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2023.9.6
The theme of the exhibition is the world spun in palindromes by “Iruka no Irukakun” and the AC bu’s exhibition will be held at Isetan Shinjuku Store.
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2023.9.24
A total of 57 people across genres will perform in the reading play “Adrenaline Nights”. Overall direction by Yukihiko Tsutsumi.
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How bar owner and organizer Chikara Choshu became a behind-the-scenes member of the “Dumb Beaver” and “Gaga Morio”.
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Hitsujibungaku to release a new single “more than words” on September 1 ahead of their tour
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Special exhibition and pop-up cafe at Shibuya PARCO ahead of Wes Anderson’s latest film “Asteroid City”
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Hermeto Pascoal and Kaho Nakamura will join FESTIVAL de FRUE 2023
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2023.10.14
Metamorphose ’23 to add 15 more acts: Carl Craig, JAZZANOVA, GEZAN, and more
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Digital remasted “Reservoir Dogs” will be on screems in 2024.
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Luby Sparks announces their China tour 2023 including Strawberry Music Festival
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The latest PV of the TV anime “Jujutsu Kaisen” featuring King Gnu’s new song “SPECIALZ” is now available.
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illiomote to release new EP “I.W.S.P.” on September 13 (Wed.); first single “Baby End” released
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Trailer for Maqbool Mubarak’s “Autobiography” is unleashed, an allegorical depiction of Indonesia’s recent past, filled with violence and deception.
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Ghost and the Shell: A Bold Tokyo Exhibition That Dares to Dig Deeper
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Taking Taiwan Indie Global: Emerge Music’s Nuno on Asia’s Music Alliance
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Calling Out From Somewhere in the Fog: Shintaro Sakamoto’s “Yoo-hoo”
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Takuro Okada on the Making of konoma: Between Minimalism, Jazz, and Cross-Cultural Dialogue
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The Japanese Band That Counts Fans, Not Streams: LOSTAGE Explained
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Laura day romance on “Nemuru”: A Two-Part Journey Through “Walls” and “Bridges”
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2026.2.13
Yorgos Lanthimos’ “Bugonia” Sets Japan Release for February 2026
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2026.2.16
Mac DeMarco Announces Japan Tour for February 2026
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2026.2.16
Mac DeMarco Adds Extra Japan Tour Dates
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2026.2.16
ZORN and OZROSAURUS Team Up for Family Day Live at Nippon Budokan
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2026.2.17
Lucy Dacus Announces Tokyo Talk & Signing Ahead of First Japan Show
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2026.2.18
Wet Leg Announce Japan Tour for February 2026 with Second Album in Tow
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2026.2.18
Hitsujibungaku Join wet leg’s Tokyo Show as Special Guests
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2026.2.20
Cannes Winner “Sentimental Value” to Hit Japanese Theaters Joachim Trier’s Latest Film
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2026.2.11
Tate Britain Brings 1990s UK Art Retrospective to Tokyo
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2026.2.7
Vaundy Announces Major Dome Tour, Breaks Record as Youngest Solo Artist to Headline
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Vermeer’s ”Girl with a Pearl Earring” Comes to Osaka for a Rare Limited Time Exhibition
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LiSA Marks Her 15th Anniversary With a New Album and Major 2026 Asia Tour