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SPECIAL
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Exploring Harmonies: Misaki Umei’s Journey at 22, Mastering the Piano Language
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Riko’s Secret Garden Odyssey – Inspired by Hitsujibungaku: 12 Butterfly Embraces
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Debut Interview: Fuki Kitamura, the Yamagata Prodigy Painting Soundscapes
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OGRE YOU ASSHOLE Outdoor Spectacle: Shintaro Sakamoto and Jim O’Rourke at “”DELAY 2024″”
Ryohei Matsunaga
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Merlion Marks 15 Years of Solo Activities: The Ideal Path to Pursuing His Musical Passion
Daiki Mine
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Rapper & Interpreter MEISO realizes Fun & Learning “Edutainment” Through Books
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First-Ever Public Disclosure: Spotify Unveils Payments and Contributions to Japan’s Music Industry in Annual Report
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POP YOURS Event Provokes Thought: Can Hip-Hop Transform into Pop Culture?
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Mizuho Kudo, editor-in-chief of the web media “soar,” wishes for everyone to live a life that takes care of itself.
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Norah Jones Discusses Music Making: “I Want to Capture the Feeling of the Moment”
Mitsutaka Nagira
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Yuichi Kishino and Ryota Ideguchi Discuss Art, Culture, and Community Engagement: Starting Fresh with “Fun”
Tamaki Sugihara
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A true FIST BUMPE!? Takara Nakano, a 20-year-old collector of old gadgets who lives in Reiwa era, loves the charm of the Showa era.
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Reflecting on ‘ONE LOVE’ with Ziggy Marley: Bob Marley’s 36-Year Journey
Takahiro Kanazawa
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Yuma Abe’s Maiden Voyage to the US: Unveiling the Motivation Behind His Audacious Pursuits
Takahiro Kanazawa
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Viral Triumph or Tragedy? The Emotional Toll in the Age of Viral Music
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Eiko Ishibashi Talks Collaboration with Ryusuke Hamaguchi: The Miracle of ‘Evil Does Not Exist’ and ‘GIFT’
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Fumiaki Amano
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Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Final Years: A Documentary-Trained Director Reflects on the Film
Shoichiro Kotetsu
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rubens on “MELT”: Capturing Life, Loss, and Everyday Beauty in Music
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