Features
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Tokyo Scenes: Iconic Shibuya’s Music and Pop Culture Clashes
When a news report or Hollywood movie needs to conjure an image of modern-day Tokyo in five seconds or less, filmmakers usually head to Shibuya. ...
June 11, 2013
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Live Report
Outlook Japan Launches in Tectonic Style
If you happened to be around the Shin Kiba area of Tokyo on May 19, you may have noticed something unusual – a perpetual tremor ...
June 9, 2013
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Tokyo Scenes: Shinjuku’s Skyscrapers and Subcultures
Shinjuku is one of the most recognizable spots in Japan. The skyline of its skyscraper district, the night time neon-lit streets, and the bustle of ...
June 4, 2013
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Getting to the Core of Kawaii
“Kawaii, kawaii!!” Sure, the word is making its way around the world now, but what exactly does it mean? Turns out it’s a bit deeper ...
May 31, 2013
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Live Report
Hong Kong Sees Idols Galore at Kawaii POP Fest 2013
There’s no way you can really condense all the different types of kawaii out there – everyone has their own twist on this almost abstract ...
May 29, 2013
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Interview
Hyper Yoyo Get “YAVAY” and Do the Funky Kot
Ricocheting around the stage before snapping back into place with playful precision, Hyper Yoyo live up to their name. In person they are likewise kinetic ...
May 24, 2013
News
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J-pop Diva Namie Amuro and Gundam’s Amuro Ray Feature in a Collab That’s Out of This World
Who would have thought that J-pop superstar Namie Amuro would be linked to the world of animation? Anime otakus out there may have figured out ...
June 7, 2013
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News
J-films to Make A Showing at San Francisco’s First Ever J-film Fest
J-film freaks in the Bay Area are in for a treat come summer. Fans of Japanese cinema can look forward to nine days of full-length ...
June 6, 2013
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Hong Kong Gets a Blast of Kawaii From Japan’s Idols
It seems that this year is gonna be a good one for Japan’s “kawaii” culture. With so many gigs and fests happening around the globe ...
May 13, 2013
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News
VAMPS to Go Nico Nico Live
Most musicians will tell you that sites such as YouTube and Ustream are crucial to worldwide success. And Japan is no different. Except in Japan there ...
April 23, 2013
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News
Former AKB48 Leading Lady Atsuko Maeda Set to Co-host this Year’s VMAJs
It’s that time of the year again. MTV Japan has released the names for this year’s hosts, nominees and the first three performers to be ...
April 2, 2013
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Vocaloid Album Goes Up on iTunes for First Time in a Year
Despite building a career with virtual artists who exist only as binary code, Vocaloid producer livetune has released very little of his work digitally, not ...
March 19, 2013
Videos
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Yuki Kashiwagi From Supergroup to Solo – Segment 1
Yuki Kashiwagi is no stranger to the spotlight, being one of AKB48′s leading members. But now she’s experiencing the limelight alone – and loving it. ...
June 12, 2013
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Music Video
Yuki Kashiwagi Shortcake
Make sure to catch the teaser of Yuki Kashiwagi’s debut single “Shortcake.” And yes, the song is as sweet as its title. Opening to a ...
June 12, 2013
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Video Interview
tofubeats Our Internet Generation – Segment 2
In this part of our exclusive chat with tofubeats, he name-drops some of his favorite freshest acts, in and out Japan. He also shares his ...
June 10, 2013
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Music Video
tofubeats Yume no Naka Made feat. ERA
This tune was originally released as a single in Jan. 2013, but found itself in tofubeats debut album – as in the first album he’s ...
June 6, 2013
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Music Video
tofubeats Suisei feat. Onomatope Daijiin
Originally released as a single, this tune made it to rising producer tofubeats’ first full-length, “lost decade.” “Suisei” showcases the Kobe-born beatmaker’s hip hop roots, ...
June 6, 2013
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Video Interview
tofubeats J-pop / New Town / Internet – Segment 1
Meet tofubeats. Born in Kobe’s New Town, Hyogo prefecture, and raised on J-pop – by the Net. In our exclusive interview with the budding producer ...
June 5, 2013