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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
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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
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
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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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maya ongaku on the Road: A Glimpse into Their Evolving Philosophy Abroad
Hiroyoshi Tomite
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Sayo Komada Preserves Shamisen Tradition with a Twist: Why She Plays “Can’t Stop” on Instagram
Takahiro Kanazawa
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10 Years with Atarashii Gakko! and Defying the Norms
Tomonori Shiba
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Manami Kakudo’s Yamagata Performance: A Musical Collaboration with Local Artists
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Eiko Ishibashi Reflects on Music Today: Anger and Ambiguous Affirmation in Antigone
Shoichi Yamamoto
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Butter’s Asako Yuzuki on Why Overlooked Japanese Novels Became Global Sensations
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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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2025.9.2
Ovall Announces New EP Silent Storm Featuring Thai Artist KIKI with Billboard Live Tour
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2025.9.3
ano’s Debut Nippon Budokan Performance Set for September
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2025.9.3
Kohjiya Announces First-Ever Tour DREAMIN’BOI TOUR 2025
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2025.9.6
Atarashii Gakko! Announce Japan Tour and Reveal 10th Anniversary Greatest Hits Album
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2025.9.6
CADEJO Returns to Japan This September, with Special Dub Set by Naoyuki Uchida in Tokyo
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2025.9.9
Tyler, The Creator Announces Japan Stop on World Tour This Fall
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2025.8.30
Gen Hoshino Reveals Dates for MAD HOPE Asia Tour
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2025.8.30
Ryuichi Sakamoto Exhibition Launches in Osaka, Bringing to Life His 18-Year-Old Expo Journey
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2025.8.17
Bialystocks Announces “2025 Duo Tour,” Set to Hit 19 Cities Nationwide
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2025.8.16
ONE OK ROCK Announces Major Stadium and Dome Tour in Japan
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PokéPark KANTO Set to Open in Japan Spring 2026 as Pokémon’s First Permanent Attraction
Quruli Announce Nationwide Tour and First of Four Monthly Singles, “Wandering”
Aichi 2025 International Art Festival Inspires Regional Resource Exhibition in Seto City
kanekoayano Announces Debut Nippon Budokan Concert for January 2026