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We want people to feel more familiar with art. Designer Takahiro Okazawa’s vision of future value

NiEW 2023.11.16｜18:31

Went to Daikanyama in 5th grade. RK, a photographer who creates a buzz on Instagram, has been highly sensitive since childhood.

NiEW 2023.11.16｜12:39

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

NiEW 2023.11.15｜18:39

Interview with Naoki Hashimoto, architect of the Osaka Expo pavilion

NiEW 2023.11.14｜10:00

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

NiEW 2023.11.13｜11:41

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

NiEW 2023.11.8｜18:06

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

NiEW 2023.11.8｜11:58

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

NiEW 2023.10.27｜17:41

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

NiEW 2023.10.27｜17:23

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

NiEW 2023.10.20｜17:40

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

NiEW 2023.10.20｜16:17

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

NiEW 2023.10.16｜10:00

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NiEW’S PLAYLIST

NiEW recommends alternative music🆕

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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‘A Minecraft Movie’ Gets Japanese Official Release Date

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Emptei to Perform Solo Shows in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka for Latest EP Release Tour

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Zushi Beach Film Festival Returns to Kanagawa’s Shoreline This Golden Week

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Zushi Beach Film Festival Returns to Kanagawa’s Shoreline This Golden Week Kyoto’s STARFESTIVAL Confirms Laurent Garnier’s Japan Visit in Final Announcement Sting Announces September Japan Tour with New Trio Band and Six Shows in Five Cities ASOBISYSTEM Announces “ASOBIEXPO” with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Atarashii Gakko!, and More

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Tetsuko Kuroyanagi Exhibition Features Fashion and Exclusive Artifacts Starting in May YonYon x KIRINJI Drop Long-Awaited Collaboration “Moonlight Cruising” with Lyric Video Yuta Orisaka’s “Straße” EP to Drop in May, Recorded Live in Germany Korean Neo-Folk Band OBSG to Return to Japan in May

Hitsujibungaku Kicks Off Asia Tour, Headlining First Shows at Budokan and Osaka Castle Hall Shunji Iwai Celebrates Love Letter 30th Anniversary with 4K Remaster Screening SHOGUN Exhibition at Osaka Kansai Expo features Hiroyuki Sanada’s Samurai Armor JJJ Announces “the light” tour, Performances in Five Cities Starting June