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#Maki Shibata

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Born in 1997, Aquarius. From Nishiogikubo on the Chuo Line to Seijogakuenmae on the Odakyu Line.Writing for Musicman, ANTENNA, and other publications.　X｜Instagram　

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

Takahiro Kanazawa 2024.7.19｜17:00
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Navigating the Conclusion of Creative Pursuits: Suguru Yamamoto from HANCHU-YUEI in Dialogue with Keiichi Sokabe

tosaariake 2024.7.11｜16:48
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Echoes in the Void: Shibuya Keiichiro’s Android Opera Music Beyond Humanity

yukijinbo 2024.7.11｜14:40
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“HELLO INDIE” Makes a Comeback After Five Years: Solid Indie Music Heaven with a “PWYW” System

Maki Shibata 2024.6.29｜00:45
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Exploring Harmonies: Misaki Umei’s Journey at 22, Mastering the Piano Language

Atsutake Kaneko 2024.6.27｜18:21
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Debut Interview: Fuki Kitamura, the Yamagata Prodigy Painting Soundscapes

Atsutake Kaneko 2024.6.19｜15:32
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Merlion Marks 15 Years of Solo Activities: The Ideal Path to Pursuing His Musical Passion

Daiki Mine 2024.6.14｜15:45
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Seaside Cravings: Channeling Chiharu from ‘My Sister’ with Peyoung

miram and obaraban 2024.6.13｜16:40
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A Glowing Farewell: Closing Words from Our Diary Exchange

Miram 2024.5.9｜14:26

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Kaika’s First Album and Musical Journey: The Blooming of a Gifted Songwriter

Atsutake Kaneko 2025.4.3｜12:11
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Beyond Perfection: Ayatake Ezaki Reflects on His Diverse Piano Experience

Kuroda Takanori 2025.4.4｜18:37
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Saitama’s “Bonsai Sanctuary”: An Art Project Redefining Local Value

Mika Kosugi 2025.4.3｜14:40
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Naotaro Moriyama Discusses Facing Death’s Edge: His Father’s Passing and His Own Journey

Maki Shibata 2025.3.28｜14:51
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Émile Gallé: Longing for Paris – A Journey into the Artist’s Relationship with His Roots

Mika Kosugi 2025.3.27｜15:14
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Monet’s Later Years Captured in Groundbreaking Tokyo Exhibition

Mika Kosugi 2025.3.21｜12:35
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Diving into Hokusai’s World: A Journey Through HOKUSAI: ANOTHER STORY in TOKYO

2025.3.13｜15:12

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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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#MUSIC 2025.5.9

Natori Unveils 2025 Nationwide Tour Across Five Zepp Cities

NiEW 2024.10.14｜14:01
#MOVIE 2025.5.9

‘Queer’ Directed by Luca Guadagnino and Starring Daniel Craig to Premiere in Japan This May

NiEW 2024.12.12｜11:52
#MOVIE 2025.5.9

‘Paddington in Peru’ Set for Japan Release: A Dashing Bear’s Peruvian Adventure

NiEW 2024.12.26｜11:04
#MUSIC 2025.5.9

KCON JAPAN 2025 Adds YENA, P1Harmony, KickFlip and More

NiEW 2025.3.11｜18:13
#MUSIC 2025.5.10

CRAFTROCK FESTIVAL ’25 Reveals Second Lineup with Eight Artists

NiEW 2025.2.19｜17:39
#MUSIC 2025.5.10

Noto Support Event GAPPA ROCKS ISHIKAWA Announces Lineup with BRAHMAN, Kuroyume and More

NiEW 2025.2.27｜14:58
#MUSIC 2025.5.10

Tohji to Headline Second Day of KOBE MELLOW CRUISE 2025

NiEW 2025.3.4｜17:23
#MUSIC 2025.5.11

Ayumu Imazu Announces Solo Performance at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall

NiEW 2025.2.19｜16:34
#MUSIC 2025.5.13

LAGWAGON Returns to Japan for Five Shows in May

NiEW 2025.2.13｜18:15
#MUSIC 2025.5.15

Gen Hoshino Announces New Album and Nationwide Tour for Spring 2025

NiEW 2024.11.27｜12:20
Michael Bay to Direct Movie Adaptation of Sega’s OutRun Game Sebastian Stan Stars in A24 Thriller ‘A Different Man,’ Set for Japan Release Shintaro Sakamoto’s Cabaret New Hakuba Show Now Streaming on Netflix SONICMANIA Announces Second Wave of Artists: Perfume, KIKUO, MFS, and Minna-no-Kimochi
Free Event exPoP!!!!! April to Feature xiangyu, Doul, Yasashii Mirai, and Cosmic Mauve Photo Book Fair in Kyoto to Feature 35 Publishers and Bookstores Kenshi Yonezu Drops “Plazma” and “BOW AND ARROW” as CD Single with Multiple Editions
Tadanori Yokoo Unveils 60 New Oil Paintings at Setagaya Art Museum in “River of Renga” Exhibition Eno: Brian Eno’s Dynamic Documentary Set for Japan Release kanekoayano to Stream Live Concert on YouTube, Followed by Interview Footage Fuki Kitamura Announces 2nd Solo Show “vivid:AM”
Sapporo’s THE JUSTICE Music Festival Brings Together 60 Acts This May “Godzilla: THE Art Exhibition” Opens with 30 Artists, Exploring “What is Godzilla?” Prada Aoyama to Unveil Visionary Collaboration Between Nicolas Winding Refn and Hideo Kojima Yuma Abe Announces Japan and North American Tour