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SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff
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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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Introduction to the indie music scene in Thailand and Fukuoka and the unexpected effect of the massive redevelopments
Shogo Nomura
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What’s going on in the Bangkok live music venues and festivals?
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How Earvin formed the curry-loving unit “Tandoories” with Naoto Takenaka and Koji Okura.
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Stylist Kenichi Taira talks about summer festival fashion and recommended items
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Kei Ogikubo, a writer for 30 years, talks about his love of ancient paths and the joy of discovery.
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Traveling Sewing Machine Shop, Nanase Ueki’s Thoughts on the Name of the Shop
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DEAN FUJIOKA × SKY-HI × Morley Robertson
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Childhood friends Miran x Ayaka Kutsuna (DAW 90000)’s unexpected reunion
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Interview with Takehiro Hino, bookstore manager and author of “I Never Liked Bookstores.
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Book-Off is an oasis for the heart. Salaryman manga artist Trombook Ooishi’s love of new and used bookstores
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Documentary is a deep karma. Filmmaker Atiqa Kawakami talks about her determination.
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From office worker and carpenter to video and photo artist. What is the time that Shin Yamane captures?
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10 Years with Atarashii Gakko! and Defying the Norms
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Manami Kakudo’s Yamagata Performance: A Musical Collaboration with Local Artists
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Eiko Ishibashi Reflects on Music Today: Anger and Ambiguous Affirmation in Antigone
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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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2025.9.9
Tyler, The Creator Announces Japan Stop on World Tour This Fall
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2025.9.10
Tyler, the Creator Adds Extra Show for First Japan Concert in 8 Years
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2025.9.12
Sting Announces September Japan Tour with New Trio Band and Six Shows in Five Cities
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2025.9.13
ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025 Announces First Round of Artists
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2025.9.13
ROCK IN JAPAN Final Lineup Includes Mrs. GREEN APPLE, HIGE DAN, IVE, and More
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2025.9.13
Wool & The Pants Hosts Special Event with Chinza Dopeness and NONCHELEEE from Fukuoka
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2025.9.13
Eiko Ishibashi Announces Antigone Release Tour in Nagoya and Osaka with Full Band
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2025.9.13
Yūransen Reveal MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE Album Tour Kicking Off in September
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2025.9.13
Aichi 2025 International Art Festival Inspires Regional Resource Exhibition in Seto City
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2025.9.14
‘The Last Blossom’ to Hold All-Standing Preview Screening at Spotify O-EAST
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