How current graduate student book reviewer Awaiyuki got hooked on reading, horse racing, and idols.
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SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff
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Interview with Takehiro Hino, bookstore manager and author of “I Never Liked Bookstores.
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Book-Off is an oasis for the heart. Salaryman manga artist Trombook Ooishi’s love of new and used bookstores
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SNOW SHOVELING Shuichi Nakamura talks about “Dating Bookstore” and his influence from Haruki Murakami
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Why the writer Sohei Wakusaka ate grass from the area, sold stones, and lived on the shore
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Ask Ayaka Sakuragi about BONUS TRACK on its 3rd anniversary and the changes in Shimokitazawa
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Interview with Yurina Kaneko, Director of “Nuishabe” From Between Perversity and Kindness
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Shintaro Sakamoto Through the Eyes of Tokyo Swindlers’ Director
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Chappo on How Meeting Haruomi Hosono Sparked Their Formation and Unique Sound
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xiangyu Channels Curiosity into Her Debut Album
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KOM_I in Brazil: Living Between Cultures
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How ‘Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX’ Reinvents the Universal Century with Anno, Tsurumaki, and Enokido at the Helm
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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.
EVENTS
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2025.6.7
Khaki Kicks Off First National Tour in May, Featuring Co-Headlining Performances in 6 Cities
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2025.6.7
“Chagrock” in Iwate to Feature Kroi, Sambomaster, GENERATIONS, Rikon Densetsu, and More
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2025.6.7
Fuki Kitamura Announces 3rd Solo Live at Shibuya WWW
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2025.6.7
Mikio Hasui’s Seascape Photo Exhibition Featuring All Nuclear Power Plants in Japan
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2025.6.8
YOASOBI Announces Wembley Arena Headline Show in London
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2025.6.8
YOASOBI Adds Second London Show at Wembley Arena Due to High Demand
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2025.6.8
NYC’s Iconic Party Body&SOUL Lands at Kirana Garden Toyosu
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2025.6.8
JJJ Announces “the light” tour, Performances in Five Cities Starting June
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2025.6.12
the dresscodes to Embark on Biggest Nationwide Tour in June 2025
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2025.6.13
Academy Awards Shortlisted Thai Film ‘How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’ Set for June Release
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