In what’s become an annual tradition, the star musician gave a group of teens the surprise of their young lives.
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The visual-kei, metal, classically-inspired rock band is returning with a single message: “We are X.”
Veteran vocalist shows she can sing in English like nobody’s business in preview for Japanese release of animated musical Sing.
The popular group has played sold-out shows overseas and now they’re ready to release their third album!
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.
The Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen singer was surprised by his popularity in the US, with kids, artists and famous celebrities all wanting a photo with him.
This mesmerising video gives us a unique perspective of what it’s like to be a Japanese “hikikomori” social recluse.
One of Japan’s premier names in rock music, Guitar Wolf, is looking for a new bassist, and our reporter Seiji Nakazawa has filled out his resume.
Fast food can make your body fat, but apparently McDonald’s fries can make your beats phat too.
Six-year-old Ai-chan is getting the full idol experience at a young age: the singing, dancing, meeting fans, and even the occasional hatchet-job by the media.
Sneak preview released for new version of mega-hit rock song that will appear in U.S. theatrical screenings.
Piko Taro is the creation of a real musician with real talent named Kosaka Daimao, but unfortunately for him, Piko will be the one playing the Budokan this March.
You couldn’t possibly fit any more cuteness into this video or else you’d endanger the public with a cuteness overdose.
The popular idol group SMAP broke up on December 31 after performing music together for more than a quarter century.
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