I had to go into the living room to get another tinnie on NYE and my wife and daughter were watching the tribute to the Japanese Rugby team. It was a bunch of shimmering Johnnie's prettyboys singing ...

Part 1 is set to air on Nov. 19, followed by Part 2 on Nov. 26. By Billboard Japan NHK WORLD-JAPAN is set to broadcast a music program featuring some of today’s hottest J-pop acts titled NHK ...

Plus: Prizes have been added in new categories including the "Co-creation categories" linked to companies involved in music. By Billboard Japan Day 2 of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN, the largest international ...

If you think Japanese music is all about cutesy J-pop girl groups, you’re in for a surprise. Sure, these impeccably choreographed singing, dancing sensations have dominated the world’s pop culture ...

Frontman & songwriter Iyori Shimizu says: "I'm happy to be a part of this wonderful mass of commitment and love called 'Maiagare'!" By Billboard Japan Japanese pop-rock band back number was tapped to ...

The NHK Guy is not someone you want to meet. “He’s the reason why Japanese people don’t answer their door,” says Seattle-based electronic producer Jesse Lopez, aka DJ NHK Guy. “He’s the person who ...

NHK World's Songs of Tokyo Festival 2019 served up crowd-pleasing performances by some of the most popular names in J-pop. "Songs of Tokyo" began in 2017 aiming to spread Japan's music and culture ...

The Japan Broadcasting Corporation, known as NHK, has banned five popular singers from appearing on its TV and radio networks. By Rob Schwartz The Japan Broadcasting Corporation, known as NHK, has ...

J-pop is enjoying newfound global attention, in large part because the nation’s music industry finally embraced the internet. Not long ago, coming across a 30-second preview for an Exile song online ...

After a hiatus due to Covid-19 coronavirus, Ikebukuro’s classical concert series Tokyo Music Evening Yube has resumed performing to a live audience at Global Ring. The first performance since the ...

NHK WORLD-JAPAN is set to broadcast a music program featuring some of today’s hottest J-pop acts titled NHK WORLD-JAPAN Music Festival 2023 in 160 countries and regions around the world. Part 1 is set ...