The details and entries for all 62 categories in the inaugural Music Awards Japan, set for May 21 and 22 in Kyoto, have been announced. Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) has been named the Symbol of Music ...

In February of 1942 after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government issued an executive order to incarcerate people of Japanese descent.... Japanese American musicians across generations draw ...

As reported earlier, MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN is a brand-new award established by the five major organizations in the Japanese music industry — Recording Industry Association of Japan, Japan Association of ...

The Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata recently hosted four Japanese musicians and treated the audience of the city to traditional music at the Calcutta School of Music and Netaji Bhawan. We caught ...

In May 2025 Japan welcomed an estimated 3.693 million visitors, marking a surge in global fascination with the country—up 125% (more than double!) compared to a decade ago. Many come for the exquisite ...

Tiny Desk Concerts JAPAN will launch in 2024 with concerts featuring popular Japanese musicians March 22, 2024; Washington, D.C. — NPR and The Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) are proud to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Laura Sirikul is a L.A.-based reporter covering film/TV and music. Known for his eclectic blending of J-pop, rock, and electronic ...

A listening bar stems back to music cafes (or ongaku kissa) of the 1920s, where people would listen to jazz records from ...

Ado, Atarashii Gakko! and Yoasobi are unique and eccentric Japanese musicians who are contributing to bringing the excitement of J-pop worldwide. Fans are in for a treat because these musical acts ...

Twice, a Korean girl group with three Japanese members has seen unparalleled success both domestically and internationally—their influence has led to improved international relations between the two ...

A widening diplomatic rift between China and Japan is reportedly spilling rapidly into the cultural and tourism sectors, with Chinese authorities this week abruptly cancelling concerts featuring ...

March 22, 2024; Washington, D.C. — NPR and The Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) are proud to announce the launch of the new music TV series Tiny Desk Concerts JAPAN, the latest addition to the ...