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Despair and Hope: A Dialogue Between Shing02 and Shin Kokawa in a Time of Shifting Values
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Aile The Shota’s Stand Against Peer Pressure with Unwavering Confidence
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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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SUMMER SONIC 2025: Official Dates Confirmed Following 2024 Milestone
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2025.8.16
ONE OK ROCK Announces Major Stadium and Dome Tour in Japan
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Alicia Keys, Tinashe, and BE:FIRST Among Major Acts for Summer Sonic 2025
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Billie Eilish Returns to Japan for Two Nights at Saitama Super Arena in August
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2025.8.16
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2025.8.17
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