SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff


Urban Designer Shinji Kamijo and Doctor of Engineering Hideya Fukushima’s Aim to Create a Town that Walks Together with the Local Community

Unveiling Inner Heroism: A Conversation with the Director of “Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon”

From urban planning to furniture design, architect Daisuke Sugawara traverses the scale of manufacturing

Bricklayer Toshihiko Takayama finds common ground between his dream of becoming a sculptor and a bricklayer

Yasuyuki Kanazawa of “Oni” Corporation, a company name given in a flippant manner and a job that does not allow for flippancy.

Designer ARUMANA’s hip-hop philosophy, known for his mash-up creations

Drummer Shun Ishiwaka: The Unstoppable Force and His Relentless Pursuit of Challenges

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

Shogo of Koenji’s “Fukamidori” vintage clothing store breaks new ground with all the affirmations.

Tomokazu Suga, Tempalay’s director, talks about STYLE BAND TOKYO, which leads to the present

Unraveling the Complexity of Human Relationships with Director Rikya Imaizumi

Quruli’s Original Members on Their New Album: Embracing the Present Moment

Halley Discusses the Background of Rich Sound and a Globally Recognized Sensibility

Tokyo Festival2023: Yasutake Shimaji and Tamaki ROY ON Their New Work “Ai-no-te”

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”.

Kazumasa Tanaka × Isao Takano: The Aesthetics of GRAPEVINE’s Enduring Alternativity
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