Two international music giants had announcements from Japan in recent days. Live Nation has acquired Hayashi International Promotions, one of the big live-music promoters in Japan. Sign in by entering ...

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Since the Japanese anime boom of the past few decades, Akihabara has been a refuge for the otaku — someone who would “go ...

APAN caught up with LiSA to discuss the release and the new territory she explored on the single's three songs.

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Japanese Breakfast brought the “Melancholy Inn” to Jimmy Kimmel Live Thursday night with a performance of “Picture Window .” ...

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The third installment of Billboard Japan's series exploring the trends of MAJ will focus on the entries in the Best ...

Japanese artist Kenshi Yonezu recently wrapped his JUNK World Tour in New York and Los Angeles, and is ready for more.

Yoko Ono has long been abused as a homewrecker – and worse. A new biography celebrates her joyful positivity in adverse ...