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YouTuber Kaito Ogawa Continues to Communicate in Order to “Change the Baseball World”

NiEW 2023.12.12｜18:42
NEWS #MUSIC 2023.12.15

NiEW’s Monthly Free Event exPoP!!!!! to feature EMPTEI, HALLEY, Kinami, and luv

NiEW 2023.12.12｜13:30
NEWS #MUSIC 2024.3.8

SXSW 2024 Lineup Unveiled: Kroi, Ako, Domiko, HALLEY, and 6 Other Japanese Acts to Join

NiEW 2023.12.12｜13:21
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Red Bull to Host New Rap Battle Event, Featuring 16 Artists Including Ryoff Karma and More

NiEW 2023.12.12｜12:32
NEWS #ART 2024.3.6

The National Art Center Tokyo to Host the Latest Exhibition “Universal / Remote”

NiEW 2023.12.12｜12:20
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SYNCHRONICITY’24 Unveils Third Wave of Lineup, Featuring Rega’s Return After 6-Year Hiatus

NiEW 2023.12.12｜12:15
NEWS #MOVIE

“Oppenheimer” Scheduled for 2024 Japan Release After Thorough Deliberation

NiEW 2023.12.12｜12:07
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NIKE GINZA Opened with Exclusive Designed Shoelace and More

NiEW 2023.12.12｜11:58
NEWS #MUSIC 2024.1.14

dodo Announces Inaugural Nationwide Tour Hinshi Tour 2024 Across Four Cities

NiEW 2023.12.12｜11:54
SPECIAL #OTHER

Professional cheerleader JIN TOSHIO pioneered the path to turning cheering into a profession.

NiEW 2023.12.12｜11:25
NEWS #MOVIE

Chofu Cinema Festival 2024 Unveils Film Selections Determined by Public Vote

NiEW 2023.12.11｜15:45
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Aimyon Unveils Official Music Video for “Anone”

NiEW 2023.12.7｜11:17

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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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NiEW 2025.8.7｜15:05
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