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It was announced yesterday that Miyawaki Sakura and Yabuki Nako would be taking part in HKT48’s 8th Anniversary event at Tokyo Dome on December 15th. While many HKT48 fans celebrated online, as the event was to be seen as a proper sendoff for both Miyawaki 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 …
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 …
Featuring a collaboration between TOKYO FM x Yelp comes the “Real Tokyo” podcast. The podcast is in English and his hosted by Alex and Emily. New Years Traditions in Japan, KFC on XMAS, Conan in Japan In this episode, Alex and Emily talk about differences Read More …
You get 55 tracks in this magnificent best album. This may be the final Yamashita Tatsuro produced best album on CD and he no doubt wanted it to be special. And it’s a special best album featuring hit songs and also unreleased songs from 1975-2012 Read More …
The results are in and Nihon Monitor has revealed the CM King and Queen of 2018 (for 2018 Talent CM Kiyoshasu Ranking). The total is based on how many companies are represented: For the men: Degawa Tetsurou (14 companies total) Akiyama Ryuji (11 companies total) Read More …
NGT48’s Nakai Rika(who was center for NGT48’s single “Seishun Tokei” released back in April 2017) has taken first place for the “2018 Talent Bangumi Shutsuen Honsu Ranking” (2018 Talent Program Appearance Ranking) according to Nihon Monitor, earning her as this year’s Breakthrough Talent. Nakai increased Read More …
On January 30, 2019, Ieiri Leo will be releasing her 15th single titled “Kono Sekai de” (In this world), which was announced to be the opening theme for the animated film “Code Geass: Fukkatsu no Lelouch” (Code Geass: The Resurrection of Lelouch). The film is Read More …
Ueto Aya was the co- host of Tokyo TV’s “M-1 Grand Prix 2018” final alongside Imada Koji. Many people commented on Ueto’s dress on social media, commenting of how cute her dress was and how women wanted to buy that dress and was curious about Read More …
When “The irregular at magic high school” was first released, I felt it was one of the awesome anime on Blu-ray releases I have seen in 2015. Captivating, exciting and all-out awesome! “The irregular at magic high school” is recommended! Image courtesy of © 2013 Read More …
“The long awaited, award-winning manga series from Naoki Urasawa (Creator of ‘MONSTER’, ‘Pineapple ARMY, ‘YAWARA! A Fashionable Judo Girl’, ‘Master Keaton’ and more), ’20TH CENTURY BOYS’ is now out in America featuring a gripping, suspenseful storyline and detailed artwork. I can’t wait for the second Read More …
“The Ballad of Narayama” is a beautiful, well-acted and also a heartbreaking film from filmmaker Keisuke Kinoshita about a custom practiced in Japan long ago. Bringing together kabuki and innovative and beautiful sets created in the golden age of Japanese cinema, “The Ballad of Narayama” Read More …
A new ENOZI cam was posted and the latest video features members of IZ*ONE waking up early to prepare a meal for Kim Chaewon who took her College Scholastic Ability Test back on November 15th. With the 2018 MAMA countdown with a week until the Read More …
For those traveling to Japan in December 2018, will no doubt want to download the latest issue of Metropolis Magazine. Featuring a this month’s calendar, film reviews, interview with Nao, Septieme Brasserie & Bar in Nihombashi, Xiringuito Escriba in Shibuya, Sakamoto Yukari’s “Food News: Best Read More …
IZ*ONE/HKT48’s Miyawaki Sakura has surpassed HKT48 leader Sashihara Rino in Instagram followers according to the Insta48 tracker. Thanks to the popularity of IZ*ONE and Miyawaki Sakura’s YouTube channel, her Instagram received a significant surge of followers: The top 10 are as follows: Miyawaki Sakura – Read More …