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2023.10.14
Trailer for Christian Mungiu’s film “The New European Century” released in Japan in October.
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Kobe Jazz Centennial” commemorating the 100th anniversary of Kobe Jazz to be held free of charge in October, featuring Takuya Kuroda, Akihiro Yoshimoto, and the Kobe Centennial Jazz Orchestra
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2023.11.24
A film, “Mizuirazu no Hoshi” which depicts the reunion of a woman and a man in the depths of despair after six years in a dialogue of mind and body, opens in theaters on November 24,.
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Japan’s most prominent vinyl manufacturer Toyo Kasei launches two music labels
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2023.10.4
Chiang Mai-based indie-pop band YONLAPA releases album “LINGERING GLOAMING” and tours Asia
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2023.9.28
A Woman, a Man, and a Man. New three-person play with a double cast, Amayadori’s stage production of “Kawari no Otoko no Sono Kawari”
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2023.8.23
Plastic artist Hokuto Kiyokawa’s solo exhibition at Kachidoki @ btf, sculpting things that have life in them.
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Brian Eno releases soundtrack score “Top Boy (Score from the Original Series)” in September
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Calvin Klein unveils Fall 2023 campaign featuring Jenny, Jungkook, Kendall Jenner and more
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2023.8.11
Gegege no Kitaro Tribute Art Exhibition: “Kitaro Expo” to be held in Ikebukuro until August 27 (Sun.), featuring works by 72 artists including Hitoshi Katagiri
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Music video for Limre’s song “Kikoete”, directed by filmmaker lilsom.
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Yuka Nagase’s mini-album “Launchvox” artwork revealed, comments from mekakushe and Masao Sasagawa.
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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
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Yuransen Interview: Stepping Confidently into Adulthood with Their Latest Release
Fumiaki Amano
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maya ongaku on the Road: A Glimpse into Their Evolving Philosophy Abroad
Hiroyoshi Tomite
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10 Years with Atarashii Gakko! and Defying the Norms
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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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2025.11.7
“Princess Mononoke” Hits IMAX Across Japan with Dolby Cinema and English Subtitles
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2025.11.7
POLARIS Marks 3rd Anniversary with Reopening Festival in Minami-Aoyama
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2025.11.8
Travis Scott to Bring His $200 Million Tour to Japan with Belluna Dome Show in Saitama
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2025.11.8
Beer and Music Come Together at the “Brewin’ Groove Festival” in Tachikawa
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2025.11.8
EASTEAST_TOKYO 2025 Art Fair Returns to Tokyo with an Asia-Focused Vision
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2025.11.9
NiEW’s Monthly Event “exPoP!!!!!” Expands into First-Ever Festival in Shibuya
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2025.11.9
exPoP!!!!! Reunion 2025 Announces First Wave of Lineup: WONK, Satoko Shibata, Dongurizu, and More
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2025.11.9
“exPoP!!!!! Reunion 2025” Adds 12 New Acts Including Helsinki Lambda Club, Khaki, HOME and More
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2025.11.9
“exPoP!!!!! Reunion 2025” Reveals 3rd Lineup with 12 Artists, Including Dos Monos and More
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2025.11.9
exPoP!!!!! Reunion 2025 Adds Yasuyuki Horikomi, OGRE YOU ASSHOLE, Summer Eye, No Buses, and Maika Loubté
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