The popular idol group SMAP broke up on December 31 after performing music together for more than a quarter century.
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The ordinarily attention-averse musician treks through some of Japan’s most gorgeous scenery.
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“We won’t stand for this,” assert vocalists.
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When a teenage girl from a band with “baby” in its name does a better job of acting like an adult than you do, you might want to work on your manners.
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Osaka theme park doubles down (48-times down?) on its Japanese appeal with daily performances by members of four Japanese idol supergroups.
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Believe it or not, there’s a perfectly good reason for these costumes.
From its amazing visuals to its pure-hearted rock theme by Radwimps, the upcoming anime film from the celebrated director is proud to wear its heart on its sleeve.
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