A decade in the game, LiSA continues to slay
The singer-songwriter, who has written opening tracks for the “Demon Slayer” franchise, marks 10 years in the music industry as a solo artist with a mini-album titled “Ladybug.”
NiziU: Made in South Korea, totally Japanese
The nine-member pop act NiziU moved from a reality TV show competition to the top of the Japanese music charts with ease — and that was the strategy all along.
The decision came after Go Morita told the other members that he wishes to leave the agency and pursue his acting career in a new environment, the statement said.
What does 2021 have in store for J-pop?
While K-pop and TikTok will sway trends in the music industry, rock looks set to be Japan's best chance at producing global hits.
Kyohei Tsutsumi, a veteran composer of popular Japanese songs that impacted the country's music scene in the 1970s and 1980s, has died of aspiration pneumonia, sources close to the matter said Monday. He was 80. Tsutsumi, whose real name was Eikichi Watanabe, died Wednesday at ...
Japanese pop band Arashi to release English single written by Bruno Mars
“Whenever You Call” will be the first English song released by Arashi, who is scheduled to halt its activities at the end of the year.
Da-iCE is set to roll out pop singles to satisfy your senses — all of them
J-pop act Da-iCE's first single for a project based on the five senses was selected to be the opening theme song for the anime TV series, “One Piece.”
Singer Chris Hart is ready to say ‘I love you’ again
American crooner Chris Hart took a break from Japan’s music scene two years ago, but now he's aiming for a fresh shot with an old classic
Singer Noriyuki Makihara given suspended term for drug possession
In handing down the ruling, the Tokyo District Court said the possession was a "malign crime reflecting his lack of hesitation toward illegal drugs."
Downer pop and TikTok-ready bangers: the year in Japanese music so far
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of modern life — including music. Here are five Japanese songs that reflect the major trends of 2020.
Former AKB48 star Mayu Watanabe retires from show business, citing health issues
Mayu Watanabe, a former member of the popular Japanese all-girl idol group AKB48, has retired from the entertainment industry due to health reasons, her agency said Monday. Watanabe, 26, has left the agency, saying health issues would make it difficult for her to continue working ...
Daiki Tsuneta: From the top of the charts to the great unknown
King Gnu frontman, Daiki Tsuneta, heads for further glory as he pushes forward with his side project, Millennium Parade.
