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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
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Yoko Yamanaka on ‘Desert of Namibia’: Yuumi Kawai’s Miraculous Collaboration and Social Struggles
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Love, Life, and Self-Worth: Yui Shetona’s Guide to Staying True to Yourself
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Director Naoko Yamada’s Journey: ‘The Colors Within’ as a Milestone Following ‘A Silent Voice’
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Salasa on Embracing Endings: Finding Peace in the Natural Flow of Grief
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Bridging Worlds: SIRUP and Ayumu Imazu Tackle Social Issues
Daniel Takeda
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Kyoto’s Summer Whales Dive Deep: Embracing the Power of Individuality in Their First Interview
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On the Ground: Why ‘Berlin Techno’ Earned UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Status
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Hirofumi Kurino’s Vision: Embracing “Beyond Elitism” and the Future of Fashion
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Emerald’s Yosuke Nakano Explores Harmony with Others and Reminisces About PaperBagLunchbox
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aespa Stuns Tokyo Dome with Powerhouse Performances and Individual Flair
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Beyond the Mainstream: Hirofumi Kurino Explores New Horizons in Modern Fashion
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Techno Tactics: Pasocom Music Club × LAUSBUB Formula for Living Through Music
Shoichiro Kotetsu
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Keiichi Tanaami’s Creative Odyssey: An In-Depth Look at Japan’s Legendary Modern Artist
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Odottebakari no Kuni Speaks Out: How “On the Shore” Embraces the Joy of Escape
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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.
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2026.3.1
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STUTS to Hit Fukuoka, Nagoya, Osaka, and Tokyo on 2026 Tour
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2026.3.6
Linklater and Ethan Hawke Reunite in “Blue Moon,” Opening in Japan This March
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2026.3.7
Sonoko Inoue Announces First Overseas Shows in Taiwan and Korea
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2026.2.11
Tate Britain Brings 1990s UK Art Retrospective to Tokyo
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2026.2.7
Vaundy Announces Major Dome Tour, Breaks Record as Youngest Solo Artist to Headline
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2026.2.7
Claude Monet Exhibition ‘A Question to Landscapes’ to Open in Japan in 2026,
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2026.2.6
Tokyo Live Nights Spotlight Helsinki Lambda Club, Cody・Lee, TENDRE, and Strange Reitaro
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2026.1.30
Ghost in the Shell Celebrates 30 Years With Major Tokyo Exhibition
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2026.1.24
Pioneering Japanese idol Kyōko Koizumi to Embark on 2026 Nationwide Hall Tour KK60
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