SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff
#OTHER
#MOVIE
Toshihiko Tanabe has won numerous advertising awards. Three things form the foundation of his creativity.
#MUSIC
JP THE WAVY and Lexie Liu: A Dialogue Between Global Trailblazers
#FASHION
Mikio Sakabe sheds light on the unique identity of ‘grounds’ footwear
#OTHER
Tokyo from the perspective of Alyssa Ueno, an architect who has lived 1/3 of her life overseas.
#MOVIE
BRING MINYO BACK: unearthing the soul of Minyo music with Minyo Crusaders
#OTHER
Max Mackee, founder of Kammui, aims for innovation in nature experiences
#OTHER
Mountain-side culture created by Teruyuki Hikiji, producer of “Yama no Ie
#ART
Why editor Yasumasa Yonehara “edits” not only magazines but also brands and galleries
#MUSIC
Meme Tokyo NENE, who also writes lyrics, dreams of a global scale
#MUSIC
Using Complexity as a Weapon. Sibling pop-rap unit Peropero Kyandee talks about their “gyaru mindset.”
#MUSIC
What changes an artist’s life. Yukako Yajima’s thoughts on the interview.
#MUSIC
Non-stop applause at musician Hiroshi Sumikura’s 50th birthday show
Decoding Miyazaki Hayao’s Sentiments in ’13 Unsoiled Stones’: An In-depth Look into “The Boy and the Heron”
#MUSIC
ROMY on her solo debut album cemented by the club culture that saved her
#MUSIC
How bar owner and organizer Chikara Choshu became a behind-the-scenes member of the “Dumb Beaver” and “Gaga Morio”.
#MUSIC
Who is Tinkerbell Hatsuno, the mysterious artist who also competes in the M-1 Grand Prix?
#MUSIC
The Profound World of Buddha Machines. Hao Hao Hao, who continues to collect, explains
RECOMMEND
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.
EVENTS
Vermeer’s ”Girl with a Pearl Earring” Comes to Osaka for a Rare Limited Time Exhibition
Thundercat Announces New Album ”Distracted” and Four-Date Japan Tour This May
Step Inside “Squid Game”: Immersive Experience Opens in Shibuya Jan 2026
LiSA Marks Her 15th Anniversary With a New Album and Major 2026 Asia Tour