Atarashii Gakko! announces 2024 world tour for third album AG! Calling
Atarashii Gakko! has announced a two-part world tour beginning in Barcelona, Spain, in June 2024. Celebrating their third full album, AG! CalliContinue reading…
Author: David Cirone
ASTERISM and Acky Bright go into battle on PLANET OF METAL
Japanese instrumental metal band ASTERISM and manga artist Acky Bright have joined forces to bring fans to PLANET OF METAL. The new concept aContinue reading…
Maximum The Hormone announces 2-disc single with actor Toma Ikuta
Maximum the Hormone will release a 2-disc single on June 19, collaborating with popular Japanese actor Toma Ikuta (Hanazakari no Kimitachi e, HoneContinue reading…
Rei Kuromiya and BRATS announce suspension of activities
Sisters Rei and Aya Kuromiya have announced their band BRATs is “No More, No More.” The on-again-off-again rock band has taken time-outs before (mContinue reading…
AiNA THE END drops creepy abstract music video for new song Frail
Vocalist AiNA THE END has released her new song “Frail” with a music video Directed by Rachel Chie Miller, the video is a collection of tightlyContinue reading…
Godzilla Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki talks challenges and triumphs at JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles
Hosted by JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles, Godzilla Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki discusses the challenges and triumphs of working with a lean teamContinue reading…
ASTERISM Releases New Live Album THE DECISION with Premiere of Full Concert Video
Japanese instrumental metal band ASTERISM will release their new live album THE DECISION (Live in Tokyo 23.11.2023) on streaming platforms worldwiContinue reading…
Hoyaman’s endearing performances anchor quirky Japanese comedy (Film Review)
Hoyaman (Sayonara, Hoyaman) Film review by David Cirone – Screening as part of Japan Society’s “Family Portrait: Japanese Family in Flux” film serContinue reading…
JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles to host Shogun premiere event with Hiroyuki Sanada
FX and JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles will co-present an exclusive screening of the first episode of FX’s Shōgun, followed by a conversation with HiroyuContinue reading…
Hikaru Utada announces first greatest hits album Science Fiction
Hikaru Utada has announced her first official greatest hits collection, titled Science Fiction. The album is scheduled for release on April 24,Continue reading…