YOASOBI's 7th Anniversary: What Ayase and ikura Shared with Fans
On October 1, 2026, YOASOBI officially turned seven years old, and composer Ayase commemorated the milestone by sharing...
October 3, 2026Alt Pop
Japanese alternative pop, internet-born artists, and modern J-pop with unique styles and strong global fan interest. This category includes artists such as Ado, YOASOBI, Kenshi Yonezu, Fujii Kaze, Vaundy, King Gnu, Creepy Nuts, ZUTOMAYO, and Yorushika.
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Fujii Kaze's "You" Tops Oricon Streaming Surge Chart: What's Behind the 141% Jump
Fujii Kaze's "You" has taken the number-one spot on Oricon's weekly streaming surge ranking, announced on October 1, 20...
October 1, 2026
YOASOBI and JR Kyushu Team Up: The Special Train, Prizes, and How to Join
On September 29, 2026, JR Kyushu announced a special collaboration with Japanese music duo YOASOBI, tying into the grou...
September 29, 2026
YOASOBI's "Sakihokore": Inside the Treasure-Like Theme Song for NHK's Blossom Drama
When YOASOBI's composer Ayase described the duo's new theme song for NHK's morning drama Blossom as a "treasure-like wo...
September 28, 2026
Why Did Ado's Agency CEO Take Responsibility for Her INKIGAYO Appearance? What's Behind the Statement
When a major artist faces criticism after a performance, we usually expect a carefully worded apology from the artist t...
September 27, 2026
Jeremy Quartus, Vaundy, and n-buna Cross Talk Special: When It Airs and What to Expect
On September 25, 2026, Space Shower TV announced a special television program that brings together three of Japan's mos...
September 27, 2026
YOASOBI's "Yoru ni Kakeru" Hits 1.1 Billion Streams: How Big a Deal Is This Milestone?
YOASOBI's "Yoru ni Kakeru" (夜に駆ける, "Racing into the Night") has just become the first song in Oricon's history to surpa...
September 26, 2026
Vaundy's "Destiny Journeys" for Universal Studios Japan's 25th Anniversary: Everything We Know About the Upcoming Release
On September 25, 2026, it was confirmed that Vaundy's "Destiny Journeys"—the official song for Universal Studios Japan'...
September 26, 2026
King Gnu's 2027 Anniversary Dome Tour: Dates, Venues, and What to Expect from "KICKOFF"
King Gnu has announced a four-date dome concert series to launch their 10th-anniversary celebrations in early 2027. The...
September 25, 2026
Fujii Kaze and UMI's "You" Collaboration: Everything in the New EP
When Fujii Kaze announced on September 24, 2026, that he'd reimagined "You"—one of the most introspective tracks from h...
September 24, 2026