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SPECIAL
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What designer Taiichi Hiramoto keeps at his core as a director of “Hobonichi”
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How illustrator Okataoka established his own style
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NiEW’S PLAYLIST
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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2025.12.21
Aomori’s SWALLOW Announces Tokyo Debut Solo Show
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2025.12.23
Hi-STANDARD Announces “Screaming Newborn Baby Tour” Across Japan, Closing at K-Arena
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2025.12.26
Shintaro Sakamoto Drops New Track “Dear Granpa” and Announces Year-End Solo Show
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2025.12.26
NiEW’s Monthly Free Music Showcase Returns to Shibuya This Dec With Indie and Alt Sounds
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2025.12.20
Capcom’s Major Retrospective in Tokyo This Winter, Featuring Newly Revealed Concept Art
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2025.12.19
D.A.N. Announces Solo Shows “Microsound 2.0” in Tokyo and Osaka
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2025.12.19
Hoon’s Independent Series to Feature Dos Monos and Yuta Orisaka (band)
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2025.12.19
Haruomi Hosono Pop Up “Hosono Record House” Opens in Jimbocho This Winter
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2025.12.13
Tele Announces Nationwide Tour Starting in December with 13 Shows Across 9 Cities
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2025.12.12
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight in Tokyo 2025 Comes to Shibuya with Kokuho and More
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