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Shun Ishiwaka × Tomoaki Baba: A Journey Through Time with Childhood Friends

Yasuo Murao 2024.9.25｜21:19

OGRE YOU ASSHOLE Meets Pegio Gungi: The Genius of Natural Intelligence Over Artificial

Yuji Shibasaki 2024.9.20｜13:55

NOT WONK’s Kato on “FAHDAY2024”: Preserving Culture in Modern Cities

Daichi Yajima 2024.9.19｜18:20

Harmony in Heritage: OBSG and Minyo Crusaders Discuss the Joy of Folk Music

Hajime Oishi 2024.9.13｜12:01

Nishina on Embracing Imperfections: Loving the Distorted You

Fumiaki Amano 2024.9.12｜16:47

How cero Transforms Music Through Live Shows: A Dive into “Live O Rec”

Ryohei Matsunaga 2024.9.12｜15:01

Kohei Igarashi × Tatsunari Ota: Embracing Serendipity Beyond the System’s Grasp

Rie Tsukinaga 2024.9.6｜15:23

Yoko Yamanaka on ‘Desert of Namibia’: Yuumi Kawai’s Miraculous Collaboration and Social Struggles

Tsuyoshi Asai 2024.9.6｜12:02

Love, Life, and Self-Worth: Yui Shetona’s Guide to Staying True to Yourself

Kuroda Takanori 2024.9.5｜14:22

Salasa on Embracing Endings: Finding Peace in the Natural Flow of Grief

Yuri Matsui 2024.9.5｜11:26

Bridging Worlds: SIRUP and Ayumu Imazu Tackle Social Issues

Daniel Takeda 2024.8.30｜17:47

Kyoto’s Summer Whales Dive Deep: Embracing the Power of Individuality in Their First Interview

Fumiaki Amano 2024.8.29｜18:17

On the Ground: Why ‘Berlin Techno’ Earned UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Status

Kana Miyazawa 2024.8.29｜16:01

Hirofumi Kurino’s Vision: Embracing “Beyond Elitism” and the Future of Fashion

Chikei Hara 2024.8.29｜14:41

Emerald’s Yosuke Nakano Explores Harmony with Others and Reminisces About PaperBagLunchbox

Atsutake Kaneko 2024.8.29｜13:48

Beyond the Mainstream: Hirofumi Kurino Explores New Horizons in Modern Fashion

Chikei Hara 2024.8.28｜14:00

Techno Tactics: Pasocom Music Club × LAUSBUB Formula for Living Through Music

Shoichiro Kotetsu 2024.8.23｜16:45

Odottebakari no Kuni Speaks Out: How “On the Shore” Embraces the Joy of Escape

Atsutake Kaneko 2024.8.1｜18:09

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Beyond Perfection: Ayatake Ezaki Reflects on His Diverse Piano Experience

Kuroda Takanori 2025.4.4｜18:37

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

Maki Shibata 2025.3.28｜14:51

Émile Gallé: Longing for Paris – A Journey into the Artist’s Relationship with His Roots

Mika Kosugi 2025.3.27｜15:14

Monet’s Later Years Captured in Groundbreaking Tokyo Exhibition

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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

#MUSIC 2025.4.18

Rainbow Disco Club Unveils 18-Artist Lineup, Including Gilles Peterson and Kode9

NiEW 2025.2.5｜10:46

#FASHION 2025.4.18

VANS Takes Over Kabukicho with Music and Skateboarding Event Celebrating OLD SKOOL

NiEW 2025.4.1｜13:22

Prada Aoyama to Unveil Visionary Collaboration Between Nicolas Winding Refn and Hideo Kojima

NiEW 2025.4.17｜15:47

#MUSIC 2025.4.19

MANAKANA Drops First Album “十二〜toni〜” Following CHAI’s Disbandment

NiEW 2025.4.10｜10:53

#MUSIC 2025.4.22

BE:FIRST Reveals 15-City World Tour in North America, Europe, and Asia

NiEW 2025.1.23｜12:15

#MUSIC 2025.4.22

FLIP SIDE PLANET Announces Guest Curator Satoko Shibata and Live Performances at FEVER

2025.4.10｜11:19

#MOVIE 2025.4.25

A24’s ‘HERETIC’: April Release Features Hugh Grant’s Spine-Chilling Role

NiEW 2024.12.10｜16:18

#MOVIE 2025.4.25

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Gets Japanese Official Release Date

NiEW 2025.1.15｜17:20

#MUSIC 2025.4.25

Emptei to Perform Solo Shows in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka for Latest EP Release Tour

NiEW 2025.2.19｜16:30

#MOVIE 2025.4.25

Zushi Beach Film Festival Returns to Kanagawa’s Shoreline This Golden Week

NiEW 2025.4.10｜10:50

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

MANAKANA Drops First Album “十二〜toni〜” Following CHAI’s Disbandment VANS Takes Over Kabukicho with Music and Skateboarding Event Celebrating OLD SKOOL mouse on the keys Announces European Tour in May: Six Shows Across Five Countries

Tetsuko Kuroyanagi Exhibition Features Fashion and Exclusive Artifacts Starting in May YonYon x KIRINJI Drop Long-Awaited Collaboration “Moonlight Cruising” with Lyric Video Yuta Orisaka’s “Straße” EP to Drop in May, Recorded Live in Germany Korean Neo-Folk Band OBSG to Return to Japan in May

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