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2023.8.26
Shohei Ochiai’s largest solo exhibition to date, “THIS IS OCHIAI SHOHEI,” a collection of works that accumulate the elements that make up Ochiai.
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Shigeaki Kato’s latest work, “Nare no Hate,” will be published in October, three years after its conception.
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2023.9.14
Ungeziefer, characterized by its conscious use of “bug” lurking in the theater, to stage “Living Dining Kitchen” in September.
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Sufian Stevens’ latest album “JAVELIN” will be released October 6th
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2023.9.9
The 45th Pia Film Festival 2023 Lineup Announced; 22 Selected Films and Invitation Films from Japan and Abroad to be Screened
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2023.8.26
Live performance by Natsuko Nisshoku, talk event by Toshio Suzuki, and more at “Ihatov Festival 2023”.
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2023.8.20
KASEKI CIDER’s new solo exhibition and a group exhibition featuring Minetaro Mochizuki and Yutampo Shirane to be held simultaneously in Shibuya
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“Asa kara Rock” a collection of essays by Masafumi Goto of ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, to be published in October
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2023.10.27
Tomoaki Matsumoto’s exhibition “MATSUYAMA Tomokazu: Fictional Landscape” will be held in Aomori, Japan.
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mitsume’s 5th China tour in 4 years, 9 cities including one-man show in Hong Kong
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YOHLU to release EP “DEAD AND BREAKFAST” on Wednesday, August 30; Asian tour to include China and Korea
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2024.4.27
“Giorgio de Chirico: Metaphysical Journey” will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in 2024.
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2023.8.10
gato’s last show at Shibuya’s club asia on August 10th
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2023.9.16
A tale of two towers, two hopes, and two setbacks. Gekidan Rokkotsu Mikan Doukokukai presents “Tou wo Tateru”.
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Two independent bookstores open in the CABO complex in Yoyogi Uehara
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2023.11.3
Second “BoroFesta 2023” announcement: Sunny Day Service, Homecomings, NOT WONK, Summer Eye, and 30 other groups.
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2023.10.21
The first announcement of ASAGIRI JAM ʼ23 includes Quruli, toe, TENDRE, Yuta Orisaka and more
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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
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10 Years with Atarashii Gakko! and Defying the Norms
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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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2025.9.12
Sting Announces September Japan Tour with New Trio Band and Six Shows in Five Cities
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2025.9.12
Yuta Orisaka Expands Acoustic Tour with Special Outdoor and Okinawa Stops
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2025.9.13
ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025 Announces First Round of Artists
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2025.9.13
ROCK IN JAPAN Final Lineup Includes Mrs. GREEN APPLE, HIGE DAN, IVE, and More
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2025.9.13
Wool & The Pants Hosts Special Event with Chinza Dopeness and NONCHELEEE from Fukuoka
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2025.9.13
Eiko Ishibashi Announces Antigone Release Tour in Nagoya and Osaka with Full Band
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2025.9.13
Yūransen Reveal MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE Album Tour Kicking Off in September
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2025.9.13
Aichi 2025 International Art Festival Inspires Regional Resource Exhibition in Seto City
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2025.9.14
‘The Last Blossom’ to Hold All-Standing Preview Screening at Spotify O-EAST
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2025.9.15
Hitsujibungaku Kicks Off Asia Tour, Headlining First Shows at Budokan and Osaka Castle Hall
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