Released as Kuwata's solo work, "Hitotarashi" serves as the opener for the anime series Akane-banashi, set in the world of ...

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Since its arrival in Japan in the late 1970s, the punk rock scene has remained an integral slice of the Japanese music landscape. Now, in the 21st century, the heartbeat of Japanese punk rock is alive ...

The specifics of the more than 60 categories slated to be recognized for MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN have been revealed. By Billboard Japan As reported earlier, MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN is a brand-new award ...

Qobuz music streaming service is being rolled out in Japan, a market ripe for expansion. Hi-Res music streaming service Qobuz has announced its entry into the Japanese streaming market. Qobuzwas ...

Tokyo, Japan — MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN, the country's largest international music awards event, unveiled category entries, global fan voting details, special voting members and collaboration with Asian ...

I have been listening to Chinese pop music recently, and I feel that the melodies are slow and have an affinity with Japanese pop music. On the other hand, Southeast Asian pop music does not feel very ...

The nominations for the Japan Music Awards 2026 have been announced, and several K-pop idols have scored multiple nods. From Jin, J-hope, Jimin, and Jungkook, all these artists will be competing in ...

Warner Music signs a strategic artist-focused partnership with Red Light Management in Japan, with their first joint project to promote Ghostly Kisses in the country. Warner Music has signed a ...

Despite the endless coverage and hype surrounding the rise of K-pop, Japan and China still dwarf South Korea in terms of recording industry size. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past ...

**By Kim Seong-min | Geulhangari | 368 pages | 22,000 Korean won** In June 2024, NewJeans’ Hanni’s performance of Seiko Matsuda’s “Aoi Sangoshou” at Tokyo Dome in Japan sparked widespread attention.