMAYO Joins the Lineup

KNEECAP Announces First Solo Japan Show at EX Theater Roppongi

Hi-STANDARD Announces “Screaming Newborn Baby Tour” Across Japan, Closing at K-Arena

Capcom’s Major Retrospective in Tokyo This Winter, Featuring Newly Revealed Concept Art

Hoon’s Independent Series to Feature Dos Monos and Yuta Orisaka (band)

Haruomi Hosono Pop Up “Hosono Record House” Opens in Jimbocho This Winter

Tele Announces Nationwide Tour Starting in December with 13 Shows Across 9 Cities

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Rapper valknee Reveals Debut Lineup for Multi-Venue Festival “Crash Summer”

New Music and Market Festival “méli mélo osaka” Reveals Second Lineup: kiki vivi lily, Satoko Shibata and More

Director Yoko Yamanaka’s ‘DESERT OF NAMIBIA’ Unveils Cannes Version Trailer

A major remake of the 2017 version of “Ryakushiki: Hawaii,” Gekidan Sports’ “Comedy of Youth Memory Falsification”

Yuki Chiba’s ‘Team Tomodachi The Remixes’ Drops with Collaborations from Global and Local Artists

Next performance of Tsui no Sumika to be staged at Sengawa Theatre in Chofu City, featuring a motif of a forest

A true FIST BUMPE!? Takara Nakano, a 20-year-old collector of old gadgets who lives in Reiwa era, loves the charm of the Showa era.

Young manzai performer Manju Daiteikoku has been on the road to becoming a manzai performer through a series of miracles since his days at Ochiken.

Shindaita’s Live House FEVER Tours Bangkok in July, Showcasing Bands from Japan and Thailand

Lawson United Cinema Minatomirai Introduces Immersive Sound Experience System in All Seats

NOT WONK’s Kato Launches “Exchange Market of Expression” in October at Tomakomai Civic Hall Before Demolition

ODD Foot Works Presents “TOKYO INV.” in June, Guest Performers to Be Revealed On Event Day

RECOMMEND

Fujii Kaze’s “Prema” Looks Outward, Recasting J-Pop for a Global Stage

Ichiko Aoba’s Luminescent Creatures: The Enchanted Traditions of Isolated Hateruma

Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Final Years: A Documentary-Trained Director Reflects on the Film

mei ehara on “All About McGuffin”: Embracing Doubt, Struggle, and Self-Reflection

rubens on “MELT”: Capturing Life, Loss, and Everyday Beauty in Music

Inside “The Last Blossom”: Voice Actors on Love, Loss, and Life

NiEW’S PLAYLIST

EVENTS

LIQUIDROOM Welcomes OGRE YOU ASSHOLE, Seiho, maya ongaku for NYE Festival

rockin’on sonic Announces 2026 Return

rockin’on sonic 2026 First Lineup Revealed Featuring PET SHOP BOYS and KNEECAP

“rockin’on sonic” Timetable Out ZUTOMAYO Joins the Lineup

KNEECAP Announces First Solo Japan Show at EX Theater Roppongi

Hi-STANDARD Announces “Screaming Newborn Baby Tour” Across Japan, Closing at K-Arena

Capcom’s Major Retrospective in Tokyo This Winter, Featuring Newly Revealed Concept Art

Hoon’s Independent Series to Feature Dos Monos and Yuta Orisaka (band)

Haruomi Hosono Pop Up “Hosono Record House” Opens in Jimbocho This Winter

Tele Announces Nationwide Tour Starting in December with 13 Shows Across 9 Cities

A true FIST BUMPE!?　Takara Nakano, a 20-year-old collector of old gadgets who lives in Reiwa era, loves the charm of the Showa era.