SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff
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Yasuyuki Kanazawa of “Oni” Corporation, a company name given in a flippant manner and a job that does not allow for flippancy.
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Designer ARUMANA’s hip-hop philosophy, known for his mash-up creations
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Drummer Shun Ishiwaka: The Unstoppable Force and His Relentless Pursuit of Challenges
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Korean model and influencer Ran focuses on trends in Japan and Korea
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Shogo of Koenji’s “Fukamidori” vintage clothing store breaks new ground with all the affirmations.
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Tomokazu Suga, Tempalay’s director, talks about STYLE BAND TOKYO, which leads to the present
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Unraveling the Complexity of Human Relationships with Director Rikya Imaizumi
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Quruli’s Original Members on Their New Album: Embracing the Present Moment
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Halley Discusses the Background of Rich Sound and a Globally Recognized Sensibility
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Day 2 at EPOCHS: YONCE’s New Band Hedigan’s, Taeko Onuki, and More
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Tokyo Festival2023: Yasutake Shimaji and Tamaki ROY ON Their New Work “Ai-no-te”
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Review: Karuizawa’s New Festival EPOCHS Day 1
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nico, a former Sawagi member who runs three izakayas in Shimokitazawa, finds common ground with live music
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Betsuyaku Rei talks about the Swallows. She also talks about the unexpected birth of the cheering toy “Umbrella”.
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Kazumasa Tanaka × Isao Takano: The Aesthetics of GRAPEVINE’s Enduring Alternativity
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Photographer Munehiro Saito talks about the appeal of Jingu Stadium and the thrill of watching a baseball game
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Shoichi Hasegawa, fan club critic for 12 professional baseball teams, talks about the appeal of the Yakult Swallows.
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