When ROCKIN'ON JAPAN announces its lineup for an upcoming issue, music fans across Japan know they're in for something ...
July 27, 2026
Yamaha Motor's collaboration with the popular Japanese band ZUTOMAYO (ずっと真夜中でいいのに。) has produced a striking one-of-a-ki...
July 26, 2026
Fami, the bassist who joined Japanese heavy metal band LOVEBITES in October 2022, has just unveiled the music video for...
July 25, 2026
Chanmina's album "Harenchi" has officially crossed the million-point threshold on Oricon's combined chart as of the Jul...
July 24, 2026
If you've been following the buzz around syudou—the Vocaloid producer and songwriter behind Ado's explosive hit "Usseew...
July 21, 2026
On July 20, 2026, Ayase — the composer and producer half of the chart-topping Japanese duo YOASOBI — shared a candid re...
July 20, 2026
Kenshi Yonezu has released "Ori-Yodaka" (折り夜鷹), a flyable origami craft modeled on the jacket illustration of his lates...
July 20, 2026
When YOASOBI vocalist Ikuta Lilas—known to fans as Ikura—posted a collection of photos from the duo's recent New York v...
July 19, 2026
YOASOBI is back with Uniqlo for a new UT graphic tee collection — the duo's first collaboration with the retailer in fi...
July 17, 2026
Japanese hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts has unveiled a brand-new track called "Running Wheel," written specifically for Honda'...
July 16, 2026
We know how frustrating it can be when you want to watch your favorite band's live performances but can't find them any...
July 17, 2026
On July 15, 2026, Japanese rock legends Kuroyume released their first-ever self-cover albums—simultaneous re-recordings...
July 15, 2026
If you've ever driven to a major stadium concert in Japan, you know the parking situation can be stressful—circling for...
July 13, 2026
Maximum the Hormone—the explosive Japanese metal band that once called themselves "Japan's musical ambassador" at a Foo...
July 11, 2026
MAN WITH A MISSION has written a brand-new theme song called "The Animals" for the upcoming Japanese suspense film Beas...
July 9, 2026
WANIMA's highly anticipated 1CHANCE FESTIVAL is returning to Kumamoto for its fifth consecutive year, and the lineup an...
July 2, 2026
The full opening video for the Black Torch anime dropped on June 27, 2026, giving fans their first complete look at the...
June 27, 2026
Maximum the Hormone has created a brand-new opening theme for Chainsaw Man's first-ever smartphone game, and on June 19...
June 24, 2026
If you've spotted a Maximum the Hormone × Rolling Cradle T-shirt labeled "非売品" (not-for-sale) on au...
June 22, 2026
Japanese metal band Hanabie has announced that their new song "Inochi Mijikashi Taisuru Otome yo" ("Life Is Short, Maid...
June 20, 2026
JOYSOUND has just published its spring 2026 anime theme song karaoke rankings, and the results highlight a fascinating ...
July 28, 2026
Project Sekai fans who can't make it to Tokyo this fall will still have a way to celebrate the game's sixth anniversary...
July 28, 2026
Kyary Pamyu Pamyu released the music video for "KURU KURU HARAJUKU" on July 24, 2026, marking the official start of her...
July 27, 2026
The annual Magical Mirai celebration opened on July 24, 2026, in Hamamatsu—a first for this beloved Hatsune Miku event....
July 25, 2026
The VOCALOID Collection 2026 Summer has unveiled an exciting collaboration that could change the trajectory of particip...
July 24, 2026
Japanese singer and utaite Soraru has officially announced SORARU Halloween LIVE 2026, a two-day arena concert event se...
July 23, 2026
Disney+ has confirmed that Lollapalooza 2026 will stream live worldwide for the first time, bringing Grant Park's f...
July 18, 2026
Yamaha's corporate museum in Hamamatsu has opened its doors to a special exhibition celebrating the virtual singers bor...
July 16, 2026
On July 10, 2026, the official non-credit opening video for the television anime "Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari" (スーパ...
July 10, 2026
When we heard that VTuber Suisei Hoshimachi and virtual idol Hatsune Miku would team up for a ceremonial first pitch at...
July 9, 2026
When Chanmina and MIZYU from Atarashii Gakko no Leaders shared their childhood reunion on Japanese television in July 2...
July 26, 2026
On July 23, 2026, all seven members of the Japanese girl group HANA opened personal Instagram accounts, giving fans the...
July 23, 2026
On July 21, 2026, Universal Music Japan unveiled two new commercials for their "#夏うたベスト100" (Summer Songs Best 100) cam...
July 21, 2026
When SUZUKA from the Japanese dance-performance group ATARASHII GAKKO! (Atarashii Gakko no Leaders, "Leaders of a New S...
July 21, 2026
On July 1, 2026, Amazon Prime Video began streaming the Zipangu documentary—a filmed record of what organizers describe...
July 16, 2026
On July 14, 2026, excitement built around ROTTENGRAFFTY's year-end festival as details about Kyoto Chotokkyu 2026 ~KYOT...
July 14, 2026
The final stage of one of Japan's most beloved teen music competitions is just weeks away, and we now know exactly who ...
July 14, 2026
When Chanmina removed her makeup on stage during a live performance, it became one of those unexpected moments that fan...
July 9, 2026
When we first heard that Umeda Cypher—the influential hip-hop collective that's been a cornerstone of Japan's undergrou...
July 6, 2026
Sweet Love Shower 2026 has released its performance timetable, revealing that three of Japan's biggest acts—Creepy Nuts...
July 3, 2026
