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#Yuji Shibasaki

#MUSIC #MOVIE

Born in Saitama, Japan in 1983. Music director and critic, involved in promotion and production in the record industry since 2006, and A&R for many artists. He is the author of "Music Goes On: The Latest Music Life Thoughts" (Music Magazine, 2021) and editor of "What is City Pop" (Kawade Shobo Shinsha, 2022).

Twitter: https://twitter.com/shibasakiyuji

PICK UP

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Epic Tale of Vanished Youth: 1991’s ‘SKINLESS NIGHT’ unveiled through Hachimitsu Pie’s iconic anthem

Yuji Shibasaki 2023.9.13｜16:17
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Fiction and dream-inducing music in Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City

Yuji Shibasaki 2023.8.31｜16:30
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“Barbie”: “What was I made for?” is perhaps the question asking the movie itself

Yuji Shibasaki 2023.8.10｜15:28
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“Marcel: The Little Shellfish with Shoes” was an “ambient film”

Yuji Shibasaki 2023.7.12｜14:18
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Aftersun: memories and the present crossing over with the tunes

Yuji Shibasaki 2023.5.26｜10:00
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“The Passengers of the Night” also recalls the sounds of an era of change.

Yuji Shibasaki 2023.4.2｜16:39

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YAJICO GIRL Interview: How an Introvert Found Rhythm in Dance Music

Atsutake Kaneko 2025.2.28｜14:18
#MOVIE

Oda Kaori: Weaving Voices to Resonate Through Time

Kimi Idonuma 2025.2.21｜13:20
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Laura Day Romance on Embracing Ambiguity: “Both Bands and People Are Irrational Yet Fascinating”

Fumiaki Amano 2025.2.13｜16:48
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The Roots and Future of Street Art in Shibuya: Key Moments with Banksy and Keith Haring

Mika Kosugi 2025.2.13｜15:50
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Riding the Thunder: SATOH’s Bold Journey into the Future in a DeLorean

Yukako Yajima 2025.2.7｜17:34
#MUSIC

Haruko Oishi: A Closer Look at Her Unique Personality and Career Trajectory

Atsutake Kaneko 2025.2.7｜15:50
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She Her Her Hers’ Success in China: How They Keep Audiences Coming Back for More

Takahiro Kanazawa 2025.1.31｜12:07

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EVENTS

#OTHER 2025.3.23

Kengo Kuma and Sekisui House’s SEKISUI HOUSE – KUMA LAB to Exhibit at Tokyo Creative Salon

NiEW 2025.2.21｜10:27
#MOVIE 2025.3.25

Nicole Kidman’s ‘Babygirl’ Set for Release in Japan – Actress “Bared It All” for the Film

NiEW 2024.12.2｜16:32
#MUSIC 2025.3.26

Van Dyke Parks Returns to Japan After 12 Years for Two Shows at Billboard Live Tokyo

NiEW 2025.2.13｜11:09
#MUSIC 2025.3.27

Exclusive 120-Day Night Museum Bar & Club Opens at Takanawa Gateway City

NiEW 2025.3.5｜22:44
#MUSIC 2025.3.27

Takanawa Gateway City’s Pop-Up Bar & Club to Launch with Free Entry on Opening Day

NiEW 2025.3.19｜14:35
#MOVIE 2025.3.28

Bong Joon-ho’s New Film Mickey 17 Set for Japanese Release on March 28

NiEW 2025.1.9｜13:51
#MOVIE 2025.3.28

Tadanobu Asano Stars in ‘Ravens,’ a Film About the Life of Photographer Masahisa Fukase – Full Trailer Unveiled

NiEW 2025.1.9｜14:03
#MUSIC 2025.3.28

Ging Nang BOYZ Announce First West Coast Tour in the U.S. with Local Label Vinyl Release

NiEW 2025.1.28｜15:59
#MUSIC 2025.3.29

SIRUP x SKY-HI Announce Co-Hosted Show in Osaka with Unique Sessions and Talks

NiEW 2024.11.21｜12:07
#MUSIC 2025.3.29

Satoko Shibata to Launch First Edition of Hosted Event “Arigatou” with Pasocom Music Club as Guest

NiEW 2024.12.24｜14:07
Takanawa Gateway City’s Pop-Up Bar & Club to Launch with Free Entry on Opening Day Jurassic World Rebirth to Hit Japanese Theaters This August HANA Debuts with “ROSE,” a Powerful Anthem Produced by Chanmina Hilma af Klint’s Major Retrospective Makes Its Asian Debut in Tokyo
SICF26 Art Festival Brings 170 Creators to Aoyama This May Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers Stars in UNDERCOVER’s 35th Anniversary Levi’s Collaboration Kaoru Oda’s Film Retrospective at Shibuya Euro Space Marks Underground Release Kenshi Yonezu and Yuzuru Hanyu Team Up in “BOW AND ARROW” Music Video
Fujii Kaze to Embark on Europe Tour Brad Pitt’s F1 to be Released in Japan, Produced by Top Gun: Maverick Team KCON JAPAN 2025 Adds YENA, P1Harmony, KickFlip and More NYC’s Iconic Party Body&SOUL Lands at Kirana Garden Toyosu
Shunji Iwai Celebrates Love Letter 30th Anniversary with 4K Remaster Screening DMC DJ World Championship to Debut in Japan Hitsujibungaku Kicks Off Asia Tour, Headlining First Shows at Budokan and Osaka Castle Hall