Filmmaker/director Kosaku Shimamoto’s monozukuri is to “somehow bring the one back to zero”.
NiEW
SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff
#MUSIC
NiEW
#MOVIE
Navigating the Abyss: Takuya Kato’s Reflection in “Seven Orifices”
Takahiro Kanazawa
#MOVIE
‘A Girl Named Ann’: Director Yu Irie and Yuki Takahashi Discuss the Challenges and Resolve in Portraying Tragic Events
Yuri Matsui
#MOVIE
‘Worlds Apart’: A Chronicle of Two Unlikely Cohabitants
Misaki Asai
#MOVIE
Berlin Through the Lens of The Most Beautiful Cinema ‘Kino International’: Past, Present, and Future
Kana Miyazawa
#MOVIE
Reflecting on ‘ONE LOVE’ with Ziggy Marley: Bob Marley’s 36-Year Journey
Takahiro Kanazawa
#PR #MOVIE
Viral Triumph or Tragedy? The Emotional Toll in the Age of Viral Music
Yukako Yajima
#MUSIC
Eiko Ishibashi Talks Collaboration with Ryusuke Hamaguchi: The Miracle of ‘Evil Does Not Exist’ and ‘GIFT’
Fumihisa Miyata
#MOVIE
Is ‘Oppenheimer’ an Anti-nuclear Film? Nolan’s Vision of a Broken World
Hiroshi Odagiri
#MOVIE
Fatih Akin interview: Culture as an Outcome of Frustration
Tsuyoshi Kizu
#MOVIE
The works of filmmaker Katsushika Shussin speak for what cannot be put into words in everyday life.
NiEW
#MOVIE
Revolutionizing Drama: She Loves To Cook, And She Loves To Eat Ushers in a New Dramas Era
Orange iwasaki
#MUSIC
TAMATAMA FESTIVAL 2023: A Snapshot of the Pop Culture Phenomenon with 40,000 Enthusiasts
NiEW
#ART
The original experience, source of ideas, and style of work of graphic designer Tamio Iwaya.
NiEW
#MOVIE
Filmmaker Masatsugu Nagasoe, responsible for the ED of the first season of “Jujutsu Kaisen” emphasizes the weight of his work.
NiEW
#MOVIE
Beyond the Realm of Sports Drama: Grasping the Influence of the 2023 Broadcast of “Gekokujo Kyuuji.”
Orange iwasaki
#MOVIE
Aki Kaurismäki’s Cinematic Exploration: Depicting Lives in the Margins of Materialistic Societies
Tsuyoshi Kizu
#MOVIE
Natsuka Kusano, Director of “Domains,” Explores the Unease Surrounding ‘Marriage and Family’
Fumi Suzuki
RECOMMEND
#MUSIC
Kaika’s First Album and Musical Journey: The Blooming of a Gifted Songwriter
Atsutake Kaneko
#MUSIC
Beyond Perfection: Ayatake Ezaki Reflects on His Diverse Piano Experience
Kuroda Takanori
#ART
Saitama’s “Bonsai Sanctuary”: An Art Project Redefining Local Value
Mika Kosugi
#MUSIC
Naotaro Moriyama Discusses Facing Death’s Edge: His Father’s Passing and His Own Journey
Maki Shibata
#ART
Émile Gallé: Longing for Paris – A Journey into the Artist’s Relationship with His Roots
Mika Kosugi
#ART
Monet’s Later Years Captured in Groundbreaking Tokyo Exhibition
Mika Kosugi
#ART
Diving into Hokusai’s World: A Journey Through HOKUSAI: ANOTHER STORY in TOKYO
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
#MUSIC
2025.5.9
Natori Unveils 2025 Nationwide Tour Across Five Zepp Cities
NiEW
#MOVIE
2025.5.9
‘Queer’ Directed by Luca Guadagnino and Starring Daniel Craig to Premiere in Japan This May
NiEW
#MOVIE
2025.5.9
‘Paddington in Peru’ Set for Japan Release: A Dashing Bear’s Peruvian Adventure
NiEW
#MUSIC
2025.5.9
KCON JAPAN 2025 Adds YENA, P1Harmony, KickFlip and More
NiEW
#MUSIC
2025.5.10
CRAFTROCK FESTIVAL ’25 Reveals Second Lineup with Eight Artists
NiEW
#MUSIC
2025.5.10
Noto Support Event GAPPA ROCKS ISHIKAWA Announces Lineup with BRAHMAN, Kuroyume and More
NiEW
#MUSIC
2025.5.10
Tohji to Headline Second Day of KOBE MELLOW CRUISE 2025
NiEW
#MUSIC
2025.5.11
Ayumu Imazu Announces Solo Performance at Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall
NiEW
#MUSIC
2025.5.13
LAGWAGON Returns to Japan for Five Shows in May
NiEW
#MUSIC
2025.5.15
Gen Hoshino Announces New Album and Nationwide Tour for Spring 2025
NiEW