Jewelry designer Naho Okamoto was inspired to create her own brand because of her metal allergies.
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Podcaster Teppei Fujita distributes “Araone” to fulfill his dream.
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The original experience, source of ideas, and style of work of graphic designer Tamio Iwaya.
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Filmmaker Masatsugu Nagasoe, responsible for the ED of the first season of “Jujutsu Kaisen” emphasizes the weight of his work.
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Studio Khara’s director and video director, Hibiki Yoshizaki, has pushed his love and hard work to the limit.
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From Diaries to Dissent: Satoko Shibata’s Reflections on Seven Years and the Struggle Against the Pervasiveness of “Interesting”
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The “AKIRA” T-shirt is part of costume designer Tsuyoshi Takahashi’s identity.
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The Current Pulse: Carsick Cars Reflect on China’s Band Boom
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Video creator Chanpon Chikara cheerfully enjoys drinking in his own way.
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Cocktails, gin, syrups and other things that fascinate bartender Toshihiro Fukami.
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For Those Seeking Me. Miran on New Encounters and the Latest Album “WATASHIBOSHI”
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Wandering bartender Tetsuji Ono explores cocktails to suit people and food
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Natsuka Kusano, Director of “Domains,” Explores the Unease Surrounding ‘Marriage and Family’
Fumi Suzuki
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Why Kanayan and Seigi of “Boshimax” teamed up to become comedians from the Keio baseball team.
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YouTuber Kaito Ogawa Continues to Communicate in Order to “Change the Baseball World”
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Professional cheerleader JIN TOSHIO pioneered the path to turning cheering into a profession.
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Ye Ram x BUOY: Unveiling the Japan-Korea Indie Scene Exchange and Their Musical Narratives
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Deeply Offal stew. What is the famous restaurant in Tokyo where “Nikomisuto” Kyouhei Hashimoto was shocked?
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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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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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