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Wagakki Band with Yuko Suzuhana
It’s no secret that we’re fans of Wagakki Band here at RocketNews24. We’ve been sharing their music with you since 2013, and you can bet we’ll keep sharing their music until they get old and retire! So, as you can imagine, we were eager to get our hands on their new album Yasouemaki. And, now that everyone has had a few days to enjoy all the new tracks, let’s find out what Japanese fans are saying about the album!
While vocaloids like Hatsune Miku are still relatively unknown in the West, they have quite the following in Japan and can be found taking part in everything from live concerts to limited edition smartphones. Though some may worry that the digital singers mean the end of “human” music, so far that’s hardly been the case. In fact, it’s nothing strange to find regular bands performing cover songs of vocaloid originals!
One band has taken the concept a step further by introducing some unique, traditional elements and are garnering quite a bit of attention among Japanese Internet users. Meet the Wagakki Band with Yuko Suzuhana and get ready to rock!
Take a toothbrush with you to Butakin for this daring mixed noodles with chives dish
One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Japanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Studio Ghibli showcases traditional craftsmanship with new wallet range
Mysterious light-up rainy night-sound Totoro figure doesn’t actually show a scene from the anime
Sexual harassment poster from Japanese government draws criticism for seemingly taking men’s side
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
One Japanese man has eaten at the same beef bowl restaurant for over 1,800 days in a row
Japanese Penis Festival shrine distances itself from penis mascot
Studio Ghibli serves up new anime food at Ghibli Park
Studio Ghibli tea blends contain ingredients inspired by My Neighbour Totoro
Starbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Japan’s Kanji of the Year announced, shows the bright and dark spots of 2024【Video】
Studio Ghibli coasters keep your drinks hot and your heart warm this winterJapanese company develops classy heavy metal band frames for glasses
Japan’s tap-to-pay Suica train card system aims to go tapless with walk-through gates, location data scans
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
Over 800 Studio Ghibli anime world paintings compiled in beautiful new hardcover art book【Pics】One of Japan’s rarest sweets is a sell-out hit that looks and tastes like frost
Sushi Bears restaurant opens in Tokyo, offers exactly what its name promises【Photos】
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Uniqlo announces first-ever collaboration with horror manga master Junji Ito【Photos】
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisitionStarbucks Japan is calling it quits with paper straws
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Japan’s most popular castle raising ticket prices by up to 200 percent for non-local tourists
Furikake rice seasoning sales are soaring, which is bad news for Japan as a whole
Studio Ghibli heroine cardigans give you warmth and strength to face everyday challenges
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengersPossessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Sexual harassment poster from Japanese government draws criticism for seemingly taking men’s side
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke plushies show a softer side of formidable Ghibli characters
One Japanese man has eaten at the same beef bowl restaurant for over 1,800 days in a row
Japanese Penis Festival shrine distances itself from penis mascot
Studio Ghibli serves up new anime food at Ghibli Park
Real-life Rurouni Kenshin reverse-blade katana, forged by master swordsmith, now on display【Pics】
Convenience store fried chicken going into school lunches in Japan for Family Mart anniversary
How to make a pizza using a pack of ramen noodles【SoraKitchen】
Starbucks teams up with 165-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Snake decorations【Photos】
A visit to Subnade: Downtown Tokyo’s survivor subterranean shopping center【Photos】
Our reporters Mr. Sato and Yoshio go chasing their youths at a noodle vending machine 【Pictures】
We try a palace-style bathhouse in Chiba (tattoos ok)!