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BE:FIRST to Release Their 2nd Single
On May 18, BE:FIRST will release their second single, “Bye-Good-Bye.” The song serves as the theme song for the NTV drama series “Sayonara no Sono Mae ni”, which airs during the morning show “ZIP!” The song was written by sty and SKY-HI, and composed by Chaki Zulu. BE:FIRST’s new single will also include the song […]
ZOMBIE-CHANG Kidnaps a Man in âSwitchâ MV
On May 11, ZOMBIE-CHANG will release her fifth album, “STRESS de STRESS.” This is her first album since August 2020’s “TAKE ME AWAY FROM TOKYO.” ZOMBIE-CHANG’s new album sees her further exploring the electronic club sound from her previous one. “STRESS de STRESS” will come in a CD+Goods limited edition and a CD only regular […]
Cocomi to Release Debut Album
Cocomi has won numerous awards for her flute playing since first learning the instrument at the age of 11. She is now ready to make her reording debut. On April 29, Cocomi will release her debut album, “de l’amour” on New York-based label DECCA GOLD. The album’s title, French for “love”, was chosen by Cocomi […]
Yuuri to Release Debut Album
On January 12, Yuuri will release his debut album, “Ichi.” The album will include have 16 songs total, including the ten digital singles he has released since debuting, such as “Kakurenbo”, “Peter Pan”, “Dry Flower”, and “Betelgeuse.” “Ichi” will come in three editions, three limited and one regular, all with one CD. Limited edition A […]
Kalen Anzai Teams Up with Charli XCX for âGenjitsu Cameraâ
On December 15, Kalen Anzai will release her new digital single, “Genjitsu Camera.” The song serves as the CM song for Laguna Illuminations’ “Hikari no Lagoon.” The lyrics for “Genjitsu Camera” were written by Kalen, with the composition by Charli XCX, Danny L Harle, Radical Hardcore Clique, and Kanata Okajima. Danny and Radical Hardcore Clique […]
Hikaru Utada Releases Information on Their New Album
Today, December 9, is Hikaru Utada’s 23rd anniversary. They celebrated this day by releasing more information on their upcoming eighth album. The album is titled “BAD Mode”, and will see a digital release on January 19, followed by a CD released on February 23. “BAD Mode” will be released in a CD+DVD and CD+Blu-ray limited […]
Japanese voice actor/idol unit iâRis release their 21st single, âJunigatsu no Snowryâ / âHeart Beat Kyujosyoâ!
Japanese voice actor and idol unit iâRis release their 21st single, âJunigatsu no Snowryâ / âHeart Beat Kyujosyoâ on December 8. Overflowing with the power of love, lead track âHeart Beat Kyujosyoâ also has a music video out now on YouTube!âHeart Beat Kyujosyoâ music...
JO1 Gets Wintry with âBokura no Kisetsuâ
On December 15, JO1 will release their fifth single, “WANDERING.” The single has the theme of growing by overcoming unexpected situations and hardships. This is similar to what the group itself has experienced over the course of their career. “WANDERING” marks the first time that JO1 has released a single with two lead songs, “Bokura […]
âBest Artist 2021â Live Stream & Chat
At 7 PM JST on November 17, âBest Artist 2021â will air. The show will feature performances by the likes of Snow Man, MISIA, NiziU, LiSA, YOASOBI, BE:FIRST, and Naniwa Danshi. There is a live stream of the show and Arama! Japan will be hosting a chat on Discord so that readers can chat with each other during the show! Links to the […]
MISIA Collaborates with Fujii Kaze on âHigher Loveâ
On December 1, MISIA will release her new album, “HELLO LOVE.” This album comes almost exactly three years after her last one, “Life is going on and on.” “HELLO LOVE” will come in a 2CD limited edition and a CD only regular edition. The second CD that comes with the limited edition will contain remixes. […]
Snow Man Shows Their Softer Side with âSecret Touchâ
On December 1, Snow Man will release their fifth single, “Secret Touch.” The song serves as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama âKieta Hatsukoiâ, which stars Snow Man member Ren Meguro. “Secret Touch” is a sad ballad that expresses the feeling of liking someone, and the joy and anxiety that comes along with […]
Ayumi Hamasaki reveals that she had a C-section
Japan’s national songstress Ayumi Hamasaki has shared some very personal news on her official Instagram account. She shared that she had given birth via C-section. Otherwise known as a caesarean section/delivery, this is a surgical procedure that involves delivering the baby through an incision in the mother’s abdomen. This method is usually chosen when a […]
Hoshino Genâs âCubeâ MV Features Suda Masaki Cameo
On October 18, Hoshino Gen released his new digital single, “Cube.” The song serves as the theme song for the new Suda Masaki film “CUBE Ichido Haittara, Saigo”, out October 22. “Cube” is something new for Gen, with the lyrics and the edgier song production being more in line with the film’s aesthetic than his […]
Seiko Matsuda Continues Her 40th Anniversary with New Album
Seiko Matsuda is not letting her 40th anniversary end! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she is continuing to be in anniversary mode, deciding to release the new album “SEIKO MATSUDA 2021” on October 20. This album serves as a sequel to her previous album, “SEIKO MATSUDA 2020.” It will include the remake digital singles “Aoi […]
Mukai Taichi Flaunts His Fashion Bravery in âBravestâ MV
Mukai Taichi releases his latest digital single, “Bravest”, on October 13. As previously reported, the song serves as the theme song for the new season of the TV Tokyo anime series âDragon Quest Dai no Daiboken.â The music video for “Bravest” has now been released. Taichi styled himself for the video, in one scene dressing […]
Hey! Say! JUMP to Release New Single âSing-alongâ
The 2021 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships will be held in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture October 18 – 24, followed by the 2021 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships October 27 – 31. The events will air on TV Asahi, and Hey! Say! JUMP‘s new single, “Sing-along”, will serve as the coverage theme song. The group’s Yuri Chinen will […]
ĂMI Releases Collaboration with SUGA of BTS
On October 15, ĂMI will release a new digital single, “ANSWER⌠SHINE.” This release is the companion piece to his previous single, “ANSWER⌠SHADOW.” Where “ANSWER⌠SHADOW” has a dark theme, the theme of “ANSWER⌠SHINE” is light. “ANSWER⌠SHINE” will contain two songs, “You” and “Starlight.” The former is produced by BTS member SUGA. […]
Atsuko Maeda gives an update on her relationship with ex-husband Ryo Katsuji
Former AKB48 member Atsuko Maeda is hitting the press rounds for the promotion of her photo/essay book “Akegata no Sora” out this month. The book contains Maeda’s personal thoughts on family, having a child, paparazzi, marriage, and divorce. The past year Atsuko went through an extremely high profile and publicized separation from her husband, actor […]