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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
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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
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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
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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
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Butter’s Asako Yuzuki on Why Overlooked Japanese Novels Became Global Sensations
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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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2025.9.27
kurayamisaka Announces First Solo Tour This September Following “NME 100” Recognition
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2025.9.27
RHYMESTER, KID FRESINO Among 16 Artists Announced in Ringo Music Festival’s Latest Lineup
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2025.9.27
“Fukuoka Music Month 2025” Set to Take Over City in September
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2025.9.27
Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL in JAPAN 2025: TAKE6, Tower of Power, and More Join the Lineup
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2025.9.28
Tavito Nanao, HIMI, and YOUR SONG IS GOOD to Perform at New Festival in Takatsuki’s Amami Ruins Park
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2025.10.2
MAN WITH A MISSION Announces UK & EU Tour Across 13 Cities
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2025.10.3
tofubeats Sets Out on Japan Tour with Special 10th Anniversary Concert Including TOWA TEI
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2025.10.4
MASHUP FESTIVAL kobe Unites 7 Kobe Fests; PUFFY, Satoko Shibata Among First 15 Acts Announced
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2025.10.4
Jacob Bro and The Vernon Spring Join EACH STORY Festival in Nagano’s Nobeyama Highlands
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2025.10.4
Beppu’s small circle ’25 to Host Ichiko Aoba with Keigo Oyamada & U-zhaan and More
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