SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff


A true FIST BUMPE!? Takara Nakano, a 20-year-old collector of old gadgets who lives in Reiwa era, loves the charm of the Showa era.

Young manzai performer Manju Daiteikoku has been on the road to becoming a manzai performer through a series of miracles since his days at Ochiken.

Reflecting on ‘ONE LOVE’ with Ziggy Marley: Bob Marley’s 36-Year Journey

Yuma Abe’s Maiden Voyage to the US: Unveiling the Motivation Behind His Audacious Pursuits

Viral Triumph or Tragedy? The Emotional Toll in the Age of Viral Music

Eiko Ishibashi Talks Collaboration with Ryusuke Hamaguchi: The Miracle of ‘Evil Does Not Exist’ and ‘GIFT’

Grassroots Spirit for Music that Deserves Better: Hedigan’s Interview Part 2

Charting the Path Forward: downt’s Musical Journey Across Genres

The Genesis of YONCE’s Band Hedigan’s: Interview Part 1

Despair and Hope: A Dialogue Between Shing02 and Shin Kokawa in a Time of Shifting Values

Aile The Shota’s Stand Against Peer Pressure with Unwavering Confidence

Embrace Freedom: ROTH BART BARON’s Mifune’s Life Advice to His Past Self

Tamas Wells: Discussing the ‘Angelic Voice’ Amidst an Unequal World

In Life’s Persistence, Ayuni D Sends Thanks to Her 16-Year-Old Self

TENDRE’s Words to His 19-Year-Old Self: “Regret Isn’t a Step Backward; It’s a Nudge Forward”

Contemplating the Path: WONK’s Kento Nagatsuka Juggles Cooking and Music, Emphasizing “No Instant Outcomes”

SIRUP Reflects on Past, Present, and Future: Emphasizes the Importance of Living by Personal Values
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