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#Shuka Yamada
Tokyo-born freelance writer with a passion for storytelling across screens and consoles. After starting out as an editor for a children's game magazine, she now writes extensively about games and film, and crafts narratives for video games. You can also catch her regularly on IGN Japan’s YouTube show Popcorn in the Silver Screen.
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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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2025.6.21
YATSUI FESTIVAL! 2025 to Return with Sunny Day Service, Sohei Oyamada, and 20 Other Acts in First Wave
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2025.6.21
Eno: Brian Eno’s Dynamic Documentary Set for Japan Release
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2025.6.27
Brad Pitt’s F1 to be Released in Japan, Produced by Top Gun: Maverick Team
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2025.6.27
NiEW’s Free July exPoP!!!!! Lineup Announced: Amaiwana, Aki, Satou Moka, and SUKISHA to Perform
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2025.6.28
Ayaka Wada’s New Song “ELLE” in French Unveils Music Video
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2025.6.28
kanekoayano Releases Debut Album “Ishi no Ito”
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2025.6.20
Tohji Pia Arena Theatrical Version Announced with Limited June Release
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2025.6.19
JJJ’s ‘The Light Tour’ Rescheduled: Tokyo and Osaka Dates Announced with KID FRESINO
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2025.6.17
betcover!! to Embark on World Tour Across 31 Cities
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2025.6.8
JJJ Announces “the light” tour, Performances in Five Cities Starting June
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Mikio Hasui’s Seascape Photo Exhibition Featuring All Nuclear Power Plants in Japan
UNIQLO Launches Charity T-Shirt with MLB Legend Ichiro and PERFECT DAYS Star Koji Yakusho
Yuki Chiba Releases Double Albums Alongside New Shared Track “Nagareru” Music Video
Ebisu Garden Place to Host Month-Long Outdoor Film Festival with 15 Titles