X Japan issues official statement regarding the passing of band member HEATH
Announcement from X JAPAN It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of X JAPAN’s esteemed bass player HEATH after his battle withContinue reading…
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ASTERISM releases “Shooting Star” music video from U.S. tour
ASTERISM, the Japanese three-piece heavy metal band, has released their new song “Shooting Star” on digital platforms worldwide. The music Continue reading…
Enigmatic singer Ado (One Piece: Red, Spy x Family) streams Budokan concert worldwide
The global streaming platform Beyond LIVE has announced that the live concert of Japanese superstar, Ado, held at Nippon Budokan on August 2023,Continue reading…
Airi Suzuki’s “Saikyo no Oshii” MV is way too much fun
Airi Suzuki is having the time of her life in the new music video for “Saikyo no Oshii”, the theme song for her television series Oshi ga Jyoushi Continue reading…
YOSHIKI to Become First Japanese Artist to be Immortalized in Cement at the World-Famous TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood
The iconic and beloved Japanese superstar YOSHIKI will leave his mark in a festive imprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood. YOSHIContinue reading…
X Japan releases “Angel” – first new single in eight years
Photo by YOSHIKI X Japan has released their first new single in eight years, “Angel” – with music and lyrics by X Japan leader YOSHIKI. UPDATContinue reading…
Director Daigo Matsui guides complex, erotic Hand (Film Review)
Hand (Te) Film review by David Cirone – Screening as part of the Japan Cuts Film Festival on Saturday, July 29, 2023 Summary (from the JapaContinue reading…
Toko Miura’s stellar performance anchors “I Am What I Am” (Film Review)
I Am What I Am (Sobakasu) Film review by David Cirone – Screening as part of the Japan Cuts Film Festival on Friday, July 28, 2023 Summary (fContinue reading…
Wandering (Film Review)
Wandering (Ruro no Tsuki) Film review by David Cirone – Screening as part of the Japan Cuts Film Festival on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 Summary Continue reading…
Japan Cuts film festival returns to New York City with 12 days of drama, comedy, and animation
Japan Society in New York City will present the 16th annual JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film, the largest festival of its kind in North AContinue reading…