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The 6th AnimeJapan. The theme is “ROCK”! One of the biggest anime events in the world AnimeJapan 2019 The biggest exhibition area ever! Accepting booth and stage exhibition applications! AnimeJapan Organization has announced the start of exhibitor registration for AnimeJapan 2019 and Family Anime Festa Read More …
AAA’s Blu-ray and DVD of “AAA FAN MEETING ARENA TOUR 2018 – FAN FUN FAN ~” will be released on November 7th. Featuring video from the group’s Saitama Super Arena performance on July 8th and a video was released by Avex today:
Kimura Takuya and Kudo Shizuka’s daughter Koki will be featured in 74 newspapers in a full-page color ad as part of the Japan Newspaper Association’s (Nihon Shinbun Kyokai) advertisement campaign,＃にほんをつなげ７４ (#Nihon o Tsubake 74/Connecting Japan 74). Each advertisement is different as it will feature Koki Read More …
In a new LUX CM featuring Nogizaka46’s Saito Asuka, the idol singer/actress is featured in the company’s “Straight Hair & Beauty” shampoo. After the shooting for the CM, staff members surprised Asuka by wishing her a Happy Birthday and bringing in a cake and singing Read More …
This TOKYO FM program (in ENGLISH and Japanese) is hosted by Furukawa Mirin and Fujisaki Ayane, the members of the hottest Japanese pop idol group “DEMPA-GUMI, Inc”, and the supporter Matthew Masaru Baron. Matthew helps Mirin and Ayane learn English. PLEASE NOTE: Each show featured Read More …
There are many Japanese artists that are making music that is of world standard. TOKYO FM’s Japan Music Showcase will introduce such artists with short interviews and will dig into what actually makes up their music and the deep messages that they are trying to Read More …
For fans of Japanese baseball, the podcast to listen to is the Japanese Baseball Weekly Podcast hosted by John E. Gibson and Jim Allen. This podcast is in English! In podcast episode Vol. 8.36, Jim Allen and John E. Gibson talk about an interview with Read More …
Back in 2013, an all-female rock band known as Band-Maid made their debut. What started with vocalist/guitarist Miku recruiting fellow guitarist Kanami, drummer Akane and bass player, Misa to the band, the band would eventually recruit lead vocalist Saiki and perform at the P Festival Read More …
Japanese idol group Wasuta (The World Standard) performed their first-ever concerts in Spain at Japan Weekend Madrid with back to back shows September 29 and 30. The yearly Japanese animation and pop culture event had its biggest year ever with attendance of 97,000, and Wasuta Read More …
This single may not be for everyone but I’m sure Moritaka Chisato fans will love this latest single and of course, the children and “PONKICKIES” fans as well. ARTIST: Chisato Moritaka CD SINGLE: Rock’n Omelette LABEL: One Up Music Inc. CATALOG #: EPDA-2 DURATION: 4:58 Read More …
With their talent and their awesome ability to harmonize and really work well together, what I miss the most is that variation of musical styles. The group does a spectacular job with their vocals and harmonizing may it be in a capella, upbeat tracks or Read More …
I will say that since listening to the original soundtrack, the HIPHOP version has become my favorite version of the song. But the main caveat is that its only 2-minutes long and the original soundtrack does not come with the instrumental versions of the song. Read More …
As IZ*ONE’s J-LINE are back in Japan fulfilling other work duties, IZ*ONE’s K-LINE were at the dance studio to participate in another VLIVE. This time, they took on the choreography of many of their “Produce48” songs, including their competition and audition choreography. Check it out! Read More …
With a reality TV show titled “IZ*ONE CHU” set to debut on MNET on October 25th, the global pop group will be releasing their first mini-album on October 29th. Teaser images were released on the official IZ*ONE social media: IZ*ONE (#아이즈원) – 1st Mini Album Read More …