Mikio Sakabe sheds light on the unique identity of ‘grounds’ footwear
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SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff
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Tokyo from the perspective of Alyssa Ueno, an architect who has lived 1/3 of her life overseas.
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Max Mackee, founder of Kammui, aims for innovation in nature experiences
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Mountain-side culture created by Teruyuki Hikiji, producer of “Yama no Ie
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Why editor Yasumasa Yonehara “edits” not only magazines but also brands and galleries
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Meme Tokyo NENE, who also writes lyrics, dreams of a global scale
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Using Complexity as a Weapon. Sibling pop-rap unit Peropero Kyandee talks about their “gyaru mindset.”
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What changes an artist’s life. Yukako Yajima’s thoughts on the interview.
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ROMY on her solo debut album cemented by the club culture that saved her
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How bar owner and organizer Chikara Choshu became a behind-the-scenes member of the “Dumb Beaver” and “Gaga Morio”.
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Who is Tinkerbell Hatsuno, the mysterious artist who also competes in the M-1 Grand Prix?
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The Profound World of Buddha Machines. Hao Hao Hao, who continues to collect, explains
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Kankuro Kudo and Yoshihide Otomo: An Extraordinary Life with an End in “A Town Without Seasons”
Shimanuki Taisuke
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From Musician to Novelist. The Surprising Reason Seinan Sato Started Writing Mysteries
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Why novelist Mio Nukaga chose a career change as the subject of her dramatization of “The Demon Lord of Changing Jobs.
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How current graduate student book reviewer Awaiyuki got hooked on reading, horse racing, and idols.
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We want to save the earth with curry. Curry Jockey’s food loss prevention efforts
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Curry Mason Masahiro Tsunokawa shares his life-changing thoughts on curry.
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Ghost and the Shell: A Bold Tokyo Exhibition That Dares to Dig Deeper
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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
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2026.2.24
Korean Artist Parannoul Joins New ”QUATTRO Alternative” Series for First-Ever Japan Show
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2026.2.27
NiEW’s Monthly exPoP!!!!! Returns This February to Spotlight Emerging Artists
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2026.3.1
KAF Makes Major Label Debut, Announces First Solo Shows in Shanghai and Japan
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2026.2.11
Tate Britain Brings 1990s UK Art Retrospective to Tokyo
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2026.2.7
Vaundy Announces Major Dome Tour, Breaks Record as Youngest Solo Artist to Headline
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2026.2.7
Claude Monet Exhibition ‘A Question to Landscapes’ to Open in Japan in 2026,
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2026.2.6
Tokyo Live Nights Spotlight Helsinki Lambda Club, Cody・Lee, TENDRE, and Strange Reitaro
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2026.1.30
Ghost in the Shell Celebrates 30 Years With Major Tokyo Exhibition
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2026.1.24
Pioneering Japanese idol Kyōko Koizumi to Embark on 2026 Nationwide Hall Tour KK60
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2026.1.16
“Look Back” Anime Exhibit Explores the Making from Manga to Film
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Vermeer’s ”Girl with a Pearl Earring” Comes to Osaka for a Rare Limited Time Exhibition
Step Inside “Squid Game”: Immersive Experience Opens in Shibuya Jan 2026
LiSA Marks Her 15th Anniversary With a New Album and Major 2026 Asia Tour
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