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RECENT
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2024.3.13
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2024.2.18
“Hamlet House” by Rikiya Konishi, formerly of Shiawase Gakkyuhokai , at Kichijoji Theater
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June Premiere Set for Academy Award-Nominated “The Holdovers,” Reuniting Team from “Sideways”
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2024.5.25
KIRINJI Unveils Details for 25th Anniversary Live
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2024.4.27
“Cinderella’s House” Confirmed for Performance by K Ballet Opt, Inspired by Tahi Saihate’s Poetry
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jo0ji Releases New Music Video in a Forest Setting with Arrangement by Shingo Sekiguchi
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Aquirax Uno’s Artistry Spotlighted in Largest-Ever Exhibition, Featuring Over 900 Works Throughout his Career
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2024.2.1
Special Project Starts in Tribute to “Ghost in the Shell” Laughing Man Incident
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2024.5.25
KREVA, PUNPEE, JP THE WAVY, and 11 More Acts Added for GREENROOM FESTIVAL ’24
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Japanese Trailer and Poster for ‘Oppenheimer’ Released
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2024.2.2
Psycho Killer Performance Unveiled from “Stop Making Sense”
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2024.5.24
Ako, Satoko Shibata, SIRUP, and More Join the Lineup for Mori, Michi, Ichiba 2024
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Guin Poon Chaw, Shota Sometani, an More to Join Cast of “Worlds Apart” Movie
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2024.3.5
Osamu Dazai’s “Good-Bye” Takes the Stage in London with Kyoto’s Theater Company Chiten and Kukangendai Collaboration
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Paris, Tokyo, Osaka Museums Unite for Trio Exhibition, Showcasing 32 Debut Works in Japan
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2024.4.26
Homecomings Announces Headline Show with Regal Lily for First Collaboration
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ROTH BART BARON Unveils “Closer” Music Video, Featuring Ayatake Ezaki in Exclusive Streaming Event
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Five Promising Artists Chosen by LINE MUSIC’s NEXT SPIKES Project for Next-Gen Talent Discovery
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maya ongaku on the Road: A Glimpse into Their Evolving Philosophy Abroad
Hiroyoshi Tomite
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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
Shoichi Yamamoto
#BOOK
Butter’s Asako Yuzuki on Why Overlooked Japanese Novels Became Global Sensations
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EVENTS
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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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2025.9.17
Horsegirl to Embark on Their First Japan Tour This September
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2025.9.17
Ichiko Aoba Adds Japan Dates to Ongoing World Tour
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2025.9.18
Shun Ishiwaka Leads Band for Special Live Session with Robert Glasper and Yasuyuki Okamura
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2025.9.18
Ringo Sheena and Kaho Nakamura Join Shun Ishiwaka-Led Band for Session Live
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2025.9.19
‘Boy Kills World’ Set for September Release, Starring Bill Skarsgård in a Silent Action Role
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2025.9.19
Wes Anderson’s Latest Film ‘The Phoenician Scheme’ to Hit Japanese Theaters in September
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#MUSIC
2025.9.20
Yamagata’s Gampeki Music Festival Announces Final Chapter, Returning After Three Years
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#ART
2025.9.20
“Ghosts: When the Invisible Visible” opens at Arts Maebashi
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