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The New Face of Donki is… Bruno Mars?

Wakaba Oto — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 06:19:32 +0000

Celebrity endorsements are a dime a dozen, but Japan’s Don Quixote chain, known affectionately as Donki, has taken things up a notch by partnering with global superstar Bruno Mars. The campaign, launched on August 20, features Mars dancing alongside Donki’s iconic blue penguin mascot to an infectious house beat. The ad opens with Mars strolling […]

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Things To Know About Japan’s National Flag and Anthem | List of 7

Matthew Hernon — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 01:00:00 +0000

On this day in 1999, the Act on Japan’s National Flag and Anthem was established. It meant that the Hinomaru and “Kimigayo” were formally established as the country’s national flag and anthem just 25 years ago. Of course, the history of these two symbols goes back a lot further than a quarter of a century. […]

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Real-Life Kessoku Band from Bocchi the Rock to Broadcast Live Tour Across Japan

Samantha Low — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 09:52:16 +0000

For the first time ever, the famous Kessoku Band will be performing live and broadcasting it to all of their fans throughout Japan. Non-Bocchi fans who might not understand the significance of this, let us explain. Kessoku Band is the name of the fictional musical group within the Bocchi the Rock universe. Yet somehow creators, […]

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5 Things You May Not Know About Evangelion’s ‘A Cruel Angel’s Thesis’

Cezary Jan Strusiewicz — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 05:52:56 +0000

“A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” might just be the most popular anime song of all time. In both Japanese and Western surveys, the opening theme from Hideaki Anno’s Neon Genesis Evangelion performed by Yoko Takahashi is often ranked at the very top by anime fans and karaoke goers. Even people who aren’t really into Japanese animated […]

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3 Rising Stars of the Japanese Rap Scene

Kim Kahan — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:48:31 +0000

This article appeared in Made in Japan Vol. 4. To read the entire issue, click here. Japanese rap is seeing an explosion in popularity, with a proliferation of diverse scenes and genres, from cloud rap to grime. Traditionally sidelined as rock and J-pop took precedence (Hi, Yoshiki), the entire genre is finally getting some much-deserved attention […]

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Shohei Ohtani Walks Out to Anthem From Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure

Samantha Low — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:32:37 +0000

We love seeing anime crossovers in other industries. And here’s one we absolutely did not expect. Today during the game between the LA Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants, baseball icon Shohei Ohtani walked out to “il vento d’oro” by Yugo Kanno, which is one of the most iconic songs from the anime Jojo’s Bizarre […]

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Megan Thee Stallion and Yuki Chiba Take Over The Internet with ‘Mamushi’

Samantha Low — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 07:23:52 +0000

The internet has been a little obsessed with Megan Thee Stallion’s latest track “Mamushi.” The song features the famous American rapper belting out line after line alongside one of Japan’s biggest rap stars, Yuki Chiba, better known by his stage name, Kohh. The Meaning Behind ‘Mamushi’ Firstly, what does “Mamushi” mean? In Japanese, it refers […]

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Akie Picks 5 Albums to Add to Your Playlist

Kim Kahan — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 09:47:33 +0000

There are few people better placed to advise upon their favorite recent albums than Akie. In addition to selecting records, she’s also a buyer for renowned Japanese music store Newtone Records. In this role, it’s her job to know about music inside out, picking only the best releases to suit Osaka’s most popular record shop. […]

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Mysterious Pop Star Ado To Hold Handshaking Event From Inside a Box

Matthew Hernon — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 04:23:43 +0000

Japan’s most mysterious singer, Ado, has never publicly shown her face. For a brief moment, it sounded like that was going to change when her management announced an upcoming handshake event with the enigmatic musician. However, instead of getting a view of the pop star, fans will have to make do with shaking hands with […]

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The Best Tokyo Concerts, Festivals and Music Events This Month: June 2024

Kim Kahan — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:28:31 +0000

Even in the throes of rainy season, we can still enjoy the dance floor. With a range of events this month, June really hits the sweet spot between festivals, live events and dance parties, meaning that no matter what the day or night, you’ll still find something to have a wiggle or even a mosh […]

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