SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff


Jewelry designer Naho Okamoto was inspired to create her own brand because of her metal allergies.

Podcaster Teppei Fujita distributes “Araone” to fulfill his dream.

The original experience, source of ideas, and style of work of graphic designer Tamio Iwaya.

Filmmaker Masatsugu Nagasoe, responsible for the ED of the first season of “Jujutsu Kaisen” emphasizes the weight of his work.

Studio Khara’s director and video director, Hibiki Yoshizaki, has pushed his love and hard work to the limit.

From Diaries to Dissent: Satoko Shibata’s Reflections on Seven Years and the Struggle Against the Pervasiveness of “Interesting”

The “AKIRA” T-shirt is part of costume designer Tsuyoshi Takahashi’s identity.

Exploring Nihonbashi Coredo Muromachi Terrace: A Haven for Taiwan Culture Aficionados

The Current Pulse: Carsick Cars Reflect on China’s Band Boom

Video creator Chanpon Chikara cheerfully enjoys drinking in his own way.

Beyond the Realm of Sports Drama: Grasping the Influence of the 2023 Broadcast of “Gekokujo Kyuuji.”

Aki Kaurismäki’s Cinematic Exploration: Depicting Lives in the Margins of Materialistic Societies

Cocktails, gin, syrups and other things that fascinate bartender Toshihiro Fukami.

For Those Seeking Me. Miran on New Encounters and the Latest Album “WATASHIBOSHI”

Wandering bartender Tetsuji Ono explores cocktails to suit people and food

Natsuka Kusano, Director of “Domains,” Explores the Unease Surrounding ‘Marriage and Family’

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