After graduating from Kyoto University, he was introduced to Shunputei Ichinosuke. The world of rakugo storytellers as told by Shunputei Ikkyu
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A lover of chronology, writer Panth has been documenting social and cultural events since elementary school.
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“Mechakucha Night” Organizer, Misato Uchihata, Links Japan and Korea’s Music Scenes
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Interview with Kenya Okuno about “adress,” golf apparel created by a professional skateboarder
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What is CarService, which aims to be a catalyst for car culture?
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Fumitaka Takebayashi, owner of a golf select store, talks about the similarities between golf and business.
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A place to enjoy a meal in the restaurant with your dog, created by Terukazu Murakami, owner of the Italian restaurant “1n58 bal.”
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Root beer is a beverage that shine. Japan’s only expert, Yu Takada, talks about the depth of root beer.
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He organizes large scale joint parties and shoreline tours.Hiroyuki Tanaka from Suzuki Kikaku’s inquisitive mind.
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Yuya, who works with Dr. Martens and Tenshin Nasukawa, puts his gratitude into words
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An unusual barbershop. What is Takadanobaba’s “isel”, which takes on challenges such as introducing subscription.
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What is the appeal of horse racing, music, and chocolate that multifaceted model Sakura Yokose is addicted to?
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Illustrator Man Doope Suzuki sublimates reality that doesn’t work into his art making
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Shoichi Yamada of “people showroom” changed jobs in order to dye “food, clothing, shelter, work, and play” all with his hobbies.
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ROSE RECORDS Turns 20: Delving into DIY with Keiichi Sokabe
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Music Festival: Present and Future – Insights from Music Sociologist Junichi Nagai
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Starting from soccer study abroad and now a manga artist. Cultural figure Kenta Kojima talks about the secret to surviving in Tokyo.
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Yoshiyasu Omae, sushi chef at Sushi Daizen, turns disadvantages into advantages with his unique sales style.
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Rasmus Faber Weaves EDM and Anime Experience into Bold New Sound
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The Japanese Band That Counts Fans, Not Streams: LOSTAGE Explained
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Laura day romance on “Nemuru”: A Two-Part Journey Through “Walls” and “Bridges”
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Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Final Years: A Documentary-Trained Director Reflects on the Film
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rubens on “MELT”: Capturing Life, Loss, and Everyday Beauty in Music
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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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2026.2.3
my bloody valentine Adds Extra Shows in Tokyo and Osaka
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2026.2.4
my bloody valentine to Return to Japan in February 2026
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2026.2.4
Autechre Returns to Japan After Two Years with Immersive Pitch Black LIVE Show
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2026.2.5
PokéPark KANTO Debuts February 5, Tickets Available November 21
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2026.2.6
Tokyo Live Nights Spotlight Helsinki Lambda Club, Cody・Lee, TENDRE, and Strange Reitaro
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2026.2.7
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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2026.2.7
Taeko Onuki to Make Overseas Debut at LA’s The Wiltern, Tokyo Show Also Announced
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2026.1.30
Ghost in the Shell Marks 30 Years with First-Ever Large-Scale Exhibition
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2026.1.24
Helsinki Lambda Club’s Kaoru Hashimoto Announces Intimate 5-City Solo Tour
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