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TAMATAMA FESTIVAL 2024: A Vibrant Second Year with 40,000 Enthusiasts

NiEW 2025.1.17｜14:24

#MUSIC 2024.10.19

Tama Center’s TAMATAMA FESTIVAL Reveals Full Lineup and Map, Alongside

NiEW 2024.10.14｜13:56

#MUSIC 2024.10.19

exPoP!!!!!@TAMATAMA2024: Free Concert Lineup Unveiled at Tama Center Station

NiEW 2024.10.4｜18:41

#MUSIC 2024.10.19

TAMATAMA FESTIVAL 2024 Features Wataru Sawabe and Yuuransen in Free Live Performance

NiEW 2024.9.25｜14:37

#MUSIC 2024.10.19

TAMATAMA FESTIVAL 2024 Unveils Initial Acts: Sunny Day Service, Khaki, HALLEY, Summer Eye and More

NiEW 2024.8.27｜13:41

#MUSIC 2024.10.19

TAMATAMA FESTIVAL 2024 Returns to Western Tokyo, Presented by WACK and NiEW

NiEW 2024.8.5｜14:01

TAMATAMA FESTIVAL 2023: A Snapshot of the Pop Culture Phenomenon with 40,000 Enthusiasts

NiEW 2024.2.9｜17:19

WACK to Host 2024 Audition, Welcoming All Genders and Music Styles alongside Idols

NiEW 2024.1.12｜10:48

#MUSIC 2023.10.21

TAMATAMA FESTIVAL 2023 Revealed Timetable and Venue Map

NiEW 2023.10.12｜09:55

Timetable Unveiled for Free Live Event “exPoP!!!!!@TAMATAMA2023”

NiEW 2023.10.10｜01:34

#MUSIC 2023.10.21

TAMATAMA FESTIVAL unveils second round lineup: KIRINJI and 8 others for free performances

NiEW 2023.9.18｜21:24

#MUSIC 2023.9.23

WACK’s new Idol group LiVS to hold a free live show for those wearing WACK merch

NiEW 2023.9.11｜18:13

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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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#MUSIC 2025.7.6

SAGOSAID’s “itsumademo shinu noha kowai ?” Gets CD Release, Tour Guests Announced

NiEW 2025.6.19｜15:10

#MUSIC 2025.7.6

Shibuya’s “City Connection” Welcomes MFS, TRIPPYHOUSING, Plus Rachel’s DJ Set

NiEW 2025.6.20｜16:14

#MUSIC 2025.7.10

TENDRE, Yuuga Join Lineup for Free Outdoor “INSPIRE TOKYO” Concert in Yoyogi Park

NiEW 2025.6.12｜11:23

#MUSIC 2025.7.11

DO MAKE SAY THINK Headline HELLO INDIE Pre-Event in Shinjuku

NiEW 2025.4.17｜15:53

#MOVIE 2025.7.11

Sebastian Stan Stars in A24 Thriller ‘A Different Man,’ Set for Japan Release

NiEW 2025.4.22｜00:06

#MUSIC 2025.7.11

Perfume and Yabai T-Shirts Yasan Join Forces at New Special Event “NO LIMIT!”

NiEW 2025.5.23｜14:10

#MOVIE 2025.7.11

Ai Yazawa’s NANA to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with First-Ever Digital Re-Release

NiEW 2025.6.14｜00:17

#MUSIC 2025.7.11

NEWFOLK × CLUB QUATTRO Debut Co-Hosted “FOLKs” Series with Yamanifutsu and Tamaki Roy

NiEW 2025.6.26｜17:09

#MUSIC 2025.7.11

Okinawa Trio HOME’s Latest EP Comes Alive with Complete MV Series

NiEW 2025.7.3｜12:58

#MUSIC 2025.7.12

Eve Announces Epic Arena Tour for Summer 2025, Hitting Five Major Cities

NiEW 2024.10.8｜16:03

Gap Adds The Beatles, Kurt Cobain, and Nas to Its Vintage Music Tees Lineup Lady Gaga Confirms Japan Tour with Dome Shows for New Album MAYHEM A24’s Upcoming Film I Saw the TV Glow to Release in Japan This September South Korea’s yomm to Make Japan Live Debut This July in Ebisu

i-dle Pop-Up Opens in Shibuya Featuring New “minini” Collaboration with LINE FRIENDS Evangelion 30th Anniversary Special Exhibition Opens in Roppongi Ebisu Garden Place to Host Month-Long Outdoor Film Festival with 15 Titles UNIQLO Launches Charity T-Shirt with MLB Legend Ichiro and PERFECT DAYS Star Koji Yakusho

LE SSERAFIM Unveils Gen Hoshino-Produced Track for Netflix Anime My Melody & Kuromi Grammy-Winning Laufey Announces Upcoming Japan Tour Ai Yazawa’s NANA to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with First-Ever Digital Re-Release Shunji Iwai Soundtrack Concert Coming in July, Kyoko Koizumi Among Guest Singers

LE SSERAFIM Tokyo Dome Concert Details Revealed, Premium Seats Exclusive to FC Members Taroman Film’s Trailer and Poster Debut, Featuring Taro Okamoto × Tokusatsu Hitsujibungaku Announces New Album for October Release; New Track Now Streaming Peterparker69 Announces Debut Album for July and Solo Live Show with Special Guest