YOASOBI's THE BOOK for, Vinyl Release: Everything We Know About the Editions and Tour Merch
YOASOBI's fourth EP, THE BOOK for, has made its way to vinyl with multiple editions across different markets, and new d...
August 1, 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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Elmiene's Japanese Album with Fujii Kaze: What "Comets + Gold" Is and Where to Hear It
When British-Sudanese R&B artist Elmiene released the Japanese edition of his debut album "sounds for someone" on July ...
July 31, 2026
Ado's Seven Live Concert Albums, Explained: The Complete Lineup and What's Inside
On July 31, 2026, Ado made seven complete live concert recordings available for streaming—a carefully curated archive s...
July 31, 2026
Kenshi Yonezu's Kaiju Zukan Card Wafers: The Complete Lineup and How to Collect Them
Bandai has revealed the full lineup of 22 collectible cards for the Kenshi Yonezu Kaiju Zukan Card Wafers, a collaborat...
July 30, 2026
Inside ROCKIN'ON JAPAN's September Issue: YOASOBI Cover, Mrs. GREEN APPLE Special, and Full Lineup
When ROCKIN'ON JAPAN announces its lineup for an upcoming issue, music fans across Japan know they're in for something ...
July 27, 2026
ZUTOMAYO's Yamaha Fazzio Collaboration: Where to See the One-of-a-Kind Scooter Design
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's Solo EP "Hakoniwa": Everything We Know About the Music Video, Tracklist, and Collaborators
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 'Harenchi' Hits Million Points: What This Rare Achievement Really Means
Chanmina's album "Harenchi" has officially crossed the million-point threshold on Oricon's combined chart as of the Jul...
July 24, 2026
syudou's Aiseki Shokudo Adventure: Inside the Episode That Gave Us a Drunk Acoustic Serenade
If you've been following the buzz around syudou—the Vocaloid producer and songwriter behind Ado's explosive hit "Usseew...
July 21, 2026
Ayase's Weight Loss Journey and Career Reflection: What the YOASOBI Composer Revealed About Seven Years of Success
On July 20, 2026, Ayase — the composer and producer half of the chart-topping Japanese duo YOASOBI — shared a candid re...
July 20, 2026