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Akiko Nakano
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Shimanuki Taisuke
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“Prism of the Real” Reframes Japan’s Creative Evolution 1989–2010 at NACT
Akiko Nakano
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Reflecting on KYOTOGRAPHIE and KG＋SELECT＋SELECT: What International Photo Festivals Can Truly Do
Shimanuki Taisuke
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Butter’s Asako Yuzuki on Why Overlooked Japanese Novels Became Global Sensations
Yoko Hasada
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KOM_I in Brazil: Living Between Cultures
Yuri Matsui
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Beyond Perfection: Ayatake Ezaki Reflects on His Diverse Piano Experience
Kuroda Takanori
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Rikiya Imaizumi & ZOOKARADERU Unveil the Heart of ‘Winter Morning’
Koji Harie
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Naotaro Moriyama Discusses Facing Death’s Edge: His Father’s Passing and His Own Journey
Maki Shibata
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Monet’s Later Years Captured in Groundbreaking Tokyo Exhibition
Mika Kosugi
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Laura Day Romance on Embracing Ambiguity: “Both Bands and People Are Irrational Yet Fascinating”
Fumiaki Amano
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The Roots and Future of Street Art in Shibuya: Key Moments with Banksy and Keith Haring
Mika Kosugi
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Riding the Thunder: SATOH’s Bold Journey into the Future in a DeLorean
Yukako Yajima
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Roka’s Debut Interview: Crafting a Fresh Groove with Voice and Beats
Tsuya chan
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Fujii Kaze’s “Prema” Looks Outward, Recasting J-Pop for a Global Stage
Kotaro Kikuchi
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Ichiko Aoba’s Luminescent Creatures: The Enchanted Traditions of Isolated Hateruma
Hajime Oishi
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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
Tomonori Shiba
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.
EVENTS
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2025.11.1
Rikon Densetsu Announces Nationwide Solo Live Tour for November
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2025.11.1
Mariah Carey Returns to Japan After Seven Years to Kick Off Christmas in Kobe and Yokohama
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2025.11.1
cero Sets Out on Five-City Solo Tour “Contemporary Tokyo Cruise”
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2025.11.1
Bruno Mars’ Music to Light Up Japanese Fireworks in Bruno Mars Fireworks 2025
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2025.11.1
Tokyo Nomino Ichi ’25 Autumn Set for Showa Kinen Park with Live Music Performances
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2025.11.1
“Sai Sei Sei 2025” Urban Environmental Music Event Set for Tokyo’s GREEN WISE Botanical Greenhouse
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2025.11.1
All-Night Art Event “BENTEN 2” Kicks Off in Kabukicho, Curated by Chim↑Pom
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2025.11.1
Arata Isozaki Retrospective Architecture as Archipelago Debuts at Mito Art Tower
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2025.11.2
Pixies Returns to Tokyo and Osaka After Three-Year Hiatus
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2025.10.26
natori Announces First Asia Tour
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