Former AKB48 member Sayaka Akimoto has made headlines after requesting that a news publication refer to her as an “actor” instead of an “actress”. Since graduating from AKB48 in August 2013 she has focused on becoming an actor, starring in a...
Weâre back with this weekâs 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. 3/25/91 Album: Karashima Midori â...
Koki recently appeared in an ad campaign for the Italian fashion house Valentino. Some netizens in Japan did not approve of the campaign because Koki sits on and walks on a strip of fabric that resembles an obi, the belt that is worn with kimono. They felt that...
Fourty one years ago today, Seiko Matsuda debuted with the single “Hadashi no Kisetsu.” In honor of this anniversary, today she is releasing a new digital single, “Aoi Sangoshou ~Blue Lagoon~.” The song is a self-cover of her 1980 classic...
On April 21, Mukai Taichi will release his new album, “COLORLESS.” The album’s title comes from the desire to live life freely, creating the future with one’s own color. “COLORLESS” will include the previously released songs...
On March 31, Lucky Kilimanjaro will release their new album, “DAILY BOP.” This album comes a little more than a year after the release their major debut album, “!magination.” “DAILY BOP” will include the previously released songs...
