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Japanese rock legend Yoshiki to be honored with a handprint ceremony in Hollywood

The frontman of rock band X Japan and successful soloist will be the first Japanese person to leave his handprints at the TCL Chinese Theatre in L.A.

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Life after the band — how a former guitarist in a punk band became a fair trade barista

The story of how one guy decided to stick it to the man with coffee beans rather than punk music.

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Japanese Twitter users surprised by overseas story of neighbors not complaining about loud noises

Because it’s hardly ever acceptable to play a musical instrument in an apartment complex in Japan

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Traveler in Japan filled with gratitude as bullet train conductor shares Shinkansen lifehack

Pro tip can help anyone with bulky luggage on Japan’s fastest trains.

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SamuraiGuitarist’s Disney song medley will bring a smile to your face【Video】

The classic sing-along-songs of a million childhoods seamlessly blended and performed for your listening pleasure by a samurai in a dapper suit.

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Japan’s netizens weigh in on singer Gackt’s new look: “He looks like a video game boss!”

As western stars who’ve been in the entertainment industry since we were nippers could tell you, reinvention is the cornerstone of a long and successful career. Just like Madonna and David Bowie, Japan’s mega-popular musical powerhouse Gackt loves a good makeover, and his newest incarnation has gotten Japanese netizens all riled up and excited. Why? Because he looks like a total badass!

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Pint-sized string quartet Joyous String does an awesome Smooth Criminal

Tiny, adorable, and blessed with bags of musical talent – meet Joyous String, a four-kid string quartet with musical aptitude way beyond their years. They’ve been playing together since they were just four years old, and have progressed to the point where they can produce a flawless rendition of the Michael Jackson classic “Smooth Criminal” without even breaking a sweat. These are some seriously talented kids!

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