Alt 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.

115 posts

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'...