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From urban planning to furniture design, architect Daisuke Sugawara traverses the scale of manufacturing
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Bricklayer Toshihiko Takayama finds common ground between his dream of becoming a sculptor and a bricklayer
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Akihiro Miki, drummer of “Neconemuru” chooses to work as a graphic designer.
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Media artist Makoto Fukuchi plays with the latest technologies, including generative AI
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Yasuyuki Kanazawa of “Oni” Corporation, a company name given in a flippant manner and a job that does not allow for flippancy.
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Designer ARUMANA’s hip-hop philosophy, known for his mash-up creations
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Drummer Shun Ishiwaka: The Unstoppable Force and His Relentless Pursuit of Challenges
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Korean model and influencer Ran focuses on trends in Japan and Korea
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Shogo of Koenji’s “Fukamidori” vintage clothing store breaks new ground with all the affirmations.
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Tomokazu Suga, Tempalay’s director, talks about STYLE BAND TOKYO, which leads to the present
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Unraveling the Complexity of Human Relationships with Director Rikya Imaizumi
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OGRE YOU ASSHOLE × Cornelius: Bound by a Distant Closeness
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Eiko Ishibashi Reflects on Music Today: Anger and Ambiguous Affirmation in Antigone
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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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TENDRE, Yuuga Join Lineup for Free Outdoor “INSPIRE TOKYO” Concert in Yoyogi Park
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2025.7.11
DO MAKE SAY THINK Headline HELLO INDIE Pre-Event in Shinjuku
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2025.7.11
Sebastian Stan Stars in A24 Thriller ‘A Different Man,’ Set for Japan Release
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2025.7.11
Perfume and Yabai T-Shirts Yasan Join Forces at New Special Event “NO LIMIT!”
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2025.7.11
Ai Yazawa’s NANA to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with First-Ever Digital Re-Release
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2025.7.11
NEWFOLK × CLUB QUATTRO Debut Co-Hosted “FOLKs” Series with Yamanifutsu and Tamaki Roy
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2025.7.11
Okinawa Trio HOME’s Latest EP Comes Alive with Complete MV Series
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2025.7.12
Eve Announces Epic Arena Tour for Summer 2025, Hitting Five Major Cities
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2025.7.12
GEZAN and Ichiko Aoba Set for Joint Live Show in Shibuya This July
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2025.7.12
Okayama’s Bizen City Art Museum Opens with Picasso and Bizen Ceramics
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Evangelion 30th Anniversary Special Exhibition Opens in Roppongi
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