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Kenshi Yonezu’s “Paprika” might be a much heavier song than we thought
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Master Blaster
Feb 17, 2020 - Tweet
- Japan
- (2011 Tohoku Earthquake • 2020 Olympic Games • death • Kenshi Yonezu • music • paprika • video)
Japanese hit song “Paprika” goes global with English version by new singers and dancers
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Master Blaster
Dec 4, 2019
In case you’re wondering why your kids are doing something like the “Thriller” dance all of a sudden.
- Japan
- (2020 Olympic Games • Foorin • Foorin Team E • Kenshi Yonezu • language • music • paprika)
The nominees for Japan’s 2019 buzzwords are here, include “#KuToo”, “Cashless” and “Paprika”
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Katy Kelly
Nov 11, 2019
The candidates for the top ten catchphrases that defined Reiwa’s first year are here! Who knew bubble tea could be a verb?
- Japan
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