You have recently heard a lot about “K-Pop” or “J-Pop” but those words sound extraterrestrial to you? Or you are simply a curious fan willing to always know more about your favorite musical genres? Then follow us, you are at the right place! In this article, we will start from the roots of both genres…

Bangs are hugely popular in Japan among girls and women (and some men, too). Walk down any street in Tokyo, sit in any coffee shop, or take any train during rush hour, and it is likely that most of the women or girls you will see have bangs in various shapes and styles. Japanese women…

Two of Japan’s top electronic pop acts will release new content in April 2017! Kyary Pamyu Pamyu(きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ) will release a brand new single and a concert Blu-ray and DVD – two kinds of merchandise at once! Meanwhile, Perfume (パフューム) will also release a concert Blu-ray and DVD. 1. Kyary Pamyu Pamyu 14th Single 『良すた』が４月５日発売されます！イースターとかけていいすたと読みます。初回限定盤は、じゃばら仕様で豪華にらなってます！私が出演するイオン新CMソングとしてもOAが決定してるよ！発売お楽しみにhttps://t.co/BwseBzc8aM… pic.twitter.com/nIC3UwZMoB…

If you enjoy watching eccentric music videos such as those by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ), there is another band you definitely need to keep an out for. The band is ‘5572320’ (‘Go Go Nana Ni San Ni Rei’) and with a name like that, it isn’t surprising that a lot of people aren’t familiar with…

Remember the unique girl behind the weirdly cute and phenomenal song PONPONPON? The iconic Harajuku ambassador, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ), celebrates her 5th debut anniversary this year! She surprised her fans with a video clip showing Kyary being taken by an ambulance to a hospital! Take a look at the video on the special website…

Universal Cool Japan is an event by Universal Studio Japan (USJ) which aims at themes based on elements of Japanese culture such as manga, anime, pop culture, and games. Thus, they are unlike the other attractions in USJ which are usually based on Hollywood films. The event has five new attractions and it will run…

In partnership with the government’s movement to promote the tourism industry in Japan under the slogan “Cool Japan,” Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has also come up with “Universal Cool Japan” to attract more tourists with the hottest pop culture trends in the country. The campaign has been running for two years now with the promise…

Have you ever wondered what it would take to become a J-pop idol? Well, it’s a lot different nowadays than how it used to be, even only ten years ago. And the good news is, it’s a lot easier than it was before. Mind you, it still takes a lot of hard work, genuine talent,…

Are you a fan of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ) and would like to see a different twist on her work? Then meet Hamada Bamyu Bamyu (浜田ばみゅばみゅ), the ojisan (uncle) version of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu! The character behind Hamada Bamyu Bamyu is Masatoshi Hamada (浜田雅功), a comedy veteran best known for being half of the popular…

The Olympics 2020 will take place in Tokyo, Japan from 24 July 2020 to 9 August 2020. China’s breathtaking performance as a host in 2008 means the bar has been raised for Japan and other countries to outperform China. Much debate has been sparked on choosing the suitable artists to bring out the best of…