A five-piece girl group like the Spice Girls, only larger and with nicknames like “Fried Chicken” and “Ham and Sausages”.
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When the song’s chorus is “C’mon baby, America!” how can the Japan-stationed men and women of the United States Marine Corps not start dancing?
Song about pride in Japan and its flag has been called a military propaganda song by critics.
The director of anime Your Name gives us a glimmering glimpse of the beauty of the Asian nation, and also civil engineering.
After a dozen years waiting, fans have a chance to see the Kingdom Hearts/Evangelion singer live, plus a way to boost their odds of getting tickets.
If you’ve never heard of Project 575 before… well, we can’t blame you. Despite existing for a few years now, the pair have never been considered “official” Vocaloids. Until now.
These girls pull off cute dance moves and pose like professional idols in their debut video.
Surgeon says damage would be enough to “force a professional rugby player to retire.”
If there was an award for most male-on-male kisses in a mainstream music video, this idol group would take home first prize.
In what’s become an annual tradition, the star musician gave a group of teens the surprise of their young lives.
Bis sis is totally OK with having this fellow musician as her new brother-in-law.
”Zenzenzense” isn’t the only song getting new English vocals from original Japanese singer Yojiro Noda.
Sneak preview released for new version of mega-hit rock song that will appear in U.S. theatrical screenings.
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Carry your change in a rice cooker coin case from Japan!
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