SPECIAL
Special articles by the NiEW editorial staff


Tokyo from the perspective of Alyssa Ueno, an architect who has lived 1/3 of her life overseas.

Max Mackee, founder of Kammui, aims for innovation in nature experiences

Mountain-side culture created by Teruyuki Hikiji, producer of “Yama no Ie

Why editor Yasumasa Yonehara “edits” not only magazines but also brands and galleries

Meme Tokyo NENE, who also writes lyrics, dreams of a global scale

Using Complexity as a Weapon. Sibling pop-rap unit Peropero Kyandee talks about their “gyaru mindset.”

What changes an artist’s life. Yukako Yajima’s thoughts on the interview.

How bar owner and organizer Chikara Choshu became a behind-the-scenes member of the “Dumb Beaver” and “Gaga Morio”.

Who is Tinkerbell Hatsuno, the mysterious artist who also competes in the M-1 Grand Prix?

The Profound World of Buddha Machines. Hao Hao Hao, who continues to collect, explains

From Musician to Novelist. The Surprising Reason Seinan Sato Started Writing Mysteries

Why novelist Mio Nukaga chose a career change as the subject of her dramatization of “The Demon Lord of Changing Jobs.

How current graduate student book reviewer Awaiyuki got hooked on reading, horse racing, and idols.

We want to save the earth with curry. Curry Jockey’s food loss prevention efforts

Curry Mason Masahiro Tsunokawa shares his life-changing thoughts on curry.

How Earvin formed the curry-loving unit “Tandoories” with Naoto Takenaka and Koji Okura.

Stylist Kenichi Taira talks about summer festival fashion and recommended items
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