Ado Sells Out Paris Concert with 20,000 Fans, a First for a Japanese Artist – 25 Shows in 24 Cities Worldwide Sold Out Ado, the 22-year-old Japanese singer who burst onto the scene with her 2020 major debut hit “Usseewa,” is marking her 5th anniversary in 2025 with her second …
Read More »Understanding Self-Harm Among Japanese Women: Cultural, Social, and Personal Factors
Understanding Self-Harm Among Japanese Women: Cultural, Social, and Personal Factors Self-harm, particularly wrist cutting, is a complex and deeply personal issue affecting many Japanese women. This behavior stems from a blend of cultural, social, psychological, and gender-specific influences, compounded by individual experiences. In this article, we’ll explore the reasons behind …
Read More »TOKIO Announces Disbandment Due to Member’s Compliance Violation
On June 25, 2025, the Japanese idol group TOKIO shocked fans by announcing their disbandment on their official website. The group, made up of members Shigeru Joshima, Masahiro Matsuoka, and Taichi Kokubun, declared, “We have decided to disband as of today.” Official Statement on Disbandment In a statement titled “Notice …
Read More »First Japanese to Collaborate with World’s No.1 YouTuber MrBeast and Japan’s Top TikToker Bayashi in 2023!
Correction: “Mobb Co., Ltd. (from now on referred to as “the Company”) exclusive creator, Bayashi, has achieved collaboration with the world’s number one YouTuber, MrBeast, making him the first Japanese to do so. MrBeast is a popular YouTuber in the United States, with 149 million subscribers, which makes him the …
Read More »The Voice Japan: Singer-Songwriter Yuuri Joins as Coach for the World’s Top Music Audition Program’s First Landing in Japan 2023
The world’s top music audition program “The Voice,” which has won four Emmy Awards, will land in Japan for the first time https://www.yuuriweb.com The world-renowned music audition program, “The Voice,” which has won four Emmy Awards, will debut in Japan. Singer-songwriter Yuuri (28) has been announced as one of the …
Read More »Unveiling the 2023 Survey Results: What Sparked the Fascination of Japanese Fans with K-POP Idols?
In recent years, Japan has had an increasing opportunity to encounter Korean entertainment culture through various content and media. In particular, “K-POP” and “Korean dramas” have gained immense popularity. Therefore, based on a survey conducted by KPOP WEB MEDIA “Danmee,” we would like to share the findings on “What triggered …
Read More »LEGO® Ideas BTS Dynamite will be released on March 1st, 2023 and will recreate the music video for BTS’s worldwide hit single “Dynamite.”
LEGO® Ideas BTS Dynamite will be released on March 1, 2023 Lego Japan Corporation will begin selling an adult-oriented Lego® set, “Lego® Ideas BTS Dynamite,” as a tribute to BTS starting on March 1, 2023 (Wednesday). “Dynamite” is a globally popular hit song by BTS that topped the US …
Read More »The 26th in the Detective Conan movie series, “Kurogane no Submarine” will be released on April 14, 2023!
Movie “Detective Conan Kurogane no Submarine” 26th version The latest work of the movie “Detective Conan,” the 26th movie series “Kurogane no Submarine,” will be released on Friday, April 14, 2023. “Detective Conan” is a constant stream of hot news, with the manga by author Gosho Aoyama reaching 102 …
Read More »The stage “My Neighbor Totoro” swept the UK’s WhatsOnStage Awards !
The 23rd WhatsOnStage Awards ceremony was held in London, and the Studio Ghibli film “My Neighbor Totoro” won the most awards with five, including the award for Best Direction. The project began when composer Joe Hisaishi, who worked on the music for the film, suggested a stage adaptation, and …
Read More »Harajuku to the World” Idol Group “FRUITS ZIPPER” will release a photo book to celebrate their 1st anniversary!
FRUITS ZIPPER, a 7-member idol group that debuted in April 2022, will release a photo book on Monday, April 24, to celebrate its first anniversary! FRUITS ZIPPER”, whose concept is “From Harajuku to the world,” is now a hot idol group in Japan with over 600 million views on …
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