SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff


Artist Iichiro Tanaka Expands the World with “Nonsense”

Filmmaker/director Kosaku Shimamoto’s monozukuri is to “somehow bring the one back to zero”.

Masashi Yoshida crosses over from the underground hip-hop scene to “Critique Rebirth School”

Exploring Harmonies: Misaki Umei’s Journey at 22, Mastering the Piano Language

Yuta Orisaka Quietly Revitalizes “Jumon”: If He Were to Wish for Something in This World

Debut Interview: Fuki Kitamura, the Yamagata Prodigy Painting Soundscapes

Merlion Marks 15 Years of Solo Activities: The Ideal Path to Pursuing His Musical Passion

‘A Girl Named Ann’: Director Yu Irie and Yuki Takahashi Discuss the Challenges and Resolve in Portraying Tragic Events

Rapper & Interpreter MEISO realizes Fun & Learning “Edutainment” Through Books

Dog food coordinator Mitsuyuki Yuasa approaches dog health from a food perspective.

Mizuho Kudo, editor-in-chief of the web media “soar,” wishes for everyone to live a life that takes care of itself.

Yutaro Sakai, editor-in-chief of sweets media “ufu.” spreads the history of sweets and the philosophy of their makers.

Norah Jones Discusses Music Making: “I Want to Capture the Feeling of the Moment”

Yuichi Kishino and Ryota Ideguchi Discuss Art, Culture, and Community Engagement: Starting Fresh with “Fun”

A true FIST BUMPE!? Takara Nakano, a 20-year-old collector of old gadgets who lives in Reiwa era, loves the charm of the Showa era.

Young manzai performer Manju Daiteikoku has been on the road to becoming a manzai performer through a series of miracles since his days at Ochiken.

Reflecting on ‘ONE LOVE’ with Ziggy Marley: Bob Marley’s 36-Year Journey
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