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Odottebakari no Kuni Speaks Out: How “On the Shore” Embraces the Joy of Escape
Atsutake Kaneko
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“INSPIRE TOKYO 2024”: A Cultural Melting Pot Attracts Music Lovers and Market Goers
Hideo Miyamoto
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S2O JAPAN: How Thai Songkran Birthed Japan’s Ultimate Wet Fest
Takahiro Kanazawa
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Navigating the Conclusion of Creative Pursuits: Suguru Yamamoto from HANCHU-YUEI in Dialogue with Keiichi Sokabe
tosaariake
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Echoes in the Void: Shibuya Keiichiro’s Android Opera Music Beyond Humanity
yukijinbo
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“HELLO INDIE” Makes a Comeback After Five Years: Solid Indie Music Heaven with a “PWYW” System
Maki Shibata
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Exploring Harmonies: Misaki Umei’s Journey at 22, Mastering the Piano Language
Atsutake Kaneko
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Debut Interview: Fuki Kitamura, the Yamagata Prodigy Painting Soundscapes
Atsutake Kaneko
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Merlion Marks 15 Years of Solo Activities: The Ideal Path to Pursuing His Musical Passion
Daiki Mine
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Seaside Cravings: Channeling Chiharu from ‘My Sister’ with Peyoung
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A Glowing Farewell: Closing Words from Our Diary Exchange
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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
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.
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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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2025.11.9
NiEW’s “exPoP!!!!! Reunion 2025” Adds GEZAN, Fuyumi Abe, and Texas 3000, Reveals Timetable
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2025.11.10
Shota Aratani Announces Band Tour Across Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka in November
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