KUMI, one of the best pole dancers in Japan, talks about the appeal of pole dancing
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What is the “emotional dancer” that Tsuki Takamura, who also participates in King Gnu’s music videos and Yonezu Genji’s tour, bears?
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Fumino Sugiyama, a transgender person who is also struggling to raise his children, talks about 10 years of Tokyo Rainbow Pride
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Enthusiasm for “EASTEAST_TOKYO2023”
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Yuto Uchino from The fin. stresses his sense of crisis. “Japanese are being obsolete.”
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Interview with Kazuhiro Kakida, president of a human resources company and general manager of the Yurakucho Kakida sushi restaurant, on the secret of his “strength”.
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Talking with DUFDUF Fuyuko, mental health, aiko, Sigur Rós
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Influencer “5sai” on Twitter today and what makes it buzz
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The fin.’s close relationship with China. The reason to fill out 1,000-capacity venues across the country
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Ask Ayaka Sakuragi about BONUS TRACK on its 3rd anniversary and the changes in Shimokitazawa
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IRIENANAKO holds countless titles. She talks about her powerful creative spirit that started making movies in junior high school.
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Hikaru Morimoto talks about the work of actor trainers and the “Field Survey Group of Expression
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Interview with Yurina Kaneko, Director of “Nuishabe” From Between Perversity and Kindness
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Saitama’s “Bonsai Sanctuary”: An Art Project Redefining Local Value
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Naotaro Moriyama Discusses Facing Death’s Edge: His Father’s Passing and His Own Journey
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Émile Gallé: Longing for Paris – A Journey into the Artist’s Relationship with His Roots
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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.
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2025.4.22
BE:FIRST Reveals 15-City World Tour in North America, Europe, and Asia
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2025.4.22
FLIP SIDE PLANET Announces Guest Curator Satoko Shibata and Live Performances at FEVER
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2025.4.25
A24’s ‘HERETIC’: April Release Features Hugh Grant’s Spine-Chilling Role
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2025.4.25
‘A Minecraft Movie’ Gets Japanese Official Release Date
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2025.4.25
Emptei to Perform Solo Shows in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka for Latest EP Release Tour
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2025.4.25
Zushi Beach Film Festival Returns to Kanagawa’s Shoreline This Golden Week
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2025.4.26
Ado to Kick Off “Hibana” World Tour, Anticipating 500,000 Attendees Across 33 Global Cities
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2025.4.26
Leos Carax’s ‘It’s Not Me’ to Hit Japanese Theaters in April, Paying Tribute to Godard
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2025.4.26
downt Announces First-Ever Solo Show “LIVE” in Shibuya WWW this April
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2025.4.26
Namba Parks Hosts Free Music Festival with Shohei Araya, Soji Saki, and More
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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
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