We’re back with this week’s edition of Oricon Flashback. This is where we look back on what topped the charts this week 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years ago. Think of it as a way to reminisce and learn about the past of Japanese music. Oricon was on its holiday break...
On January 20, Mukai Taichi released his new digital single, “Love Is Life.” The uplifting song says that anything can be done through love. “Love Is Life” was written by Taichi along with his frequent collaborator CELSIOR COUPE. The song made...
Johnny’s group KAT-TUN has joined Twitter, officially kicking off the groups 15th anniversary promotions! Many more senior Johnny’s groups have began to further embrace social media, with Kanjani8 joining Instagram on January 1st 2021. Upon joining...
Yesterday Yui Imaizumi shocked fans when she announced her marriage and pregnancy to YouTuber Mahoto Wantanabe. What should have been a happy and exciting time for fans quickly turned into them being worried for the former Keyakizaka46 member. As they learned of his...
Actress Haruna Kawaguchi is the latest brand ambassador and face of the luxury Italian brand Aramni. She is one of the primary models for their 2021 Spring/Summer collection, and the visuals were released in Japan first prior to it’s global release. This is the...