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Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus review – a stark, emotional finale from master musician
In his last weeks of life, the Oscar-winning composer is filmed at the piano by his son. It is an almost wordl…
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‘Translation changes the original meaning’: how 70s psych rockers Happy End ended the ‘Japanese rock controversy’
In 1969, Takasshi Matsumoto and Haruomi Hosono opted to defy rock trends by singing in Japanese, not English –…
- Gadgets, Hospitality industry, Bars, pubs and clubs, Music, Pop and rock, Japan, Technology, Business, World news, Culture
‘Where honour and ridiculousness collide’: in praise of karaoke’s inventor, on his death at 100
Shigeichi Negishi’s invention invites us to cast off humility and take a shot at singing stardom. His legacy w…
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『Shogun 将軍』快進撃が止まらず、米国記録を塗り替えてしまう。
『Shogun 将軍』快進撃が止まらず、米国記録を塗り替えてしまう。
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The World of Shōgun: History & Backstory | Shōgun | FX
The World of Shōgun: History & Backstory | Shōgun | FX
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‘I express purely through my songs and silhouette’: Ado, the platinum-selling pop star with a secret identity
She’s a massive success in her native Japan, but has never revealed her face. As she plays the UK for the firs…
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Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragon Ball manga series, dies aged 68
Japanese artist remembered for his ‘unique world of creation’ including comic series that spawned films, video…
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‘2024年を生きる忍者’という観るしかない素材で、日本ドラマがついに世界1位を獲得！今年のおすすめ必見ドラマ【ドラマ紹介】
‘2024年を生きる忍者’という観るしかない素材で、日本ドラマがついに世界1位を獲得！今年のおすすめ必見ドラマ【ドラマ紹介】
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Finding Her Beat review – women-only taiko drumming troupe takes on the US
The challenges of bringing the Japanese drum style to an American audience are laboriously told, but the perfo…
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Seiji Ozawa obituary
First Japanese conductor to gain recognition in the west who achieved superstar statusSeiji Ozawa, who has die…
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You need to calm down: Taylor Swift can fly from Tokyo to Super Bowl in time, says Japan embassy
Singer should be able to see boyfriend Travis Kelce in person despite 17-hour time change and 12-hour flight, …
- Music, Japan, MANGA, Comics and graphic novels, Jazz, World news, Asia Pacific, Books, Anime, Culture, Animation in film, Film, Film adaptations
Blue Giant review – electrifying animation captures the ecstasy of live music
A sublime score from Hiromi Uehara drives this coming-of-age-anime, which brings three young jazz musicians to…
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日向坂46「ウチの学校、最高かよ！」佐々木久美篇 vol.5｜サッポロ一番 カップスター
日向坂46「ウチの学校、最高かよ！」佐々木久美篇 vol.5｜サッポロ一番 カップスター
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【予告】映画『ゴジラ-1.0』《2023年11月3日劇場公開》
【予告】映画『ゴジラ-1.0』《2023年11月3日劇場公開》
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Godzilla -1.0 UNDER ATTACK Full Version – Every TV Spot In Order
Godzilla -1.0 UNDER ATTACK Full Version – Every TV Spot In Order
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‘Like brushing my teeth’: how Michiru Aoyama writes, records and releases an album every day
For two years, the Kyoto musician has risen at five, watched football, then made an eight-track album of super…
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Ikebukuro accueille un musée dédié à l’animation japonaise
Le 31 octobre, la scène anime s’est enrichie d’un nouveau joyau avec l’ouverture d’Ani…
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Jazz rulebreaker Hiromi: ‘The piano is a plane that can take me anywhere’
As she arrives in the UK for London jazz festival, the Japanese pianist explains how she subverts expectations…
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Niece of J-Pop mogul Johnny Kitagawa should resign over abuse allegations, panel says
Julie Fujishima, now president of Japan’s biggest boyband talent agency, had long been aware of accusations bu…
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The First Slam Dunk review – basketball is the universe in resplendent hit anime
Takehiko Inoue’s classic manga spinoff has magnificent on-court scenes, but doesn’t quite sink the backstoryAt…