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SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff
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Toshiki Okada & Kaho Nakamura Discuss the Rhythms of Chelfitsch’s Stage
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Rhizomatiks Ignites Omotesando with AI: Exploring the New Art Exhibition “recursive”
Mika Kosugi
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DEFOAMAT: A New Urban Festival Debuts in Daikanyama, Celebrating Asian Cultural Unity
Hajime Oishi
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A Tale of Two Festivals: Energy Disparities at Summer Sonic Osaka and MUSIC LOVES ART
Shimanuki Taisuke
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Shun Ishiwaka × Tomoaki Baba: A Journey Through Time with Childhood Friends
Yasuo Murao
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ONE OK ROCK’s World Tour Kicks Off:”Conquering the Globe” is No Longer a Dream
Takahiro Kanazawa
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OGRE YOU ASSHOLE Meets Pegio Gungi: The Genius of Natural Intelligence Over Artificial
Yuji Shibasaki
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NOT WONK’s Kato on “FAHDAY2024”: Preserving Culture in Modern Cities
Daichi Yajima
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Harmony in Heritage: OBSG and Minyo Crusaders Discuss the Joy of Folk Music
Hajime Oishi
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‘My Sunshine’: An Exploration of Hiroshi Okuyama’s Film Through Gaze, Breath, and Sound
Fujiwara Nao
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Nishina on Embracing Imperfections: Loving the Distorted You
Fumiaki Amano
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How cero Transforms Music Through Live Shows: A Dive into “Live O Rec”
Ryohei Matsunaga
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Concrete Planet: “SIDE CORE Exhibition” Delves into the City’s Underbelly
Mika Kosugi
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Anthropologist Fumito Takekura, author of “Dogu wo Yomu” overlaps the line of movement with ancient people and sees the same scenery.
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The life of Mayo Ichihara of the “Oishii Mirai Kenkyujo” is made up of the synergy of work x childcare x exploration.
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As her life’s work, Rina Ogawa proposes perfumes that suit your based on the smell of your skin.
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Kohei Igarashi × Tatsunari Ota: Embracing Serendipity Beyond the System’s Grasp
Rie Tsukinaga
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Rasmus Faber Weaves EDM and Anime Experience into Bold New Sound
小野島大
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The Japanese Band That Counts Fans, Not Streams: LOSTAGE Explained
Shoichi Yamamoto
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Laura day romance on “Nemuru”: A Two-Part Journey Through “Walls” and “Bridges”
Fumiaki Amano
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Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Final Years: A Documentary-Trained Director Reflects on the Film
Shoichiro Kotetsu
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rubens on “MELT”: Capturing Life, Loss, and Everyday Beauty in Music
Fumiaki Amano
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Jin Otabe
NiEW’S PLAYLIST
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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
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2026.1.15
kanekoayano Announces Debut Nippon Budokan Concert for January 2026
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2026.1.16
“Look Back” Anime Exhibit Explores the Making from Manga to Film
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2026.1.16
Step Inside “Squid Game”: Immersive Experience Opens in Shibuya Jan 2026
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2026.1.20
Men I Trust Announces 2026 Japan Tour with Mei Simones
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2026.1.21
Lady Gaga Confirms Japan Tour with Dome Shows for New Album MAYHEM
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2026.1.22
Catch Harunemuri and Seiko Oomori Live January 2026
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2026.1.22
Meet Moeka Shiotsuka and Get Your Jaguar moni Autographed at Fender Tokyo
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2026.1.10
Haruki Murakami’s “Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World” Stage Play to Tour the UK, France, China, and Singapore
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2026.1.7
Interactive nostalgia! The “30th Anniversary Tamagotchi Grand Exhibition” Lands in Roppongi
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2025.12.23
Hi-STANDARD Announces “Screaming Newborn Baby Tour” Across Japan, Closing at K-Arena
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Vermeer’s ”Girl with a Pearl Earring” Comes to Osaka for a Rare Limited Time Exhibition
Haruomi Hosono Pop Up “Hosono Record House” Opens in Jimbocho This Winter
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