SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff


Media artist Makoto Fukuchi plays with the latest technologies, including generative AI

Korean model and influencer Ran focuses on trends in Japan and Korea

Day 2 at EPOCHS: YONCE’s New Band Hedigan’s, Taeko Onuki, and More

Review: Karuizawa’s New Festival EPOCHS Day 1

nico, a former Sawagi member who runs three izakayas in Shimokitazawa, finds common ground with live music

Betsuyaku Rei talks about the Swallows. She also talks about the unexpected birth of the cheering toy “Umbrella”.

Photographer Munehiro Saito talks about the appeal of Jingu Stadium and the thrill of watching a baseball game

Shoichi Hasegawa, fan club critic for 12 professional baseball teams, talks about the appeal of the Yakult Swallows.

A fan for 32 years. Editor Yohei Kumagai talks about the appeal of the strong and weak Swallows.

Tokyo from the perspective of Alyssa Ueno, an architect who has lived 1/3 of her life overseas.

Max Mackee, founder of Kammui, aims for innovation in nature experiences

Mountain-side culture created by Teruyuki Hikiji, producer of “Yama no Ie

We want to save the earth with curry. Curry Jockey’s food loss prevention efforts

Curry Mason Masahiro Tsunokawa shares his life-changing thoughts on curry.

Introduction to the indie music scene in Thailand and Fukuoka and the unexpected effect of the massive redevelopments

What’s going on in the Bangkok live music venues and festivals?

How Earvin formed the curry-loving unit “Tandoories” with Naoto Takenaka and Koji Okura.
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