SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff


Winiche & Co.’s KATSU on the Emotional Memories Hidden in Collecting Things

Interview with Naoki Hashimoto, architect of the Osaka Expo pavilion

Urban Designer Shinji Kamijo and Doctor of Engineering Hideya Fukushima’s Aim to Create a Town that Walks Together with the Local Community

From urban planning to furniture design, architect Daisuke Sugawara traverses the scale of manufacturing

Bricklayer Toshihiko Takayama finds common ground between his dream of becoming a sculptor and a bricklayer

Akihiro Miki, drummer of “Neconemuru” chooses to work as a graphic designer.

Media artist Makoto Fukuchi plays with the latest technologies, including generative AI

Yasuyuki Kanazawa of “Oni” Corporation, a company name given in a flippant manner and a job that does not allow for flippancy.

Designer ARUMANA’s hip-hop philosophy, known for his mash-up creations

Korean model and influencer Ran focuses on trends in Japan and Korea

Shogo of Koenji’s “Fukamidori” vintage clothing store breaks new ground with all the affirmations.

Tomokazu Suga, Tempalay’s director, talks about STYLE BAND TOKYO, which leads to the present

nico, a former Sawagi member who runs three izakayas in Shimokitazawa, finds common ground with live music

Betsuyaku Rei talks about the Swallows. She also talks about the unexpected birth of the cheering toy “Umbrella”.

Photographer Munehiro Saito talks about the appeal of Jingu Stadium and the thrill of watching a baseball game

Shoichi Hasegawa, fan club critic for 12 professional baseball teams, talks about the appeal of the Yakult Swallows.

A fan for 32 years. Editor Yohei Kumagai talks about the appeal of the strong and weak Swallows.
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