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S2O JAPAN: How Thai Songkran Birthed Japan’s Ultimate Wet Fest

Takahiro Kanazawa 2024.7.19｜17:00

Navigating the Conclusion of Creative Pursuits: Suguru Yamamoto from HANCHU-YUEI in Dialogue with Keiichi Sokabe

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Echoes in the Void: Shibuya Keiichiro’s Android Opera Music Beyond Humanity

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“HELLO INDIE” Makes a Comeback After Five Years: Solid Indie Music Heaven with a “PWYW” System

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Exploring Harmonies: Misaki Umei’s Journey at 22, Mastering the Piano Language

Atsutake Kaneko 2024.6.27｜18:21

Debut Interview: Fuki Kitamura, the Yamagata Prodigy Painting Soundscapes

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Merlion Marks 15 Years of Solo Activities: The Ideal Path to Pursuing His Musical Passion

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A Glowing Farewell: Closing Words from Our Diary Exchange

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NiEW’S PLAYLIST

NiEW recommends alternative music🆕

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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#MUSIC 2025.7.23

GEZAN Adds Sunny Day Service and More Acts for 47-Prefecture Tour

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#MUSIC 2025.7.24

Kyoto’s Suiheisen Announces First Independent Event in Tokyo and Osaka in July

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#MUSIC 2025.7.25

FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL Announces 2025 Dates: July 25–27

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#MUSIC 2025.7.25

Fuji Rock Announces First 60 Artists, Including Japan Debut of Fred Again..

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#MUSIC 2025.7.25

Fuji Rock Expands Lineup with LITTLE SIMZ, Jane Remover, and US in Latest Announcement

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#MUSIC 2025.7.25

Fuji Rock Unveils Final Lineup and Timetable, Adds 16 ROOKIE A GO-GO Acts

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#MUSIC 2025.7.25

Watch FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL’25 Live for Free on Amazon Prime Video and Twitch

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“Shinjuku Kabukicho Shunga Exhibition” to Feature 100 Works This July

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#MUSIC 2025.7.26

TWICE Announces Japan Leg of World Tour with 360-Degree Dome Shows

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#MUSIC 2025.7.29

Yukkyun Announces KYUN DIVA FESTIVAL with First Wave of Artists

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Gap Adds The Beatles, Kurt Cobain, and Nas to Its Vintage Music Tees Lineup mei ehara Announces US Tour and Tokyo Solo Show; Third Album Due in September A24’s Upcoming Film I Saw the TV Glow to Release in Japan This September Ichiko Aoba Adds Japan Dates to Ongoing World Tour

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LE SSERAFIM Tokyo Dome Concert Details Revealed, Premium Seats Exclusive to FC Members MIYASHITA PARK Marks 5th Anniversary with Pop-Up Shops and Night Market Taroman Film’s Trailer and Poster Debut, Featuring Taro Okamoto × Tokusatsu Hitsujibungaku Announces New Album for October Release; New Track Now Streaming Peterparker69 Announces Debut Album for July and Solo Live Show with Special Guest