PIKOTARO creates insane “HOPPIN’ FLAPPIN'” workout to cure stay-at-home blues
Global phenomenon PIKOTARO has released his super-energetic new song “Hoppin’ Flappin'” to encourage home exercise while people are indoors duringContinue reading…
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#SailorMoonRedraw challenge spins up magical girl mania on social media
One of the brightest moments of the day lately has been checking in on the #SailorMoonRedraw challenge that’s trending now on Twitter and InstagraContinue reading…
BFI Japan 2020 programs top Japanese films from 1925 to present
The British Film Institute has crafted its newly-minted Japan 2020 celebration of Japanese cinema with a year-by-year timeline, taking a fresh appContinue reading…
Yoshikitty surges to Top 5 in Sanrio Character Ranking’s mid-term results
The mid-term results of the 2020 Sanrio Character Ranking were announced on May 12, showing Yoshikitty in the Top 5 of the current worldwide totContinue reading…
Leetspeak monsters stage a scary celebration for “Beltane” (Interview)
Leetspeak monsters Interview by David Cirone April 29, 2020 Japanese gothic rock band Leetspeak monsters has turned their gaze to the rites oContinue reading…
YOSHIKI donates 10 million yen to Japan’s National Center for Global Health and Medicine
YOSHIKI has donated 10 million yen (appx. $100,000) to the National Center for Global Health and Medicine through his 501(c)(3) non-profit organiContinue reading…
URBANGARDE announces “Polkadot Autobiography – URBANGARDE Chronicle”
Japanese rock band URBANGARDE will release their first-ever authorized biography on April 27. (more…)Continue reading…
BRATS – Interview (April 2020)
BRATS Interview by David Cirone April 12, 2020 Photos by David Cirone Japanese rock band BRATS performed their first USA live concert at AContinue reading…
Wasuta performs emotional 5th Anniversary concert in worldwide livestream
Japanese idol group Wasuta (“The World Standard”) held their 5th Anniversary concert on March 28, 2020, livestreaming the event to a worldwideContinue reading…
Yousei Teikoku returns with dark, thrilling Age of Villains (review)
Yousei Teikoku the age of villains Review by David Cirone Japanese gothic metal band Yousei Teikoku returns from an all too long hiatus to deContinue reading…