Category: News

Rina Matsuno of Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku passes away at 18

by Jimmy Pham | Feb 7, 2017 | J-News, Japanese Idols, News | 0 |

Rina Matsuno transported to the ER According to various Japanese news outlets, Rina Matsuno of the...

Dancing Dolls and MIREI to Perform at SACANIME in Sacramento for the New Year

by Serrina Lam | Dec 29, 2016 | Event, Japanese Idols, News | 0 |

Remember the amazing performances from J-pop dance and vocal unit Dancing Dolls R from Anime Expo...

Daichi Miura’s “(RE)PLAY” builds the hype for Red Bull BC One World Final 2016

by Jimmy Pham | Nov 25, 2016 | News, Press Release | 0 |

There’s a lot riding on the line when creating the theme for the world’s biggest break...

Exclusive interview with 6%DOKIDOKI Sebastian Masuda and a special guest at Hello Kitty’s 40th Birthday in Los Angeles!

by Serrina Lam | Nov 18, 2016 | Featured Article, Featured Video, News | 1 |

A few weeks ago Hello Kitty celebrated her 40th birthday at the Japanese National Museum! But did you also know that Sebastian Masuda’s time capsule was also on display for his Time After Time Capsule event? Find out in this full featured video with hosts Beari and Serrina!

WagakkiBand 和楽器バンド In-depth Interview “DEEP IMPACT” 1st US Tour

by Serrina Lam | Sep 12, 2016 | Featured Article, Interview, Japanese Culture, News | 7 |

Find out the the musical roots, inspirations, and joys of WagakkiBand members Suzuhana Yuko, Kurona, Ninagawa Beni as they tour the U.S. during their 1st U.S. Tour in this intimate in-depth interview by Dokipress correspondent Serrina!

Major debut! drop’s “Hoshi no Nai Yoru Dakara” MV releases

by Serrina Lam | Aug 12, 2016 | Japanese Idols, Media, News | 0 |

In addition to two new members added to the j-pop idol group drop, a major debut has been decided!...

Anime Cover Album “gaNISOng” now available on Amazon

by Serrina Lam | Aug 2, 2016 | Community, Japanese Culture, News, Press Release | 2 |

HAF Records and Amazon Records Japan recently stocked Stephanie Yanez’s Anime album cover “gaNISOng”, which features songs from popular Anime series such as Sailor Moon, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Naruto, and Durarara.

Crow’s Blood, a new horror drama featuring AKB48 members begins airing on Hulu Japan!

by Zachary Keo | Jul 27, 2016 | Japanese Idols, News | 5 |

AKB48 members have a history of airing in several dramas, such as Majisuka Gakuen. They’ve tried their hand at horror before in AKB48 Horror Nights and they’ll be doing once again in the new horror suspense drama, Crow’s Blood.

Audra presents the Grand Opening of Fickle Wish – a Harajuku Fashion Store in Little Tokyo, CA

by Drew | Jul 10, 2016 | Cosplay, Japanese Culture, Japanese Fashion, News, Press Release | 0 |

Fickle Wish is a new J-fashion store owned and managed by Entertainment Hobby Shop Jungle, your neighborhood anime and other Japanese fan goods retail store! Carrying both indie Japanese artisan goods and known fashion brands such as Galaxxxxy, ACDC RAG, and Swimmer.