Category Archives: Music

EXILE — Over 17 million Sold Pop Dance Group

  A Japanese pop band and dance group which is popular among people in wide range age groups, EXILE. It consists of 14 male members and often called “Multi-Entertainment Group”…

KAWAII! Local Pop Idol Groups Are Hot in West Japan

Just like the local idol group “AKB48” from Akihabara, Tokyo, Kansai district is burning to produce their own idle groups. “K.K Eleven” consists of 11 girls from [W:Kyoto]. It just…

What Kind of Music Harajuku Youngs Listen to?

  “You know those fashionable youngs who are walking down the Harajuku street with headphones on? I wonder what they are listening. I have no idea.” This person got interested…

Yuto Miyazawa – World Youngest Professional Guitarist

  In May 2009, a talented 9 year-old guitarist performed on the same stage with Ozzy Osbourne! The small guitarist’s name is Yuto Miyazaki, who was born on February 21,…

AKB48 — Mega Japanese Idol Group of 48 Girls

    Whether you believe or not, there is an idol group consists of 48 girls in Japan. The group’s name is AKB48, and it was named after their home…

WOW! Todpole Shaped Digital Musical Instrument Toy, OTAMATONE

      Can you tell what these are?   They look like kid’s toys but actually they’re musical instruments!! It’s a tadpole shaped digital musical instrument called “Otamatone”. It…

Susan Boyle Appears on Japan’s Long-Run Music Show

  Tonight, Scottish singing sensation Susan Boyle will perform on Japan’s long-running music show “Kohaku Uta Gassen” (“Red and White Song Battle”) which is presented by the country’s public broadcaster…

Japanese Crazy Earphone ! — Sushi? Katana? Banana? in Your Ears!!

Even if you are little depressed, the “crazy earphone” will make smile on your face. They are earphones with unique decorations. The variations are included bolt, banana, cat’s hand, sushi,…

BoA — Talented POP Korean Singer Active in Japan and USA

    Do you know BoA? (Those of you in the USA might think of Bank of America.)   BoA is one of the most popular female Korean singers in…

Healing♪ Japanese Unique Furin Performer — Yoshida Shin

    Do you know Japanese wind bell, furin?   If don’t, please read the previous japanstyle article about furin. It’s a traditional wind bell that tinkles when wind blows….

J-Rock Duo PUFFY — Puffy Ami Yumi

    During 90’s, a Japanese pop-rock duo, PUFFY became a big pop icon in the country, and their fun and catchy music has sold millions in Japan.

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