Five J-Pop Picks for 2014: Idols, Mannequins and Kyary gets Sentimental
2014 Year-End picks by DJ Greg Hignight (Tune in Tokyo) Here’s a look at what I enjoyed in 2014. It’s by no means a “best of” list. There was 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.
Rio Hiiragi, the “Idol You Can Meet Everyday”, hosts 20th Birthday Concert
The “idol you can can meet everyday” Rio Hiiragi held a special concert celebrating her 20th birthday at Kawasaki’s Club Citta. The J-Pop singer, Continue reading…
Babymetal, 2NE1, and EXO dominate Billboard World Chart 2014
Japanese pop metal powerhouse Babymetal will wrap up their historic rise to stardom in 2014 ranking at 5th place on Billboard’s World Album Artist’s CContinue reading…
Minami Takahashi graduation announcement a milestone for AKB48
AKB48’s General Manager Minami Takahashi announced her graduation from the group on December 8th, setting in motion a definitive moment for the poContinue reading…
Dream and E-girls – Move It! (MV)
Dream and E-girls – Move It! (MV) By DJ Greg Hignight (Tune in Tokyo) E-girls stuns with their new music video for “Move It!”, spotlighting suContinue reading…
E-Girls – Gomen Nasai no Kissing you (Apology King ver.) (MV)
Charming music video from the E-Girls’ film credit sequence from Shazai no Ousama (The Apology King) starring Sadao Abe and Mao Inoue. http://yContinue reading…
STARMARIE – Circus wo Koroshitano wa dareda (MV)
Eclectic idol group STARMARIE is back for the single “Circus wo Koroshitano wa dareda” (“Who Killed Circus?”). The dark and dramatic video centersContinue reading…
Perfume Dazzles in U.S. debut in Hollywood (Live Report)
Perfume Live at Palladium Hollywood (2014.11.09) Live Report by Greg Hignight (Tune in Tokyo) Perfume quietly made their way into the hearts Continue reading…
Lantis Festival in Las Vegas – Venue and Artist Announcement
Lantis Records, the world’s largest label for anime song artists, presents “ANISONG WORLD TOUR ~ LANTIS FESTIVAL” on January 16 and 17th , 2015 Continue reading…
AKB48 Ne-Mouse TV season 3 available on Hulu
Hulu is currently offering AKB48’s “Ne-Mouse TV” (Nemousu Terebi) season 3 via Anime Network with subtitles. The variety “challenge” show is availContinue reading…