April 22, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Girls rock band BRATS – formed by sisters Rei Kuromiya (vocals) and Aya Kuromiya (bass) – announced their first one-man tour of Japan at the final show of their 3-month series of solo Tokyo concerts held on April 20. “BRATS 1st. Tour Beginning” will bring the band to three […]
February 1, 2019 “Idol Time PriPara”, ” Kiratto Pri☆chan” anime theme singers continue international expansion FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wasuta celebrates third year performance at Japan Expo Thailand 2019 Japanese idol group Wasuta (“The World Standard”) returned for their third straight year of performances at Japan Expo Thailand on January 26 and 27, 2019. Wasuta delivered […]
Now I’m able to express my feelings more freely and show my true self without holding back. I’ve always had fun performing live, but the ability to fully be myself on stage has allowed me to enjoy my live shows even more. Link: http://aramajapan.com/news/interview/arama-japan-interviews-anisong-singer-konomi-suzuki/95054/
Haruna Iikubo: “…Concerts are my most fun activity. Not just in Japan, but all over the world. During the concerts, I always feel grateful that I was able to come here.” Link: http://aramajapan.com/aramaexclusive/arama-interview/5-question-qa-with-morning-musume-18/92757/
I love to sing and my favorite place is the stage, but the stage is where you put all your emotions for the people you meet there but who you’ll never meet again. I believe that is where the seed of words and emotions are born. Link: http://aramajapan.com/aramaexclusive/arama-interview/q-a-interview-with-shoko-nakagawa/92557/
October 13, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Japanese idol group Wasuta (The World Standard) performed their first-ever concerts in Spain at Japan Weekend Madrid with back to back shows September 29 and 30. The yearly Japanese animation and pop culture event had its biggest year ever with attendance of 97,000, and Wasuta drew a crowd of […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2018 YOSHIKI stunned an invitation-only audience at Hollywood & Highland with an emotional musical performance at the Japan House Los Angeles grand opening ceremony on August 24th. The event opened with a greeting from Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti while George Takei acted as the master of ceremonies with numerous […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2018 YOSHIKI will create a special musical performance to celebrate the Grand Opening of Japan House Los Angeles at Hollywood & Highland on Friday, August 24th. Japan House Los Angeles is a premiere venue designed to showcase Japan’s art, culture, business, technology, and entertainment to help strengthen cultural ties between […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2018 “Japan Kawaii Live”, the final night of Anisong World Matsuri’s three-day concert event at Anime Expo, was held on July 7, 2018 at the Microsoft Theater, featuring AKB48 Team 8, THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS, i☆Ris, and Shoko Nakagawa. THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS returned for the second year in a […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2018 On July 6, 2018, anisong fans packed the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles for “Japan Super Live” — the second night of Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2018 — to see rare U.S. performances by anime superstars May’n, Aimer, Sanketsu-girl Sayuri, and Yuki Kajiura. May’n charged onto the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2018 After YOSHIKI received the report of heavy downpours and flooding in July 2018 which greatly damaged various places around western Japan, he made a donation of 10 million yen to the Japanese Red Cross Society through his own 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Yoshiki Foundation America. The Japanese Red Cross Society […]
Nanaka: When I first saw the female fighters in the ring at Deep Jewels, they were powerful just like men and awe-inspiring. I said to myself, “Is there anyone who competes in the ring while still performing as a real idol?” If I really want to give someone a dream and inspire someone like AKB48 […]
exist†trace is featured in Issue 307 of Metal Hammer magazine (UK) in the feature “5 Japanese bands to look out for in 2018”. Link: http://teamrock.com/feature/2018-03-12/5-japanese-bands-to-look-out-for-in-2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2018 PROMIC, the leading Japanese entertainment industry foundation to support the growth of Japanese music internationally, has announced the launch of the Japan Anime Music LAB. (JAM LAB.) website. http://www.japan-animemusic.com
Akihabara-based maid cafe restaurant chain celebrates popular social holiday #TwinTailDay FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2018 Japanese maid cafe chain maidreamin celebrated “Twin Tail Day” (February 2nd) with special events at its shops across Japan.
Peace: At maidreamin, you enter a world with an atmosphere that only our maids can create, and together we travel to a dreamland that’s unique for each or our masters and princesses. Once you experience it for the first time, you’ll really love coming here. Did you know that every maid has a story of […]
Hinanchu (drums): The responses overseas are always different, and I’m surprised every time. We could be playing the same song in two different places and get completely opposite reactions! And in America, everyone has such big reactions every time! No matter what the reaction is, we feel a type of unity every time we play […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2017 YOSHIKI Featured On The Cover Of VOGUE JAPAN First Japanese male ever selected for the cover in the magazine’s history YOSHIKI, leader of X JAPAN, graces the October 2017 cover of Vogue Japan, on sale August 28th. He is the first Japanese male ever selected for the cover in […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 7, 2017 Anisong World Matsuri 2017 ~Japan Super Live~ Anisong Artists Gather in L.A. for Giant Music Celebration with American Fans! On July 1, 2017, “Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017 ~Japan Super Live~” was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, marking the second night of back-to-back concerts […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 4, 2017 Anisong World Matsuri 2017 ~Japan Kawaii Live~ Japanese Kawaii Anisong Idols Cross National Borders to Present Electrifying Show at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles! On June 30, 2017, “Anisong World Matsuri at Anime Expo 2017 ~Japan Kawaii Live~” was presented at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
What message do you want to convey through your music? Rei: I feel that our music says, “Look, this is the reality for current teenage girls.” Link: http://aramajapan.com/news/music/brats-to-release-new-single-in-june-exclusive-qa/74621/
BRATS features The Idol Formerly Known As Ladybaby performer Rei Kuromiya SLAVEMAN film features Kamen Rider series actor Yuichi Nakamura FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 2, 2016 – Japanese girls band BRATS (featuring Rei Kuromiya of LADYBABY/The Idol Formerly Known As) will contribute the song “Nounai Shoukyo Game” (“Brain Erase Game”) to the soundtrack of the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2016 — Last year’s hit Japanese pop culture Go Torch characters are returning to San Francisco’s J-Pop Summit this weekend to bring more laughter and unique Japanese culture to the 3-day event, July 22-24.
YANAKIKU debuts new costumes at Tokyo live show Japanese designer Nobuko Ariga (“NOBU”) combines contemporary and traditional Japanese fashion for strong, feminine image FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2016 — Japanese kimono-cosplay duo YANAKIKU debuted new costumes at their first hosting event, “YANAKIKU Chindouchuu Hizakurige Sono Ichi” at Tokyo’s Daikanyama LOOP on March 30. After […]
“Uniting these two images of Japanese culture (maids and temples) represents an intentionally chaotic mix. Vocalist Saiki Atsumi added, ‘I think that it shows the contrast, which is our band’s concept, rather than a connection to the song. Plus it’s a setting that fits Japan.’ Filming on a sweltering day in summer 2015, it seems […]
Swinging Popsicle’s “At Christmastime” from their latest EP flow was named one of JaME’s Top 10 Japanese holiday songs. Other artists included in the list were Bump of Chicken, E-Girls, C-ute, Super Sonico/First Astronomical Velocity, Utada Hikaru, Monkey Majik, L’arc-en-Ciel, and Momoiro Clover Z. Link: http://www.jame-world.com/us/articles-119131-10-christmas-themed-songs-to-spice-up-your-christmas.html
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2015 — Japanese mascot Ossan returns to the U.S just a few weeks after his American debut at Anime Expo. This time around, he’s bringing fellow “Go-Torch” (or “Yuru-Kyara”) characters Sanasenabona (idols from Sasebo) and Koakkuma & Akkuma (twin bears from Hokkaido) to San Francisco’s J-Pop Summit on August 8 […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2015 — Japanese mascot Ossan made his successful American debut at Anime Expo in Los Angeles July 2-5, 2015. The popular “Go Torch” (also known as “yuru-kyara”) appeared as a Guest of Honor at the convention and spent four days giving photo opportunities and prizes in the “#FoundOssan” social media […]
JAPANESE MASCOT OSSAN TO APPEAR AS GUEST OF HONOR AT ANIME EXPO Comical character will present Japanese culture and comedy routines FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2015 – Japanese mascot Ossan will make his American debut at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, July 2-5, 2015. The popular “Go Torch” (also known as “yuru-kyara”) character will […]
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