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aiko’s single collection titled “aiko no Uta” is set for release on June 5th and the tracklistings for the upcoming album have been announced. From her first single “Ashita” (1998) to her 38th single “Straw” (2018), the collection will feature 42 songs including 38 A-sided Read More …
Splatoon competitive gamer Aki Usagi (Aki-u) of Baby Ny Team wrote a heartfelt blog post about the challenges she has faced since competing and winning tournaments. And how the thrill of winning started to become sadder when she saw people commenting negative on her appearance. Read More …
Since 1946, Onkyo (originally Osaka Denki Onkyo K.K. when it first started) was known for specializing in premium home cinema and audio equipment and many cinema and video game fans owned Onkyo AV receivers. In 2015, Onkyo purchased Pioneer corporation’s Home Electronics Corporation but this Read More …
As fans wait for the release of IZ*ONE’s second Japanese single “Buenos Aires”, a new ENOZI Cam episode 28 was released and it features the group visiting IZ*ONE Cafe:
Koki has no doubt made a major impression on people in the year that she has debuted. And the youngest daughter of Kimura Takuya and Kudo Shizuka took to Instagram to thank those who have supported her career: Koki wrote: I want to thank everyone Read More …
This TOKYO FM program (in ENGLISH and Japanese) is hosted by “Furukawa Mirin” and “Fujisaki Ayane” (aka Pinky), the members of the hottest Japanese pop idol group “DEMPA-GUMI. Inc”, and the supporter Matthew Masaru Baron. Featuring some unique Japanese culture, people, and things selected with 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! Vol. 9.14, John E. Gibson and Jim Allen discuss an interview with Deunte Heath of the Read More …
IZ*ONE’s second Japanese single “Buenos Aires” is set for a June 26th release and there has been a lot of high anticipation for it. “Buenos Aires” events at Chiba Makuhari Messe, Aichi Port Messe Nagoya and Osaka Nanko ATC Hall are scheduled for August and Read More …
Drummer Nosuke performed with his wife misono, as she was among the music guests at the Nikuon festival on May 26th. The performance is Nosuke’s first live performance since he was diagnosed with testicular cancer and had a germ cell tumor removed recently on May Read More …
If you are looking for a slice-of-life anime series that deals with realistic human emotions and complex relationships, definitely give Umino Chica’s “March Comes in Like a Lion” series a chance! Highly recommended! Purchase from RightStuf Image courtesy of © Aniplex. All Rights Reserved. TITLE: Read More …
Back on March 27th, NMB48’s Ota Yuri had her first photobook “Nostaligic Mental” released by Yoshimoto Books. And now a Blu-ray and DVD version of “Nostalgic Mental” will be released on June 28th. Shot by Matsumoto Kana, one can see Ota in beautiful scenery, swimsuit Read More …
Singer Moriyama Naotaro is the guest of Kimura Takuya’s Tokyo FM and JFN radio show “Kimura Takuya Flow supported by GYAO!” (Every Sunday at 11:30 – 11:55) and will be the guest for the month of June. The first encounter between Kimura Takuya and Moriyama Read More …
The software sales ranking for May 13-19, 2019 are out and Nihon Falcom’s “Ys: Celceta no Jukai: Kai” for the PS4 for the PS4 takes the top spot. SOURCE: ASCII Business Media Works Ys: Celceta no Jukai: Kai – Nihon Falcom – PS4 (Estimated Sales: Read More …
LOONA is a K-Pop group that has a dedicated fanbase and despite not having the same push as other female pop groups in terms of marketing and TV appearances, one thing remains consistent and that is this group is talented and are using these talents Read More …