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Rikiya Imaizumi and Ryutaro Ninomiya: closer to real emotions in substantial films
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Eisuke Shirota, the director of Chainsaw Man’s manga-esque trailer that saw a global buzz, shares his thoughts on ads
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Tomo Maeda, owner of Tomigaya’s “Sakebozu” thinks about a new way to taste sake
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Why GuruConnect, the musician behind skillkills, can keep writing avant-garde songs
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Learn from Yohei Takayama, Chairman of Okuribanto and professional salesperson, how to make sales with immediate results.
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Developing speaking skills, Kaori Chiba, CEO of kaeka, teaches tips for speeches and presentations.
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Conductor Kenshiro Sakairi, who performs with world-class orchestras, talks about the appeal of orchestral classics
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Sumally Representative Kensuke Yamamoto talks about moving to Karuizawa and the on/off switch.
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Video Director Atsunori Toushi talks about the differences between music video production in Japan and Korea
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To be free. The world as seen by Mumuko, who travels around the world with one suitcase.
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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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TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY and Sónar Reveal Full Lineup for New Music and Art Festival
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Major Picasso Exhibition Curated by Paul Smith Arrives in Tokyo in June 2026
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2026.5.6
kanekoayano Announces 2026 World Tour Across Australia, Europe and Japan
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2026.4.18
ULTRAMAN EXHIBITION Brings Six Decades of Heroes to Osaka, Fukuoka, and Yokohama in 2026
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2026.1.16
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