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Bricklayer Toshihiko Takayama finds common ground between his dream of becoming a sculptor and a bricklayer
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Screening Event NEW ERA Showcases Works by Troika Amano, Takayuki Kojima, and Tatsuaki Mizoi
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2023.11.18
GEZAN’s Label Unveils Performer Lineup and More for “Road Trip To Zenkankakusai”
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2024.2.27
Zutomayo Set for Taipei Debut in First-Ever Overseas Performance
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Tokyo International Film Festival Winner “THE BEASTS” Unveils First Footage
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Kinki Kids Set to Release New Album “P album” Co-Produced by Kohei Dojima
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D&AD Awards 2024 Opens Entries for International Design and Advertising Honors
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2023.12.16
Awich Embarks on Her Most Extensive Tour for April 2024
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ZAZEN BOYS Returns with First Album in 12 Years “Rando”
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2024.2.9
Director Victor Erice’s First Film in Three Decades, “Close Your Eyes,” Set to Debut in Japan
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bloodthirsty butchers’ 2005 album promotion video on official YouTube
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Seiyo Uchino will play Matsuo Basho in “Basho Tsuya-bune,” a play written by Hisashi Inoue, to be performed in October 2024.
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Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Final Years: A Documentary-Trained Director Reflects on the Film
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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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2026.1.4
rockin’on sonic Announces 2026 Return
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2026.1.4
rockin’on sonic 2026 First Lineup Revealed Featuring PET SHOP BOYS and KNEECAP
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2026.1.4
“rockin’on sonic” Timetable Out ZUTOMAYO Joins the Lineup
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2026.1.5
KNEECAP Announces First Solo Japan Show at EX Theater Roppongi
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2026.1.7
Interactive nostalgia! The “30th Anniversary Tamagotchi Grand Exhibition” Lands in Roppongi
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2025.12.31
LIQUIDROOM Welcomes OGRE YOU ASSHOLE, Seiho, maya ongaku for NYE Festival
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2025.12.23
Hi-STANDARD Announces “Screaming Newborn Baby Tour” Across Japan, Closing at K-Arena
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2025.12.20
Capcom’s Major Retrospective in Tokyo This Winter, Featuring Newly Revealed Concept Art
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2025.12.19
Hoon’s Independent Series to Feature Dos Monos and Yuta Orisaka (band)
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2025.12.19
Haruomi Hosono Pop Up “Hosono Record House” Opens in Jimbocho This Winter
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“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