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Can’t understand why someone would want to marry someone who’s not real? That’s not what’s important, Kiss frontman says.
Composer didn’t enter the video game business until he was in his 50s, still created over 500 pieces of music for landmark video game series.
Tokyo Jihen pays homage to multiple facets of traditional Japanese culture in this breathtaking new music video.
Golden Bomber wants to help women keep unwanted callers and visitors from knowing they live by themselves.
J-pop star reflects on the people she’s had to say goodbye to, and why that can hurt like nothing else.
Award-winning actor who starred in the hit film Koizora has died from a suspected suicide.
“I’m making my donation with the hope that it can help, even if it’s just a little.” the rock god said.
X Japan frontman appears to fight back tears as he talks with a Nobel Laureate about the pandemic.
Musician who always has love for his fans shows his heart is big enough to love other people too.
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