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An Interview with Yui Shetona: The Story of a Top Graduate with a Contrarian Approach at Music College
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The works of filmmaker Katsushika Shussin speak for what cannot be put into words in everyday life.
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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”
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Music Festival: Present and Future – Insights from Music Sociologist Junichi Nagai
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From Diaries to Dissent: Satoko Shibata’s Reflections on Seven Years and the Struggle Against the Pervasiveness of “Interesting”
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The Current Pulse: Carsick Cars Reflect on China’s Band Boom
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For Those Seeking Me. Miran on New Encounters and the Latest Album “WATASHIBOSHI”
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Ye Ram x BUOY: Unveiling the Japan-Korea Indie Scene Exchange and Their Musical Narratives
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Exploring Uncharted Realms: ROTH BART BARON’s Masaya Mifune and Kishomaru Shimamura Explore Photographic Aesthetics
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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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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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2025.6.28
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2025.7.1
Fujii Kaze to Embark on Europe Tour
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2025.7.3
STAR: Yuki Chiba Drops Debut Album and Confirms Solo Concert at Nippon Budokan
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2025.7.3
Yuki Chiba’s New Song “Budokan” Released
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2025.7.3
Yuki Chiba’s Budokan Show Welcomes Remix Collaboration from SKY-HI, ¥ellow Bucks, and 6 More
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2025.7.3
Yuki Chiba’s Budokan Performance to Feature King Giddra and Murda Beatz
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2025.7.3
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2025.7.4
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2025.7.4
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