It seems no one can get away from taking our ’10’ quickies. Since we had the opportunity of having the artistic Mayu Kanamori on our website it was only right letting her be the next guest to take on our traditional questions. Mayu certainly had some interesting things to [...Read More]
I’ve been listening to After School’s Japanese single “Rambling Girls” a lot these days and I figured I’d share the video with you. This hip and vivacious music video complements the hypnotic sounds of the track. Check out the fierce and sexy choreography AS is well [...Read More]
Release date: 7.4.2012 Label: EMI Music Japan Purchase: CDJapan | Rating: 4/5 I’ve never paid any attention to this artist before. But I’m so glad I finally did. Her music is awesome. Taking inspiration from uptempo genres like dance, electro, and dancehall, to midtempo pop, r&b, [...Read More]
Kahi will be “graduating” from her badass Kpop group After School. According to Pledis Entertainment, her label and management, as well as a ton of news outlet in South Korea, Kahi will be leaving the group to work on her solo career as well as her acting. Now, I don’t want to [...Read More]
You’d have to be bold to take these fashion risks. The end result will always leave heads turning. Check out these risk takes from the streets of Tokyo, Paris, New York, and beyond. [...Read More]
If you ever need a breath of fresh air, or if you have an urge to travel but have gotten as far as your neighboring town because of various circumstances that might include and may not be limited to financial issues, then please go check out ‘Osaka My Home.’ This is a storytelling blog [...Read More]
No sexual inquisition implied, just simply referring to exist†trace‘s upcoming album. “Virgin” will be the band’s first major label release since their debut to the Jrock scene in not-sure-when, and I know their avid followers are very much elated about this news. Too bad [...Read More]
After School has always been my favorite kpop girl group. I like their style; not particularly the member system in place, but mainly their musical concepts. And as much as I like them, I never allowed that to overshadow my judgement on any of their releases. If the song sucks, I’ll be honest [...Read More]
The 14th TGC unveiled some really stylish designs from the Spring/Summer 2012 lines of a wide variety of labels. The fashion and entertainment event is quite a crowd puller, having in attendance not only models but celebrities on the runway. Check out some of my favorite looks below and see if you [...Read More]
Jdramas surely know how to stir up ones emotions when they get intense, and Kare, Otto, Otoko Tomodachi was no exception. This series was my first to watch since the start of the new year, and I’m more than satisfied with what I’ve been given. It was only eight episodes lasting about [...Read More]
It’s definitely quite sudden, and somewhat of a horrific shock for fangirls, but according to various news sites as well as the singer’s management company, Jin Akanishi is indeed getting married. Why am I posting this? Well, it intrigues me how one artist could be working so hard [...Read More]
Released: 1.25.2012 -Japanese R&B/Urban Pop singer May J. has unveiled her fifth studio album, “SECRET DIARY.” The title was enough to intrigue me into anticipating the album’s arrival but the short clips had me sold. In the entertainment business image is everything, even placed at a [...Read More]
Well, it was fun while it lasted. I went through the comments and have finally selected the two winners of May J.’s signed 4th album “COLORS.” Without any further delay, the two winners [...Read More]
This is not courtesy of EY by the way, I’m just promoting a nice contest for the pop singer’s loyal supporters. Anyways, Jin Akanishi will be going on tour in support of his U.S debut album ‘Japonicana,’ and so he’s come up with a fan video contest for [...Read More]
After releasing the full audio for his latest single, Jin Akanishi has now finally unveiled the sexy music video for “Sun Burns Down.” Taking inspiration from spy films like ‘Entrapment‘ and ‘Mission Impossible,’ Jin delivers a video that’s both [...Read More]
I’m loving Jin Akanishi‘s latest single “Sun Burns Down.” It’s much better than his previous “Test Drive” and the beat is hypnotic. It definitely sounds like what’s on mainstream radio now, without the suffocating auto-tune, so kudos to Jin for [...Read More]
Album Review By Kai Released: 01.12.2012 So, just who is Mai Kuraki? Well, not someone I’ve been listening to for years now so I couldn’t possibly begin to decipher her best from her “down” moments. What I can tell you though is that the Urban Jpop singer’s latest and [...Read More]
If you’re a fan of Jin Akanishi or Jpop in general, then check him out on his “Japonicana” Tour. Tickets will be available soon on his official website so if you’re in any of the below areas on the listed dates then go see Jin live and prepare to be fully entertained. This [...Read More]
You know when an entertainment label is all out of ideas when their pop group’s concept is basically to dress up as baby chickens for a new single. And that’s exactly what Morning Musume is doing in promotion of their upcoming release “Pyoko Pyoko Ultra.” I was almost [...Read More]
I can’t believe that I’ve missed the release of “Superman” but it looks like the single isn’t out yet. So, I thought I’d post the video here and share a really cool and catchy track with our readers. See how good of a dancer Crystal Kay really is, even I was [...Read More]