On November 23, “TV Tokyo Music Festival 2022 Winter” will air. As previously announced, several Johnny’s groups will appear on the show, including Travis Japan, Hey! Say! JUMP, KAT-TUN, and 20th Century. A second set of performers has been announced. This set...
When the 64th Japan Record Award nominees were announced, many were shocked at AKB48 being dropped from the list, breaking their 12 consecutive year streak. I deeply apologize to the many people who support and continue to cheer for us. I am filled with regret not...
On November 16, Ken Miyake will release his first mini album, “NEWWW.” This release’s theme is changing what the stereotype of an idol is with new values. This release sees a number of artists serving as writers, composers, and arrangers. These are...
On August 24, Hey! Say! JUMP will release their new album, “FILMUSIC!” The album’s title stems from the theme “music x movie”, with various scenes that would take place in a movie playing out in the album’s songs. Hey! Say! JUMP is...
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, one of the most important leaders in Japan’s postwar history, died Friday after being shot while he was giving a speech in Nara. He was 67 years old. As Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, Abe’s assassination just two days before...