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After playing songs with bamboo instruments, band moves on to bamboo audio delivery that works with your smartphone.
People in Japan are crying with laughter over the short musical video clip, saying they can’t stop playing it over and over again.
Our Japanese-language writer gets a visual kei makeover as part of her quest to join the all-female follow-up to X Japan.
“Even If You’re an Otaku, It’s Alright” says there’s nothing wrong with doing what makes you happy.
Just because you have a little one in tow doesn’t mean you can’t take a family outing to Japan’s biggest rock music festival.
20-year-old Mayu Tomita now in stable condition following brutal attack.
Looks like fans and judges are going to have a tough time deciding who to keep and who to let go.
Osaka theme park doubles down (48-times down?) on its Japanese appeal with daily performances by members of four Japanese idol supergroups.
A city in northern Japan unveils its new moe character whose three-pronged mission is “moe x rap x town revitalization.” Yep, rap is included.
Synchronized blinking drones, Mt. Fuji, and tsugaru-jamisen make for one of the most gorgeous videos we’ve ever seen!
Grab your tickets and your keyblades, because two Kingdom Hearts concert series are coming with a total of 15 performances in six countries.
Drop your books and grab the mic, because it’s time for a lesson in how to up your karaoke game.


















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Super-salty pizza sends six kids to the hospital in Japan, linguistics blamed
Majority of Japanese mayors say foreign residents are essential but most see good and bad effects
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