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Oozora Kimishima Unleashes Teaser Video for Upcoming 2nd Album “no public sounds”
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2023.11.2
Age Factory’s Album “Blood in Blue” Set to release on October 18th, Followed by an Anticipated Tour
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2023.9.29
HIDDEN CHAMPION Honors 20th Anniversary with Group Exhibition
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2023.9.27
A story about people who don’t work hard, Aru☆Company Lab’s stage production of “POPPY!!!”will be performed again
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2023.10.13
Okinawa-born Photographer Mao Ishikawa’s Solo Exhibition at Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery
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Yuka Nagase drops music video for “Chikakute, Tookute,” collaboration with Pasocom Music Club
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2023.10.7
Introducing the exchange between Mori Ogai and Natsume Soseki with the keyword “Sendagi” at the Mori Ogai Memorial Museum from October.
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Toshio Suzuki and Mamoru Oshii’s debut book of dialogues arrives on December 15th
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King Gnu launches official TikTok account and hosts Inaugural TikTok LIVE on September 21st
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First theatrical adaptation of Emmett Till’s murder unveils riveting trailer: “Till”
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Sachiko Kanenobu revives “Fork In The Road” reveals Japan tour for winter
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Tokyo from the perspective of Alyssa Ueno, an architect who has lived 1/3 of her life overseas.
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OGRE YOU ASSHOLE × Cornelius: Bound by a Distant Closeness
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Eiko Ishibashi Reflects on Music Today: Anger and Ambiguous Affirmation in Antigone
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NiEW’S PLAYLIST
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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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2025.8.15
SONICMANIA Reveals First Lineup: The Prodigy, Gesaffelstein, Floating Points, Tohji
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2025.8.15
SONICMANIA Announces Second Wave of Artists: Perfume, KIKUO, MFS, and Minna-no-Kimochi
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2025.8.15
Denki Groove Joins the 3rd Lineup for SONICMANIA
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2025.8.15
RISING SUN Festival Expands 2025 Lineup with Suchmos, Satoko Shibata, Ohzora Kimishima and More
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2025.8.15
beabadoobee’s Pop-Up Shop Debuts at Shibuya 109 to Mark Summer Sonic Visit
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2025.8.16
SUMMER SONIC 2025: Official Dates Confirmed Following 2024 Milestone
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2025.8.16
ONE OK ROCK Announces Major Stadium and Dome Tour in Japan
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2025.8.16
SUMMER SONIC 2025 Reveals First Lineup: Official Hige Dandism & FALL OUT BOY
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2025.8.16
SUMMER SONIC 2025 Adds The Prodigy, Camila Cabello, LANA, BABYMETAL, and More
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2025.8.16
Summer Sonic 2025 Adds Gesaffelstein, YUNGBLUD, FRUITS ZIPPER, and More
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Netflix’s Pokémon Concierge Returns with New Episode Featuring Theme Song by Tatsuro Yamashita
Kenshi Yonezu × Hikaru Utada: First Collaboration on Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc Ending
Gap Adds The Beatles, Kurt Cobain, and Nas to Its Vintage Music Tees Lineup
maya ongaku Sets Off on Nationwide Five-City Tour
PokéPark KANTO Set to Open in Japan Spring 2026 as Pokémon’s First Permanent Attraction
kanekoayano Announces Debut Nippon Budokan Concert for January 2026
Aichi 2025 International Art Festival Inspires Regional Resource Exhibition in Seto City
cero Sets Out on Five-City Solo Tour “Contemporary Tokyo Cruise”