Japanese Entertainment News & Pop Culture since 1993
Suntory Food International Co., Ltd. announced that they will be releasing Pepsi J-Cola in Japan on April 17th. The new brand for the Japanese market is promoting “Japan and the Joy Cola” for Japanese cola lovers and 100 cola lovers were polled during the development Read More …
FUJI TV’s “Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!” has been entertaining households since October 1996 when it came onto the scene known as “Mecha-Mecha Iketeru! – What A COOL we are!-“. In fact, people watched even earlier with the first incarnation of the show “Mecha Mcha Motetai” (known as Read More …
Singer/actor Fukuyama Masaharu (49) tackled on entertainment gossip that he was planning to go abroad to have a career in Hollywood. On his radio show, TOKYO FM’s “Fukuyama Masaharu Fuku no Radio” on March 31st, Fukuyama denied reports that he has been studying English in Read More …
Kamen Joshi’s Kamiya Erina has been one of most interesting people to watch on YouTube. Granted she has found her niche on how to attract viewers, but she has come a long way and has become one of the more popular YouTube Japan stars, and Read More …
KSCI was known to provide Asian programming for people in the Southern California area. Through UTB18.1, many people discovered Japanese pop culture through programming, even if it was only for a few hours on a Saturday night. Having been around since 1971, the following message Read More …
Komuro Ami of “Terrace House: Opening New Doors” has posted a photo of her and her fellow roommates on her Instagram. But where is Shimabukuro Seina? Some have written, is Seina the photographer? (wondering why she is missing in the photo). Two weeks ago, Seina Read More …
DEFEND PARIS is one of the popular brands. According to their company summary: DEFEND PARIS means to defend all, no matter who you are. If you want a brand that has a purpose, a meaning, and looks edgy on top of that, look no further. Read More …
When Johnny’s Jr. announced that they would have their own YouTube channel, many may have wondered what kind of videos would be featured. Prior to the YouTube channel going live, we learned that Snow Man, SixTONES, Travis Japan, HiHi Jets and Tokyo Bishonen would be Read More …
Eguchi Tomomi is known for her appearances on television and also for her voice as a narrator and moderator. Aside from being the wife of comedian Tsumami Edamame, she is also a hardcore fan of collecting stuffed animals. Often taking photos and videos of them Read More …
Tatsuya Shiba will become a legend… SANTA MONICA, CA (March 30, 2018) – At their industry panel at Sakura-Con (Seattle, Washington), Aniplex of America confirmed that they will be releasing the feature film, The irregular at magic high school THE MOVIE -The Girl Who Read More …
A battle royale amongst teams with guns. This is “the alternative SAO” SANTA MONICA, CA (March 30, 2018) – Aniplex of America has announced at their industry panel at Sakura-Con (Seattle, Washington) today that the newest series from Reki Kawahara’s Sword Art Online Read More …
The Phantom Thieves of Hearts are coming to Crunchyroll and Hulu! SANTA MONICA, CA (March 30, 2018) – At their industry panel at Sakura-Con (Seattle, Washington), Aniplex of America announced that the highly anticipated PERSONA5 the Animation will be premiering this spring on Crunchyroll Read More …
Koyomi Araragi’s epic finale comes to Blu-ray! SANTA MONICA, CA (March 30, 2018) –Aniplex of America announced today at their Sakura-Con industry panel in Seattle, WA that fans of OWARIMONOGATARI will be able to own the complete series on Blu-ray this summer with the Read More …
Former AKB48 member Kawaei Rena is no doubt one of the most recognizable faces on television thanks to the many TV commercials she has been appearing in 2017 and also in 2018. Her latest CM is for Daiichi Sankyo’s Traful (a medicine for canker sores). Read More …
Ishihara Satomi was selected to be the campaign character for Tokyo Metro’s “Find My Tokyo” campaign in 2018. The new CM will be made available on the “Find My Tokyo” website, Facebook and Instagram but also on April 1st nationwide via CM, Metro Station in-car Read More …