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SPECIAL
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Eiko Ishibashi Reflects on Music Today: Anger and Ambiguous Affirmation in Antigone
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Shintaro Sakamoto Through the Eyes of Tokyo Swindlers’ Director
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Chappo on How Meeting Haruomi Hosono Sparked Their Formation and Unique Sound
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Butter’s Asako Yuzuki on Why Overlooked Japanese Novels Became Global Sensations
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xiangyu Channels Curiosity into Her Debut Album
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KOM_I in Brazil: Living Between Cultures
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Yuta Orisaka at NHK Hall: A Review from the Edge of a New Season
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Bonna Pot: The Unconventional Outdoor Music Journey You Need to Know About
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Hiromi Uehara on the Soul of Song: Her Experience with Music, Vocals, and Lyric Writing
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Beyond Perfection: Ayatake Ezaki Reflects on His Diverse Piano Experience
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Saitama’s “Bonsai Sanctuary”: An Art Project Redefining Local Value
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Kaika’s First Album and Musical Journey: The Blooming of a Gifted Songwriter
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Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Final Years: A Documentary-Trained Director Reflects on the Film
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Lady Gaga Confirms Japan Tour with Dome Shows for New Album MAYHEM
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Lady Gaga’s “MAYHEM” Pop-Up Store Lands in Osaka and Tokyo
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2026.1.16
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