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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
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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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Shintaro Sakamoto Through the Eyes of Tokyo Swindlers’ Director
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What Kikagaku Moyo Taught Us: Reflections After Our First US Tour
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Chappo on How Meeting Haruomi Hosono Sparked Their Formation and Unique Sound
Atsutake Kaneko
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xiangyu Channels Curiosity into Her Debut Album
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KOM_I in Brazil: Living Between Cultures
Yuri Matsui
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How ‘Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX’ Reinvents the Universal Century with Anno, Tsurumaki, and Enokido at the Helm
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Kaika’s First Album and Musical Journey: The Blooming of a Gifted Songwriter
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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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2025.5.30
MONO NO AWARE Announces Solo Show in May, Featuring Direction by GROUPN
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2025.5.30
Khaki Announces Release of Unreleased 12-Track Album “Hakko”
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2025.5.30
NiEW presents “exPoP!!!!!,” featuring Yūtai Communications, Fumi Noguchi, Doona, and Magical Choco Mint Club
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2025.5.30
STUTS Releases Anniversary Song for Newoman Yokohama’s 5th Anniversary
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2025.5.31
FUJI & SUN ’25’ Announces First Lineup: Naotaro Moriyama, Satoko Shibata, Yuta Orisaka and More
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2025.5.31
The Chemical Brothers to Headline Makuhari’s First-Ever ‘THE BEACH 2025’ Festival
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2025.5.31
Hibiya Music Festival Announces First Wave of Artists: Kenji Ozawa, imase, Kiyoshi Hikawa + KIINA, and More
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2025.5.31
Shizuoka’s “FUJI & SUN ’25” Adds Tavito Nanao, Yoshiwara Gion Taiko Sessions, and More
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2025.5.31
MURA MASA, 250, MELTMODE Join Final Lineup for THE BEACH 2025 at Makuhari Beach
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2025.5.31
Final Acts Revealed for FUJI & SUN Festival in Fuji City
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