TBT: “Momen no Handkerchief” by Ota Hiromi
Happy Thursday everyone! It’s finally starting to (slightly) feel like spring in LA; I can’t wait until the actual summer weather comes along. Today’s #ThrowbackThursday...
J-POP
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YANAKIKU releases LINE stickers
J-Pop kimono-cosplay vocal unit YANAKIKU released their self-designed set of LINE stickers this week for the popular international messaging app. The sticker set focuses on...
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the HIATUS’ Hosomi Takeshi forms a new band
Hosomi Takeshi (the HIATUS / Vo, G) have formed a new band called MONOEYES. They will release their first CD titled “My Instant Song E.P.” on...
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Hanako Oku’s break up song tops 15 million plays and bceomes 10-year anniversary single
Hanako Oku will celebrate her 10-year debut anniversary on July 27, 2015. Her new single, “KUSABI”, will be released on July 22. “KUSABI” is a...
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Perfume’s special anniversary site includes new interactive content
“Perfume Anniversary Website” celebrates Perfume’s 10-year anniversary of their major debut and 15-year anniversary of their formation. New content called “Perfume Anniversary Tree” was launched...
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Introduce Japanese All-Female Rock Band: Band-Maid
Introduce Japanese All-Female Rock Band: Band-Maid There are lots of popular bands in rock music industry and most of them are made up of boys....
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[Live Report] Kalafina Fully Express “Red” and “Blue” at Budokan over 2 days
[Live Report] Kalafina Fully Express “Red” and “Blue” at Budokan over 2 days Kalafina played their first Nippon Budokan “one-man” show over two days to...
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Mighty Harajuku Project comes to LA, Tune in Tokyo returns to Royal/T with Pop Punk / Pop Idol
There are some exciting events coming to LA in the next week, marking the return of 6%dokidoki founder and designer Sebastian Masuda to Southern California!...
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From Onyanko Club to AKB48: Japan's Idol Pop Empire
It”s nearly impossible to scan the Japanese import magazine racks without seeing members of AKB48. The Akihabara-based idol group/cabaret act is virtually ubiquitous in entertainment...
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EXILE dancer’s “Dance Earth” lets him travel the world, dance
The prominent (and largely-numbered) Japanese pop group EXILE has been a staple in the J-Pop world for years now. The group’s lead dancer, Usa, has...
