SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff


From urban planning to furniture design, architect Daisuke Sugawara traverses the scale of manufacturing

Bricklayer Toshihiko Takayama finds common ground between his dream of becoming a sculptor and a bricklayer

Akihiro Miki, drummer of “Neconemuru” chooses to work as a graphic designer.

Media artist Makoto Fukuchi plays with the latest technologies, including generative AI

Yasuyuki Kanazawa of “Oni” Corporation, a company name given in a flippant manner and a job that does not allow for flippancy.

Designer ARUMANA’s hip-hop philosophy, known for his mash-up creations

Drummer Shun Ishiwaka: The Unstoppable Force and His Relentless Pursuit of Challenges

Korean model and influencer Ran focuses on trends in Japan and Korea

Shogo of Koenji’s “Fukamidori” vintage clothing store breaks new ground with all the affirmations.

Tomokazu Suga, Tempalay’s director, talks about STYLE BAND TOKYO, which leads to the present

Unraveling the Complexity of Human Relationships with Director Rikya Imaizumi

Quruli’s Original Members on Their New Album: Embracing the Present Moment

Halley Discusses the Background of Rich Sound and a Globally Recognized Sensibility

Day 2 at EPOCHS: YONCE’s New Band Hedigan’s, Taeko Onuki, and More

Tokyo Festival2023: Yasutake Shimaji and Tamaki ROY ON Their New Work “Ai-no-te”

Review: Karuizawa’s New Festival EPOCHS Day 1

nico, a former Sawagi member who runs three izakayas in Shimokitazawa, finds common ground with live music
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