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Ryuichi Sakamoto | Seeing Sound, Hearing Time: A Journey into the Art of Sound and Time

Mika Kosugi 2024.12.27｜15:32

DEFOAMAT: A New Urban Festival Debuts in Daikanyama, Celebrating Asian Cultural Unity

Hajime Oishi 2024.9.26｜14:52

A Tale of Two Festivals: Energy Disparities at Summer Sonic Osaka and MUSIC LOVES ART

Shimanuki Taisuke 2024.9.25｜21:36

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’: Unraveling the Ultimate Bromance Saga

Genjyuro Yagyu 2024.7.25｜14:20

“HELLO INDIE” Makes a Comeback After Five Years: Solid Indie Music Heaven with a “PWYW” System

Maki Shibata 2024.6.29｜00:45

Navigating the Abyss: Takuya Kato’s Reflection in “Seven Orifices”

Takahiro Kanazawa 2024.6.19｜13:45

First-Ever Public Disclosure: Spotify Unveils Payments and Contributions to Japan’s Music Industry in Annual Report

NiEW 2024.5.30｜16:08

POP YOURS Event Provokes Thought: Can Hip-Hop Transform into Pop Culture?

Tsuya chan 2024.5.17｜15:41

Berlin Through the Lens of The Most Beautiful Cinema ‘Kino International’: Past, Present, and Future

Kana Miyazawa 2024.5.16｜15:02

Viral Triumph or Tragedy? The Emotional Toll in the Age of Viral Music

Yukako Yajima 2024.5.2｜15:36

Is ‘Oppenheimer’ an Anti-nuclear Film? Nolan’s Vision of a Broken World

Hiroshi Odagiri 2024.4.4｜15:04

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Review – Unveiling Challenges in Japanese-Made Blockbuster Games

Shimanuki Taisuke 2024.3.1｜15:29

Decoding the Legacy: Behind the Scenes of Talking Heads’ Legendary Live Film “Stop Making Sense”

Yudai Oikawa 2024.1.12｜16:20

Aki Kaurismäki’s Cinematic Exploration: Depicting Lives in the Margins of Materialistic Societies

Tsuyoshi Kizu 2023.12.15｜17:20

Why does Gusokumuzu’s music ring out in a world without hapiness?

Tsubasa Yokobori 2023.7.19｜15:48

Review of Jerzy Skolimowski’s new film”EO” How can human beings reencounter the world?

Tsuyoshi Kizu 2023.5.3｜10:03

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Kaika’s First Album and Musical Journey: The Blooming of a Gifted Songwriter

Atsutake Kaneko 2025.4.3｜12:11

Beyond Perfection: Ayatake Ezaki Reflects on His Diverse Piano Experience

Kuroda Takanori 2025.4.4｜18:37

Saitama’s “Bonsai Sanctuary”: An Art Project Redefining Local Value

Mika Kosugi 2025.4.3｜14:40

Naotaro Moriyama Discusses Facing Death’s Edge: His Father’s Passing and His Own Journey

Maki Shibata 2025.3.28｜14:51

Émile Gallé: Longing for Paris – A Journey into the Artist’s Relationship with His Roots

Mika Kosugi 2025.3.27｜15:14

Monet’s Later Years Captured in Groundbreaking Tokyo Exhibition

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Diving into Hokusai’s World: A Journey Through HOKUSAI: ANOTHER STORY in TOKYO

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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 2025.4.22

BE:FIRST Reveals 15-City World Tour in North America, Europe, and Asia

NiEW 2025.1.23｜12:15

#MUSIC 2025.4.22

FLIP SIDE PLANET Announces Guest Curator Satoko Shibata and Live Performances at FEVER

2025.4.10｜11:19

#MOVIE 2025.4.25

A24’s ‘HERETIC’: April Release Features Hugh Grant’s Spine-Chilling Role

NiEW 2024.12.10｜16:18

#MOVIE 2025.4.25

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Gets Japanese Official Release Date

NiEW 2025.1.15｜17:20

#MUSIC 2025.4.25

Emptei to Perform Solo Shows in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka for Latest EP Release Tour

NiEW 2025.2.19｜16:30

#MOVIE 2025.4.25

Zushi Beach Film Festival Returns to Kanagawa’s Shoreline This Golden Week

NiEW 2025.4.10｜10:50

Hibiya Park to Host Free Art Festival with Pop-Up Food Market

NiEW 2025.4.22｜00:02

#MUSIC 2025.4.26

Ado to Kick Off “Hibana” World Tour, Anticipating 500,000 Attendees Across 33 Global Cities

NiEW 2024.10.29｜18:39

#MOVIE 2025.4.26

Leos Carax’s ‘It’s Not Me’ to Hit Japanese Theaters in April, Paying Tribute to Godard

NiEW 2025.2.12｜11:23

#MUSIC 2025.4.26

downt Announces First-Ever Solo Show “LIVE” in Shibuya WWW this April

NiEW 2025.2.19｜16:41

Zushi Beach Film Festival Returns to Kanagawa’s Shoreline This Golden Week Kyoto’s STARFESTIVAL Confirms Laurent Garnier’s Japan Visit in Final Announcement Sting Announces September Japan Tour with New Trio Band and Six Shows in Five Cities ASOBISYSTEM Announces “ASOBIEXPO” with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Atarashii Gakko!, and More

MANAKANA Drops First Album “十二〜toni〜” Following CHAI’s Disbandment VANS Takes Over Kabukicho with Music and Skateboarding Event Celebrating OLD SKOOL mouse on the keys Announces European Tour in May: Six Shows Across Five Countries

Tetsuko Kuroyanagi Exhibition Features Fashion and Exclusive Artifacts Starting in May YonYon x KIRINJI Drop Long-Awaited Collaboration “Moonlight Cruising” with Lyric Video Yuta Orisaka’s “Straße” EP to Drop in May, Recorded Live in Germany Korean Neo-Folk Band OBSG to Return to Japan in May

Hitsujibungaku Kicks Off Asia Tour, Headlining First Shows at Budokan and Osaka Castle Hall Shunji Iwai Celebrates Love Letter 30th Anniversary with 4K Remaster Screening SHOGUN Exhibition at Osaka Kansai Expo features Hiroyuki Sanada’s Samurai Armor JJJ Announces “the light” tour, Performances in Five Cities Starting June