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A Personal History of Ayatake Ezaki.
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TRANSIT GENERAL OFFICE INC. Kousuke Itoda’s Focus on New Culture
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Kenta Haraki talks about his work as a “decorator
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How Yuki Ishikawa of CARPE DIEM, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu dojo, developed 35 dojos.
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Ken Yokomachi, president of anea design, turned his love of tuberous plants into figurines.
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The Ambition of Kazuo, a DIY Artist Born in NY and Raised in Yokohama
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How DJ YU-KI became a DJ who plays 325 days a year
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NiEW recommends alternative music🆕
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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2025.8.22
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2025.8.22
Taroman Film’s Trailer and Poster Debut, Featuring Taro Okamoto × Tokusatsu
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2025.8.22
Iconic Enka Singer Sachiko Kobayashi to Spin One-Night-Only DJ Set
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2025.8.23
Eve Announces Major K Arena Yokohama Show for 2025 Summer, Celebrating “Under Blue”
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2025.8.23
Take Sasamoto’s Laboratory Exhibition Set for August 2025 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo
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2025.8.23
ONE MUSIC CAMP in Hyogo Adds ACIDMAN, ASOUND, and Gusokumuzu
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2025.8.27
FIEVEL IS GLAUQUE Embark on Japan Debut This August
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2025.8.27
Yaeji Announces August Tokyo Show Following Debut Album Release
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2025.8.17
Maximum10 Compilation Released on HOLIDAY! RECORDS with POP DISASTER, sfpr and More
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2025.8.17
Bialystocks Announces “2025 Duo Tour,” Set to Hit 19 Cities Nationwide
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Gap Adds The Beatles, Kurt Cobain, and Nas to Its Vintage Music Tees Lineup
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cero Sets Out on Five-City Solo Tour “Contemporary Tokyo Cruise”