SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff


Why Kanayan and Seigi of “Boshimax” teamed up to become comedians from the Keio baseball team.

YouTuber Kaito Ogawa Continues to Communicate in Order to “Change the Baseball World”

Professional cheerleader JIN TOSHIO pioneered the path to turning cheering into a profession.

Ye Ram x BUOY: Unveiling the Japan-Korea Indie Scene Exchange and Their Musical Narratives

Deeply Offal stew. What is the famous restaurant in Tokyo where “Nikomisuto” Kyouhei Hashimoto was shocked?

Exploring Uncharted Realms: ROTH BART BARON’s Masaya Mifune and Kishomaru Shimamura Explore Photographic Aesthetics

Editor Masanao Amano, who connects illustration and music, talks about the past, present, and future of illustrators

Junya Suzuki, “Katsuhiro Otomo Researcher,” aims to create a data infrastructure like the periodic table in the world of manga.

Animator Sushio’s Working Technique: “Believe in Yourself When You Feel Down”

The charm of the gentle emptiness of illustrator Kae Tanaka’s works

Chef Kyohei Nishi, Bib Gourmand winner in the Michelin Guide, puts his heart into “Neki

Shinichi Takahashi and Mikachuu of the natural wine specialty store “HUMAN NATURE” talk about its charm.

A Sense of Balance Important to Ryusuke Eda of the Fashion Brand “bal”

Kai Tanaka’s Strategy and Senses of Smell that Made the Lemon Sour Specialty Bar “OPEN BOOK” a Success

We want people to feel more familiar with art. Designer Takahiro Okazawa’s vision of future value

Went to Daikanyama in 5th grade. RK, a photographer who creates a buzz on Instagram, has been highly sensitive since childhood.

Winiche & Co.’s KATSU on the Emotional Memories Hidden in Collecting Things
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