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Satoko Shibata and Tomoyuki Natsume’s Musical Metamorphosis
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Revealing the Revelations of a ‘Miserable Monster’: Sori Sawada’s Exploration with 11 Books
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A lover of chronology, writer Panth has been documenting social and cultural events since elementary school.
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“Mechakucha Night” Organizer, Misato Uchihata, Links Japan and Korea’s Music Scenes
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TAMATAMA FESTIVAL 2023: A Snapshot of the Pop Culture Phenomenon with 40,000 Enthusiasts
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ROSE RECORDS Turns 20: Delving into DIY with Keiichi Sokabe
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Decoding the Legacy: Behind the Scenes of Talking Heads’ Legendary Live Film “Stop Making Sense”
Yudai Oikawa
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Music Festival: Present and Future – Insights from Music Sociologist Junichi Nagai
Tsubasa Yokobori
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From Diaries to Dissent: Satoko Shibata’s Reflections on Seven Years and the Struggle Against the Pervasiveness of “Interesting”
Yuri Matsui
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The Current Pulse: Carsick Cars Reflect on China’s Band Boom
Megumi Nakamura
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For Those Seeking Me. Miran on New Encounters and the Latest Album “WATASHIBOSHI”
Daiki Mine
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Ye Ram x BUOY: Unveiling the Japan-Korea Indie Scene Exchange and Their Musical Narratives
Hajime Oishi
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Exploring Uncharted Realms: ROTH BART BARON’s Masaya Mifune and Kishomaru Shimamura Explore Photographic Aesthetics
Sho Sudo
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Editor Masanao Amano, who connects illustration and music, talks about the past, present, and future of illustrators
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Akihiro Miki, drummer of “Neconemuru” chooses to work as a graphic designer.
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Drummer Shun Ishiwaka: The Unstoppable Force and His Relentless Pursuit of Challenges
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Tomokazu Suga, Tempalay’s director, talks about STYLE BAND TOKYO, which leads to the present
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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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SAKANAMON, Macaroni Empitsu, and Yayuyo to Headline TALTO’s Upcoming Label Event
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2024.12.5
VELLUDO Returns: Keigo Oyamada’s Neo-Psychedelic Band Drops Re-Recorded Single
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2024.12.6
Jessica Hausner’s Thriller ‘Club Zero’ Set for Japan Release
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2024.12.7
YOASOBI’s Winter Arena Tour to Hit 7 Asian Cities with Double-Dose Shows
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2024.12.7
Yoyogi-Uehara’s DELTA Hosts 20th Anniversary Fest with Hakushi Hasegawa, Kaho Nakamura, and More
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2024.11.30
World Press Photo Returns to Japan at Kyoto Shimbun’s Historic Printing Site
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2024.11.29
KOGEI Art Fair Kanazawa 2024 Announced: Showcasing Asia’s Traditional Crafts
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2024.11.29
Fourth Edition of Godzilla 70th Anniversary Art Project Exhibition Curated by NANZUKA
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DEFY: YUGO.’s Solo Exhibition Explores Rebellion at SHUTL, Higashi-Ginza
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2024.11.28
TOKYO ART BOOK FAIR 2024 Welcomes Sakamoto Library’s First External Showcase
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LINKIN PARK Returns to Japan: First Live Show in 12 Years with New Vocalist
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