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Mariko Lochridge
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Nov 24, 2011
Beatmakers just wanna have fun
British magazine DJ Mag caused some ripples among critics this month when it released its list of the most popular DJs from around the world and there wasn't one woman among the 100-strong pick. Though the magazine points out that its editors don't decide the list, which is comprised of write-in ballots...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Aug 11, 2011
Crystal Kay aims for spring break vibe in Zushi
Crystal Kay has been an exciting singer to watch mature in the music industry. Since her debut at 13 years old, this Yokohama native has wowed fans with her powerful vocals and a compelling personal story of being a mixed-race singer (Korean-American) in Japan.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jun 30, 2011
Terumasa Hino and DJ Honda "Aftershock"
While many artists claim they are taking the next step in music, breaking rules and pushing boundaries, most of the time I find the effort merely results in the same melodies being pitched an octave higher. As the old adage goes, in order to break the rules you have to know them first, and with nearly...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 29, 2011
Bright set out to lighten spirits
All-female vocal quartet Bright are putting their efforts into Action for Nippon, a charity that works to help kids affected by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Mar 18, 2011
Crazy T "in to you"
Japan-based American rapper Travis Tewes, who performs under the moniker Crazy T, originally planned to use kanji on the cover of his sophmore album. However, since so few young Japanese could actually read the kanji, he decided at the last minute to spell out "in to you" using the easier-to-read katakana...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Feb 18, 2011
In the Record Bag: DJ Sarasa
When it comes to reppin' Japan's B-girls, no one does it better than DJ Sarasa. Her skills have caught the attention of music lovers worldwide and of course here in Japan.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Feb 4, 2011
Cro-Magnon and Gagle
Thanks to a solid base of Japanese fans, acid jazz will probably never go out of style. However, that doesn't mean it won't evolve. Lesser known than acts such as the late Nujabes, Cro-Magnon is a part of that genre's evolution. The band is teaming up with hip-hop trio Gagle for a performance at Daikanyama...
Living conditions index hits lowest level in 15 years in Japan
The share of respondents to a Bank of Japan quarterly survey in June who said they have become worse off came to 61.0%, up 5.1 percentage points from the previous survey.
Tokyo emerges as a top market for global tech talent
Tokyo ranks among the world's top tech talent hubs alongside Beijing, the San Francisco Bay Area, Bengaluru, Paris, New York and Dublin, according to Colliers' newly released global tech markets report.
From stalking to death threats, female candidates still face harassment
Mayu Ushida, a former NHK newscaster running for election in the Tokyo electoral district on the Democratic Party for the People ticket, signs an autograph for a voter after a public rally at Shinjuku Station in Tokyo on Tuesday.
CDP leader criticizes ‘Japanese First’ policy and calls for inclusive society
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda said it is obvious that Japanese society could not function without the help of foreign workers in manufacturing, health care, construction and public transportation.
JSA’s 100th anniversary event is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for sumo fans
Egyptian wrestler Osunaarashi has some fun with children during a special Japan Sumo Association event in 2017.
Japan's rice farmers are confounded by Shinjiro Koizumi’s policies
Kiyoshi Shibata stands in front of one of the rice paddies in Murayama, Yamagata Prefecture, where he produces the prefecture's signature rice brand Tsuyahime.
From stalking to death threats, female candidates still face harassment
Mayu Ushida, a former NHK newscaster running for election in the Tokyo electoral district on the Democratic Party for the People ticket, signs an autograph for a voter after a public rally at Shinjuku Station in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Kawaii Lab redefines idol pop for the TikTok generation
Misa Kimura is the main producer for Kawaii Lab, a project by entertainment agency Asobisystem whose groups have found success by pairing a social media-first strategy with a fresh perspective on traditional idol-pop tropes.
Craig Mod's life in motion in a disappearing Japan
Mod's memoir “Things Become Other Things” chronicles his walking trips across the Kii Peninsula, surveying “a graceful end to a certain life cycle.”
With China and Trump, Japan defense report says world entering ‘new era of crisis’
A senior member of a Self-Defense Forces honor guard inspects a formation before the arrival of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for a visit to the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on June 30.

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