Wasuta wraps national tour at Asakasa Blitz
The World Standard (Wa-Suta) completed their second nationwide tour “Wasuta LIVE TOUR 2017 Paradox World” at Akasaka Blitz on Jan. 8th, 2018. The Continue reading…
Category: J-Pop
Stay connected to the evolving landscape of Japanese pop. We track the movements of chart-topping soloists, global groups, and pioneering idols, providing updates on major releases, creative collaborations, and the crossover moments where the music meets global fashion.
Best J-Pop/J-Rock Album Covers 2017
Check out J-Generation′s best J-Pop and J-Rock album and single jackets of 2017 — featuring the most creative, unusual, and striking artwork oContinue reading…
FEMM teases the future at CES 2018
J-Pop musical mannequin duo FEMM are featured in the newly-released teaser video for the “ACRONS” AR/MR Nightscape Live Show at CES 2018. The aContinue reading…
The Idol Formerly Known as Ladybaby Memorial CD coming in March
The Idol Formerly Known as Ladybaby has used up two of its (hopefully) nine lives with the departures of first Ladybeard and now Rei Kuromiya, butContinue reading…
ELISA to perform at Kawaii Kon 2018 in Hawaii
ELISA will perform at Kawaii Kon in Honolulu, Hawaii, in March 2018. Known for her powerful opera-style vocals and “angelic” sound, ELISA dContinue reading…
Koda Kumi announces first album of 2018
Koda Kumi will release her first album of 2018 on February 28th. The title is still TBA, but the release will include several bonus videos, includContinue reading…
Ai Shinozaki announces 26th birthday live event
Singer and gravure model Ai Shinozaki has announced a special solo birthday live concert to be held on February 23 at Shinjuku ReNY Tokyo, just daContinue reading…
NECRONOMIDOL – Interview (2017)
NECRONOMIDOL Interview by John Winner (Straight From Japan) December 23, 2017 Do you ever feel you get more attention from western fans than Continue reading…
Kamen Joshi sets idol industry record with 3 million Facebook followers
Japanese underground idols Kamen Joshi achieved a social media milestone this week by surpassing 3 million Facebook followers. The masked idols frContinue reading…
Kamen Joshi creates Infinity Girls unit for iiyama PC
On December 13, Kamen Joshi revealed their limited-time unit “”Mugen Joshi” (Infinity Girls), created for their collaboration with Japanese PC manContinue reading…