SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff


maya ongaku on the Road: A Glimpse into Their Evolving Philosophy Abroad

10 Years with Atarashii Gakko! and Defying the Norms

Shunji Iwai on 30 Years of Making Films as Products

Sayo Komada Preserves Shamisen Tradition with a Twist: Why She Plays “Can’t Stop” on Instagram

AiNA THE END Looks Back on 30 Years: From Obscurity to Life After BiSH

OGRE YOU ASSHOLE × Cornelius: Bound by a Distant Closeness

Eiko Ishibashi Reflects on Music Today: Anger and Ambiguous Affirmation in Antigone

Shintaro Sakamoto Through the Eyes of Tokyo Swindlers’ Director

Chappo on How Meeting Haruomi Hosono Sparked Their Formation and Unique Sound

Butter’s Asako Yuzuki on Why Overlooked Japanese Novels Became Global Sensations

xiangyu Channels Curiosity into Her Debut Album

KOM_I in Brazil: Living Between Cultures

Bonna Pot: The Unconventional Outdoor Music Journey You Need to Know About

Hiromi Uehara on the Soul of Song: Her Experience with Music, Vocals, and Lyric Writing

Beyond Perfection: Ayatake Ezaki Reflects on His Diverse Piano Experience

Rikiya Imaizumi & ZOOKARADERU Unveil the Heart of ‘Winter Morning’

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