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One of Japan’s most ubiquitous toys reveals that beneath its cute and cuddly exterior lies an angry death metal machine.
If you were someone who could never decide between music or sports in school, this crazy oncerto might be right up your alley.
Amid tension between countries in East Asia, techno dance group World Order travels to China to promote their message of peace in their latest music video.
Luckily, it’s just the rock band rather than an actual Powerman5000, but this could still mean big trouble for the game’s makers.
Kick back and listen to Luna Lee gorgeously plays hits like “Stairway to Heaven,” “Voodoo Child,” “Back in Black,” and Adele’s “Hello” on a 1,500-year-old Korean instrument.
Before idol groups like AKB48, Japanese glam rock—called visual kei—was where it was at. In their latest music video release, “air rock” band Golden Bomber revisits some of the genre’s most iconic looks.
Despite all that he has faced in his life so far, this blossoming musician just wants to rock.
With mixed messages in Japanese and moves stirring up hard feelings in mainland China, Madonna’s Taiwan leg of her Rebel Heart Tour left people with lots to talk about.
The 40 anthropomorphized parts of the Prius hybrid are back in a virtual idol-backed video with a unique method of writing lyrics.
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Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
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Japan’s Pokémon donuts are evolving as Diglett grows into Dugtrio churro!
Seaside scenery, history, and so many desserts on Yokohama’s Akai Kutsu【Japan Loop Buses】
Preview video released for third season of Sailor Moon Crystal 【Video】
The dream of playing smartphone games on packed Tokyo commuter trains comes true thanks to Thanko
Want some great ramen in Akihabara? Then head to this…karaoke joint?!?
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